This has become one of our favorite local parks! They have a splash pad that my son loves. It's the perfect way to cool down with these rising temps. This park is pretty large with ample free parking and lots of walking paths. They are known for their 18-hole disc golf courses and my husband has enjoyed playing here on several occasions. They also have paintball, a skate park, BMX tracks, a dog park, indoor gym with a fitness center, basketball courts, tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, playgrounds, picnic areas, and even a lakefront boat ramp with fishing access. There's always some kind of an event happening in the skate park area which is fun to watch. This park truly has it all! read more

Another beautiful day in the park. As we walked around, we caught glimpses of the Central Florida Fair next door and took in all of the beauty that surrounded us. read more

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I don't know who the new management is but the grounds are clean and well kept. The bathroom is clean! I wish it was climate controlled because it is hot in there. Thank you for keeping the park clean for the community to enjoy. read more

A beautiful way to spend a morning! Nice fresh air and resurrection ferns everywhere. read more

Barnett Park - I stumbled across some resurrection ferns while out at this beautiful park! - Parks Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Absolutely love this park for days that I can't make it to the gym. I do my 3 laps which is about 4 miles. There is always something for the family or kids to do here. They have inside& outside basketball courts. A skate board area, a walk/run path , pavilions for parties, playground for kids, tennis courts, & the frisbee golf. I love mornings because I can usually catch the rabbits. There is also ramps for ppl to boat, and they have a BMX area & the list goes on. So if you're looking for some activities for yourself or the family while trying to stay fit check out Barnett park. read more

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How have I never come across this park before? Barnett Park is just off of West Colonial Drive and is a large park with a lot to offer. On this particular Sunday morning that I was here, there was a fog hanging and it just added to the beauty of walking around the little lake. This park is large and hosts multiple sport fields, a boat launch, a community center (which was currently hosting FEMA since Hurricane Ian just hit us) and so much more. There were rest rooms, water fountains, pavilions and plenty of parking. I have been in Orlando for over twenty years and this is the first time that I have been to this park, but I can say that I will definitely return. It is close to the fairgrounds and is set back a ways off of West Colonial Drive, maybe that is why I had never noticed it before. All in all, I am going to give Barnett Park an overall rating of five stars and I would definitely recommend a visit here. We need parks in our communities, a place for us to gather to relax and chill, and Barnett Park fills this need more than admirably. Go check it out. read more

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Great Disk Golf Course, nice park setting, a good time, will definitely be back for another round, or two.

I'm a huge fan of this park. The first time I visited this park was to check out their disc golf course in the early days of the covid pandemic here in FL. I was looking for something socially distant to do and get a little bit of fresh air and light exercise at the same time - this park was the ideal solution! We obtained a map of the two courses from the nice rec center and a kind person at the desk gave us information on the whole park and their facilities. I was blown away that this was all here and I had been living in Orlando for about 13 years at that time. In the rec center, they have a nice basketball/volleyball court, a gymnastics area, workout facilities, game rooms and meeting/event spaces. Orange County members can pay a membership fee that was very fair (though the actual price escapes me). The rest of the park was very impressive. It basically has a little bit of everything. Going to rattle off all that I can remember but they had the two aforementioned disc golf courses, basketball courts, tennis courts, football/soccer fields, a small netted driving range and a small putting green, playgrounds and a decent skateboarding area with half pipes and sand volleyball courts. On your way into the park, there's a place to play paintball and a BMX track. There really is something for everyone. I have been to this park a few dozen times now and I feel like it's well maintained and kept fairly clean from the areas that I spent the most time in. I highly recommend this park to anyone and hope you can enjoy it on a regular basis with family and friends like I have. read more

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Amazing gem! Way too much to do in a few hours! This is an all day sort of park! Also love the tram as the park is just too big to walk to everything. I am a little disappointed the slides are closed. I really hope they fix the issue here! read more

Beautiful park with so much to do. There are pavilions with grills for birthdays and other events. Tennis courts, basketball courts, putting range, frisbee/disc golf course, a big lake with boating and fishing access. There are small gym like areas for things like pull ups. There is a splash pad for the kiddos, three separate playgrounds. There are skate ramps and a bmx track. If you walk the outside loop it is about 1.5 miles so you can easily do a great jog around the park. My only complaint is there are a lot of people who sit out here and smoke weed. Also, they need to be better about picking up after people. There can sadly be a lot of trash in the ponds, etc. read more

It's a good place with a lot of variety of things to do but the only downside is that they have a skate area that is hard to skate due to the floor not being smooth enough; the only things smooth there are their ramps and even those gets boring fast. It would be nice if there were more obstacles and a smoother ground; basically as smooth as the tennis court's floor. And maybe some shady area to re-energize yourself. I hope they renovate it soon! Great place though! read more

