Massive new park coming to west Orange County?

Orange County is exploring the idea of a massive park for the Horizon West area that would span roughly 225 acres – 11 times larger than most other regional parks.

The land is near State Route 429 and New Independence Parkway.

The county has now given the green light to a master planner to explore what residents want, how the space would be used and where the funding would come from.

The land, which is owned by Orange County and the city of Orlando, was part of a project to help recharge the area's drinking water supply. Now a park could be coming to the land.

While the details need to be worked out, Commissioner Betsy Vanderley said amenities could include an amphitheater, trails and a dog park.