I went to this park for a pioneer event. It is located near Orange avenue and not too far from downtown. Entrance and parking was free, and was ample during the event. The park is spacious as a saw lots of spaces to walk and play sports. I also saw people play cricket in one of the fields. I think there was a playground, but I didn't pay close attention. I was more focused on the event, which had various vendors and stages showcasing music and pioneer reenactments. They used to have horses that kids (and a kid at heart that's me) can ride during the event, but they didn't have them this year. So, not sure if the park is equestrian friendly. But the park was clean and family friendly. It is a nice free park for sports, events, and family activities. read more

Cypress Grove Park - Pie eating contest last year during the pioneer fest at the park. - Parks Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Opened in 1994, Cypress Grove Park is on a former citrus grove on Lake Jessamine. County Chairman Linda Chapin who was elected in 1986 worked with area resident Barbara Bozeman to purchase the property for three million dollars before it hit the market in order to create a park. Joe Anglin designed the park to be more passive and appealing to adults as opposed to having more sports amenities like other area Orlando parks. The centerpiece of Cypress Grove is a 1925 two-story Estate House owned by one of the county's earliest tax collectors. The house has been renovated to accommodate weddings, showers, and other private events and the grounds have been landscaped to provide a lovely backdrop for events held on the grounds. . Other amenities in this park include a 1.2 mile loop trail for walking, running, and biking, a playground, picnic pavilions, fishing pier, dog park, sports fields, and restrooms. What stands out for me is how beautiful this park is. Spanish moss drips from oak and flowering crepe myrtle trees that provide shade over the parks walkways. Cypress Grove Park is spotlessly maintained. You can easily see why decades of Orlando families have been drawn to this recreational paradise. read more

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What a beautiful park very spacious and well kept! I enjoy the walking path and they have a very nice spacious dog park. The playground area is nice with lots of different equipment for the kids to utilize. The only downside is on the weekends. It gets very very, very crowded.! read more

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I've never reviewed a park before but Cypress Grove Park is close by and Ive always enjoyed going there. When my son was a toddler I would take him to the playground there. It's a large playground with padded play area. Plenty of shade to keep the slides from getting too hot. There is a fishing pier on a pretty large beautiful lake. Plenty of pavilions and large grassy areas. Volleyball and soccer fields/court. There is a historic house on property that accommodates weddings and special occasions. Rose gardens and a .8 mile paved walking path. Beautiful park. read more

Absolutely love this park. Been here for so many different occasions. From weddings, Jazz in the park, picnic, birthday parties, or just going to the park. It's huge, peaceful and always have a great time. read more

I've driven by this beautiful park sooo many times, and I cannot believe I never visited. Once you drive through the gates, the first thing you notice is that it doesn't seem like you're in Florida anymore. It's almost as if you're in gorgeous park in Savannah GA. There are thousands of cypress trees covered in Spanish moss, ample bike and walking trails, intricate bridges, areas for children to play (and adults), as well as a horse riding area, volleyball courts and gazebos. The view of the winter park chain of lakes is absolutely stunning, with several docks that you can walk out onto and enjoy the view. You'd be hard pressed to find a single palm tree, and it feels that you've traveled to another world. I spent at least three hours walking, sunbathing, and half asleep on benches. Best.day.ever. read more

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Such a beautiful place that I made a video about myself exploring the area: https://youtu.be/s4K_fZg5pBo?si=qThI2X8YgKAM12Fr read more

What a beautiful park. Visited with a friend this morning. We walked for a couple of miles. The park is conveniently located, clean, and safe. I absolutely love the trees and the beautiful building towards the back of the park. The gates are ornate and very pretty. Someone else said it reminds them of a golf course without any actual holes. Yes! I feel that same way. read more

Cypress Grove Park is a great park located on Holden Avenue. It is a large park that foe whatever reason, reminds me of a large golf course without any actual holes. I do not mean this in a disparaging way, but everything that I am in the park I half expect to see a golfing group strolling by with caddies in tow. Cypress Grove Park also contains the Grove House and the Estate House, both great places for venues. There are also places to picnic or walk and Cypress Grove Park is a great place to unwind and get away from the hustle and bustle of living in a city. All in all, this is a cool place to head towards if you want to take a break from the stress of modern Orlando living. This park is in the Holden Heights section of Orlando, Florida, a bit south of the SODO district and also south of the downtown area. I will give Cypress Grove Park five stars and I would definitely recommend this park. read more

