I entered at the Jones East Trailhead, which has plenty of parking and also has restrooms at the…read moreentrance to the trailhead. Walking the trailhead was relatively simple and relaxing. I did encounter a few other people (they were either walking like myself or on a bicycle). The path itself is somewhat narrow, but it was enough for us to pass each other with no real inconvenience. Little Big Econ State Forest is a pretty cool place to check out. Walking the path, it was easy to forget that you were just outside of a major United States city in the twenty-first century. I seek out these spots where I can walk through the trees and forget the troubles of living in a modern city in today's modern world. Little Big Econ State Forest is a cool place to seek out if you are looking for a respite from the hustle and bustle of the modern world.

This state forest is about a 25 minute drive from downtown Orlando. We highly recommend it. They…read moreoffer maps at the start of the trail. So lush and peaceful. The stream along side most of the trail is beautiful. There are many benches along the path that offer a nice view of the scenery with shade. We took our pups and hiked for about 2 miles. The hikes range from 3 - 10 miles. I saw they do offer camping as well. Make sure to pack some water. It was nice to see many tamiles and couples enjoying the outdoors. We loved the variety of scenery and that it has lots of natural shade throughout the hike.

Our tour guide was Celina- she was highly knowledgeable about the local flora and fauna and also…read morecustom-made the tour for our interests and abilities. She obviously cares deeply about the well being of this habitat and loves to share her passion. Overall, this was a great trek. We saw a sea turtle, an otter, an Osprey chick peeking out of his nest, an alligator, and a sea otter. Wonderful time!

Thank you Thomas and Savannah. This was a truly great tour! The sunset tour was beautifulread more

I would HIGHLY recommend, they have been super helpful since I started my cycling journey in Jan of…read more'24. I was gifted a road cycle and they looked at it and did adjustments free of charge, they educated me on some cycling dos and don'ts because I was starting from ground zero. When I switched to clip-in pedals they helped me install them, even though I did not purchase from them. They do not try to up-sale you there are true bike enthusiasts dedicated to educating and facilitating an amazing personal cycling experience. I went in thinking I needed new tires and was instructed that my tires still had some life in them, but my chain could use changing, a significantly cheaper task.

From the owner: Trek Bicycle Orlando Waterford Lakes is your destination for the latest products from Trek and…read moreBontrager, service and tune-ups for bikes of any brand, and a great place to find the perfect road, city, mountain, or electric bike to fit your riding style. We're conveniently located in Waterford Lakes, where we're happy to serve the Greater Orlando area and lucky to be near some awesome places to ride, like Blanchard Park and Snowhill MTB Trail. Our team proudly supports local cycling organizations like Tour de Cure: Florida and NICA. Whatever your experience level and however you like to ride, we welcome you to stop by our bike shop, meet the team, and see what we have to offer. We can't wait to ride with you!

The bike tech was helpful, personable and knowledgeable. He replaced my seat and aired up my hybrid…read morecycle quickly. I would recommend their bike shop in Waterford Lakes Town Center near LA Fitness!

All I have to say is we have definitely found our bike shop. My husband and I have been looking at…read moregetting bikes since we've moved down to Florida...it took us long enough to get them haha! But today we said that's it let's start searching for our bikes.. first we were going to order them online until I said there has to be a bike shop we can find our bikes at....googled what's close by and this shop came up! Loved that it close to home and Travis who helped us was amazing he was professional and knowledgeable! He let us take the bikes on a test drive and wow I'm in love with my specialized bike and we got a great deal for both, our helmets, some other accessories. We will definitely come here when we need any maintenance for our bikes & I love that they have so many different selections of bikes, clothing and sneakers !

So I reviewed these idiots last month complaining about the exorbitant fees they charge: $400 for a…read morebasic tune and a new tire. This guy Chad reaches out and offers me a partial refund of $69.99. Of course I accepted and thanked him. A week goes by, nothing. Then I get an email asking if it's okay to accept a store credit for $100. I say no. I want the cash. That's what you offered. I pointed out that the refund was his idea and that to renege and offer me a store credit was shady. I still haven't received the money.