Next to the fairgrounds and just off of Colonial Drive you'll find this gem of a park. You have to traverse down a windy and bumpy road, but once you reach your destination you'll be glad you came because the grounds are beautiful and the recreational amenities are great. First, there is a disc golf course complete with a pro shop. This sport seems to be growing in popularity as I've noticed other courses around town. Tennis courts, softball fields and basketball courts can also be added onto their list of fun things to offer. The bright blue playground is covered which is an awesome addition to an already cool play zone. Three separate pavilions are spread out on the property and would be perfect for family get-togethers. And if you would like to grill some burgers and dogs there are charcoal grills waiting to be fired up. Set behind the main area you'll also find a fishing pier. As I was driving away from this wonderful place I caught a glimpse of Orange County's BMX Bike Track. I had no idea such a thing existed here but it does and it's a pretty cool sight. This is also where I read a large banner for an upcoming Martial Arts Parade to be held at Barnett Park. This Saturday they will host floats, demonstrations and some good old family martial art fun from 8am-12pm. The sign stated that this was an annual event so it must be a pretty fun event. read more

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It is a nice park although I cant get into detail about the whole park because I mainly went there just for the dog park. The dog park is kind of hidden and I didn't see any signs giving directions to the area,the small dog area doesnt have any shadowed spots unlike the big dogs side which does and also has a nice size. You can find waste bags and also water fountains for dogs and humans and there are restrooms right next to the dog run read more

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Wow, this park has everything! We came for disc golf, but there appears to be a BMX arena, tennis, a golf practice facility with driving, chipping and putting areas, softball fields, basketball, and the list goes on... read more

Pretty nice park if you want to go relax by a lake. They also have sand volleyball, disk golf, playgrounds, etc. There's a couple nice trails you can walk on as well. Free parking too! read more

Previously I hosted an outdoors baby shower for my friend at Barnett Park. After doing research on multiple park locations in Orlando; Barnett turned out to be the selective choice. There are plenty of perks to host a party/ event at this park which consists of the follow: 1.) The rental dome is priced at $75 and can be used for whole day during operating park hours. Plus they have about 3 that can be rented out on a daily basis so the availablity to rent is usually there. 2.) There are about 14 table benches with outlets that can allow you to connect music for your party. Although the park rules state the music cannot be too loud most of the domes are extremely far apart from each other. Unless there is a complaint the tone of music is not much of a problem factor. 3.) Parking is free and guest love that perk! 4.) There is plenty of open grass field where many sports can be played along with a playground for the kiddies. 5.) The visual portion of the park is beautiful, there are plenty of trees and there is a lake nearby along with a pier. The only concern I had was that it is difficult to find a park worker to turn on the lights to the dome when the sun started to go down. Therefore I highly recommend that an outdoor party here should stop before it gets dark. Barnett Park may have limited workers but it was a well worth rental that allowed me to direct my funds in other areas of the baby shower. read more

Pros: great place to take the kids, space to play and different parks for different ages. Large fields for sports and my personal favorite, drone and kite flying. Dogs are allowed, but keep on a leash. Basketball court and fitness center which is pretty cheap and you pay for the year. Unfortunately a little too far from me. I grew up right down the street and always loved this park, the weekend hosts vendors selling their goods and it is also host to traveling shows and the Central Florida Fair! Can you say Turkey Legs!!! read more

Beautiful Barnett Barnett Park is right in the heart of the city of of the notorious W. Colonial Drive. It's a pretty big park, and is right next to the Orange County Fairgrounds. It has some pretty nice facilities, and is a great place torelax if you need to run away from the hustle and bustle for awhile. The Good: Disc Golf!: Have you ever heard of Disc Golf? Neither had I until recently. It's really more like Disc Basketball rather than golf, but hey, I don'e make the rules. But in any case, you can bring a frisbee here, and have a total blast! Plenty of Sports Options: Okay, maybe disc golf isn't your thing, but there are plenty of places to practice softball, basketball, or even tennis! Very Close: Barnett is very close to the downtown area, and is most convenient to city dwellers. And since it is right off the main road (and next to a major landmark!) it is pretty darn easy to find! The Bad: A little too close to the City: Although the address certainly makes Barnett convenient to get to, since it is also near several major roads, traffic can be a serious problem. Plan to go after morning rush and definetly leave before the Evening rush (which starts at 4) Barnett Park is a sweet little place to go, but you have to definitely make sure that you plan your trip with traffic in mind! Overall 7.9/10= Great Fun! read more