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Nice quiet little stop on our trip to the Disney area. Pretty views with trees with tons of Spanish moss give it a real "Southern feel". Also nice area near the water for picnics and pleasant views. When we visited they were having an annual pioneer festival which was really cool. I even bought a t shirt. If you want a low key way to slow things down during your trip to Disney I suggest this park. read more

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I've always loved this park...Im surprised I haven't written a review as yet. It's a great place for a romantic picnic. We used to picnic here all the time when we lived in Orlando. There are many private places to set up a blanket and a basket of goodies. There are several grills located all over the park as well for family/friends' barbecue. The kids loved the playground area, equipped with swings and seesaws, and slides galore. And the view of the lake no matter where you're standing or sitting is a beautiful site to see. Sunsets over the water are the best. This is a perfect park for taking pictures and doing photoshoots. There is a public restroom that has always been clean whenever I needed to use it. But the best part about this park to me is the trees. The endless amount of trees that sway in the wind, to sit under and view, is priceless. I get lost in a good daydream whenever I visit. read more

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For parks, I would give this one five stars. It's on a very large area of land, many different zones for activities, picnics, soccer, festivals, etc. There's a small playground near a lake and always many families and friends visiting. I think the most important thing is that it seems to stay clean! No litter or random garbage everywhere, and the landscaping stays up to par. read more

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Well, to be honest, it depends what you want out of a park. If you're looking for a big field with a concrete walkway to walk around in the sun. This place is a five If you're looking to enjoy nature, maybe see some birds or critters this place is a 1 or 2. Can you guess which type of person I am? read more

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This is probably one of the most beautiful parks we have ever been to in Central Florida. The play ground is clean and has lots of activities for the kids to enjoy. It also has a beautiful walkway with a gorgeous gazebo with a beautiful view of the lake. I really recommend this park to anyone that wants to take their family to the playground or if you want to go for a nice walk. read more

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This is a beautiful park near the intersection of Holden and Orange Ave. It is large with lots of pretty trees, a playground, picnic areas, sports areas, a lakeside section, a walking loop, and a beautiful estate house they use for weddings and events. It's definitely a great local park to visit to get some exercise in and just enjoy being outside on a nice day! read more

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I drove here once on my lunch break for a change of scenery, and it turned out to be a good decision. I sat at one of the picnic tables and ate before exploring. It was larger than I anticipated so there was a lot of walking (a welcome change from sitting in a cubicle all morning). It's a lovely park that looks well maintained and it includes a playground for the kids, sports areas, and pavilions. It also has an estate house that I was curious to explore but I wasn't sure if it was open for visitors or if it was an "event only" type of venue, plus I was on a time limit so I passed on by. My favorite area was the lake. It was beautiful and calm, and I could easily feel the stress of the workday melting away for the short time I was in the park. They had a section that was closed off due to an engagement photoshoot, so I tried to keep a respectful distance. Apparently this place is popular for weddings and photoshoots, which makes sense because you couldn't go wrong with the scenery here. Glad I got to visit at least once! read more

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This park has it all: playground, path to run or bike on, beautiful shaded trees, lake view and wedding venue. I have used this park for photo sessions and love it for picnics. read more

This is my favorite relaxation spot with my pups! I bring a blanket during the spring, take a nap, study or just simply lay there. There are several spots away from the playground where you can have your own private area to do things like this. There is also places for cool photo shoots and I see a lot of people doing that. Sometimes you may hear the train, but it's not that loud. Simply beautiful park. It has areas you can have parties. Not sure if you have to reserve the little gazebos. By the lake is is a simple beauty. read more

Yelp 100 Challenge 2017- 21/100 This is such an awesome park!! The lovely oak trees that line the entrance is only a preview of how beautiful the park is. There is no entrance fee and the hours are 8:00am -8:00pm. I went to walk on the trail at 7:00pm. The park was clean and the lawns are well maintenance. I felt safe even walking alone. The trail in the interior of the park is a little over a mile and there's plenty of space for walkers/runners & bikers. The sun was getting ready to set but there are a lot of trees to provide shade on the path. There's a playground for children, fishing dock and an event space that I'm told a lot of people utilize for wedding. There's also a basketball court and volleyball area. I can't wait to get back for a picnic and more walking. read more

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I have been coming to this park for a while with our small group of kids as I have a small "Home Daycare" and it is so nice to see how they can enjoy themselves and be safe. Our little grandson has been enjoying the park since he was about 1.... and now he is 5 years old.... I am so happy to have this park available to us and continues to be clean and safe and parking is always available. read more

