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 Jay Blanchard Park - Union Park, FL Posted by:  catcarlson
N 28° 34.816 W 081° 13.521
17R E 477962 N 3161504
A large county park along the Little Econ River.
Waymark Code: WM13R8G
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 02/07/2021
Views: 4
Jay Blanchard Park is a park located in eastern Orange County and managed by the county government.
The park follows the Little Econ River, an 18-mile tributary of the larger Econlockhatchee River. The Little Econ Greenway Trail, which follows the river for 7.4 miles, passes through the park.
The park is home to the Blanchard Park YMCA Family Center. The center offers various fitness-related amenities, including an outdoor pool.
The park is also the location of the Michaels Dam, which was built in 1965 to control flooding. The dam is now a popular fishing spot.
Name: Jay Blanchard Park
Street Location: 3451 N Dean Road Orlando, FL 32817
Local Municipality: Union Park / Orange County
State/Province, etc.: Florida
Country: United States
Web Site: [Web Link]
Memorial/Commemoration: Jay Blanchard, the first director of Orange County parks
Picnic Facilities: Tables, grills, pavillions
Recreational Facilities:
Basketball courts, tennis courts, playgrounds, soccer fields, fitness center, outdoor pool
Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Little Econ River
Traditional Geocaches:
Lil' Joe (GC3XEM8)
Date Established: Not listed
Monuments/Statues: Not listed
Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Not listed
Fountains: Not listed
Special Events: Not listed
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