Azalea Park is tucked in around an older neighborhood in Clermont. There are lots a beautiful…read moretrees providing shade along with a few picnic tables. It has a view of a small lake and seemed to be home to lots of birds and squirrels. Overall it is very peaceful and laid back. The park does not seem as though it gets a lot of visitors.

This is a true Florida gem. You have the opportunity to see wildlife. The water is beautiful and…read moreclear your round.

I find Katie's Landing on a kayaking app. It would have been…read morepretty hard to find any other way,not much road sings for the park. Anyway we find it! Park had restrooms,however both toilet was clogged.... Lounging our kayaks was easy and we had a beautiful paddle up river all the way to Willson's Landing Park. This part of the river has the old Florida charm. No places to get out only a few houses scattered on the shores. We seen lots of beautiful birds,heard the gators,but didn't see them.We also seen some playfull manatees. It was an amazing experience to kayak the river. If you looking for outdoor adventures it worth to check out Katie's Landing it is definitely off the beaten path.

We have been to this park a few times for large events over the years and the city of Mount Dora…read morealways does a wonderful job securing vendors, and entertainment. On our most recent visit we came on July 3rd 2026 for their annual fireworks display. We usually go to Red Hot & Boom in Altamonte Springs but when we found out Mount Dora booked Cat Ridgeway and Tonic as their main entertainment, we couldn't pass that up for anything. Parking for events like this are always a pain; however, Mount Dora was offering free shuttle service from two locations. We chose the First Baptist Church of Mount Dora. When we arrived, there was barely anyone using the service and one of the drivers called us over and invited us in. It was pretty sweet because he was driving a brand-new Mercedes passenger vehicle and we were the only ones in it. He dropped us off near the playground and main parking area and we had to walk around the lake to get to Elizabeth Evans Park. It was an easy walk for us but if you have a disability, I recommend bringing a wheel chair or having an Uber drop you off closer to the park. There is more parking close to the main event but you have to pay $20. Leading up to the park there was a playground and kid's zone with bounce houses and water slides. As we arrived to the entrance of the park there were several youth groups providing entertainment like gymnastics and aerial silks, which were amazing. There were plenty of food and drink food trucks available but unfortunately there was only one beer/mixed drink tent. I was able to get one beer the whole night, there was always a line and by the time I got up there they ran out of everything except Guinness which wasn't very cold, so that was a bummer. Cat Ridgeway and Tonic were phenomenal. They had a really nice stage with open seating for anyone who wanted to sit there. We were quick to grab a seat right up front, we couldn't have asked for a better show. The fireworks show was fantastic, we had great weather and there were no hiccups with that but they did have an issue with the drone show. It was getting late and the free shuttle stopped at 10:30pm and they hadn't started the drone show yet so we had to leave early. When we got back to the pickup area there must have been 200 people still waiting for the shuttle. We said the hell with it and walked back to the church. It took about 15 minutes but it wasn't that bad. It is mostly uphill so once again if you are not able to walk very far this could be a problem. Two things they need to improve on is the restroom and adult beverage situation. There are clearly not enough restrooms. Just one air-conditioned restroom where maybe four people can use them at a time. They could still keep that but get a bunch of Porto Potties as well. As for the adult beverages; they need more than one tent and they have to separate the lines for mixed drinks and beer. Beer people move much faster than someone ordering 4-5 mixed drinks. Setup two stations so the people ordering beer can grab, go, and get back to the show. Other than those two issues and the 15-minute walk back to the car at the end of the night everything else was great. I would definitely come back here again for another event like this.

This is a very nice park located in Mount Dora on Donnelly Street on Lake Dora. The park was…read morecreated in 1924 out of fill and named for five term City Council member and prominent citizen Elizabeth Evans who was also active in the Woman's Club and Community Church. She was well known for her work developing a public library and parks. You get a great view of Grantham Point and the lighthouse from the park. Park amenities include a hammock, lookout pavilion, picnic tables, and a grill. Located next to the park is the historic Mount Dora lawn Bowling Club. Parking is free and it's a good place to leave your car because all of the shops and restaurants are just up the hill. Elizabeth Evans Park is where the Annual Scottish Highlands Festival is held every year in mid November. The festival features Scottish musicians and highland games on Friday and Saturday. There are no restrooms here but they did have a port a potty.

Wish I could give this park more stars than just 5! This park should be the standard of all parks!…read moreIf this park wasn't almost an hour from me, I would be here every single day. The playground is huge and has different sections of the playground with slides and monkey bars and this cool seat that you get on and you can move it so it shakes, a see-saw, and some water stuff to play with! There are fun smiley faces on the floor. There is also a place to have a birthday party and a trail to walk with a amazing view of the lake. You could go fishing here if you wanted. I just love this park!

