You will find scenic Griffin Park is on the shores of Little Lake Harris. The park has a covered…read morepavilion with picnic tables and grills that can be rented for only $50. There is also a children's playground area, outdoor fitness equipment, bicycle fix it station, a bench swing, boat launch, and 7 mini piers to fish from. I was just passing through but this lovely outdoor recreation area is the perfect spot for play, exercise, picnics, parties, fishing, and wildlife watching. You may even spot an alligator in Little Lake Harris. Griffin Park was named in honor of C.V. Griffin Sr. who was born in Canton, Illinois on October 16, 1903. Mr. Griffin made money in the citrus and real estate industries in Howey in the Hills after going into business with town founder, William J. Howey. He helped to elect Fuller Warren governor of Florida in 1948. He also built and donated the ,Town Hall, established Griffin Airways and was instrumental in seeing that the State Road 19 Bridge linking Lake County cities and promoting business was constructed over Lake Harris. In 1956, Mr. Griffin founded a co-educational 7th to 12th grade prep school, the Howey Academy that became an internationally recognized school. C. V. Griffin died at his Griffin Village home, Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida on April 2, 1982 at the age of 79.

Griffin Park is a small neighborhood park. It has a dock and play area where the children burn off…read morewhat seems like endless energy. The view of the lake is beautiful. If you go early in the morning or just before the sun goes down you can usually catch a few large gators gliding through the water. They are majestic and spooky all in one.

This location is shaded by trees with lots of benches. It is great for people watching, though…read moredoesn't have traditional park play equipment. It reminds me more of a town square, versus park. The benches are old and could be refurbished. Despite that, it is still a great place to relax while shopping the Mount Dora Marketplace.

Christmas Lights Hopping is a must in Mt. Dora…read more Sunset Park is another must stop spot for this. This is where they put their huge Xmas tree. It's pretty nice. It's a block or two away from the Main Street Donnelly. It's also a block away from Lakeside Inn which is the historical inn with Lake Views for days. We go there for the sunset bc they have beach chairs right next to the water. Across the street is also a beautiful house with candy cane lights. I took a pic of tj at one too because u just can't miss it. This is a great central area! Check it out. There are also restrooms here for your convenience. Parking can be a challenge. Be patient or walkover. It's street and lot parking nearby. There are also cute shops around the corner as well!

The Fenney Springs Nature Trail is superb, and worth going to over and over again. There is…read morealmost always some interesting bird or beast to see. It is not punishingly long to walk. The Villages did an excellent job of restoring this genuine spring, after it had been ravaged by agricultural use. The boardwalk loops around, and one can experience this uniquie area without struggling through muck. The highlight is catching sight of alligators, who are attracted to the endless food source of catfish, and like to bask in the sun at various spots on sandbars and on shore. This is an opportunity to get close to an alligator with minimal risk, as they can not get through the fencing on the side of the boardwalk, and are unlikely to leap over it. If you just admire them they will not bother you. It is unwise to try the same close admiration at retention ponds as alligators can move very quickly despite their sleepy appearance. There are usually interesting long legged birds hanging out in the same area that the alligator favors as well. This attraction is not too far from Route 301, and the adjacent restaurant is pretty good as well, so worth a stop if you are motoring about.

I saw an alligator, and 5 turtles on a log. Great…read moreexperience.

Love this place, I drove by so many times and decided to actually stop in and I am so glad that I…read moredid!! The center has so many cool locally made exhibits, and taxidermy pieces! The trails are beautiful and well kept. I will be back!! We need more places like this

Friendly staff and volunteers: Many reviews mention that staff and volunteers are helpful,…read morewelcoming, and contribute to a good visitor experience. * Kid-friendly / educational aspects: There are components (touch tables, specimen exhibits, etc.) that are good for children.

The park is a pickleball park, with a banquet hall, some benches and a open grass area. Perfect for…read morekiddos to roll down the hill or run around after having ice cream across the street. During Christmas they light up all the trees.

Donnelly park is the perfect place to visit with the family to see Christmas lights. It's quaint…read moreand old school Florida with great spots for pictures everywhere. My favorite was the huge trees in the middle of the park that have lights strung from the trunk up to the top from the outside making it look like fireworks. It truly is a stunning feat of light decorating.

Inaugural year of Lake County Pride at Ferran Park, Eustis, FL. It's always great to show love and…read moresupport the community. Glad to see that Pride events are still growing and people are still coming out to support despite current government situations. Love is Love and Pride is for EVERYONE!

Ferran Park felt like a calm little refuge on this foggy morning, even if Lake Eustis was mostly a…read moresuggestion somewhere beyond the gray. The Christmas decorations gave the whole place a warm lift, especially the lit tree glowing through the mist. With the bandshell looking sharp and the grounds in excellent shape, it was easy to settle into the rhythm of the wide, smooth walking paths and just enjoy the quiet. You can tell the lake views are usually the star here, and on a clear day the sweep of that massive water must be something to take in. Today wasn't that day, but the park itself carried the moment just fine, offering space, light, and a bit of holiday charm to brighten the morning of my Eustis exploration. [Review 1624 of 2025 - 2201 in Florida - 25172 overall]

Hi everyone, I wish I could write a better review, but…read morehonestly, this dog park is disgusting. Mount Dora is a lovely town, and there are clearly lots of dog lovers here--but this park is a nightmare. We just arrived, and my dog was running around, excited to explore. Then he sat down... right in another dog's poop. I had to rush him to the car to clean him off. Absolutely gross and completely unacceptable. Yes, the park has three separate fenced areas for different dog sizes, and yes, each has a shaded terrace. But by the time you reach the terrace, you're stepping in so much dog poop that it doesn't even matter if it's shaded. You're going to have to turn right back around and clean off your dog and your shoes. Do not bring your dog here. Let the people who live in this neighborhood deal with their own mess. Unless your goal is for your dog to step in or sit in poop, this park is not worth your time. The good things about this park are completely overshadowed by how unclean and unmanaged it is.

UPDATE- SINCE MY LAST REVIEW The City of Mount Dora…read morerecently built a much needed and appreciated pavilion for the middle dog park. It even has a ceiling fan!!! THANK YOU MOUNT DORA

Some place special…read more The nice sign at the entrance of the park says "Someplace Special" and the sprawling park is indeed pretty special. All kinds of cool activities to do here. Some great and very well maintained baseball fields, a swimming pool, tennis courts, walking trails picnic tables, bathrooms, drinking fountains and even a dog park. Really something for everyone. One of the very nice things about the park is all the old trees that offer lots of shade from the blistering Floridian sun. A cool park to do a whole lot of cool things.

My son spent a few months participating in the swim team which meets at the pool at this park. The…read morepark is easy to get to with plenty of parking. It looks like it could use a little sprucing up by the city, however. The pool area is run down and often has chairs haphazardly laying around and the bathrooms can be downright gross. There is no shade around the pool except for one flimsy pop-up shelter that was destroyed in a storm and not replaced. The hot tub is nasty looking and has never been open as long as we've been coming. The pool itself often had a lot of debris in it and would use an overhaul as well. With all the growing Mount Dora is doing it would be nice to see them step it up and take care of their parks a little more. This park has a lot of potential but unfortunately it just isn't there yet.