Lake June-in-Winter Scrub Park is part of the Florida State Park system. Entrance is two dollars on…read morethe honor system. You can drop cash in the lock box or pay on your phone. This state park provides 845 acres of protection for Florida scrub habitat on the Lake Wales Ridge. Scrub habitat is one of the most endangered in Florida because it is high and dry making it ideal to build on. This ridge is located on an ancient ridge of sand dunes. The ecosystem here consists of scrub, scrubby flatwood, and bayhead. Some of Florida's most threatened animals and plants make their home here including the scrub-jay, Florida scrub lizard, Florida mouse, gopher tortoise and the Eastern indigo snake. Ospreys and bald eagles are found along the three miles of lakefront on the west side of Lake June in Winter while white-tailed deer, bobcat and black bear can occasionally be sighted among the trees. During my visit I saw an Eastern cottontail rabbit. This park also has one of the highest concentration of rare plants in North America. In the park you can hike along the half mile Tomoka trail along the fern lined waterway. The Bobcat Trail runs south from the entrance gate into the scrub where you may spot the scrub jays. Fishing is allowed on lake June or you can launch a canoe or kayak on to the water. There are covered picnic tables available to eat at. The scrub is hot and sandy with little sun protection. Be sure to bring water. There is a composting toilet. At this park you can experience a remote feeling yet be only 15 minutes from downtown Lake Placid. Even though there are few amenities, the tranquility and peacefulness will attract nature lovers.

Beautiful park, nice scenery! Definitely would come again, the water looks so beautiful. Honestly,…read moreit's a breath of fresh air. Nice place to have a picnic, or to come and take lovely pictures of nature

Whenever I have to drive down hwy 27, this park is a great resting point. The bathroom is CLEAN. I…read moreprefer to go to this one over most gas stations. And of course the park itself is a lovely green space with a few statues and covered picnic tables. The murals and art give off small town charm. It's also central to other businesses and has free parking.

Stuart Park in Lake Placid, Florida is named for John S. Stuart, Jr., a prominent local figure who…read morewas a significant contributor to the development of Lake Placid in its early years. This park is centrally located in downtown Lake Placid with a lot of parking nearby. All of the shops, cafe's, art studios, and restaurants in the downtown area are just steps from this park. I was in town for the Caladium Festival which is staged in the park. There was plenty of room for all of the event tents. Paved walkways wind among the shade trees and there are benches for rest. There is a permanent pavilion area that they used for a stage for the live music. All of the beautiful caladiums were set up in the park for the festival making it look especially beautiful. A favorite find in this park is the bronze life size sculpture of a mother bear and her cub in the center of the park. Before the pioneers moved in, bears had the run of what is now Lake Placid. You can still the bears in several public art works around town.

This looks like it's public but it is not. It's a park for the neighbors with one handicapped…read morespot. No parking anywhere near by. Water was beautiful and sandy with a nice picnic table but the parking makes it a no go for me

It's a nice little beach, but there is only one handicap parking space. In front of the nearby…read morehomes are signs indicating "no parking between 8am and 8pm". Bummer. Other than that, it's a nice little spot with some grass, some trees and a light beeze if you're lucky. But I prefer the Veterans Beach on the other side of the lake.

A work trip brought me to the area for the first time. I was told by family that the downtown was…read morebuilt from a circle. I was like "what?! No..". I had to see for myself! I planned to visit the circle first. I was there on a Tuesday afternoon in June. There was plenty of parking to be found infront of the nearby shops in the circle. I had my dog with me and we walked across the street to the park. The park was really cute! It was well taken care of and the grass was manicured. There was a man playing music which provided a nice vibe. There were a few police officers sitting on benches in the parking taking a break. I thought that it must be nice for the officers to choose here to relax. There was a blue wavy installation that children were playing on and a photographer was there taking professional photos. Looks like a great spot for some family candid photos. My dog and I enjoyed some quiet time sitting in the gazebo. It gave us some shade and a place to sit. While the park is so cute, I did wish to see more people here enjoying it from the town. It was a summer day with no school in and I saw a few kids/people in general but not many.

