Orlando Main Street Program: Where Neighborhoods Shine!

The City of Orlando recognizes the important role neighborhood commercial districts play in the overall health of the City's neighborhoods.

Sound neighborhood commercial areas contribute to a good quality of life. It can be a positive attraction and a competitive advantage in retaining existing neighborhood residents and attracting new ones. To meet this need, the City of Orlando is offering business district revitalization support to Orlando neighborhood commercial districts.

Through the Orlando Main Street Program, districts are chosen using a competitive selection process. Each district receives financial and technical assistance and intensive training in the Main Street approach from Orlando Main Street and the National Main Street Center. In turn, each Main Street organization hires a full time Executive Director, raises matching funds, incorporates its organization and implements its programs according to an annual work plan."

In 2012, Thornton Park District was awarded a Main Street Program opportunity. We have been making many positive changes ever since!

As a Main Street America™ Accredited program, Thornton Park District is a recognized leading program among the national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities who share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. All Main Street America™ Accredited programs meet a set of National Accreditation Standards of Performance as outlined by the National Main Street Center.

Thornton Park: Where Chic Meets Main Street!

Thornton Park has a very cosmopolitan feel, as it is the location of exclusive restaurants, high-end fashion and The Sanctuary, which has some of the most expensive condo units in Orlando. Other luxury condominium buildings in that area include The Waverly and 101 Eola.

It has also become one of the most desirable places to live in downtown, attracting young professionals and urban dwellers. As a result, the area has become a lively 24/7 neighborhood, with a diverse mix of people. Greenwood Cemetery, Orlando's oldest cemetery, is located just south of Thornton Park in the Lake Davis/Greenwood neighborhood. Designed and plotted in 1880, it is the final resting place for many of the city's founders.

The overall look of the neighborhood and creative reuse of existing structures serve as a reminder that this emerging community within walking distance of downtown is a reassured enclave.

Styles of homes range from 1920s bungalows to Craftsman-style structures to Tudor Revivals, all of them lining renovated brick streets with pristine landscaping. Adaptive reuse is also a calling card of the community.

Hungry? Thirsty? We've Got You!

Food lovers, get ready to embark on a culinary journey! And guess what? Your furry friends can tag along. In Thornton Park, we're all about pet-friendly fun.

• The Stubborn Mule: Dive into a world of delectable dishes, Mule Cocktails, and craft beers. And if you're sun-shy, our shaded patio's got you covered.
• Eola Wine Company:This classic neighborhood wine bar welcomes all to enjoy their casual but elegant atmosphere, boutique wines, craft beer & light bites without the pretension. Their staff is happy to assist you in picking the best wine by the glass, or give you a taste. They also have ample dog-friendly patio seating to watch Orlando pass by.
• Burton's Bar and Grill: Old-school jukebox? Check. Wide beer selection? Check. A favorite haunt for locals? Double-check. Whether you're in the mood for darts, tunes, or popcorn, we're here for it.

So, what are you waiting for? Dive into the diverse, stylish, and ever-inviting world of Thornton Park District. Downtown like a local.™