Great trial to connect to nature. Lots of wildlife and natural Floridian terrain. 10/10read more

This is a pretty nice trail. It's a 7 mile trail with plenty of things to see like the St John's…read moreRiver. I recommend coming early in the morning to avoid the Florida heat. You'll definitely feel the mugginess in the afternoon. Though it is a popular place to hike. It was actually quiet and peaceful. It's an easy trail but I wanted to challenge myself so I did it with a weighted vest on my back. In fact, I passed a few other hikers with weights on too . so if you're training for something, this place is it.

My daughters and I walked 6 miles on this trail today and had a great experience! The trailhead has…read moreshaded parking, a trash can, and a water fountain--but the standout feature is the bike repair station. You can pump your tires and use tools for quick fixes, which is super convenient. The trail itself is well-lit, clean, and felt very safe. We passed homes, wooded areas, and even stopped for a smoothie along the way. I also loved the tunnels at major intersections--such a nice touch. Overall, a fantastic trail we'll definitely be back to!

I really liked starting my runs at this trailhead. I used it a lot for my marathon training block…read moreand was able to start here, head to Altamonte Springs for bathrooms/water at a turnaround point, and come back to my car parked in the shade at this lot. It's always clean and the water fountains here work well. There is a bike care station and a bench. The parking lot is in nice condition and the area in general feels safe.

This is a cool small (one and a half acre) park with a great view of Lake Virginia located not far…read morefrom the downtown area. The name has its origins with the railroad that was in this area. Dinky Dock is a great place to chill and get a respite when you just need a break and want to take a few deep breaths stress free. We need parks like here. A place where a community can gather in leisure and just chill for a moment. I give Dinky Dock five stars overall.

Great paddle boarding spot. There's bathrooms at the parking lot, which is super convenient…read more Unfortunately, I paddled here on a fairly windy day so paddling against the current was very difficult. Would definitely come back here on a less windy day with friends! There are a bunch of scenic boat tours that circle around the lake, as well as a few people on jet skis but other than that, it was fairly quiet on the water!

Really enjoyed hiking the orange trail with our dogs. Quiet, and well maintained. It was flooded in…read moreparts after heavy rain. We look forward to returning and finishing it when it dries out.

This out-and-back trail was a nice distance, but honestly, it wasn't very scenic. Luckily it was a…read morecool day otherwise we would have been roasting with very little coverage overhead for most of the walk. It was about 3.5 miles or so to Black Water Creek. We ended up just walking the road back as the hiking trail just wasn't that interesting with wildlife and scenery. The trails were well marked and maintained and there was little risk of twisting an ankle on tree roots, so that was a plus compared to other trails. You could do this one without hiking boots. Also, they had restrooms at the trailhead which was nice. It's just a step up from going in the woods, but they had TP and hand sanitizer for use, just no running water. The parking lot was huge so if you were bringing a horse trailer, you should be able to park easily. Yes, they have equestrian trails as well as hiking trails, so watch out for horse poop on the trails. Apparently, horses don't like the bathrooms much either. It was good to get back out into nature, but there are much better trails to hike out there. I can't see us coming back to this one any time soon. We only ended up here because the lot was full at the Black Bear Wilderness loop.

Lake Lotus Park is a wonderful park located close to the border of Orange and Seminole County…read more While a few of the Boardwalk walking paths were temporarily closed, I still enjoyed my walk along their walking path amongst the trees. There was a decent amount of parking and there was a sign for overflow parking. They have several signs warning of black bears and giving instructions on what to do if you encounter a black bear. All in all, this was a wonderful park to come and visit and I would definitely recommend that you come check this wonderful park out. Overall, I am going to give Lake Lotus Park five stars. The Orlando area has some great parks and Lake Lotus Park is definitely just another great reason to live in this area. Again, Lake Lotus Park has my recommendation and I give it an overall score of five stars. Go see Lake Lotus Park for yourself.

Was drawn to this park for all the boardwalk trails, but upon arrival we saw that the boardwalk was…read moreclosed and has been for some time. There were two different playground areas (one for younger children and one for older children). There were a a couple of micro trails that you could walk and plenty of parking. That was about it. There is a lot of potential here and I would love to come back one day when the boardwalk has been repaired and reopened.

This has become one of our favorite local parks! They have a splash pad that my son loves. It's the…read moreperfect way to cool down with these rising temps. This park is pretty large with ample free parking and lots of walking paths. They are known for their 18-hole disc golf courses and my husband has enjoyed playing here on several occasions. They also have paintball, a skate park, BMX tracks, a dog park, indoor gym with a fitness center, basketball courts, tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, playgrounds, picnic areas, and even a lakefront boat ramp with fishing access. There's always some kind of an event happening in the skate park area which is fun to watch. This park truly has it all!

Another beautiful day in the park. As we walked around, we caught glimpses of the Central Florida…read moreFair next door and took in all of the beauty that surrounded us.

Beautiful park for a walk, biking, picnicking, or letting the kids play. There are several historic…read morebuildings on-site, which were unfortunately closed when I visited, but I still enjoyed reading the informational signs and learning about the history. It's great to see that being preserved here in Maitland. The trails are perfect for a walk or short run, with plenty of nature and wildlife to take in. One full lap is about 1/2 mile, so it's better suited for shorter workouts rather than long-distance runs. I'll definitely be back!

This is a nice and quite small park located in Maitland,Fl…read more There is a lake in the middle with a trail to walk, there is also a park for kids to play and Public restrooms. They use to have the farmers market here but it got moved to downtown Maitland Overall, the park is clean and safe and great go bring the family for a picnic. There is plenty of benches and shade to sit and relax.

Yo this is my SPOT. What a scenic and eventful bike trail. There really is so much to do and see…read morehere. I rode past a rabbit, a cow, a butterfly garden, some schools, a bunch of houses and apartments, a bunch of food trucks, a golf course, a cemetery, a bunch of bike stations, parks, etc!!!! I really think this is my top 3 biking paths in Orlando. I love how it provides 22 miles of paved path. I have never done the entire thing but I plan on it!

West Orange Trail is definitely a great place to get some steps in and start your day…read more With all the development in this area, it is nice to be able to escape and walk amongst the trees a bit and enjoy nature and allow the simple scenic b beauty soothe your soul. If you are in the area, I would definitely check out the West Orange Trail. It is a beautiful way to start your day. I will give West Orange Trail five stars overall and it definitely earns my recommendation.