Fun little park. Came here to check it out and take a walk. There is a paved path and a boardwalk…read morepath. Very pretty and quiet. Sits along the water. Lots of squirrels!

Most parks are wide open sunny spaces. Abercrombie Park has lots of trees, but also has smooth…read moregrassy lawns shaded by those trees. No undergrowth at all. Plenty of parking in a shaded lot so your car isn't sweltering when you're ready to leave. Fantastic place for a picnic.

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.

Small park with parking, bathrooms and access to the mangroves. Nice place to take a walk while you…read moreare taking a break.

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!

Beautiful Florida park on the bank of Boca Ciega Bay! Lots of boardwalk trails and beautiful views…read morefrom the observation tower! It's free and you can drive in, walk in, or bike. Entrance is in Seminole Florida.

This is actually a very nice park. There is plenty of room to just do whatever you want whether it…read morebe have a barbecue or birthday party or picnic or just go for a walk. I love how the boardwalk and trails intertwine with the surrounding nature and then open up once you get towards the lookout tower to give you great views of the surrounding landscape. I also thought that it was cool that the water sometimes flows below you as you walk on the boardwalk. You can stay on the boardwalk the entire time so your feet won't even get dirty. There are other paved and unpaved portions of the park that are away from the lookout tower where the grass is a bit more lush and you can do things like play frisbee or yoga. There are also open air bathrooms which makes it convenient in not having to look for somewhere to go outside the park. One thing I did find odd is that there are no windows on the bathroom. It's just open air so if anyone was walking by the bathroom they could look in on you dropping your number ones and number twos. It was nice to find a park though that had unimpeded access to the water and a great mix of nature so if you're trying to get fit or just relax, this is the park for you.

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!

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.

My local park- love it great place to clear your head and get a few steps in. See the wildlife.read more

A great park tucked inside of a neighborhood! They have ample parking, bathrooms, and different…read morepaths you can choose from. We brought a stroller and the walkway was perfect for a walk in nice weather. We even saw turtles and an alligator!

R.O.C. Park opened in 2015 in Madeira Beach. It's not on the beach. It is on the intercoastal, so…read morethere is still a nice water view on the side. I've been here twice or three times, since they shoot their fireworks in this water. They are quite nice. This park has many nice open space areas for recreation including a splash pad and baseball diamond. They hold festivals here and most recently their Merry Market Christmas fest which I also went to last year. It's a good space for vendors and food trucks and entertainment to gather. Parking is right beside the park and if it's a big event, it can be a challenge to find parking. It's nice they have this space. I do love Madeira Beach, & this festival and fireworks is great. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 is their Xmas Boat parade in this same location with their market.

What!? This park is AMAZING…read more Waterfront? Check Baseball fields? Check Tennis courts? Check Basketball courts? (Free) Parking? Check and plenty of it! Restrooms/facilities? Check Benches and grassy areas? Check Maintained? TRIPLE CHECK ROC park seriously rocks! There is even a pier you can fish, dolphin site, or simply meditate from. If you are looking for more reasons to love Madeira Beach (LOL as if you need anything more than the stellar sunsets and cool local businesses of the whole middle beaches area.) this is certainly one of them. This park is tucked into the inner coastal, turn just before the library and there you are! My only ~words of warning~ are that the speed bumps are BRUTAL. So drive slowly :-) (which you should be anyway) and take it easy.