Winter Park to Break Ground on Cady Way Beach Volleyball Complex December 3
Winter Park, FL – December 1, 2025 – The Winter Park Blue Dolfins Foundation, the City of Winter Park, and presenting sponsor Orlando Health will break ground on the new Cady Way beach volleyball complex on Wednesday, December 3 at 3 p.m. at Cady Way Park.
The ceremony marks the first major phase of Cady Way Park's revitalization, which will feature three NCAA/FHSAA competition-level beach volleyball courts that will transform the historic site into a premier regional destination for aquatic and recreational sports.
"These courts are just the beginning of what will become a flagship facility for our community," said Joe Auer, president of the Winter Park Blue Dolfins Foundation. "They will serve athletes, students, and families of all ages—encouraging healthy activity and community pride."
The ceremony will feature remarks from Winter Park Mayor Sheila DeCiccio, Orlando Health leadership, and members of Central Florida's volleyball community.
"This project enhances recreational opportunities for our residents and aligns with our commitment to health, wellness, and high-quality public spaces," said Jason Seeley, Director of Parks & Recreation for the City of Winter Park.
The larger revitalization plan includes a new 50-meter competition pool, upgraded locker rooms, and expanded programming. Fundraising continues for the aquatic phase, with pool construction expected to begin following final fundraising efforts.
"Orlando Health is proud to support this important project," said Ultima Espino, Senior Director of Sports Partnerships at Orlando Health. "Providing spaces that promote activity, family connection, and community well-being reflects what matters most to us."
Groundbreaking Event Details
Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Time: 3 p.m.
Location: Cady Way Park North Field–2525 Cady Way, Winter Park, FL. Please park in Cady Way Parking Lot
Participants: City of Winter Park Mayor Sheila DeCiccio, Orlando Health leadership, Blue Dolfins Foundation representatives, local beach volleyball coaches and athletes, community supporters
Media opportunities: Interviews, photo/video access, event visuals
About the Winter Park Blue Dolfins Foundation
The Blue Dolfins Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, promotes health and wellness through swim instruction, summer camps, and facility improvements. Dedicated to inclusivity and water safety, the foundation supports programs for swimmers of all abilities and offers scholarships for athletes pursuing higher education. A Winter Park swimming tradition since 1972, the organization continues to build community through sport and recreation.
About Orlando Health
Orlando Health is a private not-for-profit, integrated academic healthcare system with $14 billion of assets under management, that serves the southeastern United States – including Florida and Alabama – and Puerto Rico. With corporate offices in Orlando, Florida the system provides a complete continuum of care across a network of medical centers and institutes, community and specialty hospitals, physician practices, urgent care facilities, skilled nursing facilities, home healthcare, and long-term and behavioral health care services. Founded more than 100 years ago, Orlando Health’s mission is to improve the health and the quality of life of the individuals and communities we serve. The system provided nearly $2 billion in community impact in the form of community benefit programs and services, Medicare shortfalls, bad debt, community-building activities and capital investments in FY 24, the most recent period for which the information is available. For more information, visit orlandohealth.com, or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X.