I had a group meet up here for a fun time of food and games. This was my first time at this park…read moreand overall a good experience. Apparently, the pavilions are first come first served. A sweetheart from the group arrived at 6 am and was able to secure a nice pavilion on the lakeside, adjacent to the restrooms and across from plenty of parking. The pavilion come with a grill (we didn't use) and a large trash bin nearby. The area had a few trees around and was nicely shaded, this made the combination of good weather result in a really good experience. There is a nice trail for walking, hiking and cycling. Near the parking, there is a play area for children and a fenced dog park area. Overall, I thought I had a good experience and think that it is a fabulous area. I do hope to get back out here at some point in the future.

Lake Hiawatha Preserve Park - Frisbee Golf (Disc Golf Course)…read more Finally, a legit 18-hole disc golf course near Clermont, Florida. It's also a great place to bring your dogs! They have a nice fenced in area to let your dogs mingle and play with other dogs off the leash and there's a trail and some back country you can take them and run with. The good: - Solid mix of wooded technical holes and a few open bombers around the lake. Holes 4-8 along the water are gorgeous, especially at sunset. - Tee pads are concrete and in great shape (huge upgrade from the old rubber mats). - New Mach X baskets catch well and the bright yellow bands make them easy to spot. - Multiple pin positions on several holes keep it fresh -- they move them every few months. - Free parking, clean porta-potty near hole 1, and the course flows really well. Rarely any backups even on weekends. The "eh": - Can get soggy after rain (bring boots in spring). A couple fairways hold water like a sponge. - Hole 13's long position is a total prayer across the marsh -- fun once, frustrating the other 19 times. Highly recommend for intermediate and up. Beginners might get humbled on the back 9, but that's how we all learn! Will keep coming back. 4.5 stars rounded down only because mother nature still wins sometimes.

When we moved out this way, I had a friend tell me how wonderful "the big playground behind the…read morechurch" was. Took a year or two to realize this is the place she meant. We've had multiple birthday parties for our kids here and attended others. The covered Pavillion with bathrooms is excellent. They had plugs for the crock pots full of food we brought. It's maintained daily, something I found out the time I arrived at 7am to sweep and blow leaves away and clean the tables. A lady showed up after I was done to do all that and thanked me instead. Oops! Oh yeah, then there's the huge playground. My kids have loved this place and all the wooden things to run around, through, up, and over for ages!

This is for sure in our top three favorite parks now!…read more It's tucked back behind Sky Zone, so it's quiet and has plenty of trees to shade it perfectly and allow for a nice breeze. The play structure is huge and offers so much to engage with and use imaginative play. There are multiple slides, as well as a few different areas with plenty of swings. We easily spent a few hours and didn't know the time had passed. Lots of space to run, jump, and climb. It is all very sturdy and safe, as well as clean.

I had a beautiful day at Waterfront Park!…read more Great for exercising, playing, and people watching. This is officially my favorite park in the Orlando area.

The sunsets are amazing. I love coming here with my dogs. It's really relaxing and great for walksread more

Oh, Park Pals…read more. This is the best in Clermont, hands down. We've had people from 20 miles away come to birthday parties we've thrown here and then will come back on their own, hitting us up to come play with them again. The playground is by far the biggest afound, stretching for a long ways. The balance beam & more feature that allows kids to basically circumnavigate most of it without touching the ground is really cool. Slides, swings, seesaws, and spinny stuff galore! And tons of room to toss a Frisbee or football all over. The small nature hike out to the dock and water is very well maintained. There are fiends for soccer and baseball too. Lots of stuff! Lovely Pavillion for hosting a party as well!

Parents looking for a big park to help tire their kids out with good facilities need not look…read morefurther! Pros: Tree-lined shade Ropes/climbing Smaller toddler area Lakefront with boardwalk Bathrooms Plenty of parking Sports field All it needs is a splash pad and a few more shaded picnic pavilions and it would be a perfect score!

Trimble Park is a scenic recreational area in Mt. Dora. It is located on a peninsula which was a…read moreformer isthmus between two lakes, Lake Carlton and Lake Beauclaire. The park was created in 1926 when Sadie Conner Trimble who was the first postmistress of Lake Jem and her husband R.J. Trimble donated 71 acres to create Trimble Park. In October 1978, Orange County purchased another 31.5 acres from a failed development and used it to create the campground area. The main feature of the park is the picnic grove and playground at the end of the road. My favorite part of Trimble Park however was the hiking area where there is a 1.3 mile loop trail suitable for all ages and hiking abilities. The trail takes you around the perimeter of the triangular shaped park and down to Lake Beauclair where ancient oaks ring the lake. Over the trail are mature wild citrus trees which produce fruit and blooms throughout the year. Birds you might encounter include osprey, ibis, red-winged blackbirds, and herons. Trimble Park also has a 15 site campground for groups, trailers. and single tents that is set around a small cove along Lake Carlton. Here you will also find fishing decks and a launch for paddlers. It is easy to see why this park is a favorite outdoor recreational destination for families, campers, and nature enthusiasts. Whether you're looking to camp, hike, fish, or simply relax, this park provides a welcome and peaceful retreat in Central Florida.