Sebring Circle Park is the heart of downtown Sebring, often celebrated as "The City on the Circle."…read moreEstablished in 1912, it sits at the center of the historic district, surrounded by restaurants, shops, and small businesses that make the area lively and inviting. Street parking is available along the spokes leading into the circle, with additional lots nearby, making it convenient for visitors to stop and explore. Inside the circle, the shaded park offers a welcome pause from the Florida sun, with mature trees casting cool cover over benches and walkways. Visitors will find paver walkways lined with traditional park lamps, cafe tables, and benches that make the space inviting for both strolling and lingering. Families often enjoy the playground areas, while children are drawn to the whimsical "blue wave" play structure. For casual recreation, the concrete ping pong tables and corn hole courts are tucked into the park, complete with trays to hold paddles and bean bags, making it easy to join in a game. At the center, the gazebo serves as a focal point and gathering spot, often used for community events. The park is dotted with features that give it character, including a central fountain, commemorative markers, and landscaped beds that add color and charm. It is a place where locals gather for events and visitors linger to enjoy the atmosphere. While pedestrians have the right of way here, it is worth remembering that many visitors come from places where that is not the norm, so crossing the circle requires a bit of caution. [Review 1455 of 2025 - 2139 in Florida - 25008 overall]

Lake June-in-Winter, in Lake Placid, Florida, is a 3,500 acre natural freshwater lake. It is a…read morepopular destination for recreational opportunities like fishing, boating, water skiing, and wildlife viewing. It is bordered on the west side by the Lake June-in-Winter Scrub Preserve State Park. Another public access point on the north side of the lake is Lake June Park and Pier. Park amenities include a playground with swings and slides, basketball court, boardwalk, pier, and a beach where you can swim. The park also contains a clubhouse that can be rented for private events. During my visit kids were swimming at the beach while other people were enjoying a picnic with friends at the tables. I enjoyed walking through the park and taking in the scenic view of Lake June-in-Winter. Next to the Lake June Park and Pier is another park, HL Bishop Park which has a public boat dock and a fishing pier where you can catch large mouth bass and bluegill.

It was a nice park, especially for those with families. We just went to walk. My only concern…read morewas no gates or railings on the piers. There were signs all over about no diving or jumping in, but nothing to protect a running toddler from running off into the water. Even the best parent can't always outrun a toddler on a mission.

If you're local and you've been meaning to do this tour for years... get out there and do it! If…read moreyou aren't local and you would have to fly/drive for hours... still do it! We saw SO MUCH more wildlife than we saw on Everglades tours! We even caught a roseate spoonbill! We felt we got a great bang for our buck. We will be taking our friends here whenever we have visitors, from now on. I can't even describe to you how prehistoric feeling and impressive this area is; it feels like another world. Locals, skip the Everglades - you have the Everglades at home. Tourists - save money AND get a better tour, this is IT! We are local and we have our own boats and jet skis, but the airboat goes places we never could. We will be back!

My husband and I loved this experience! John, our guide, was friendly and outstanding at…read moremaneuvering the boat and pointing out the wildlife. We saw several gators, turtles, lots of beautiful birds, even cows and a lush diversity of plants and trees. This is well worth a visit. I've wanted to take an airboat ride for years and this experience checked all the boxes!

Once or twice a year, I visit this teeny tiny park, sit on a simple stone bench, and pay homage to…read morethese amazing American heroes. This park is dedicated to the memory of the 23 Florida recipients of the Medal of Honor. There is a memorial for each individual. Additional memorials are located throughout the park and are worth the walk beneath the oak trees. Plans for a piece of static military equipment to join the park are underway. Most of the stories of these awesome men and women, read like fictional action movies. Unfortunately, unlike the movies, these awesome patriots have often been severely wounded and sometimes killed. I for one, go out of my way to remember their sacrifice.

Small but lovely garden to sit and relax in downtown Lake Placid. Marble benches, a charming brick…read morepath, well maintained plants, and the reading dragon sculpture overlooking the fountain. My gosh, I absolutely adore that dragon sculpture -we all need a little whimsy afterall. Its an artistic little treasure that fits in perfectly with the town of murals.

This pocket park is adorable. I discovered it between two buildings during the Caladium Festival…read more The park was created and maintained by the respected Rotary organization. Rotary was started by Paul Harris, a Chicago attorney who formed the Rotary Club of Chicago on February 23, 1905 so professionals with different backgrounds could exchange ideas and form lifelong friendships. Through the years Rotary expanded to include humanitarian missions. Today Rotary International is a network of 1.4 million people who work together to promote peace, fight disease, provide clean water, sanitation, and hygiene, save mothers and children, support education, grow local economies, and protect the environment. The Lake Placid Rotary was chartered in 1986. They are one of six Rotary Clubs in Highland County. Every year their top fundraiser is a Wild Game dinner held in December. The Noon Rotary provides dictionaries to local fourth graders, raises money for scholarships and supports nonprofit organizations like the Miracle League of Highlands County, which holds sports events for special needs kids in Lake Placid. The Rotary Park was created in 2002 and 20 years later the club spent several months renovating and improving the park. One of the sweet touches they added was a dragon reading a book. A green dragon is the mascot for Lake Placid Elementary School. They also planted new donated caladium plants, added a new irrigation system, and they rebuilt a small bridge over the park's pond. The Rotary Park is a charming place to sit and rest in the downtown area but it is also a symbol of all the good that the do for the community.