The first segment of the Cross Seminole Trail opened in 2002. It has since grown to about 23 miles…read morelong. It is used by runners, hikers, bicyclists and more. With Covid still keeping things quiet this is a great place to spend time enjoying the outdoors. It's easy to keep your distance from others and the trail appears safe from end to end. Everyone was respectful during our hike and the trail was well maintained and clean.

Walk. Run. Bike. Whatever you want to do on a paved walkway, this is available for you. The trail…read moregoes behind various neighborhood and through multiple towns. It covers miles and miles so you can go on a long trip or a short one. Great for kids too!

This has to be one of the MOST beautiful state parks in Florida! Its 18 thousand acres occupy Lake…read more& Seminole counties. The park is managed by the Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection. Opened 8:00 - 8:00 seven days a week, this is where you come for excellent hiking & wildlife observation. You'll also see lots of fishing & boating. There is; however, no water access from the North end, which is where you'll find the equestrian campsites. Afraid to lose my phone on the trails or in the water, the pictures are from the web; I did not take them, but wish I had. You've got to visit this gorgeous park. It's a very special state park. I cannot wait to return!

Amazing place. Fairly easy to get to and lot of wildlife. Few trails for hiking, no horseback…read moreriding. Beautiful lake. Picnic area and I think that's about it. Oh you can camp there and they do have Occasional hunting

Sylvan Lake Park is one of my favorite parks to visit. It has big beautiful trees and lots of space…read moreto get lost in. If getting lost isn't your thing the park has tons of amenities. There are tennis courts, soccer fields, playgrounds, picnic areas, exercise area and fishing. They are open Monday through Friday from 8am to 10 pm...Saturday and Sunday 8am to 8pm.

Sylvan Lake Park in Heathrow is one of those rare finds that perfectly balances nature, recreation,…read moreand community. My kid plays soccer here with Seminole Youth Soccer, and it's easily one of our favorite spots for practice and weekend games! The soccer fields are well maintained, and the sidelines have plenty of space for families to relax and cheer on their teams. Between matches, it's not unusual to spot a few deer wandering through the trails, which always feels like a little dose of magic in the middle of a busy day. Beyond soccer, the park offers a small playground, tennis courts, and beautiful walking and biking trails shaded by trees -- perfect for getting some steps in while the kids play. There's ample parking, clean facilities, and it always feels safe and family-friendly. Whether you're here for youth sports, a morning jog, or just some quiet time in nature, Sylvan Lake Park is a true Heathrow treasure.

This park is so beautiful! There are so many trees so it is a very shaded area and a nice place to…read morebring the family. They have a very large covered pavilion for picnics or family gatherings, a playground, and many open areas for other types of events. You can rent out the large pavilion for family events to ensure you have it to yourselves. I definitely recommend looking into renting a pavilion if you are looking to hold an outdoor family event soon in this area. Very fairly priced as well!

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.

Liberty Park turned out to be an enjoyable break from.a long couple of days on the road for…read morebusiness. While not a huge park, it was well-maintained and I enjoyed the walking path around the park. They also have a few pavilions and I cannot remember what it is called, but they have that frisbee golf course. I would definitely recommend here. It is a great place to chill and just unwind from the stress of daily life.

It's a nice park with tall thin trees and waterways and lakes. One of two bridges were out crossing…read morea waterway. Bathrooms appeared to be clean and convenient. Sufficient parking. A couple of trails and a pavilion to picnic under. I don't think they allow cooking out.

This is a very good trail; but wait, there's two trails…read more There's a separate mountain bike trail, and then there's the cement paved trail. We did both on our visit but you have to have a bike that can withstand sand cause if you don't you'll have to get off and push your bike like I had to on several parts of the paths. However; it was not in vain because we got to see deer that are apparently not afraid of people and come up real close to you. It seems like they're use to having people feed them. Then there's the cement trail which takes you through the beautiful neighborhoods and you see trees and pass by farms with horses and kinds of farm animals. It's very nice and relaxing. The parking area for this trail is chock-full-o goodies! Restrooms, an area for you to even rinse off your bike, and to put air in it.

Checked this mountain bike trail out for the first time this weekend and enjoyed it (writing this…read moreas a beginner MTB rider, btw). It is built and maintained by SORBA and according to their website is about 2.5 miles long. Finding the trail head and parking lot was a breeze. Bathrooms directly adjacent to the trail head. This trail is about 60% open, scrub land with somewhat wide trails suitable for a beginner. The open spaces duck occasionally for short jaunts through treed single track while staying mostly flat. I did the main loop and decided to try out the blue trail that heads south for about .4 miles... This portion was cut through saw palmettos and featured lots and lots of jarring root knots. It made for a not too fun ride! I got to the end of this short piece and decided to take the fire road back to the main loop. I'd had enough, lol. I saw on the map that there was more trail to be had but I'll check it out another time. The trail is mostly well marked but I did get turned around one time. No big deal since I was the only one out there this morning. I did come across TONS of deer. It seemed like every time I turned a corner deer were jumping out of the way. After I realized what they were it was very cool to have them out there with me. Overall a scenic, if mostly flat, ride on a well-maintained trail. I'll be back!

