This is a hidden gem of a park that has lots of amenities and plenty of parking. There are tennis…read morecourts, trails, a playground, pavilions for rentals, and more. You can reserve a pavilion in the park office in person. I paid $40 for a reservation on a Saturday morning that could have held up to 40 people and it was located right next to the restrooms and there was even a beach volleyball set up which was really fun. I enjoyed it and would recommend to anyone and I will go back.

Great shaded park tucked away in a residential neighborhood with lots of trees and a newly paved…read morepath. Even on a hot day, there are lots of trees to make the walk feel cooler. There are lots of pickle ball and tennis courts. Plenty of parking spots and it's also pet friendly! There are doggy poo bags and trash. There are also pavilions you can rent.

Shady Park is located in the historic Hannibal Square in Winter Park. Hannibal Square was founded…read morein 1881 as the African-American part of Winter Park. The residents provided the labor that built the town of Winter Park and they worked as domestic servants for wealthy families. The railroad tracks provided the dividing line in the town with whites living on the east side of the tracks and blacks on the west side. You can learn more about the history of this area at the Hannibal Square Heritage Center located across the street from the park. Shady Park is located next to a community center. There is a paved walkway, benches, and a gazebo. There is also a splash pad for kids to have wet fun. My favorite part of the park is Molecular dog. The sculpture was created by Miami artist Robert Chambers. Molecular dog is a five foot tall, eight foot long bronze sculpture of a dog. At first glance it looks like a blow up balloon sculpture but on closer examination it is the three molecule structure for propane. Chambers created the art work to highlight the qualities of propane that make it more environmentally friendly than gasoline. Liquefied petroleum gas is cleaner and cheaper than gasoline. It is also colorless and odorless. I really enjoyed learning about the history of this place and seeing the art sculpture. Although not as well known or trafficked as Central Park, Winter Park's larger and more well known park, this small park has it's charm.

Shady Park is a small park located on a side road and can be easily overlooked. It is pleasant…read moreenough, on this particular trip there was a large group of people enjoying a party under the gazebo. I am sure that this park serves the particular neighborhoods around it well. There are some great parks in the Orlando area and honestly this park gets overlooked and overshadowed (a bit of pun intended there) by those significantly larger parks. I would recommend that if you are in the area that this place wouldn't be the worst place to check out. I will say that our lord your Parks have more to offer and if you're looking for a destination type park, you would probably be better suited looking for one of them.

What a fantastic park! Located just outside of Camping World Stadium, I recently learned that Lake…read moreLorna Doone Park is one of the oldest parks in Orlando. It underwent a major renovation in 2021 where they added lots of amenities and made everything brand new. Even now, 5 years later, everything has been so well maintained and still feels like new. They have a free miniature golf putting course, an awesome splash pad, shaded playgrounds, basketball courts, and a nice nature walking path. You'll also find shaded picnic pavilions and a community garden. My son absolutely loves coming here. The parking lot can be a little tricky to find because my GPS using Google Maps never takes me to the right place. Don't let the location detour you from visiting. It's such a nice park and feels very safe.

Lake Lorna Doone Park is one of the oldest parks in Orlando. It is just north of Camping World…read moreStadium. The neighborhood and the park is named after one of the earliest property owner's daughter's favorite novel, Lorna Doone, written by English author, Richard Doddridge Blackmore, published in 1869. Lake Lorna Doone was the site of the South's first integrated Little League Baseball game on August 9, 1955. The 1955 little league season was the first after US Supreme Court rulings had eliminated "separate but equal" conditions in the nation's schools and public parks. The Pensacola Jaycees were declared winners of their local district by Little League headquarters in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. When local officials would not allow them to play against the all-white teams they instead advanced to the Florida State Tournament which was held at Lake Lorna Doone Park. They ended up losing to host Orlando in the second round, 5-0 but they were welcomed by the hometown crowd and given encouragement. In 2021, 12 acre Lake Lorna Doone Park underwent an $8 million renovation. Added to the park was the nine hole Arnold Palmer Putting Experience, fitness stations, a playground, football fields, basketball courts, a splash pad and the Winnie Palmer Nature Trail. I especially liked the nature trail where I got to see native plants and wildlife. With the upgrades, this park now has all of the amenities needed to inspire a healthy, active lifestyle for the West Lakes families who live in this neighborhood and all who visit.

This park is a nice addition to the community of Lake Mary. It is a good place to kick back for a…read morebit and enjoy a break from the hassles of your day.

They really revamped this park into something absolutely beautiful. It's near the library in the…read morehigh school, there's tons of shade, clean bathrooms, and a party gazebo. We bike ride from our home here quite often.

The last time this park was reviewed was in 2012 and a lot has changed since then! The park has all…read morebrand new equipment which includes jungle gym, slides, baby swings, etc. I went here recently with a friend and our two boys really enjoyed playing here. She also mentioned they put up a little fence recently but I am perplexed they didn't fence in the whole park?? What's the point? There's a huge ditch next to it so just be sure to keep a careful eye on your children. The best part is that it is shaded! yay! Please see my updated photos so you can get an idea of what the playground looks like. Oh! There's also a basketball court too!

Moss park is a park located in the Winter Springs area, nothing to fancy about this park just a…read moresimple park with a few swing sets and a basketball court and also a river near by for fishing. This park is located in a middle class area of Winter Springs, good for kids and walking your dog also you can even ride bikes near the park.

Al Coith Park is a cute little park. It's located in a…read moreneighborhood right across Delaney. There is an older playground for children to play on. Lately I have been coming here about twice a week to walk around with my baby, it's just enough walking in this Florida heat to not get too hot. A lot of field space to have a picnic.

This is a perfect park for walking, working out, or picnics. You can sit under the benches under…read morethe shade to read a book near the lotus pond, or get your steps in on the path. They have two areas with nice public workout machines. I definitely spend time on that elliptical! It's very safe and quiet, and was moderately active when I went for a morning walk on a Saturday. If you have kids, Delaney Park across the street has a playground that's well equipped for kids. No parking lot; only street parking.

Absolutely love our neighborhood park. The recent addition to the brand new ADA complaint…read moreplayground has been so fun for the kids. The multiple tennis courts, soccer fields, & baseball diamonds are always filled with people of all ages having a good time. There's also many fun community events that occur throughout the year. I've love seeing my favorite park grow and change since I was a child. Stop by and visit!

Cady Way Park is a park with a lot going on, but I'm here strictly for pickleball--and from a…read morepickleball player's perspective, this place is very well organized. There are 8 pickleball courts total, and they're divided by skill level, which makes a huge difference in play quality: First 3 courts (far left): Beginner courts Middle 3 courts: Intermediate play Last 2 courts (far right): Challenge courts The challenge courts run winner-stays-on, so it's always 2 on / 2 off. If you plan on playing there, you'll want to be around a 3.75 DUPR or higher to really enjoy it--and I highly recommend bringing a partner. The competition is legit, fast-paced, and not very forgiving for casual drop-ins. There's also 1 tennis court, and all the pickleball courts have lights, which makes evening play possible and popular. Timing matters a lot here: Best weekday time: around 4:00 PM By 6:30 PM, it can get extremely busy--sometimes to the point where wait times are so long that you won't get much actual play in. Overall, if you're serious about pickleball and want structured, competitive games, Cady Way is a great spot. Just know your skill level, pick the right courts, and time your visit wisely.

I was in town and saw the Olympic pool and went to try it. The pool and guard staff were amazing…read more The water was Chrystal clear and a very nice temperature too. The locker rooms and showers are very old but adequate. They have a non-resident rate or punch cards.