We thoroughly enjoyed the holiday light display at Largo Central. Perfect for the entire family…read moreespecially kids. It's free and exciting. They also have a carnival on site too with a huge Ferris wheel at an additional cost. Can't wait to visit next year.

This 70 acre urban park in Largo offers green spaces, walking paths, year-round events, a large…read moreplayground, outdoor fitness equipment exercise area, picnic areas, a miniature railroad, and the Central Park Performing Arts Center. The park is located across from the Largo Public Library. It is also adjacent to the Central Park Nature Preserve. It a great park to spend time.

Beautiful park to go for a walk and so much wildlife to see. Lots of turtles, birds and pretty…read morerainbow fish. The art statues are fun and there are multiple playgrounds for kids.

This is one of my favorite parks in Clearwater. It's right off busy Gulf to Bay Blvd., but you feel…read moreimmersed in a nature wonderland. Crest Lake is beautiful and filled with lots of fish and turtles. The trees provide homes for all kinds of birds. There's a playground, dog park, walking path, splash pad, beach volleyball courts, picnic tables, arboretum, and Florida Veterans' Memorial Plaza, so there's something here for everybody.

Surprise!! There's more to see and do while visiting Indian Rocks Beach than just the BEAUTIFUL…read morebeach itself... Our wonderful Airbnb recommended a visit to this nearby nature preserve (walking distance from where we stayed...) and it was a GREAT for a mid-morning stroll (should have gone at sunrise, but VACATION!!) The park looks small-ish from the main road, but venture in and check out the beautiful boardwalk that will have you "up close and personal" with the mangroves, lots of informative signs about the "residents" of this preserve, and if you're luckier than we were, apparently lots of birds and other creatures. The trail is not incredibly well-marked, but it's short enough that even a wrong turn or two won't leave you hopelessly lost. Clean, scenic, COOL in the shade, and definitely worth checking out if you're in the area!! Enjoy!!

Fun little detour to see the water up close and walk among the mangroves. Perfect for a short walk…read moreand bird watching. Well maintained with several trash cans and benches. There is also a kayak launch and playground towards the back as well as a dog park in the front. It says no dogs on the boardwalk but I saw several on the way to the dog park cutting through here. Oh and bring bug spray in the summer!

A beautiful park where nature abounds. A great place to spend a day bird watching or just hiking…read morethe woods. A small piece of paradise.

"Discovering" this new (to me!!) hidden gem illustrates why as much as I'm turning into a "lone…read morewolf" these days (or so it seems...) every now and then, ESPECIALLY when you're spending time with locals, it PAYS to follow their lead and go where they suggest. My SIL has lived in the area for years, and knowing how much I love exploring nature near and far, she recommended a visit to this gem of a park only 10-15 minutes from her home. PERFECT choice!! We didn't have a ton of time, but squeezed in a FINE early morning walk around the lake, and I confess I slowed her down taking TONS of pictures (as usual...) because even though it's far from "wilderness," it's a great spot to see lots of nature and wildlife (no alligators this visit!!) and get away from the hustle and bustle normally part of my visit down to the Clearwater area. So many beautiful birds!! There's a well-marked trail around the lake, passing by picnic areas, playgrounds, disc golf courses, and more. Wish I had more time to explore, but at least I know where to go to "decompress" next time I'm down in this area. Definitely worth a visit... Enjoy!!

This place is still so lovely especially at Christmas. We have been here countless times and…read moreChristmas every year. It never gets old. It's so beautiful and every step are colorful lights. They have music playing and right now I feel like I can fall asleep. It is dog friendly here so bring your pup to walk around and love on the lights and take lots of pics. This season is through Saturday, January 3rd, 2026 and closed at 9:30 PM. $10 suggested donation. Must stop for Xmas!

I always enjoy going to the Florida Botanical Gardens throughout the year just for walks around the…read morebeautiful gardens. But my most favorite time of year to visit is definitely during the holidays, as their holiday light display is one of the prettiest in the area. For just a $10 donation to these wonderful gardens, you get to enjoy endless beautiful lights throughout the gardens, filled with the whimsy and magic of the holidays. How do you make a beautiful place even more incredible? String endless amount of twinkling lights through it and fill it with color and holiday magic. The volunteers here are always so sweet, and the gardens offer free parking to make your visit easier than ever.

This park is amazing! I came here for a Pokémon Go meetup and fell in love. I parked at the Largo…read morePublic Library and walked a half mile across a treeless field to get to the nature preserve. If you don't want to do that, there is a small parking lot at the nature preserve. There are fairly clean bathrooms for a park. My favorite part is that there are so many nature trails! There's a boardwalk trail around a pond, a trail around the perimeter of the nature preserve, and a maze of trails that weave in and out of trees and nature. I recommend these trails on a hot Florida day, as there is some shade available. However, I did panic a little on my walk because once you get deep into the woods, it feels a little like you could get lost. Fortunately, it's actually pretty easy to find your way out. There are so many signs to help you learn about the nature you see. Even when the nature preserve has a lot of people, there is plenty of open space to find peace and quiet.

Love this park so much! You can get lost for hours on these winding trails and the bathrooms are…read morefairly clean.

Very nice park. I loved seeing the turtles and the owls. Also a butterfly flew by. This is free. No…read moreadmission but they do take donations if you would like to give one. Also there is a playground and a long pathway you can take to definitely get your steps in.

Peaceful yet not far from the city or beaches. Lots of turtles. It has a fun playground for kids of…read moreall ages.

We've been trying out some different biking trails around the Orlando area. We've now visited the…read moreSeminole Wekiva Trail twice. We like it because it's more scenic than some other paved trails. It's also quite long, so you can choose how far you want to go. The first time we kept going alongside I-4 in Lake Mary, but the second time, we turned and went over I-4 (yes, OVER) and then continued down the trail that way before heading back. Coming from Winter Garden, the San Sebastian Trailhead is the closest jumping on point, and it's also near the beginning of the Trail. The trail does extend a couple of miles further across 436 and down by the Costco, but it seems too busy and trafficky that way. My GPS didn't take me to the correct spot for the trailhead, though, so be careful of that. The road to the trailhead is next to the left of the Rooms-to-Go parking lot with only a tiny sign indicating it. If you turn into a neighborhood (like my GPS suggested), you can't get to the trailhead from there. I love to see the art work painted on the backs of wooden fences as I bike down the trail. Someone has done of excellent job of making boring fences look exciting. There's also a decent amount of shade throughout the trail, and I love how they've built two tunnels under major intersections for bikes to safely cross.

What a hidden gem! Bike riding is one of my favorite activities. So when I get to ride on a nice…read morebike trail I'm happy. West Orange trail is another good bike trail in the area. However, West Orange is like the bike version of I4. Super crowded and you really have to pay attention. I guess the bike trail just mirrors Orange county traffic in general. So over to Seminole county, and it's more relaxed and less busy but no less the fun! We biked on a day where the high was 75. But in the sun it was quite warm. Make sure to wear sunscreen especially on your upper legs. I totally got burned. We began the bike trail in Lake Mary as it runs behind my boyfriend's neighborhood. We biked to Altamonte and then turned back around. We turned it into a mini "food bike crawl" stopping for lunch at Don Julio and snacks at 7 11 and Panera. A wonderful workout and activity to do with friends and for all ages. I can't wait to do the bike trail again soon!