Nice park with a campground. The bathrooms are so nice and clean, better than any gas station and…read moremany restaurants! There is a boat dock and walking paths with doggy doo bags. 2 playgrounds and multiple pavilions, picnic tables and benches. We saw a gator but I didn't take a photo. 4 stars because there wasn't any maps of the walking trails and limited signage. We got lost and had to use a maps app to find out way back.

The Ronald Sefton Gaffney Memorial Park is open from 7am to 8:30 pm seven days a week. It has a dog…read morepark, bathrooms and a walking trail. There are lots of trees that my grandchildren loved to climb and numerous benches throughout the park. We saw a few harmless snakes, big and small turtles and a couple of Sandhill Cranes.

Great park, pet friendly, especially for dogs, both big and small. Great neighborhood. Me, being an…read moreavid photographer, especially of the sky and being a fanatic for the perfect lighting like golden hour and blue hour, it's a great place to go to and get photos. Seen things from sandhill cranes to turtles. Lovely park, beautiful memorial, I love this park. 5/5.

The Lake Minneola Scenic Trail is also called the South Lake Trail. It is a paved 13 miles stretch…read morethat many people use to bike, walk and skate. It is also wheelchair friendly. We picked up the trail at the Killarney Station and rode through to Minneola Trailhead Park. The views are beautiful and we appreciated all of the areas with trees that helped keep the heat bearable in the afternoon. There are a lot of sections that intersect with the roadway so you have to stay alert and possibly not have very young children lead the way. There were lots of people on the trail when we visited and everyone seemed to be mindful of each other.

Wide paved trail of rolling hills along Lake Minneola, residences and highways. Planning us…read moredefinitely to the motorists' advantage, unfortunately. They have the bicyclist stopping after charging down a hill, then having to climb from standstill?!. Lake is beautiful and winding through the woods is serene, but a good deal is along highway; although, you are on a separate dedicated trail. Some stops to get smoothies and eats aling tge way

Natural Florida. The boardwalk to Lake Apopka is great! It is sturdy. There are signs telling you…read moreabout the plants and animals you might see. We saw small alligators. Many parts of it are shady. They have yoga on Sunday mornings. Also, there's a small natural history museum. The volunteer at the museum is very knowledgeable. Don't let the beer scare you. It's a taxidermied bear.

I have been coming to Oakland Nature Preserve for years, and I can't recommend it enough! There is…read morea wonderful boardwalk that takes you out to a lake. The boardwalk is well-kept and they recently replaced it. It is an easy walk and full of Florida nature surrounding you. There is also an education building that has animals you can visit. The preserve also hosts events throughout the year that I definitely recommend you check out. Parking is free and there is lots to see here!

This park runs along the Palatlakaha River and encompasses 318 acres. It's huge...with lots to do…read more The park is divided into two sections. One section is the Passive Wildlife Conservation Area and the other half is the Gateway. The Gateway is a combination of Active Recreation and natural areas. The dog park just off of the parking area and the tennis court/pickle ball courts are very popular. Past that there are nice hiking trails, workout areas , pavilions, gardens and more. This is a nice area to visit. It's clean, safe and well marked.

This is a great park with numerous trails through the woods by the creek as well as the fields. The…read moreButterfly Pavilion used to be very nice with labeled plants and space between with a layout that invited you to stroll. It's purpose I thought was to educate but it does not seem to be kept up. I used to be able to drive there when I took care of my Mom but it looks like your not supposed to mow which is a shame too for those that cannot walk that far. They have a sports complex with pickleball and tennis, a dog park and softball field all in good shape. There is a short cement trail at this area along with a short trail to walk your dog. Dogs are not allowed in the rest of the park. Everything on this area seems well maintained. We ride our bikes there but then there are no bike trails, just hiking. Beautiful natural place that was reclaimed from a previous cattle farm.

Kirk Park is tucked away in the center of Montverde. It sits behind Mr. Willie's BBQ. They offer…read moretennis courts, basketball courts and a stage for shoes and concerts. Next to the park is a community center that can be rented out as a venue for special occasions. The playground has a great rock climbing wall with different degrees of difficulty to inspire a wide range of ages. There is a huge rope web that allows for lots of crazy climbing. My grandson had lots of fun maneuvering up, down and side to side within the structure. The main area has a couple of slides and other options for play. There is a row of swings for both infant and older children.

Wonderful addition to the neighborhood! Would be great if sprinklers didnt get the courts slippery…read morein the mornings and if a broom could be left there to sweep off sand. On my wish list would be an added backboard for practicing tennis/pickleball hitting. The BB court appears to get good use. Small sized dog turnout there, as well, divided into small and large breed areas.