4 Stars for a small parklet in Baldwin Park, surrounded by beautiful homes, perfect for casual…read morepicnics. This park isn't too far from Blue Jacket Park, but it's a much more secluded option. It's technically just for people who live in Baldwin Park and their guests, but as long as you're respectful of the fact that there are homes around the park, you should be fine. Most of this green space is well-maintained grass.fields on either side of a trellis. There's a sidewalk around the green space that seems ideal for kids on trikes and training wheel bikes to ride the loop while being monitored by the parents. Alongside the beautifully designed trellis there are the park rules posted and also a dog waste station and outdoor garbage cans. Overall, beautiful, relaxed area whose own will make picnics the things of dreams

A very nice park in Oviedo. Parking can sometimes be difficult, especially during the evening and…read moreweekends, but it is free. Better free parking can be found in the strip malls. The park is very beautiful with lots of fountains, including a large one on the lake. There are various restaurants, apartment complex, and shopping areas around the park. You can also rent a swan boat and buy food for the fishes. The kids can play in the playground while enjoying ice cream at Bruster's. The great restaurants within walking distance includes Tabla, Jinya, TJs, and Marlow's. It's just a wonderful park for a nice walk, eating out, playing, or shopping. Overall: A

What a cool area! They really built this up with lots of restaurants, shops, activities, a dog…read morepark, apartments and an event center. And there seemed to be plenty of free parking, with street parking, a few areas scattered around the lake, and a parking lot just north of the Event Center. Now that I know this is here, I plan on coming back to check out more events, the Food Factory food hall, and a return trip to the Crazy Cork wine bar. Very cool and you wouldn't guess it was here when you drive by on Mitchell Hammock (which I've done many many times).

I have loved this place for so long! Great walk or ride up the pier. Take in the beautiful waters…read moreor natural wildlife swimming or flying around. The squirrels are pretty daring and friendly here too. Bait shop and food shack on premises too. They are a bit pricey but certainly delicious and worth they hype. Be mindful of hooks and debris on the pier. Folks haven't been very mindful lately

Ballast Point Park is located South of Bayshore off inter bay and has a fantastic shaded kids…read moreplayground with a younger and older kids area, 3 slides, and even a splash pad play area. There's a fantastic seafood restaurant, fishing pier, and pretty water views too! During the winter months when the sun sets early at 530-6, the park really should have lights for the playground at least until 8pm. There's not enough parking spots for this park and parking on side of road has signs that say no parking which is ridiculous because everyone parks on the side of the road anyways. If you're in the south Tampa area and looking for pretty water views, casual seafood, or a fun kids playground, definitely visit Ballast Point Park!

Gorgeous, albeit small, park. This stunning tree has been around before much of what we know…read moreFlorida to be, and I hope it's around long after we are gone. It's well kept and has a personality all its own. There are fewer and fewer green spaces in our bustling city and this is one that has staying power. Overall: A+ Gorgeous small park with a elder tree that holds staying power.

Big tree park was recommended somewhere on a website so I drove here to check it out, well what a…read morejoke this is just a small piece of green with 2 big trees on it lol

This is a small pocket park near the Melbourne Causeway when you cross over into Indialantic. The…read moretown's name is actually Indialantic-By-The-Sea because it lies between the Indian River Lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean. Interesting fact, this town is only one mile! This beautifully landscaped park is only a little over an acre. There is small parking lot, water fountain, informational signs, a gazebo, and benches. This is a very nice park to relax and take in the scenic water view of the Indian River. What is most important about this park is taking place out of view, in the river. This park is one of three sites in Brevard County that are part of the Living Shoreline program. The project was funded by the State of Florida, Department of Economic Opportunity, and other local community sponsors. Mangroves, native plants, oyster mats/bags, redeemed seawall, and rip-rap were added off the shore. At this park an oyster bag revetment was added to shoreline. A revetment is an impact-resistant material applied to a bank or wall in order to absorb the energy of incoming water and protect it from erosion. Mangroves were another important addition for the ecosystem. They offer shoreline protection, improve water quality by filtering out pollutants, and they offer shelter for juvenile marine life. There is a sign next to the shoreline in the park explaining the project. Also in this park is a memorial to its namesake, Gilbert W. Douglas who served as mayor from 1961-1967. The plaque is attached to a rock next to the flagpole. He must have done a great job to have such a lovely park named in his honor.

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.

