We love that Pinellas County has so many amazing parks and Eagle lake is one of them!…read more Eagle lake has a lot to offer. Walking trails, playground, dog park, lake, picnic shelters and bathrooms. They have paved and gravel trails to walk on, you can choose which way to go. There are so many trails to follow on Eagle lake Loop. According to All Trails app both trail loops are about 2.5 miles. The playground has a toddler area and bigger kids area to play. The dog park is fenced in and offers a good amount of shade. The lake has wooden dock that goes around the lake to check out the fish and Turtles. On our visit today we saw lots of Turtles . Bathrooms and picnic areas are clean and seem to be well maintained. So grateful for this park to walk around and be in nature to explore with our kids.

Amazing park in the area! They have a fenced dog park too. We opted for the trails instead. Some…read moresandy and some concrete but both were large and shady for the most part. My dog had a ball here. Lots of walkers, dogs, bicyclists, and rollerBladers. They have a lot of board walks, informational signs, and water views but a lot of the board walks you cannot bring dogs on so we Didn't chance it.

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.

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.

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.

Pros- - great park to run. Beautiful, nice trails, good…read moredistance. - outdoor exploring. Boardwalk to walk and feed the ducks. Small playgrounds. Play areas that utilize nature (climbing rocks, logs, etc) - beach volleyball courts - "splash pad" - easy parking- and shaded! - really nice swings. Climbing rope for older kids. Cons- - the splash pad isn't padded at all. It is concrete, which is not ideal for kiddos to be running on. - not a park to go to for the playgrounds alone. The playgrounds are a tad small and my toddler was over them pretty quickly.

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!

You need to experience Taylor Park in Largo- I always feel closer to nature here, surrounded by…read moreall the trees. Alligator look out and watching is a must in the low portion and the bridge. Do not approach them! There's also a disc golf course on the western side of the park with ample parking and easy access for ADA folks, like me! I do use this park to start my bike rides on the Pinellas Trail and that's another reason to just go out and enjoy it. It's right next to the Pinellas Trail and good to mention the "Rails to Trails Conservancy" here! So glad to be a small part! There's a huge playground for children of all ages and a place to eat a nice picnic lunch underneath a nice open shelter. It's well patrolled by the friendly park ranger team and they are always out cleaning and repairing the park. Largo PD and the PCSO drives through a few times a day and this keeps the place quiet and calm. Beautiful place to calm the soul! Just Breathe!

"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.

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

I enjoy taking a fast walk here because there are always some water birds to see…read more.. Herons? Egrets? Gallinule? Wood stork? All of the above and more! Enjoy nature and enjoy the day! Life is good!

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

This is a really great park! Really has a lot to offer. Walking trails, intercostal lookout, nature…read morecenter with Owls, hawks and an eagle. It also has a small playground with a zip line for the kids. The workers were so nice to bring the small owls to show my toddler. There is restrooms and picnic shelters as well.

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!

WOW! I saw a female alligator sitting on top of her nest so eggs keeping them warm and protected…read more Stayed at a safe distance but she must have been at least 10 feet with a huge mid section. What a sight to see.

This has a good trail, two lakes, and the typical Florida plants. It is a very pleasant 2 mile walk…read morearound the trail. There is a boardwalk out to the large lake, but they have neglected it and there are more and more hundreds of square meters of water weeds clogging it. If they don't do something soon, the lake will become unusable. There is a 10 foot alligator in the small lake that you occasionally see, which is fun. He/she sometimes suns himself on the bank so be careful. After Milton and Helene, the squirrels that used to follow you around on the trail are nowhere to be seen, and very few birds either. I suppose over time they will repopulate the park. It's a great way to spend an hour or so.