An amazing place for relaxing, walking or simply smelling the flowers. The labyrinth is always open, and walking here is one of my favorite places. The garden is filled with fresh flowers and exotic plants. A great place to relax and enjoy the view. read more

Barnett Park - The Labyrinth is near the entrance on the left. Ready to walk, meditate or pray your way through it anytime. - Parks Near Me - Orlando, Florida

This is a review for the disc golf course. It had the feel of a course designed by your worst enemy. Most tee shots are blind and hopelessly nestled in between thickets of thorny bush. Also the north course has not been mowed. Nothing like setting up for a shot with your foot in a hidden ant pile. Hole 18 however is pretty rad. read more

This is a beautiful park. There are multiple trails to walk on. And a ton of different outdoor activities for you to participate in. I went to the battle of the bands here with food trucks, music and other activities such as bounce houses for the kids. I love this part because there is always plenty of space for activities. People are coming by riding their bikes and running through the park. The bands were great and there was a variety of food trucks. I think people forget what an amazing and unique park this is due to the variety it has within its acres. The entrance is small, so you never realize how huge this park really is with the bike course in the back for skateboarders, with the paintball field, and the different picnic tables. There's just so many activities to enjoy I love stopping by this park. read more

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Family park, I come here just about everyday to play with fellows I now see as brothers. We have been coming here for years and they welcomed me without knowing me read more

Came here for an intermural kickball game and this park is huge! We were only in one little area and there was plenty of room for multiple games to be occurring simultaneously. They even had bleachers for spectators to sit on during the games. In driving through the park, it seems like they have something for everyone. We saw kids, dogs, families, etc. all over the place, and we had quite a few people as well! The only issue was that there was little to no rain cover when it suddenly started pouring! However, it was overall a fun place to go and I look forward to going back just to enjoy the park itself! read more

I've never been here before, but I came to a board advisory meeting being held at their recreation center. I came around an hour early and was able to kind of snoop around the area and see what they had going on, because, well that's what I do. The Park was actually really nice, it seemed like it was very big and it had various things for people to do, I saw basketball courts, parks, walking trails, and I'm sure there were many more things to do that I didn't even get to see. The REC center was really big, too. It was two floors and it was very clean. I saw that they had a summer camp for kids going on in there, they were having Zumba classes, they had a gym in there that was not being used at the time. Overall, it was a really nice facility that I want to go back to and finish (or at least do a better job at) exploring and take advantage of all the park has to offer. read more

It's a nice park for humans... I just wasn't that impressed with the park for dogs. For one thing, there were no signs directing us to it. If there hadn't been a banner on the park's fence, I never would have found it. And even then I had to spot it way in the back. It is awfully far from the parking lot. And what seemed to be the main way to get there was closed off. I will try to go again, but honestly, there are better dog parks in Orange County. read more

This is a really nice park. I came for Disc golf and played 1 of the 18 hole courses. The course is challenging and well maintained. It has something for everyone and its free! read more

This gem of a park was a pleasant surprise for me. My husband's company picnic was held here. I had no idea that it even existed. As we exited the park there was a sign that said "welcome to pine hills". Now if you are from Orlando and the surrounding areas you know that pine hills is not the best neighborhood. However, I feel that the best part of this park is it's location for the youth in the area. I saw several playgrounds. Lots of pavilions for special events, dog park, volleyball court, tennis court, disc golf, basketball court, a splash pad, a Rec center and I'm sure that there was more. I noticed construction for a soccer field. It was a breath of fresh air in an otherwise somewhat dismal area. There were lots of people there utilizing the pavilions for church events, birthday parties, etc. The grounds were well kept and there were workers riding around, cleaning up. I wish there was a park like this closer to where I live. There was a man selling the most delicious Italian ices. I also noticed a concession stand. I really loved this park and if it weren't so far away from home I would try to return as often as possible. read more

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a really nice park! Lots of walking trails, scenery, & play areas! They have tennis courts, covered areas to have picnics or host a party & a really large playground that is covered!!! read more

This is a beautiful park in the middle of an urban setting. Barnett park has ball fields, disc golf, cricket, and a large indoor gymnasium. The circus spends time camped there in the winter, and there's a large flea market every weekend at the entrance. read more

They always keep this park cleaned you see employees riding around cleaning up and picking up leftover garbage as long as it stays cleaned i will be ok read more

