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The great outdoors is the focus for life in Central Florida where the average annual temperature is a comfortable 22 deg C (72 deg F). Whether you want to watch or play there is a sport or activity for you to enjoy in the sunshine State.
The following is a sample of what’s available in addition to that indicated in your Walt Disney World Orlando Florida holiday literature: -
Baseball.
Florida is a favourite training location for Major league baseball teams.
Osceola County Sports Stadium, 631 Heritage Parkway, Kissimmee, FL 34744.
Tel: 001 321 697 3200. Basketball.
There are 2 professional basketball teams in Florida, the Miami Heat and Orlando Magic who play at the American Airlines Arena and Amway Arena respectively.
Tel’s: 001 786 777 1502 & 001 407 89 MAGIC.
Bird Watching.
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, Farris Bryant Bldg, 620 S. Meridian St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600.
Tel: 001 850 488 4676
Great Florida Birding Trail - Tel: 001 850 488 9478.
Camping: Check our camping page or to find a suitable site click here!
Cycling.
There are networks of bike paths (rails to trails) and many bike hire outlets for this popular recreational activity on this predominantly flat terrain.
Florida Bicycle Association, P.O. Box 718, Waldo, FL 32694
Big Shoals State Park has 28 miles of trails.
11330 S.E. County 135 (P.O. Drawer G), White Springs, Florida 32096
Tel: 001 386 397 4331
Timpoochee Trail in the Panhandle has 19 miles of trails.
Canoeing.
The Florida Canoe Trails System covers almost 1,000 miles. For information contact
Florida Dept of Environmental Protection, Office of Greenways & Trails, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS 795, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3000.
Tel: 001 850 245 2052.
Deep Sea Fishing: charter your deep sea fishing voyage Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Farris Bryant Building, 620 S Meridian Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600.
Te: 001 850 488 4676.
Football (American Style.)
Florida Citrus Bowl, 1610 W Church Street, Orlando, FL 32801.
Tel: 001 407 849 2020.
Miami Dolphins, Land Shark Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL 33169.
Tel: 001 305 623 6100.
Hang- gliding/Parasailing/Parachuting/Ballooning/Skydive.
There are training schools and operators for all of these activities somewhere in Florida and several flying schools are located in Orlando. Check with the local Visitor Information Centre.
Hiking.
Florida Trail Association, 5415 SW 13th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608.
Tel: 001 352 378 8823.
Horseback Riding.
Tel: 001 407 343 7173
Jai Alai.
Orlando-Seminole Jai Alai, 6405 S US Highway 17-92, Fern Park, FL 32730.
Tel: 001 407 339 6221.
Parasailing: Parasailing Activity.
Orange County – Wekiwa Springs State Park.
Lake Lizzie Nature Preserve, 6495 Old Melbourne Hwy. St. Cloud, FL 34771
Tel: 001 407-343 7173
Florida Division of Recreation and Parks , 3900 Commonwealth Blvd , Tallahassee, FL 32399.
Tel: Information Centre 001 850 245 2157.
Rodeos.
Silver Spurs Rodeo, 1875 Silver Spur Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34744.
Florida Cattlemen's Association, 800 Shakerag Road, Kissimmee, FL 34744
Tel: 001 407 846 6221.
Sailing.
Florida Sailing Association - Area D, P.O. Box 988, Crystal Beach, FL 34681
Tel: 001 727 787 2017.
Snorkelling: Snorkelling Activity.
Skydiving: Skydiving Activity.
Speedway.
Sports: Florida Sports Foundation.
2930 Kerry Forest Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32309.
Tel: 001 850 488 8347.
Surfing & Water Sports.
You can surf on most Florida beaches but check on the level of difficulty before venturing into the unknown.
Florida Surfing Association, 124 5th Avenue North, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Tel: 001 904 246 3030
Tennis.
United States Tennis Association, 1280 SW 36th Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL 33069.
Tel: 001 914 696 7000.
Walt Disney World - Disney’s Wide World of Sports.
800 Victory Way, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Tel: 001 407 828 3267.
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