Environmental Protection Division

Polk County Natural Resources Division develops and implements natural resource management programs. Its programs include invasive plant management, environmental lands preservation, mosquito control, water resources examination and drainage maintenance. The division s invasive plant management program prevents the spread of plants and shrubs in public lakes, waterways, primary drainage canals and environmental lands. The division acquires and manages environmentally sensitive lands and works on stormwater and lake improvement projects. The division performs ground and surface water pollution investigations and tracks air quality issues. It also maintains a certified water testing laboratory to examine water quality. The division also investigates, restores and manages water drainage systems. Its office is located in Bartow, Fla.

Orange County Parks & Recreation operates more than 90 parks, facilities and trails. It administers various after-school programs for elementary and middle school aged students. The department hosts athletic special events, such as baseball, soccer, football, softball, hockey, and track and field. Orange County Parks & Recreation provides amenities, including hurricane shelter, boat ramp, swimming pool, dog park, fitness trail and golf practice facilities. Its boat ramp parks include Barnett Park, Moss Park, Fern Creek Boat Ramp, Fern Creek Boat Ramp and Bywater Boat Ramp. The department supports recreational programs in Marks Street Senior Recreation Complex and Roosevelt Nichols Park. Orange County Parks & Recreation is a part of the Orange County Government in Florida.