Located not far from the Mount Dora Lighthouse, this medium-sized park has a shelter area with picnic tables, playground facilities with climbing features including one shaped like a pirate ship, a walking trail, public restrooms and even barbecue grills. The playground was getting a pretty good workout for a weekday afternoon. A reasonably sized parking lot where I left the van for a walk around the park. Gilbert Park is named for the person who donated the land, Earl Gilbert. [Review 1030 of 2024 - 1906 in Florida - 22058 overall] read more

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One of many in the string of parks along the lake near downtown Mount Dora this cute spot has the bronze alligator statue. read more

Gilbert Park - Ibis hangout - Parks Near Me - Mount Dora, Florida

We happened to be in the area for a local farmers market with GF products, so we came here afterward. It is a nice park, initially, I thought it was just open grass near a lake with trees and walking paths, but then we discovered the giant playgrounds under trees with picnic table access and seating scattered around the park. The playgrounds themselves were great, for everyone, every age, and in a variety of sensory integration from climbing to sliding, maneuvering uneven terrain, ropes, stumps, metal objects, pirate ships, and more. The playgrounds themselves are a solid 4/5. There was a rope obstacle platform for older kids, that my son loved. He is not at the age requirement, but we were directly next/under him the entire time. The toddler area was quite small, I wish it would've been larger. The hit was the GIANT pirate ship playground. My son could've been on this all day. That was until he was climbing up the rope ladder and missed a step and came falling backward. We caught him, but still scary. The one thing I did not like about the pirate ship was the height of the slides, ladders, and openings to the ground. I am 5'8" and it was way above my reach, my range of motion to help if my child needed further assistance. At most, the top of the platform in one spot is 10 feet. Scary to say the least. The environment was a 1/5. When I say environment, I am referring to the people who were present. As a parent myself, I always keep a watchful eye on my children while they are playing and interacting with others. On this particular day a boy around the age of 8-9 was playing particularly rough and was "fighting" and took the level of play fighting to another extreme by shoving other kids down, holding them down, and then saying he was stabbing them. Several parents spoke up and removed their kids, but it continued with no parent in sight for the child who was doing such behaviors. He wasn't just playing too rough, he was pushing the younger kids and overall not playing fair. As we were leaving, the local police showed up speaking to two parents in the parking lot about said boy. We overheard that when the initial rough playing occurred, the boy told the kid, and several others, that if they told their parents about what he was doing he'd take out his real knife from his pocket and stab them. We left as the police officer went onto the playground and removed the boy and the child's mom to question at a pavilion. This may be an isolated incident, but not one, I want my child a part of. I doubt will be back anytime soon. read more

Took Deacon to Gilbert Park to let him play. Very nice playground with lots of kids. He was able to run off some restless energy. read more

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We love this park. Clean park with great people and kids. The park and trees are beautiful.

Beautiful little park right on the lake! Bathrooms super clean and updated. Nice little playground and they have a boat ramp to launch into the lake! read more

A lovely park located in Mount Dora which is situated right near the lighthouse and the water frontage of the lake. Lots of huge canopied trees for shade. Lakefront park housing a playground, picnic pavilions & BBQs, plus a shelter area, benches & trails. read more

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Gilbert Park is one of Mount Dora's two original parks built in the 1920's. It was named after local land owner Earl Gilbert who donated the prime land along the shore of Lake Dora. The park is located on a hill at the intersection of Tremain Street and Liberty Ave. In September of 2018 the existing aging and rotting play structures were demolished and the landscaping was enhanced. The new park playground had a grand reopening in January of 2019. The playground was designed to mesh with the natural beauty of the park while enhancing the ability of parents to keep track of their children. The new play structures include a pirate ship and play castle. Other park amenities include a restrooms, covered picnic pavilions, barbecue, benches, and a water fountain. Running through the park is Alexander Creek named for a former Mount Dora mayor. All of out playgrounds in South Florida have been closed since March. It was really strange to see kids enjoying a playground only three hours north of us. I can't wait until all of the children of Florida are able to fully enjoy the parks again. read more

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Took a trip up here to cross another one of the Florida lighthouses off of our quest. This lighthouse (Dora) is located on Grantham Pointe. It is the only inland lighthouse of the 26 Florida lighthouses. There are actually 3 parks (Gilbert Park, Grantham Pointe and Palm Island Park) located in the area. Palm Island provides the most activity. There is a very long boardwalk to walk along. We saw many birds and even were lucky enough to see a large gator. read more

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Cool park. Clean and the equipment centers are large enough for a lot of kids. The pirate ship was a really cool feature. Our 6 year old loved it. Parking can be a problem on the weekends so plan ahead. read more

Really great park with stuff for all ages!! Don't miss a little walk along the canal when the playground gets too populated. read more

Gilbert Park - Creek play! - Parks Near Me - Mount Dora, Florida

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Gilbert Park is located in Mount Dora. This park has a playground, restrooms, water fountain, picnic tables , grills, benches and two pavilions. The playground was recently remodeled and now is castle themed. It accommodates all age groups and wheelchairs. The equipment is well maintained and kept very clean. The park is shaded in areas and completely fenced in. You can see the water and the lighthouse from the park. read more

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I love this park. It's located in beautiful Mt.Dora and not far from the water. The playground is amazing. It features a huge wooden structure to round around and get lost in. It also offers a second play area with lots of slides, balance steps, drums and other items to explore. There are multiple swings for different ages and my favorite one, when the kids where little, was the baby/adult swing combo. So much fun. It's so worth coming here with the kids or just to take a walk by the water, by the lighthouse. read more

