Located in Winter Park, Lake Midget is part of the Howell Branch Watershed, a 23 mile drainage basin made up of 63 lakes and ponds and 5 rivers. Lake Midget is small, geologically older sinkhole pond. It collects water runoff from the surrounding area preventing flooding. The land between the lake and surrounding neighborhood of single family homes is a one acre passive park. In the park around the lake are benches and a walking path. There is no dedicated parking. If you live in the neighborhood this is a pretty spot for a picnic, photography, dog walking, or birdwatching. I love any spot of nature and the trees and water make this a picturesque place to relax and enjoy the outdoors however amenities are limited here and there are better parks with playgrounds to take the kids to play nearby. read more

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A small park that offers a nice little lake and accompanying ducks and other birds. When I say small, that is truly no exaggeration. It is barely larger than a lot to build a home on. However it does offer a peaceful spot to sit and enjoy a moment's peace or maybe a quick meal. read more

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Lake Midget Park isn't quite a full park, per say, but it is a lovely hidden spot in Winter Park to sit down and take a little nature in. Located in a residential area open to the public, this is a very small park with a grass area that surrounds a fountain pond & has 2 benches to sit on. Lake Midget Park is also a cool Central Florida history spot as the lake was originally a large sinkhole that opened up in 1981 - pretty cool, right? This park is between Orlando & Fairbanks roads across from the Rollins baseball fields. I enjoy walking here from my office as it is a spot I can eat lunch and clear my mind from sitting in front of a computer all day. There is nothing like unplugging & taking some nature in - you'll come back to your workplace refreshed every time. Lots of ducks like to hang out and swim circles in the pond. You'll see some other cool birds here, too! Take the time to stop & take in some nature on a sunny day if you find yourself in this area. read more

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As a grown-up, when I look back into my playground days, I have such fond memories of the wooden ones. They were always a bit shaky, and not the best to be on if had just rained. But as far as the uniqueness of them and the addition of tires and the games you could play, they seem to be my favorite. Therefore, when I visited the Lake Island's version, I was extremely happy to have been brought back in time. It's a fairly expansive wooden playground that was filled with kids even during the middle of a school day. There were bridges, slides, swings, tires of course, and many fun places to go up and down. There is a nice covered area that sits next to the equipment for parents to sit and watch. A good place to hold a small party and/or have an outdoor lunch. This area also overlooks a lovely lake with a fountain. And on the other side of the playground there are soccer fields, a football field, basketball courts and softball fields which play home to the Rollin's Women's team. All in all the park covers 23 acres and tries to be as up to date in their facilities as possible. As such, it's a popular place to go for city residents looking to be active and enjoy nature. Fishing in the lake is also allowed giving way to yet another activity. read more

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When you want to get off the main area of winter park and sit by a park with the dogs then this is a great location. This park is a few blocks from Park Avenue. There is a very large wooden playground for kids and plenty of grass and trees for the dogs. There are bathrooms here as well that are clean and kept up. There are nice walking trails around the lakes to enjoy. The lakes themselves have birds and fountains. There are some fitness stations as well that you can enjoy as well. read more

First of all, the location is off. When I found the park, it's a tiny lake in a neighborhood. No playground for kids. Don't go.

4.5 stars for Lake Island Park. What a great find just blocks from busy Park Avenue. After torturing my three year old son with the Farmer's Market we took him here to let him burn some energy. The wooden playground is massive and covered in a beautiful oak tree canopy. My son loved the swings, slides and knooks and crannies of the playground. Most everyting is made of sturdy, thick wood, even the picnic tables and trash cans. There are working bathrooms that were relatively clean (they actually had soap!) and a covered pavillion for rent. The playground in completely fenced except for the entrance/exit and overlooks a lovely grassy field, lakes and ball fields. A nice walking/jogging trail snakes around the sparkling lakes. The lakes have fountains and wildlife that give the area a very soothing vibe. They even had a little area with fitness stations next to the lake. Very impressive! read more

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I am so amazed at how many beautiful parks this city has. Lake Island Park is yet another great park, especially if you're training. There are walkways and some really neat work out stations designed to work different parts of your body. And all of this surrounded by lovely green grass, the ducks, and nicely kept surroundings. It is a little bit confusing on where to turn when you arriv, and it's super dark if you're looking for it early in the morning. Overall, a great place for a nice walk and work out. read more

I have to admit that as long as I have lived in Orlando, I never knew this park was back here. The massive park consists of two areas really. The playground area where your little minions can run rampant. On the other side contains fields and courts. While I can't really speak much about the playgrounds. However the basketball courts are pretty damn decent for a park. They have two full length courts. Which can make for an interesting game of basketball when you are fat and out of shape (like me). Like all parks they do have the dreaded double rims. But they aren't as bad as some courts. The blacktop or surface is in good shape still. Which is another hard thing to find these days. From time to time, you will catch a group here looking to run. I think more people will show once it isn't so "Africa" hot! If Basketball is not your cup of tea then you could get a group to play football, soccer, lacrosse, ultimate frisbee, wiffleball, or whatever crazy games you kids play on fields. The place has enough to facilitate such activities. Quicktip: If you plan on hitting the fields/b-ball courts then go behind Spatz if you are on Fairbanks. If you are on 17/92 coming from Winter Park Village side then take the left right before the Walgreens. The children's playground itself is on Denning. WeatherMan Predicts: 100% chance of Sweatfest (insert current year). Minimum shade coverage. Strongly recommend a cooler filled with hydration from the nearby Walgreens. All in all a great court to cross someone up and break ankles! read more