I have a Canyon Aeroad CF SLX that was frame warranty and needed all components transferred from…read morethe old frame to the new frame. I had the technician come to the house twice and left my $6500 bike in horrible shape. The technician did not have the proper tools, knowledge (of internal Canyon wiring), or support system (could not get hold of his reps). The bike was eventually brought to another shop and the damage is extensive along with a scratched new frame. If you have a basic bike I guess Velofix Orlando can work on it but do not give them your expensive bike. Two and a half months later, I still do not have my bike thanks to Velofix Orlando.

Not much to select from In This location. Not sure why but I thought all Dick Sport carried some of…read morethe basic things but I guess not... 20min and only one person ask if I need med help. I passed 3 others not even a hello.

Dick's Sporting Goods used to be the go to spot for all your sporting good needs, especially shoes…read moreand Local Team Apparel (which is a lot of UCF and Orlando City Lions stuff). Lately, their prices have just seemed to be way higher than usual. Maybe it's a perception thing. You may find some OK deals in the clearance aisle that runs down the center of the store, but even some discounted items are OMG really? They do have a decent golf area (with the practice swing area closed) and a small bicycle area where they'll do a tune up if you purchase a bike (make sure you ask before just taking a bike to the checkout). They have lots of shoes, boots, hiking, camping, football, baseball, tennis, fitness, and other miscellaneous gear. This used to be a first stop for us, but lately we've been going to Academy Sports and having better luck and seeing better prices, so Dick's may be my Last Resort for my activity needs.

I consider this one of my secret spots. I have been going here for years and every time I do the…read moretrail, I find something different, and feel something new. Sometimes I come here to write or draw or read or think. I like that the trail is soft which makes it easy to jog on. I love that there are many options within the trail that helps you customize your experience depending on the time, energy, and desires that you have. This is definitely one of the spots that I repeatedly go to in order to feel grounded and get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. It's pet friendly, feels super safe, and has beautiful trees.

One of my fave hiking areas! The only con is that there are no restrooms so prepare accordingly…read more You'll see lots of lovely trees, rabbits, tortoises, birds, and the occasional snake, and there is a nice river at the end of the loop with shaded banks to rest.

Lake Claire Recreation Area is definitely a cool little part of the University of Central Florida…read more(UCF), it has a few pavilions, a nice lake to kayak on or just chill and enjoy the water, a cool little walkway, a place to play volleyball and a field and a soccer net. It also has a decent enough parking lot. It is on Gemini Boulevard not far off of Lake Underhill Road. All in all, Lake Claire Recreation Area is a great part of the University of Central Florida (UCF) and I would definitely recommend coming to check this place out.

This is one of the highlights of being a student at UCF! Lake Claire has free rentals for students…read moreyear-round, and it has encouraged an extensive kayaking habit on my end. It is a great place to host gatherings and events, especially since it has its own parking lot, electrical outlets, bathrooms, and rentable spaces. When it isn't the rainy season, most of the trails surrounding the lake stay well-maintained. I have not encountered any frightening levels of wildlife (like gators) personally, even though it's always a risk in Florida. It may just be a small, round lake, but it's definitely beautiful and doesn't lack different ways to explore it during your time there!

What a cute little trail here in Oviedo! It's pet friendly, kid friendly and "inactive adult"…read morefriendly. It's well shaded so even at 3pm on a sunny day we were OK. Bring your water and enjoy the walk!

Really nice shaded trail. Good for bikes or walking . Nice big parking lot for arrival that's…read moreshaded with a bike station..

The playground is so much fun. My daughters ages 3 and 6 had a great time on the climbing…read morestructure, slides, and swings. I especially enjoyed the "double swing" where you can swing with your toddler/infant. We attended a birthday party here and the pavilion was extremely close to the playground which made it easy to go back and forth. Also around the corner from the playground is a little stage on the edge of the woods that the children liked pretending to perform on and there were benches for people to sit and enjoy their show. Lots of trees for shade as well. Highly recommend!

Beautiful park. Quiet, peaceful, and shaded! We love taking the kids here! Definitely recommend.read more