I loved visiting this expansive park with my family! There are a lot of great amenities. First of…read moreall, Dr. Phillips Community Park sits on a small lake so it has a pretty view when you drive up. There is no swimming in the lake allowed however because of wildlife. Near the lake, there is a large playground for kids. It has slides, swings, and climbing structures. It's gated which is nice for the kids' safety (but parents/caregivers should still watch their kids!). They also have a splash pad next to the playground. In addition to the playground, there are lots of sidewalks all around to walk on. It's perfect if you want to get those steps in. There is a basketball court, sand volleyball court, dog park, and picnic tables. I saw a sign for occasional community events as well on the bulletin board near the bathrooms. We would love to come back to this park again when in the Dr. Phillips area of town!

I needed a change from my daily celebration dog park and decided to come explore this park. It is…read morereally beautiful and well maintained. The dog park is also very nice!

Everything was amazing! I have only positive things to say about this place…read more * A small business that offers a wedding venue and water sports out on Lake Bryan. It was a great day. A bit windy- but that was lovely because of the heat. * They allowed me to bring my dog with me!!! She absolutely loves using the paddleboard or kayak with me and she hopped right on the single kayak with me and we paddled away. * The man outside helping us was so kind. The people at the little hut where you pay were nice, too. * It's about $30 I believe (for a single seater) and so worth it. * If you're traveling and need a fun day away from the parks, this is a great way to spend it! And it's nicely tucked away so it's quiet and feels so far from the hustle and bustle of the town!

I highly recommend Buena Vista Watersports. From the beginning to end my experience exceeded my…read moreexpectations. These days it's important to feel safe in any environment. Buena Vista water sports have Implemented safety measures to protect customers as well as employees. Upon checking in, you will notice there is a safety shield in place. Signs encouraging social distancing and maintaining six feet apart. All employees were wearing masks. This place is beautiful from watersports to weddings this place has so much to offer. My only concern was are there any unwanted guest in the water (gators). I was assured by a staff member that the lake is swept often. I'm looking forward to my next visit. Pros: Email confirming your booking Friendly, helpful & informative staff Clean environment Plenty of parking Beautiful views Cons: None

Had a really great family adventure with an amazing guide, Stevie! He was so knowledgeable and…read morehelpful. The tour was so relaxing and we saw so many animals. Highly recommend!!

My friends and I visited on Feb 22nd and Ben was our amazing guide. He had a lot of interesting…read morefacts and information about the springs and all the animals we came across -- he also had great sense of humor! It was so cool gliding ontop of the crystal clear waters and watching the fishes and HUGE turtles swim beneath us. We were lucky enough to see a manatee and a bunch of Macaques (babies and adults!) that day too. So happy we all agreed on the 1:45 hr trip out to Silver Springs from Orlando, definitely worth the hype!

We had a wonderful day exploring wildlife and learning about the environment and natural habitat of…read morethe Lake. Our Captain Randy explained and pointed out spots that alligators, birds,fish, and turtles survive and thrive in. A BIG shout out to all the staff that were so kind and friendly and made our experience great. !!!!! Thank you guys for taking care of us, and especially for taking care of Floridas Wildlife and preserving the Lake. I highly recommend booking a tour, and I recommend Randy as your boat Captain.

Captain Chad did not disappoint. We saw more than 20 gator and turtles, fish and birds. The ride…read morewas amazing and the location beautiful. Captain Chad was very knowledgable ! Highly recommend!!

Uncle Ned and Tom are the greatest! They love what they do and it shows. We are avid paddleboarders…read moreand go on adventures of our own, but my kids love tour groups and the one they ask about most is Paddleboard Orlando. They offer a variety of experiences in central Florida to cater to every level. If you want to gain more experience and learn, they offer lessons. And they have a beginner friendly tour, too. Maybe you want to plan a custom paddle adventure, well -- they do that also! Already have a SUP? They have a BYOB option for their tours. On top of providing all these amazing chances to be on the water, Ned and Tom also provide the greatest care to everyone. They're both so genuine and kind, as well as in tune with the needs of each group member. Love the vibe they have and the easy going, welcoming environment they create. Can't wait for our next adventure together!