Awesome gem! Great location Tons of SHADE! Dog and kid friendly. Great Lake view, perfect for picnics and BBQ. No fee to enter or get a table. Plenty of space, parking, routs to run and bike. . They do host events and weddings in renovated Colonial house and premises. read more

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4 stars for a beautiful park with lots of fields, a beautiful estate house and great walking paths! I love this park. It's wonderfully maintained and has so many activities. You can walk on the dock by the lake, you can play basketball or volley ball or soccer or you can enjoy the winding walking path. I especially like walking around the estate house as the gardens are lovely. This park also has a ton if pavilions and benches and grills. It's a great spot for a family gathering or picnic. There are also clean restrooms and lots of parking. The park routinely features concerts and small festivals as well. My only gripe is with the hours! The park does not open until 8 a.m. This may not sound like a huge deal, but it pretty much eliminates any working person from jogging in or using the park during the work week. Overall, this is a beautiful park with great walking paths and tons of activities and limited operating hours. read more

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A friend recently invited me to take a walk through Cypress Grove Park on a Friday morning. I live about a 4 minute drive away but had no idea it was so close since it's hidden away from the busy streets. The park itself is beautiful, spaced out, and very clean. We walked in a mile long loop which is great for strolling or jogging. And we saw people working out and having picnics in the grassy areas. There's also a decent sized playground near the lake and small grills. Definitely recommend if you're looking for some outdoor time. read more

This is a great park. Was on business and needed to see something green after being at a conference, in a hotel, located inside a mall. It's not wilderness, but for near the ghet Orlando it rocked out read more

This park is fantastic for kids! It's beautiful and clean! My kids call it a jungle because of the stunning trees. Playground is spacious which is great when the kids want to run around. They even have of playground for little tots, and another for the older children. There is a walk way to a water deck. You can fish but you must recycle your fishing lines. There is also a butterfly house but we were not able to go inside because there was a private event going on. We pass by this park all the time, and always see events on the field. So if you like family friendly events, definatly check this parks events out. I would highly recommend this park to anyone from ages 0-99. Bring your out of town friends, family here too. It's beautiful and relaxing. And parking is plenty. read more

Really nice park. Beautiful, well maintained and lots of space for sports or just relax

4 stars for a great park with one big drawback. My wife and I love going over to Cypress Grove Park. Located on Holden right off of Orange Ave, Cypress Grove Park is a big beautiful park with tons of open green space, lots of great trails, and an interesting estate house. Each weekend, we generally take some time to walk the grounds at this park. There have been a few small little festivals going on at this park, so we have been able to check those out and interact with various other people who live around the area. This park also has several courts for various sports (volleyball, basketball, etc.), so you can always join a game if you feel like playing. It also has several docks that go out over Lake Jessamine, which makes for a great view and a fun place to check out tadpoles or even cast a line. The one big drawback to this park is the hours. Unlike most other parks around Orlando, this park is blocked off by a gate and only open from 8am to 8pm. Unfortunately, while my wife and I would love to walk our dog at this park each morning, that isn't possible due to the late opening time. I understand that the park is closed at night to help with controlling the homeless population, but 8am is just too late to open. Overall, Cypress Grove Park is a great park with lots of open space and things to do and see. While I wish it were open earlier so that I could check it out each morning, it is nice to have a park like this to check out on weekends. read more

I have been going to this park for as long as I can remember. Family get togethers, birthdays to taking my godchildren to the park or walk out on the lake to see if we could see any fish. It is not as shaded as it used to be because the last hurricane took a bit of a toll on the beautiful trees in the park but glad to see it's open again. It hasn't been till recently I have been going for a walk/jog around the walkway after yoga which I go to down the street. I have noticed their basketball court is down right now, hopefully they are just remodeling it because if I remember correctly there were always people playing. They have two volleyball courts as well which I never see people using but it might be because I usually go in the middle of the day during the week. They have lots of grass areas though so plenty of room to let your kids run around in, I think during the weekends they sometimes have soccer games going on as well, maybe a kids league. The bathrooms are always clean and I feel overall it is a safe park. I will continue to come here for years to come. read more

Very clean park. They have a very long walking trail. A ton of picnic tables and eating areas. There is even a basketball and volleyball area. The fields are big enough to have a fun football, baseball, soccer or even cricket game. The park for the kids is very clean and soft padded ground in case they fall with many benches for parents to watch from. Their is also a tiny pier you can watch on to over look the lake and see the wildlife. They even have a function hall for planned events and a outside gazebo you can rent out too. One of the best parks I have ever been to. Go see for yourself. read more