This historic 9000-acre park opened in 1931. It's considered an old growth forest and full of bald…read morecypress trees. There are a wide variety of endemic wildlife and plants. The main feature of this wonderful park was the boardwalk that goes through the swamp forest. Some really old trees that are possibly 1000 years old, is located in this park. There are nine trails, a campground, a playground, and a picnic area. There's a 3-mile loop trail for biking and driving. Also, a museum and concession built by the Civilian Conservation Corps; they constructed many buildings, bridges, and blazed trails in Florida State Parks. We were staying nearby and decided to explore this park. I enjoyed the historic land and old trees. The boardwalk was pleasant to stroll on; I saw quite a few memorial plaques. Generations of people walking on the same paths decades ago. It's a peaceful place and I'm glad they didn't turn it into farmland back in the 1930s.

This park is wonderful, plenty of trails, a cute store and just peaceful nature where you can see…read moreall kinds of birds, sometimes deer or gators and it's just a great place to visit.

I was in town for my Mom's 85th BD and the kids wanted to go swimming, so we stopped by and checked…read moreit out. It was July 4th and the weather was hot and humid, of course. I didn't swim myself but just people watching while the kids swam. They had a good time and I saw some people fishing off the pier but didn't see them catch anything. The park was nice although it could use some more shaded benches.

The Sadie Khan Memorial Park is a quiet tree lined park perfect for passive respite in downtown…read moreSebring, It was the ideal place to sit outside and enjoy refreshment from nearby Sweetwater Coffee. George Sebring founded the town of Sebring in Highlands County in 1912. In 1923 pioneer residents Mike and Sadie Kahn moved to town and formed a strong friendship with George Sebring. The couple opened a dry goods store downtown on the ground floor of the Nan-ces-o-wee Hotel on Ridgewood Drive. The Kahn's were Jewish immigrants from Lithuania and they opened the first synagogue in town on land donated by Mr. Sebring. The Kahn's purchased a 20 acre citrus grove asoutheast of Sebring and lived in a home on Old Desoto City Rd.Mike passed away unexpectedly at the age of 52 and Sadie took over the management of the groves eventually dividing them among her children. In 1980 the Sadie Kahn Memorial Park was named by the city. Located near Nan-ces-o-wee Hotel, the park was damaged during the hotel demolition. The Community Redevelopment Agency spearheaded a redesign and it was rededicated during Sebring's centennial in 2012..For the centennial celebration Kenneth Treister designed the parks centennial sculptures ,benches. and the mural of the Kahn's and their citrus orchard. In 2013 Mike and Sadie Khan's son Marvin and his wife Elsa Kahn deeded the property known as Sadie Kahn Memorial Park to the City on June 7, 2013. During his long career as a citrus grower Marvin Kahn fought for growers' property rights, practiced and advocated for water management, and served as a community booster. He was inducted into the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame in 2018.

If you're local and you've been meaning to do this tour for years... get out there and do it! If…read moreyou aren't local and you would have to fly/drive for hours... still do it! We saw SO MUCH more wildlife than we saw on Everglades tours! We even caught a roseate spoonbill! We felt we got a great bang for our buck. We will be taking our friends here whenever we have visitors, from now on. I can't even describe to you how prehistoric feeling and impressive this area is; it feels like another world. Locals, skip the Everglades - you have the Everglades at home. Tourists - save money AND get a better tour, this is IT! We are local and we have our own boats and jet skis, but the airboat goes places we never could. We will be back!

My husband and I loved this experience! John, our guide, was friendly and outstanding at…read moremaneuvering the boat and pointing out the wildlife. We saw several gators, turtles, lots of beautiful birds, even cows and a lush diversity of plants and trees. This is well worth a visit. I've wanted to take an airboat ride for years and this experience checked all the boxes!

A work trip brought me to the area for the first time. I was told by family that the downtown was…read morebuilt from a circle. I was like "what?! No..". I had to see for myself! I planned to visit the circle first. I was there on a Tuesday afternoon in June. There was plenty of parking to be found infront of the nearby shops in the circle. I had my dog with me and we walked across the street to the park. The park was really cute! It was well taken care of and the grass was manicured. There was a man playing music which provided a nice vibe. There were a few police officers sitting on benches in the parking taking a break. I thought that it must be nice for the officers to choose here to relax. There was a blue wavy installation that children were playing on and a photographer was there taking professional photos. Looks like a great spot for some family candid photos. My dog and I enjoyed some quiet time sitting in the gazebo. It gave us some shade and a place to sit. While the park is so cute, I did wish to see more people here enjoying it from the town. It was a summer day with no school in and I saw a few kids/people in general but not many.

