Nice park on the east village of celebration in between wll the homes so people can enjoy the…read moreoutdoors.

Warren Park was such a delightful discovery on a recent trip to Orlando. This park in Belle Isle is…read morenamed after Wilbur and Rose Warren. In 1924, they donated eight acres of land along south Lake Conway "in consideration of the sun of $10" to Orange County, establishing the county's first public park. This donation was the foundation for what would later become Warren Park. For decades, this beachfront park offered a spot for folks to gather and visit with family and friends. Wilbur Warren also served as the first park commissioner when the Office of the Park Commissioner was established in 1926. In 1996, a park renovation added a dock for kayaks and paddleboards. Warren Park also has a rental pavilion, tennis and pickleball courts, picnic tables and grills, sand volleyball court, and a playground. A paved 0.3-mile walking path with exercise stations encircles the park. Note that the park is in two pieces. You have to cross the street to reach the smaller waterfront portion of the park. Warren Park is an important recreational resource for anyone seeking a peaceful retreat. The large shade trees are especially lovely but my favorite part might be the scenic lake view. Take the pups for a walk or the kids for play. This family friendly park has something for everyone.

I grew up going to this park with my cousins. It was one of…read moreour favorite things to do I. The summer. We would run around the field with frisbees or play in the park. We would bring our tennis equipment and play on the courts when they weren't being occupied. I haven't been to this park in a while, but pass it by on the way to the mall quite frequently. It's still looks as fun as I remember! I'm glad to see it's still in good upkeep!

Gaston Edwards Park is located on the shore of Lake Ivanhoe. I had a delightful stroll through the…read morepark after visiting the shops across the street in Ivanhoe Village. Dr. Gaston Holcombe Edwards (1875-1934) served as a surgeon in the Colon Hospital in the Panama Canal Zone. He moved to Orlando in 1919 where he practiced medicine. The history of the park goes back to the 1920's when following the land boom, the Junior Chamber of Commerce wanted to build a solarium and boat basin on Lake Ivanhoe. Orlando Mayor S.Y. Way and Dr. Gaston Edwards who was serving as the the chairman of the utilities commission disapproved of the plan. Lake Ivanhoe was Orlando's main water source and they feared it would get contaminated. In honor of his dedication to Orlando's health and well being, this park was named in honor of Dr. Gaston. Today the park offers a paved walking path with exercise stations, boat ramp, playground, and pavilion with grills. Gaston Edwards Park is a popular destination for cooking out, exercise, jet skiing, paddle boarding, or just sitting on a bench and enjoying the lake view.

We visited this location for a Brunch in the Park event a couple of weeks ago. I won some tickets…read moreso my friend and I decided to go check it out. They had several drinks for us to sample and I didn't like any of them since I don't really drink alcohol anymore, the food was really good and we especially enjoyed the tea sandwiches and the food from Metro Diner. I can't remember all the places I tried, but I'm so excited that they had it at this park as we've been by here several times, but I never actually walked through the park. Can't wait to be back!

There is not too much to Hampton park. It is an area of an open field and the sore grading and deep…read moreditches give me the impression that this could be used as a retention pond if the need arose. Still, it is a pleasant enough spot and I am sure that it is a good place to just chill if you live in one of the houses that surround this park. Orlando has a lot of great parks. While I would not say that this one is one of the better ones to visit, it still has its value. And again, if you live in one of the homes that surround it, I'm sure it's a nice place to walk your dog or just come and sit for a bit.

Howell Branch Preserve is a small park, but it is overall, a pleasant enough park…read more It has a pavilion, a children's playground, a stargazing station, fitness stops and a small walking path. It is well-maintained and has off-street parking Again, it is not a large park, but a park does not need to be large to bring value to its surrounding community. This park definitely brings value to its neighborhood.

Howell Branch Preserve is a beautiful park in Winter Park but it is more than just a place of…read morerecreation. This is an environmentally important preserve that contains Howell Creek which connects Lake Maitland with Lake Howell. The stream flows north to feed the St. John's River. In 2017, the City of Winter Park purchased 43.4 acres of wetlands and floodplain lands that bordered existing city properties and portions of Howell Branch Creek. All of the lakes in Winter Park drain to the creek in Howell Branch Preserve. The preserve serves the important function of capturing water overflow so it does not flood neighborhoods and it cleans the storm water before it gets to Lake Jesup and out to the middle of the Sr. Johns River basin. Howell Branch Preserve offers a peaceful escape with plenty of opportunities to connect with nature. Whether you're looking for a relaxing walk or a chance to explore local wildlife, this well-maintained and scenic spot provides an engaging outdoor experience. The 10.38 acre preserve has a finished park area surrounded by wetlands and natural habitat located on the north side of Howell Branch Road, west of Temple Drive. Amenities in the park include a large playground, boardwalk and observation deck overlooking the wetlands, fitness trail with exercise equipment that uses your own body weight to work out, a picnic pavilion, restrooms, and open lawn area for play or unstructured games. A gravel parking lot is available at the entrance to the fenced in preserve. The City of Winter Park owns another 50 acres parcel beyond the park. Plans are in the works to create trails so that people can hike to other city properties and even into Maitland. I love that Winter Park is committed to increasing parks in the city and to protecting important ecologically areas like this one that are critical to water health which impacts the entire environment. I can't wait to see how this area continues to develop.

Amazing location. The park is always clean and well kept. Plenty of space to walk around and enjoy…read morethe outdoors. A great spot for families and kids to play.

Young Pine Community Park is a nice little find that somehow I have never noticed and all the years…read morethat I have lived here in Orlando. When I pulled in on this early Saturday morning, the parking lot were already filled with people to play on the spirt field. However, I was here to walk around the conservation area. Anyway, Young Pine Community Park also has a children's playground, a dog park (actually two parks, one for larger dogs and one for smaller dogs), a canoe and kayak launch and much more. The Conservation Area had signs spaced regularly throughout instructing that no loitering was allowed. I'm assuming this is more to keep the homeless out from camping here. I mean, is it a park about supposed to be hanging out? Getting close to nature? Again, I am guessing that this is an attempt to keep the homeless from establishing tents in a wooded area. All In all, this is an enjoyable little park. The sporting Fields seem to be the biggest draw, but I enjoyed the little walk around the lake and all.

In 2016, the conceptual planning and design for Centennial Park were funded by the St. Cloud…read moreCommunity Redevelopment Agency (CRA), an organization established to revitalize areas of the city, promote economic growth, improve infrastructure, and enhance property values. Centrally located in downtown St. Cloud, Centennial Park was designed to serve as a focal point for living, working, and recreation within the Downtown CRA District. This passive park features public art, a pavilion, picnic tables, bike racks, benches, and a spacious open lawn for community events and gatherings. A large free parking lot adjacent to the park provides convenient access for downtown visitors. Centennial Park offers a welcoming and relaxing setting where visitors can relax and take in the charm of downtown St. Cloud.

This park is very small and has a limited parking space that only fits like 17-18 cars max so come…read moreout early to get a parking spot and the other thing I dislike that it only has a port a potty they should have a restroom here too or else you will have to drive somewhere close by like Publix or something to use an regular bathroom! I do like they have an area with benches and tables for picnics or whatever special occasion or event you are having! They also have a tennis court and volley ball area to play at which is cool.

More of a children's playground next to a housing development. Unless you live in that development…read moreand have very young children, there really is no need to come here. Though I will say, it is nice enough.