I never knew this park existed until just recently. We stopped by while in the area for a quick…read morewalk with our dog. I wouldn't say it's a dog friendly park because they don't have any waste bags available; however, we didn't see any signs stating no pets allowed. The park is actually very nice, there is a good amount of parking, a paved walking path, two culvert bridges, a basketball court, bench style seating throughout, a playground and exercise area, and a large grassy area where we ran our dog for a few minutes to wear her out. The park also has built in grills and plenty of trash receptacles but there is no restroom available which is a bummer if you're planning to stay for a while. All-in-all, it's a great spot to stop and relax for a while. Will definitely be back.

Small, but nice enough park in Sanford. It has a small parking lot, tennis courts, a basketball…read morecourt and a children's playground. It also allows for a small walking path. It is nice enough for a local park.

We have been to this park a few times for large events over the years and the city of Mount Dora…read morealways does a wonderful job securing vendors, and entertainment. On our most recent visit we came on July 3rd 2026 for their annual fireworks display. We usually go to Red Hot & Boom in Altamonte Springs but when we found out Mount Dora booked Cat Ridgeway and Tonic as their main entertainment, we couldn't pass that up for anything. Parking for events like this are always a pain; however, Mount Dora was offering free shuttle service from two locations. We chose the First Baptist Church of Mount Dora. When we arrived, there was barely anyone using the service and one of the drivers called us over and invited us in. It was pretty sweet because he was driving a brand-new Mercedes passenger vehicle and we were the only ones in it. He dropped us off near the playground and main parking area and we had to walk around the lake to get to Elizabeth Evans Park. It was an easy walk for us but if you have a disability, I recommend bringing a wheel chair or having an Uber drop you off closer to the park. There is more parking close to the main event but you have to pay $20. Leading up to the park there was a playground and kid's zone with bounce houses and water slides. As we arrived to the entrance of the park there were several youth groups providing entertainment like gymnastics and aerial silks, which were amazing. There were plenty of food and drink food trucks available but unfortunately there was only one beer/mixed drink tent. I was able to get one beer the whole night, there was always a line and by the time I got up there they ran out of everything except Guinness which wasn't very cold, so that was a bummer. Cat Ridgeway and Tonic were phenomenal. They had a really nice stage with open seating for anyone who wanted to sit there. We were quick to grab a seat right up front, we couldn't have asked for a better show. The fireworks show was fantastic, we had great weather and there were no hiccups with that but they did have an issue with the drone show. It was getting late and the free shuttle stopped at 10:30pm and they hadn't started the drone show yet so we had to leave early. When we got back to the pickup area there must have been 200 people still waiting for the shuttle. We said the hell with it and walked back to the church. It took about 15 minutes but it wasn't that bad. It is mostly uphill so once again if you are not able to walk very far this could be a problem. Two things they need to improve on is the restroom and adult beverage situation. There are clearly not enough restrooms. Just one air-conditioned restroom where maybe four people can use them at a time. They could still keep that but get a bunch of Porto Potties as well. As for the adult beverages; they need more than one tent and they have to separate the lines for mixed drinks and beer. Beer people move much faster than someone ordering 4-5 mixed drinks. Setup two stations so the people ordering beer can grab, go, and get back to the show. Other than those two issues and the 15-minute walk back to the car at the end of the night everything else was great. I would definitely come back here again for another event like this.

This is a very nice park located in Mount Dora on Donnelly Street on Lake Dora. The park was…read morecreated in 1924 out of fill and named for five term City Council member and prominent citizen Elizabeth Evans who was also active in the Woman's Club and Community Church. She was well known for her work developing a public library and parks. You get a great view of Grantham Point and the lighthouse from the park. Park amenities include a hammock, lookout pavilion, picnic tables, and a grill. Located next to the park is the historic Mount Dora lawn Bowling Club. Parking is free and it's a good place to leave your car because all of the shops and restaurants are just up the hill. Elizabeth Evans Park is where the Annual Scottish Highlands Festival is held every year in mid November. The festival features Scottish musicians and highland games on Friday and Saturday. There are no restrooms here but they did have a port a potty.

Newton Park is a beautiful park overlooking Lake Apopka. Shortly after we arrived we were informed…read morethat there was a 10 foot alligator nearby. We decided to stay clear of that area where the gator was spotted. Tanner Hall, located on the park grounds, is an event venue available for rent. As we walked by, we were greeted by members of a family who had arrived for a reunion party that was being held in the hall. There is also a smaller building, Little Hall, that is available for rent. While some came by cars and trucks, others came by golf carts. Some children played on the playground while one child fished. An ice cream truck drove by the park playing that familiar tune that calls and lures children and those wanting a treat. What a sweet way to enjoy an afternoon at the park.

Large park with multiple trails for bikes, walking and dog walking. There are dog bins for waste,…read morebathrooms and a boardwalk! Very cool place to check out!

We came across this little park while we were in the area, and what a great find! It has a really…read morenice playground that is great for kids of all ages. One of the biggest pluses, especially here in Florida, is that the playground is mostly shaded. Every park should be this way. There are also public restrooms, a small butterfly garden, a little free library, and a nice grassy area with plenty of room to run around, play soccer, or even fly a kite. There is street parking available as well. Overall, this is a great little park with a lot to offer. I am so glad we came across it and will definitely be back the next time we're in the area!