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If you're already in historic downtown Mt. Dora, it's not far & worth the view. We enjoyed a beautiful stroll with a variety & abundance of birds. There was a giant chair, gator monument, & lighthouse for photo ops. Looks like a fun place for summer with jet skis & tubing. It not big, but worth the visit. read more

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Gilbert Park is a nicely landscaped park just south of the shopping district of Mount Dora. On a nice day it would be a pleasant walk from downtown, but this summer afternoon it was way too hot! The playground is really cool; it is one of those massive wooden structures with lots of nooks and crannies for kids to explore. They have one side for bigger kids and another for the smaller ones. I really appreciate the fact that they left huge oak trees for shade. The rest of the park features pavilions, restrooms, open grassy areas and a nice, although short, nature walk along a tiny stream. The park gently slopes down to the shore of Lake Dora. There is a boat ramp, marina and small lighthouse to check out by the water. This park is a focal point for many of the cities festivals and fairs, much like Donnelly Park to the North. read more

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Love this part for the kids! I have a three year old son and a nine year old nephew, and we all love running around this playground. It has age recommendations as well. There is stuff for all ages. The back portion of the playground when wet, is slippery and i recommend staying off it when it is. There are also swings and its a good distance from the road which I prefer. Its near Mt Dora which makes for a nice day trip too. read more

BEAUTIFUL!!! The park has always been very scenic right off the lake. My kids love coming here and they were very upset when the renovations were taking place. Now that it is open again they are even more happy with their visits as the updates are GREAT!!! My wife and I live about 25 minutes from this park and will never hesitate to drive our kids out here. If you're not from the area check the Mt. Dora events calendar as the parking for the park usually gets eaten up whenever there is an event (art festival, seafood festival, etc.) read more

Really cool mix of the of school wooden playgrounds that you are seeing less and less of. A smaller version of some of the others that I've visited. Lots of great climbing and hiding spots. Not many slides. 3 regular swings and one parent/baby swing. A huge area for small children. 3 toddler swings. Several pavilions with picnic tables and a couple open air picnic tables. Lots of benches. A cute walk down to the waters edge. I'll have to visit again when I have more time. read more

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This park was worth the 45 minute drive! All 3 of my boys age 18,12 and 2 enjoyed it! read more

Gilbert Park - Awesome playground! - Parks Near Me - Mount Dora, Florida

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What a beautiful park. This park is centered around the lake Dora, and has a nice walking trail that i can relax with my hubby and my dog. There are picnic tables and benches if you need to take a seat, as well as a bunch of nice areas where you can see the sunset. Very relaxing, pretty, clean, and naturey! It is also close to downtown mount dora. My new found happy getaway place! read more

We love this park. There is so much for the kids to do and there are huge shade trees all around. I also love the boardwalk area near this park by the lake. This park has several sets of equipment for all ages and abilities. We will be back! read more

The family and I decided to try something new today and venture a little further away from home. We went on a park hopping tour in Lake County. We visited two very cool parks and I earned two shiny new Yelp badges in the process. I would say it was a good day. This park really catches your eye with the large castle-like peaks on top of the playgrounds. The large one is made of wood and the smaller one in the back is made of recycled milk jugs. Over 73,000 if I'm not mistaken. I thought that was cool. I've only seen benches made from milk jugs. To see a whole playground was cool. There are A LOT of kid interactive areas in this park. Also a lot of hiding spots. This park wasn't as shady as the first park we visited, but the weather was bearable. The real testament to the five star review is that we had to drag the kids out of this park in order to leave. If you have little kids, this park should be on your list. read more

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Great place for children and adults. There is a short walk around a small creek close to the playground. A few blocks away is a lighthouse that you can visit, especially pretty at dusk. Also nearby is a large boardwalk that takes you into a pretty wooded area. Plus a lot of caches nearby if your into geocaching. The quaint town of downtown Mt. Dora is nearby also with it's fine stores and dining. You won't be disappointed, use to take my daughter here plenty of times when she was younger and still visit occasionally. read more

My kids love this park! Lots of fun equipment, including a castle inspired jungle gym, climbing ropes, and a play school bus. They also have a section made especially for the toddler set. Living in Florida, I appreciate all the shade the trees provide. They have a large covered patio with grills for picnics and birthday parties, but my daughter likes packing a picnic basket and blanket and eating by the stream off the small walking trail. A big grassy field provides lots of room for football games or tag. There are also restrooms and drinking fountains. After playing at the park, we walk down to the lighthouse and lake to watch the sunset or feed crackers to the birds and fish. Right next to Palm Island, which is a perfect place for gator viewing. read more

Excellent park for the kids. We bring our cute little spawn here all the time. It's right in between the shopping district and the lake which makes it a perfect area to rest if you have planned out a leisurely day in Mount Dora. The playground area is huge, and can keep your little ones entertained for hours. The trees provide excellent shade, and the short nature walk is perfect for a few photo ops. read more

My Grandchildren grew up in that park, Today there 21-15 It's still a busy park with a lot of HAPPY children playing

kids love this park, they always meet other children and have a great time!

This is a fantastic park near the Lakeside Inn and downtown. There is a gorgeous boardwalk that takes you on one side of the lake and there is an amazing children's park area that your child will love with two big fort like activity structures with slides, swings and other things. My two and a half year old was in heaven. read more

I love it here. It's so relaxing by the lake and the nature walk is awesome too! There's tons of shade for hot days!