BE TRAIL E SMART - Orange County, Florida...Bicyclists, skaters and skateboarders must maintain...

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Welcome to the Little Econ Greenway! Through an innovative use of public lands and waterways, Orange County is pleased to bring the benefits of parks and recreation to the front door of citizens of East Orange County. Currently, the Little Econ Greenway stretches 7.2 miles connecting area schools, churches and community centers. As many as 30,000 people per month enjoy the beauty of the trail that borders the Little Econ River which displays an abundance of wildlife. T he Little Econ Greenway is a multi-purpose recreational trail containing a 14-foot wide paved surface to be enjoyed by walkers, joggers, hikers, bikers, skaters and the physically challenged. Along the corridor you will find wildlife habitats featuring a great range of species as well as environmental learning areas. The Little Econ Greenway extends from Alafaya Trail to Forsyth Road. Located along this 7.2-mile section are riverside recreation areas for fishing, picnicking and canoeing. Eventually, the Little Econ Greenway will extend from the Cady Way Trail system to the University of Central Florida. Future phases of the greenway will link this Orange County trail system to the Cross Seminole Trail providing a loop of transportation and recreational opportunities. B E TRAIL SMART BE TRAIL SMART We embrace the power of diversity. Orange County Parks and Recreation does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of age, race, gender, national origin or disability. ANY SPECIAL NEEDS PLEASE CALL. www.OrangeCountyParks.net The Little Econ Greenway is operated by the Orange County Parks and Recreation Division. Funding has been provided by the Orange County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, Florida Preservation 2000 Rails-to-Trails Program, and the Federal Transportation Enhancement Program. Orange County would like to acknowledge the valuable assistance of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Florida Department of Transportation in the development of the Little Econ Greenway. Little Econ Greenway 2451 N. Dean Road Orlando, Florida 32817 (407) 254-9030 Fax: (407) 249-4546 6/13 ORANGE COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION It Starts In Parks! Little Econ Greenway Trails are open from sunrise to sunset. Plan your route & inform others of your destination. Buddy Up – Travel with a friend. Carry a cell phone so you can communicate and access trail maps. Be aware of your surroundings. Do not use head phones. Helmets are required by law for all bicyclists under age 16, and are recommended for everyone. Bicycles must follow all traffic laws of the State of Florida and obey all traffic controls and signals (Florida Statutes 316.2065). All users must yield at crossings and intersections. Give a clear warning signal when passing. Stay to the right except when passing. Use the nearest yellow Emergency Response System Marker to pinpoint your location. Call 911 for emergencies. Call 311 for information and to report non-emergency issues. Bicyclists, skaters and skateboarders must maintain control and yield to walkers and runners. Using skateboards, bikes and skates on any fixture other than the trail is prohibited. Pets must be controlled on a leash no greater than 6 feet. Owners are required to clean up after their pets. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Notice of consent to inspection: Every person entering an Orange County Park, upon request by an enforcement officer shall exhibit the contents of any container. Compliance with such a request is a condition of entry to a Park (Orange County Code Sections 29-56 & 29-57). No Motorized Vehicles except law enforcement, emergency responders and maintenance vehicles. Electric mobility devices are permitted by persons with mobility related disabilities. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Be Trail Smart! Follow these guidelines… 911 GIVE THE LOCATION NUMBER LEG - 012 Mile 1.2 Emergency Response System Decals are located every one-tenth of a mile along the trails. Each decal indicates the exact location in case of an emergency, as well as the distance between park amenities.

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Welcome to the Little Econ Greenway!Through an innovative use of public lands and waterways, Orange County is pleased to bring the benefits of parks and recreation to the front door of citizens of East Orange County. Currently, the Little Econ Greenway stretches 7.2 miles connecting area schools, churches and community centers. As many as 30,000 people per month enjoy the beauty of the trail that borders the Little Econ River which displays an abundance of wildlife.

The Little Econ Greenway is a multi-purpose recreational trail containing a 14-foot wide paved surface to be enjoyed by walkers, joggers, hikers, bikers, skaters and the physically challenged. Along the corridor you will find wildlife habitats featuring a great range of species as well as environmental learning areas.

The Little Econ Greenway extends from Alafaya Trail to Forsyth Road. Located along this 7.2-mile section are riverside recreation areas for fishing, picnicking and canoeing. Eventually, the Little Econ Greenway will extend from the Cady Way Trail system to the University of Central Florida. Future phases of the greenway will link this Orange County trail system to the Cross Seminole Trail providing a loop of transportation and recreational opportunities.

BE TRAILSMART

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We embrace the power of diversity. Orange County Parks and Recreation does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of age, race, gender, national origin or disability. ANY SPECIAL NEEDS PLEASE CALL.

www.OrangeCountyParks.netThe Little Econ Greenway is operated by the Orange County Parks and Recreation Division. Funding has been provided by the Orange County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, Florida Preservation 2000 Rails-to-Trails Program, and the Federal Transportation Enhancement Program. Orange County would like to acknowledge the valuable assistance of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Florida Department of Transportation in the development of the Little Econ Greenway.

Little EconGreenway2451 N. Dean RoadOrlando, Florida 32817(407) 254-9030Fax: (407) 249-4546

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Trails are open from sunrise to sunset.Plan your route & inform others of your destination.Buddy Up – Travel with a friend.Carry a cell phone so you can communicate and access trail maps.Be aware of your surroundings.Do not use head phones. Helmets are required by law for all bicyclists under age 16, and are recommended for everyone.Bicycles must follow all traffic laws of the State of Florida and obey all traffic controls and signals (Florida Statutes 316.2065). All users must yield at crossings and intersections.Give a clear warning signal when passing.Stay to the right except when passing.Use the nearest yellow Emergency Response System Marker to pinpoint your location. Call 911 for emergencies. Call 311 for information and to report non-emergency issues.Bicyclists, skaters and skateboarders must maintain control and yield to walkers and runners. Using skateboards, bikes and skates on any fixture other than the trail is prohibited.Pets must be controlled on a leash no greater than 6 feet. Owners are required to clean up after their pets.Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Notice of consent to inspection: Every person entering an Orange County Park, upon request by an enforcement officer shall exhibit the contents of any container. Compliance with such a request is a condition of entry to a Park (Orange County Code Sections 29-56 & 29-57).No Motorized Vehicles except law enforcement, emergency responders and maintenance vehicles. Electric mobility devices are permitted by persons with mobility related disabilities.

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Be Trail Smart!Follow these guidelines…

911GIVE THE LOCATION NUMBER

LEG - 012Mile 1.2

Emergency Response System Decals are located every one-tenth of a mile along the trails. Each decal indicates the exact location in case of an emergency, as well as the distance between park amenities.

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Special note regarding alligators: Please be

aware that you are in the state of Florida

where alligators are extremely prevalent.

Alligators can be found in all waterways in

Florida. If you see an alligator DO NOT feed it,

throw things at it or approach it.

It is illegal to harass alligators.

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