This is our go-to playground. It is huge so there are plenty of slides/swings/ladders for everyone. That does make it a little harder to keep track of your kid, though. There are equipment pieces that I haven't seen at other playgrounds, like tunnels made from old tires. It is also pretty well shaded. I can't understand why there aren't more covered playgrounds in Central Florida. Nearby is a walking trail that runs along a lake with exercise equipment, so it's also a good place for a walk. If your kid likes throwing mud in a lake more than playing on the playground, this is the playground for you. read more

Lake Midget Park - Rapunzel in her tower. - Parks Near Me

This park is great for families. I take my son here almost since we live so close. It's in the heart of winter park right Fairbanks down Denning dr. There's s basketball court, soccer fields , baseball field , workout station, paved pathway around the park and of the course the awesome playground itself. It reminds me of my childhood elementary school playground that was all wooden. You don't see parks made like this anymore. Wood on the playground is safe from splinters and is pretty well sanded down and smoothed out. All in all I recommend this park highly. read more

This playground is fantastic for young kids. We bring our son here every chance we get, as he truly enjoys all of the ins and outs of everything, the many levels that the playground has, and the variety of stuff to play on. They also have a great tire swing, which easily will hold adults as well as kids. The slides here are not plastic, which is really a great thing in my opinion, as the plastic ones tend to really build up static electricity. As an adult bringing a young child here, it can make you a bit nervous with all the tunnels and hiding areas inside the many levels of the playground, but you can easily get up near the top of the structure, and have a great birds-eye view of everything, making it much easier to keep track of your kids. read more

I've come across this lake a few times while jogging in the area. I don't know if I'd classify it as a lake though, or even a park. It's more of a small pond, with some grass around it. The "lake" is self contained, meaning it is surrounded on all sides by streets, one of them being Denning. It has no side walk around it, but instead about 40-60 feet of grass, that slopes down into it. I There is at least one bench on its south side. On the north side, there is what looks like maybe a ledge right on the lake for perhaps fishing? Plus it has a fountain, which I'm not sure for its size and how hidden it is, is really worth it. The lake is in between Orange Ave and Fairbanks. read more

We had a good time playing at this park. I have been to much nicer playgrounds, but still a good place for letting your little one run around. read more

Great park for little kids. My son is a little over 2 years old and there is plenty for him to climb, crawl, slide and play on. The trees are big and mature that they cover the area with shade. There is plenty of seating too right next to the playground so you are never too far away. Each time we have gone there was never a ton of people and kids that my son couldn't comfortably play, which I always consider since he is still real little. They currently have a section fenced off that is being restored, but there is still much of the playground available to play. This is one of my son's favorite parks and never wants to leave when it is time to go. read more

When you think of Winter Park and it's diverse economic makeup, you are not sure what a city park will look like. Well the old nostalgic wooden play set is the busy part of the park by far. The people attend the park are fun to watch as well, some will come dressed to play and some to be seen. read more

This playground is a great place for kids to play. They love it: lots of climbing and winding paths among this wooden castle. I love that it is made of wood and not another generic playground with plastic play equipment. Unfortunately, I am quite concerned about safety. First, it is very difficult to see kids while they are playing. This would not be so concerning if the entrances were secure, but they are not. There are multiple exits with no gates. Playgrounds should have gates, preferably just one or two entrances/exits. With a wide park adjoining and quick access to the parking lot, I find myself nervous the entire time I am there. read more

We went to this park on a weekend and we're totally overwhelmed with the amount of people. A large group of 9-11 year olds playing tag made it almost impossible to let my two year old play on anything. Despite constant supervision we still had a situation where my little one was pushed down, almost pushed off the slide, laid on, and surrounded by children. The average age of the children there was about 6 with 90% being three and older. My point being this is not the park for you if you have a toddler, but it is fantastic for preschool and elementary schoolers. I will never go back on a weekend. The playground area is enclosed with chain link fencing and does have nearby bathrooms. There are benches, picnic tables, and a pavilion inside the fence. Plenty of swings, a large stand alone slide, and three baby swings (one of which is a parent and baby swing combo). Returning on a weekday provided a much calmer environment where the average age was closer to 3. The climbing structure has some steps way too large for my 2y/o but that would not deter me from bringing him with an older child. We haven't explored the park outside of the playground yet but there is a large pond, fields, and lovely walking path with a bridge that looks beautiful. read more