Beautiful park for the kids right in the middle of downtown Sanford…read more Large playground area would swings. Lots of large beautiful oak trees for shade. Pavilion with picnic tables. Bathrooms Free books. Butterfly garden. Large open space for picnic Great place to talk a ball or football. Minutes from downtown Sanford restaurants and shops

The 2.8 acre Quinn Strong Park is on the southwest corner of Maitland and Packwood Avenue. It is…read moreacross the street from the Maitland Art and History museums and next to the beautifully renovated Germaine Marvel Building. After visiting the museum I walked over to the park for some fresh air and exercise. This quaint park is open daily from 8am to Sunset. The park has paved walkways, beautiful landscaping, benches, open areas for picnic and play, and a gazebo that can be rented for weddings. In 2020, Quinn Strong Park was chosen as the site for the new Maitland Library. Voters have approved a 14 million dollar bond to construct a modern two story library. New park improvements will include a Mayan Calendar inspired sensory garden, water feature, performance space, pergola, stormwater pond, sculptures, and deck. Construction has not begun yet but stay tuned for a park that will be a must visit destination in downtown Maitland.

Great for a walk after spending three hours working in the nearly library. It's a beautiful, if…read moresmall, park with lots of shade and lovely walkways through the trees. A couple of people/dog water fountains and not much else. Some picnic tables and some benches here and there. I had a pleasant time. [Review 19312 overall - 1659 in Florida - 282 of 2023.]

Sweetwater has a great VIBE, With a quaint feel for my…read moreTRIBE. Etching each inch of this PLACE, Every tree makes this a shaded SPACE. The net playground is a fam FAVE, Walking trail is MOSTLY PAVED... And the wooden decking is CLEAN, Taking you through the forested SCENE, Etching each inch through the WETLANDS, Right now it's closed for working HANDS... Putting back the broken TRACKS, A place where nature reigns & lil' DISTRACTS. Ready for tennis, come to this MARK... Kids playground makes this one of our top 5... OVIEDO PARK

Sweetwater Park is located on a sidestreet (East Magnolia) just off of Central, which is a main…read moreroad through Oviedo. It is basically Alafaya Trail and the name changes as you ride into Oviedo. Sweetwater Park is not a huge park, but it does have a few pavilions, a basketball court, a few tennis courts and a nice wooden walkway that leads you through a nice little oasis of trees and nature. It would have been nice had the wooden walkway just made a loop, however, this wooden walkway just led me to a sidestreet. Not a big deal, I just turned around and walked the way that I came. Despite its small size, Sweetwater Park is a pleasant place to spend a bit of time. I enjoyed my time walking around here on an early Saturday morning. A bit of a pro tip, this park is not far from a Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream location and it woukd be a great place to stop after working up a sweat shooting some hoops or getting in a few games of tennis. Hey, even if you walk that wooden walkway it might be a good enough reason to treat yourself to some Ice cream.

Shortly after Sanford was incorporated on September 29, 1877, a plat of the new city was drawn by…read moreE.R. Trafford. The city was laid out on a grid with east-west streets having numbers and north-south streets given the names of local trees. Land was set aside for churches, schools, and six square parks. Five of the original parks still exist today. They are Centennial Park, Park on Park, Red Barber Park, Paw Park, and George W. Touhy Park which is located in the historic downtown district. George W. Touhy was a Sanford businessman and community leader who was active in many local organizations including the Rotary Club, the Chamber of Commerce, the Salvation Army, and the Boy Scouts of America. In October of 1995, the Sanford City Commission voted to honor Touhy's memory by renaming Elm Avenue Park. In June 1996, the park was rededicated as George W. Touhy Park. In 1992, the Parks Division of the City of Sanford began planting seedlings from the American Forests' Famous and Historic Trees project. The parents of these seedlings were trees with a connection to important people and places in American history. The trees were initially planted in Fort Mellon Park on Sanford's historic waterfront. The first tree was planted on February 10, 1992, as part of an Arbor Day observance. The Mount Vernon Red Maple was planted in honor of the founders of Sanford. In 1998, a plan was proposed to build a convention center in Fort Mellon Park. While the project was in the planning phase, the decision was made to relocate the Famous and Historic Tree project seedlings from Fort Mellon Park to George W. Touhy Park. In anticipation of receiving the trees, the park was renovated with new sidewalks and benches. The Famous and Historic Tree Grove in George W. Touhy Park was dedicated on Sanford's 122nd birthday, September 29, 1999. At that time the grove had 88 trees and was the largest historic tree grove in Florida. The idea for the Historic Tree Grove at Touhy Park came from Howard Jeffries, who was the Landscape Architect for the city. The historic tree groves include Mount Vernon along West 7th Street, Ponce DeLeon along South Myrtle Avenue, Helen Keller along South Elm Avenue, and Martin Luther King Jr along West 6th Street. In addition to the trees the park has a brick walkways, benches, a decorative fountain, and a drinking fountain. The signs identifying each grove were missing during my visit and it would be nice if they put them back for those who wish more information about the trees and their locations. Although George W. Touhy is a small, passive park, I really enjoyed my visit. This park is awash in shade and serenity. It is a quiet outdoor space where you can indulge in the bubbling sounds of a soothing water fountain, enjoy a book or picnic, or stroll around the brick walkways and explore the Historic Tree Grove.

George W Toughy Park has a brick paved path that leads you around the park. All along the way there…read moreare interactive educational signs that are enjoyable to read. I appreciated the big shade trees and benches along the way. The park is well maintained and peaceful. It's a great place to relax and enjoy nature.

Dream Lake Park is a small park in Apopka that has a few picnic, a short boardwalk and access to…read moreDream Lake. There is shade from oak trees over the picnic tables so its nice on a sunny or shady day. I've seen people fishing there, but I'm not sure what, if anything they have caught there. There are a variety of birds at the park including ducks, ibis and crows. The park is right off of a main road so it can be loud at times, but I enjoy the view.

This isn't a park and there's nowhere to sit or park your car. All around the lake it says private…read moreproperty. Waste of gas.