I loved this park. My son is starting baseball and plays here. My son is on the spectrum and…read moreconsidered nonverbal. So this park was specifically made with disabilities in mind. They had wheel chair accesible play ground. With soft padded playground. With safety in mind. Swings and merry go round with safety belts and straps for securing wheelchairs. My son absolutely loved it. The baseball field and dugout were also wheelchair accessible. A few pavilions available for parties or get together. Very nice outdoor setting.

The 2.8 acre Quinn Strong Park is on the southwest corner of Maitland and Packwood Avenue. It is…read moreacross the street from the Maitland Art and History museums and next to the beautifully renovated Germaine Marvel Building. After visiting the museum I walked over to the park for some fresh air and exercise. This quaint park is open daily from 8am to Sunset. The park has paved walkways, beautiful landscaping, benches, open areas for picnic and play, and a gazebo that can be rented for weddings. In 2020, Quinn Strong Park was chosen as the site for the new Maitland Library. Voters have approved a 14 million dollar bond to construct a modern two story library. New park improvements will include a Mayan Calendar inspired sensory garden, water feature, performance space, pergola, stormwater pond, sculptures, and deck. Construction has not begun yet but stay tuned for a park that will be a must visit destination in downtown Maitland.

Great for a walk after spending three hours working in the nearly library. It's a beautiful, if…read moresmall, park with lots of shade and lovely walkways through the trees. A couple of people/dog water fountains and not much else. Some picnic tables and some benches here and there. I had a pleasant time. [Review 19312 overall - 1659 in Florida - 282 of 2023.]

This park runs along the Palatlakaha River and encompasses 318 acres. It's huge...with lots to do…read more The park is divided into two sections. One section is the Passive Wildlife Conservation Area and the other half is the Gateway. The Gateway is a combination of Active Recreation and natural areas. The dog park just off of the parking area and the tennis court/pickle ball courts are very popular. Past that there are nice hiking trails, workout areas , pavilions, gardens and more. This is a nice area to visit. It's clean, safe and well marked.

This is a great park with numerous trails through the woods by the creek as well as the fields. The…read moreButterfly Pavilion used to be very nice with labeled plants and space between with a layout that invited you to stroll. It's purpose I thought was to educate but it does not seem to be kept up. I used to be able to drive there when I took care of my Mom but it looks like your not supposed to mow which is a shame too for those that cannot walk that far. They have a sports complex with pickleball and tennis, a dog park and softball field all in good shape. There is a short cement trail at this area along with a short trail to walk your dog. Dogs are not allowed in the rest of the park. Everything on this area seems well maintained. We ride our bikes there but then there are no bike trails, just hiking. Beautiful natural place that was reclaimed from a previous cattle farm.

John's Lake Conservation Area is a hidden gem in Winter Garden. The signage is unassuming and the…read moreentrance gives no clue to the adventure that awaits. It's old Florida in every aspect. You have to be alert to spiders, snakes and alligators The trail gets seasonally flooded. The fire ants are everywhere. No bathroom is provided. I definitely don't think that you should with your small dog or children. There is a nice dock and small boat, canoe or kayak launch. They have picnic tables under big beautiful shade trees. There is a pavilion that can be rented.

This area is pretty desolate, consisting mostly of knee-high weeds and scrub. There is a fishing…read morepier and parking area, as well as a mowed path through the weeds that goes down to some water, but the path is as often flooded as dry. Winter is the best time to walk the path. Dogs are allowed, but letting them run free near the water could be dangerous. The law is probably to keep all dogs leashed. There are only three stands of trees, one of which has some picnic tables. Otherwise, you'll need sunscreen, a hat, water and maybe bug spray. No restrooms.

This park is little more than a little late a few park benches and is the center point of a a…read moredriving circle on Bumby. It is a pleasant enough park, though. I am also confident that it serves this particular neighborhood well enough. It is a great place to take the dogs out for a walk or just to enjoy a pleasant enough afternoon. This is what pretty much brought me here today. Orlando has some great parks and while this particular park can't compete with say the park at Lake Eola, it was never meant to compete with such a park. This park was designed to utilize some land that could not be otherwise used and give it a purpose and a place for a neighborhood to gather in leisure. I would say that this park succeeded in this task.

Lake Como park is a true gem in our community. For those who have the privilege to live close by,…read morethis is a place with multiple personalities. From the early morning, where you can see the sunrise through the trees and reflect on the quiet water, to the early evening where you can stand on the east side of the lake and watch the amazing colors of the sunset in the distance out west. In the middle of the day, just to walk around and get a breath of urban fresh air. There are plenty of places to stop and enjoy the view, have a picnic, do yoga, or some HIIT, or simply run around the path and try to become a local legend on Strava.