What an AWESOME day! Crystal River Kayak Company & Dive Center made for such a great experience!…read moreThe staff were friendly and informative, equipment was clean & well maintained, and check-in/out was simple and quick! We rented paddle-boards for 3 hours to go visit Three Sister Springs at the Crystal River Wildlife Refuge, and it did NOT disappoint! You cannot swim at Three Sister Springs unless you arrive by watercraft as the refuge is protected, so going on an adventure via paddle-board was a nice relaxing way to explore the area. We saw multiple manatees and even got to swim with them when they came in the refuge (SUCH A COOL EXPERIENCE)! The coolest thing about the manatees was how much trust they put in the people visiting their home. There was a mom and calf swimming right up to people, and I thought how cool it was that she put that much trust into her surroundings as to show off her baby. I highly recommend checking out this company next time you're visiting the area!

MANATEES ARE MAGICAL! We saw well over 30+ manatees on our late January kayaking outing. We rented…read morea 2-seater top kayak (comes w paddles and life vests). And from the staff to the dock hands, to the quality of the vessel and cleanliness of the shop: 10/10. A guide handed us a laminated map (nice touch) and told us where to head for manatee sightings. And even pointed us to a cove that homes a lot of turtles and alligators. We saw it all! They have volunteers overseeing the 3 sisters springs, to help monitor the safety of the manatees (and scold ignorant people lol). Great time! If you're unsure, let me assure you.. just book.

Great tour! The clear kayaks were fun and it was a beautiful paddle along the river and into a cute…read morelittle side lagoon. Our guide was Sam, who was such a nice young man, with a lot of knowledge and love for the area. Someone on the tour dropped their phone in the water and he even jumped in on a cold day to try and find it for them. The only downside is that they launch from KP Hole, which costs an extra five dollars per person and also is just a launch. There's nothing else at the site other than a parking lot and restrooms. We were hoping we'd get to see the state park and walk around a bit, but I guess if you're prepared for that, it's fine.

We had a wonderful time with Bria. She was a great guide and ambassador for Rainbow River wildlife…read moreand natural springs information. She was supportive when I needed her help. We had a great paddle today. I will be back and recommend you to others.

Great spot with so much for adults and kids to do. Everyone was very friendly, and helpful. Very…read morefamily oriented place!

I've lived here for 6 months now and it started off as a welcoming great place to live. However, in…read morerecent months there have been MAJOR water issues leaving the park without water for sometimes as long as 8-10hrs. In the last 30 days the water has been off and on over half the time. As well as when the park changed investors we lost most amenities such as the tiki bar, slides, and the store is absolutely bare. When we addressed the issue the staff at the park have made comments to leave and to get out. Then because we have spoke up we're being attacked regarding our beliefs and sexuality. The management on site as well as the management company have done nothing to make it right. There are numerous other parks to be at. Don't waste your time or money here.

Discovery Kayak is my go-to shuttle service whenever I paddle the Silver Springs Long Run. Over the…read moreyears, I've tried several different shuttle companies, but once I found Discovery Kayak, there was no reason to look elsewhere. Their service is consistently reliable, professional, and friendly. The shuttle is always clean, comfortable, and makes the quick ride back to Silver Springs State Park enjoyable after an amazing day on the water. As a fellow small business owner, I especially appreciate supporting another family-owned business that genuinely cares about providing a great experience for their customers. I highly recommend Discovery Kayak to anyone planning the Silver Springs Long Run. They are an important part of what makes the adventure so seamless and enjoyable.

The Discovery team is great! The scenery was beautiful, the experience was fun, and the memories…read morewere unforgettable. My partner and I ran almost half an hour late to our reservation. Being first-year parents, we always find puzzles to add to the problem-solving game of naps. The day was already off to a rough start. Then to spice up the morning even more, it starts raining and heavy traffic builds. So, we now also need to find rainproof outerwear last minute to take on the adventure. Which is what lead to us being half an hour late. Needless to say, our day was going from bad to worse. That being said, the story does turn around. As we pulled onto the highway to book-it to Silver Springs, Ryan personally called us to make sure we were making it to our kayaking reservation. It was a reservation made well in-advance to celebrate my partners birthday weekend. When it felt like the process was overwhelming us- Ryan was considerate and understanding. Again, getting the baby to nap, getting the right gear for the rain, and getting through heavy traffic in the rain was becoming difficult. We make it to the reservation entirely expecting our 2-hour kayaking adventure to be more like an hour of spoiled moods and bickering back-and-forth. This was my partners first time kayaking and it was looking like the student and teacher dynamic was going to be snippy. Except that didn't happen. Actually Ryan gave us the entire 2 hours to adventure and enjoy ourselves! He told us he understood our position and made us feel heard and tended to. The pre-trail debrief was concise and accurate. The conversations with the team were helpful and supportive. And the kayaking itself turned out to be a really awesome time. Discovery Kayak was great and well worth it.