5 Star update for a park that is beautiful for stolling during Azalea blooming season, as well as…read morefor events and weddings. This is one of my favorite parks ever. As the name implies, this park is at its peak during azalea season, but don't be discouraged if these colorful blooms are till hidden- there is so much more to discover in this park. Take a walk along the path that meanders under the bridges and around the creek. You'll find tons of special spots where you'll want to pause, take a picture, and enjoy a moment of peace (just thinking about it is putting me in a zen mood!). The park also has a nice stage area which is small, but can be used as a wedding location (I've been a bridesmaid here!). I wouldn't recommend going to the park at night, as it doesn't have lights and can get a bit creepy, but during the day make sure to get your pup on a leash, pack a light lunch, and get ready for the best picnic ever!

What a sweet little park to enjoy a short walk, a picnic or to partake in bird watching. There are…read morebenches here and there to sit on. Would be a nice spot with the right eye to take photos. The oaks are old and hold so much wisdom. The hard part is finding where to park. The only spot is on the side of the road. I saw people walking dogs through the park too. It's shaded and if you want sun, there are parts that the sun shines through. Enjoy!

Beautiful park with a nice playground. The park itself has all kinds of things like a soccer field…read moreand more. It's huge but we only went to the playground area. There's a few benches and picnic tables. It's clean with pretty surroundings.

Chain of lakes Park turns out to be a very large Park. I did…read morenot see any area that was pet friendly. There is an area with playgrounds for the kids. There's an area where they have multiple soccer fields. There's an area where they have multiple baseball fields and practice areas. There's also a public bathroom over by the soccer fields. The walking trails here are paved path and they loop all around the park. Park as miles of walking path. In the back area of the park you will find a pretty tall observation tower which you can get a really good view of the native Florida railway. There's also a few Bridges going over lakes which are prefabricated metal bridges that are fun to walk over and stare into the water. I went on a fairly rainy day and the wildlife was mostly all birds. I saw regular ducks and a lot of different waterfall that I'm unfamiliar with. I also spotted an alligator who was floating around one of the main lakes.

A tiny but adorable park in the middle of Audubon. Well there may not be much space for this park,…read moreit does have a quiet and peaceful air about it. They have a bench and a few small bird houses to look at. It really is just a place to sit quietly and enjoy the weather when it's nice. Overall: A- Although it's small it does offer a peaceful stop off during a walk or just for a little bit of quiet time when you might need a break.

4 Stars for a barely-there park that brings joy in a few cute ways, but only really worth visiting…read moreif you live within a block or two. I have to give this little tiny plot of land some props. I don't know how it got designated an official park but it has a sign and everything! It is about the size of an oddly-shaped 1/4 acre lot. It's situated on a corner lot between homes and boasts on big and impressive osk. The thing that takes it from a 2-3 star to a 4 for me is the cute little extras. It has a brightly colored blue and yellow bench right in front of the big tree, as well as a funky sign that looks like an old traffic light. By the edge there are some smaller trees with bird houses that are custom built and named after prominent little eateries and businesses in the neighborhood. Each one is decorated themed to that business. It's really sweet and shows that someone (or a few neighbors) really love this little space. And that makes me love it a bit more too. Again, not a space to drive to (there's not a lot to it), but really cute little pocket park right in the middle of a neighborhood. Blink, and you'll miss it!

Lovely paved path around two lakes in downtown Orlando, just south of the 408 off Mills. Great for…read morean after lunch stroll. Well maintained

Greenwood Urban Wetlands is a 19 acre nature park in Orlando. It lies on the west side of Greenwood…read moreCemetery which was established in 1880 and is where many of Orlando's notables and pioneers lie at rest. The wetlands were created in 1991 between the Lake Davis and Lake Como neighborhoods as a stormwater treatment facility to handle the water run off. While the main purpose of the park is to clean the reclaimed water, a welcome byproduct of that is that it attracts a lot of wildlife. Wetland parks are some of my favorite kind of parks because they attract a variety of wildlife including wading birds, migrating birds, lizards, turtles, and alligators. At the entrance to the park is a community garden and Little Library. My favorite part of the park is the 0.7-mile loop trail surrounding Lake Greenwood that takes approximately 13 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and walking. Along the way you will pass cypress trees, cross two bridges, and see a variety of birds enjoying the lake. Animals that have been spotted here include blue jays, ducks, barn owls, and red wing blackbirds. During my visit I saw a Great Blue Heron and a Great Egret along with ducks. The scenery during my walk was stunning. I saw a number of people reading, playing with their kids, and exercising. This is an ideal place to practice your photography, bird, watch, and have a picnic. This is such a wonderful natural resource for the city of Orlando and I loved my visit.