Ned is the absolute best!! Really treats you like family and makes your paddle so special. Loved…read moreours so much we booked another and had the best time :) very knowledgeable of the area and flora fauna. Knows a lot of locals as well so a great resource so things to do and see! Ned is now in my contacts so I can ask him all of my Florida sight seeing questions. Really looking forward to my next trip and next Ned paddleboard Orlando adventure!

Fantastic trip with a very knowledgeable and professional crew. From check in to the boat ride it…read morewas safe and fun. We saw plenty of gators and learned a lot about them and the surrounding area. You can tell they love the lake and the animals. It is definitely worth the trip, we will be back.

Awesome experience.. everyone was super friendly.. awesome tour.. randy is an awesome guide and we…read morewere able to pet Luke their alligator..

If you're planning a trip and don't know what to do, jump in a kayak with Adventures in Florida…read more Our guides were super knowledgeable about all the wildlife. We were able to see crocodiles, numerous types of birds, fish. Unfortunately because of the rain we were not able to go further. But our guides were going to extend our trip to potentially see some Manatee. We stopped about halfway through our adventures where our guides had a snacks (crackers, carrots, various grapes, hummus cups, various cheese platter and assorted meats)

Tour Guide was Jeff. We had a great time. It was my first time and Jeff made it easy. Good…read moreinstruction and was fun to follow. He had great knowledge of the area and the animals. Would definitely do it again!

We came for the Introduction to Sailing class. It was the perfect Orlando winter day, the sky…read moreclear, 65 degree weather. There is an adorable mascot guarding the building - Rags, such a sweetie pie. Our instructor, Steve was very friendly and informative, he has been sailing his whole life and this is second nature to him, we spent a couple of hours out on the lake and I have to say that I loved it!! There was another couple on the boat that were super sweet and we definitely had a great time learning and hearing all of the stories Steve had to tell about the area way back when. I fell in love with sailing and we are hoping to get the lessons for two in the near future. I can't wait.

What a gem! Close to College Park/Downtown and affordable. Like another poster, I also woke up on a…read moreSunday and thought it would be a good idea to rent a boat. We rented a little electric catamaran that seats two people. It's slow moving but was great to just putter around the lake for 3 hours. There were other boaters and jet skiers out there as well. The electric chaise lounge has room on the sides for a bag or a small cooler and you can sit on the side and just hang your feet in the water. We will definitely be back and will probably rent a pontoon boat next time around. The Yelper who gave this place 2 stars is not actually rating the marina - I believe she is rating the park next door. The marina does have bathrooms and is not for public access to the water.

We had a fantastic time at Fort Wilderness. It was a little rough parking in the campsite but staff…read morewere able to quickly find us another spot. Note If you have a long trailer the spot might be ok but some spots have electrical boxes close by making it almost impossible to get into the spot. There are many things to do such as campfire shows - tip bring your own stuff or pay disney prices for their kits. There are some nice pools, parks, tennis courts, water show at night. Get the golf cart - we didn't the first day and realized we needed to. Bring stuff to decorate your rented cart or campsite. There are some small souvenir stores- but beware they are definitely disney prices for water/ice cream bars. Overall the campsite was big and had a lot of shade. We will definitely be back - the rental cabins look nice!

Checked in campground. Went to assigned site. Someone else was parked there. Called office, was…read morethen given a second site. That site had large pine tree right over parking area, large pines cones fell cones fell on my rv roof and cracked skylight. Called office, was moved to third site. This site was ok. First evening went to take shower at bathhouse . No heat in men and woman's bathrooms. And only one toilet working in men's room. Called office. Next day no heat in bathrooms. Called office again. Bathroom temperature was 43 degrees. Third day decided to checkout. Office never offered for me to move to a loop that bathroom heat and toilet was working. Never offered a discount for my inconvenience. They didn't have any problem charging me $170.00 for this kind of crap. Have been coming here for 15 years, but will never come here again. Management sucks!