Winter Garden Cuts the Ribbon on Tucker Ranch Wellness Park Friday, October 23

The City of Winter Garden will celebrate the official grand opening of the Tucker Ranch Holistic Health & Wellness Park and Botanical Garden with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 10:00 am at 100 Avalon Road. The free, public event marks the completion of a 25.6-acre addition to the existing 209-acre Tucker Ranch Park and Nature Preserve — and residents should note that the original park will be closed the two days beforehand.

Winter Garden to Unveil Tucker Ranch Holistic Health and Wellness Park

According to the city's announcement, gates will open at 9:30 am on the day of the ceremony, with the ribbon-cutting to follow at 10:00 am. After the ceremony, guided group tours and refreshments will run from 10:30 am until noon, and the park will remain open until 6:00 pm. The city describes the new section as a "crown jewel" within Tucker Ranch, and the celebration will bring together city officials, local dignitaries, and community health and construction partners.

Construction wrapped up just over two years after the project's groundbreaking on August 23, 2024, and the city reports the work was completed on time and within budget. The new park is designed to encourage wellness, recreation, education, and connection with nature.

Grand Opening Event Timeline

For residents planning to attend — or simply hoping to visit the existing park that week — here is the full schedule, drawn from the city's official announcements.

The temporary closure of the existing park on October 21 and 22 is the detail most likely to catch regular visitors off guard: both the original preserve and the new section will open together at 9:30 am on Friday.