The park is great but this is Regarding the jr Magic's basketball program don't send your child here... one "coach" pick all the good players then put all the good kids on one team and leave the rest to suffer of losing all their games.. DONT NOT SEND YOUR CHILD HERE!!! If you want them to improve on their basketball and feel confident. Don't do it!!! Then the kids don't show up to their games because they're tired of losing every week to that one team with all the good players. Then there was not enough players on one team to substitute the tired ones out. Then not enough coaches for the team when there's only three teams. Look else where for a better jr Magic's basketball program any recreation center Basketball program is going to probably be better than this one! read more

Yes Barnett Park is a good park, though you can tell they didn't think much about the skate park. The ground is so rugged, i think it needs a once over with better concrete. - just looking out for the little skaters . read more

Gordon Barnett Park is a great place to walk for exercise. If you walk the entire circle from the sidewalk by the lake all the way around, including the road by the dog park, it's about 1and1/2 miles. Arrive when the park opens and you are treated to a brilliant orange, lavender, and pink sunrise over the lake. As you round the curve past pavilion #4 you will see horse shoe posts on your left. When you get to this spot notice the island in the lake on your right. Every Spring herons and wood storks fly overhead here taking sticks to their nests on "Bird Island". Roseate Spoonbills, Great Blue Herons, and Sandhill Cranes occasionally, stroll by and there are always flocks of Ibis as well as hawks and eagles. Natural beauty abounds, like the fragrance of magnolia blossoms, bunnies grazing by the brush, and the beautiful duck pond where the fountain sometimes refracts sunlight to create rainbows. One lap around the duck pond is almost a half mile. I'll just say read the other reviews that mention the numerous other amenities. I don't think I saw the football/cricket field mentioned. There is also a putting green hidden behind the driving range (which smart disc golfers also use to practice their throws) and there is a skateboarding loop across from the boat ramp. One reviewer wrote that there is a concession stand; there isn't really a concession stand. There is a little shop for the frisbee golf players which is proported to sell snacks and drinks as well as golf discs. I have only seen it open once and I have been coming to walk at the park four times a week since 2011. However, I leave the park before 9:30 am and rarely come on the weekend; so perhaps its open when I'm not there. There are pine trees, palm trees, oak trees, magnolia trees, natural habitat areas and manicured shrubs, and flowers. The grounds are well-maintained and the restrooms are usually clean though sometimes they are out of soap. There are 3 restroom buildings, however, the restroom near the dog park is only open on weekends. Lastly, if your parents have gone on to their reward and you and your siblings are now the grown-ups in charge of family get togethers, which aren't happening, a great solution is an extended family picnic at the park. Go to the friendly-staffed office or call Gordon Barnett Park at 407-836-6248 and reserve one of the pavilions. For $50 up to 50 people and for $75 up to 100 family members can meet up and no one has to spend the time, energy, and money to host the event at their house. You can cook-out or ask all the cousins and siblings to bring a covered dish-- family recipes or hamburgers and chips it's all good! The important thing is to get together and strengthen family bonds. read more

Have been walking in this park for several years and intending to write a review concerning how wonderful I think this park is and how much I appreciate and enjoy it. I want to thank Orange County administration for maintaining this green space that is really very, very accessible. Kept forgetting until today to appreciate its provision. Not quite sure how many acres the park is but walking on sidewalks made for that or even on the grass is possible. I usually walk 2.5 miles one way without repeating my route. Think I read somewhere that it is about 2,000 acres. My husband had walked this morning during the BMX National event that occurred there this weekend and came back and told me how so many folks were in the park. I love to see this wonderful opportunity being utilized so I went to see for myself. Wonderful. So many families, from all over the U.S,. lined the area designated for the event and even spilled over into the front of the park's entryway. Disc golfers were all over enjoying themselves in the part of this huge park that is designed just for them. A national event for them was held earlier this year or last year, if I recall right. Tennis players were using their courts. Basketball (outdoor court) players were hustling up and down the two courts. Cricket teams were in action on the lighted football field in the back of the park that is adjacent to the lovely lake where fishermen fish often. Some launch their boat and others fish off the piers made for that purpose. There are softball and baseball fields, several fields for youth football, soccer fields for youth and adults that are in front next to a huge flea market (Satuday & Sunday). Today, there was also a car and audio event and bird show. Weekly, paintballers take to their fields. Lots of parking. Nobody has to get in anyone's way. Love the trees - so many. Grounds are landscaped and well maintained. There are several covered pavilions that can be rented; also many smaller ones. Adjacent are well equipped kiddie playgrounds. Events may also be held in rooms in the main building where there is an indoor basketball court, fitness equipment gym, and banquet rooms. Annually, the park hosts a fishing event for children. For some, it is probably their first intro to such. Again, thank you Orange County Government! read more