Sebring Circle Park is the heart of downtown Sebring, often celebrated as "The City on the Circle."…read moreEstablished in 1912, it sits at the center of the historic district, surrounded by restaurants, shops, and small businesses that make the area lively and inviting. Street parking is available along the spokes leading into the circle, with additional lots nearby, making it convenient for visitors to stop and explore. Inside the circle, the shaded park offers a welcome pause from the Florida sun, with mature trees casting cool cover over benches and walkways. Visitors will find paver walkways lined with traditional park lamps, cafe tables, and benches that make the space inviting for both strolling and lingering. Families often enjoy the playground areas, while children are drawn to the whimsical "blue wave" play structure. For casual recreation, the concrete ping pong tables and corn hole courts are tucked into the park, complete with trays to hold paddles and bean bags, making it easy to join in a game. At the center, the gazebo serves as a focal point and gathering spot, often used for community events. The park is dotted with features that give it character, including a central fountain, commemorative markers, and landscaped beds that add color and charm. It is a place where locals gather for events and visitors linger to enjoy the atmosphere. While pedestrians have the right of way here, it is worth remembering that many visitors come from places where that is not the norm, so crossing the circle requires a bit of caution. [Review 1455 of 2025 - 2139 in Florida - 25008 overall]

Very clean and scenic dog park! There are a few ponds nearby and it is nestled in a growing…read moreneighborhood right by a golf course.

Excellent Well maintained dog park for both large and small dogs.Beaux and his smaller friend…read moreBellystar had a great time playing running and even swimming in kiddy pool. Truly a great place

Lake June-in-Winter Scrub Park is part of the Florida State Park system. Entrance is two dollars on…read morethe honor system. You can drop cash in the lock box or pay on your phone. This state park provides 845 acres of protection for Florida scrub habitat on the Lake Wales Ridge. Scrub habitat is one of the most endangered in Florida because it is high and dry making it ideal to build on. This ridge is located on an ancient ridge of sand dunes. The ecosystem here consists of scrub, scrubby flatwood, and bayhead. Some of Florida's most threatened animals and plants make their home here including the scrub-jay, Florida scrub lizard, Florida mouse, gopher tortoise and the Eastern indigo snake. Ospreys and bald eagles are found along the three miles of lakefront on the west side of Lake June in Winter while white-tailed deer, bobcat and black bear can occasionally be sighted among the trees. During my visit I saw an Eastern cottontail rabbit. This park also has one of the highest concentration of rare plants in North America. In the park you can hike along the half mile Tomoka trail along the fern lined waterway. The Bobcat Trail runs south from the entrance gate into the scrub where you may spot the scrub jays. Fishing is allowed on lake June or you can launch a canoe or kayak on to the water. There are covered picnic tables available to eat at. The scrub is hot and sandy with little sun protection. Be sure to bring water. There is a composting toilet. At this park you can experience a remote feeling yet be only 15 minutes from downtown Lake Placid. Even though there are few amenities, the tranquility and peacefulness will attract nature lovers.

Beautiful park, nice scenery! Definitely would come again, the water looks so beautiful. Honestly,…read moreit's a breath of fresh air. Nice place to have a picnic, or to come and take lovely pictures of nature

Small but lovely garden to sit and relax in downtown Lake Placid. Marble benches, a charming brick…read morepath, well maintained plants, and the reading dragon sculpture overlooking the fountain. My gosh, I absolutely adore that dragon sculpture -we all need a little whimsy afterall. Its an artistic little treasure that fits in perfectly with the town of murals.

This pocket park is adorable. I discovered it between two buildings during the Caladium Festival…read more The park was created and maintained by the respected Rotary organization. Rotary was started by Paul Harris, a Chicago attorney who formed the Rotary Club of Chicago on February 23, 1905 so professionals with different backgrounds could exchange ideas and form lifelong friendships. Through the years Rotary expanded to include humanitarian missions. Today Rotary International is a network of 1.4 million people who work together to promote peace, fight disease, provide clean water, sanitation, and hygiene, save mothers and children, support education, grow local economies, and protect the environment. The Lake Placid Rotary was chartered in 1986. They are one of six Rotary Clubs in Highland County. Every year their top fundraiser is a Wild Game dinner held in December. The Noon Rotary provides dictionaries to local fourth graders, raises money for scholarships and supports nonprofit organizations like the Miracle League of Highlands County, which holds sports events for special needs kids in Lake Placid. The Rotary Park was created in 2002 and 20 years later the club spent several months renovating and improving the park. One of the sweet touches they added was a dragon reading a book. A green dragon is the mascot for Lake Placid Elementary School. They also planted new donated caladium plants, added a new irrigation system, and they rebuilt a small bridge over the park's pond. The Rotary Park is a charming place to sit and rest in the downtown area but it is also a symbol of all the good that the do for the community.