If you've ever been to Orlando, you likely came across the name Dr. Phillips. From roads and…read moreneighborhoods to schools and cultural venues, his legacy is stamped throughout Central Florida. Dr. Philip Phillips (January 27, 1874 - April 18, 1959), known as "Doc," was a pioneering citrus grower, businessman, and philanthropist. During the 1920s and 1930s, he built the world's largest citrus growing and processing operation. At one point, he owned more than 5,000 acres of citrus groves. His former groves and worker housing eventually evolved into today's community of Dr. Phillips. For more than a century, the Dr. Phillips name has been equated with generosity and community investment. Through Dr. Phillips Charities, which includes Dr. Phillips, Inc. and The Dr. P. Phillips Foundation, the organization has awarded more than $220 million in grants, pledges, and program related investments, supporting countless educational, cultural, health, and community initiatives throughout Central Florida. In 2007 Orange County honored Dr. Phillips philanthropic legacy with Dr. P. Phillips Community Park, a beautiful 43 acre park on Big Sand Lake. Nestled along the scenic Sand Lake Chain of Lakes, the park was developed by Orange County Parks and Recreation to provide green space, recreation, and public lake access to the rapidly growing surrounding communities. Today, the park offers something for everyone. The splash pad looked like an especially inviting place to cool off on this hot summer day. There is also a dog park, basketball and volleyball courts, playgrounds, and the LongHorn Steakhouse Loop Trail where I hiked a half mile trail through 10 acres of sand pine scrub. Along the way I enjoyed peaceful views of Big Sand Lake. This park is perfect for a family outing, a morning walk, or as a place to enjoy the outdoors. It is a fitting tribute to one of Central Florida's most influential and generous members.

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!

Had a great time visiting for Hunter's Creep Nights, a well worth it local haunt. We want to return…read moreagain for a normal park day sometime.

This is a spacious Park serving the residents of Hunters Creek. There are a few sport Fields, as…read morewell as benches and a pavilion if you are looking to enjoy lunch. I would recommend a visit to this place. It is a good place to kill some time. My only complaint is that there is not a lot to do and not a defined nature walk or anything.

Dog park is really run down. Gates don't close all the way. I like the way it has two sections but…read moreit was not a good dog park

This is not the nicest dog park there is however it is surprising for the location it even exists…read moreand someone made the effort to randomly make a dog park here that even has two sections

Independence Park was very quiet when my grandson and I visited. There was very little shade and…read morethe play equipment seemed limited. There is an adult workout station with "how to' instructions next to the kids portion of the park. It looked like you could get in a good workout while supervising your children on the playground. There is also a dog park and a skateboarding area. The dog seemed very popular with several owners coming and going during our visit. The skateboarding area looked like it had potential

This little neighborhood park is beautiful. It's usually pretty quiet, too! The dog park is right…read morenext door & there's also a skate park sort of area! Outdoor workout equipment is pretty cool, in my opinion! There's a cute canopy with a couple of tables underneath it, as well, which can be great for some shade on hot days! Unfortunately, you won't find any public restrooms in the area, so plan ahead!

This dog park is located in a part of shingles creek regional park next to the playground. There is…read moretwo sections, one small and one large dog section. Both have a drinking fountain, seating bench and picnic table.

Frequent this park so much. I find it so peaceful and quiet (apart from the occasional barks from…read morethe pet boarding resort). Tons of space for your dog(s) to run around. Lots of dirt too!

This is a beautiful park in Kissimmee. We've visited it a few times during our trips to Florida, I…read morelove it here. There are restrooms, a play ground, a few different docks, an amphitheater for outdoor concerts & events, picnic pavilions, a snack bar, and more. I especially love the walking path that goes along the lake, and my daughter and I like to spot gators in the water or sunning themselves on land. Last time we were here we saw gators, raccoons, squirrels, the cutest wild bunnies and a variety of large & small birds including roseate spoonbills. There are plenty of benches along the path and it's really nice to be able to sit down and watch the view and the wildlife. V

I've been coming here for years. My favorite park in the area. The views are great. The park is…read moremaintained well. They hold many festivals and community events here. During, the days it can be a quiet peaceful place to walk. In the summers and evenings it can get busy but it's such a large park it doesn't feel crowded. There is free always parking. You can see native plants and wild life as you stroll. The waters do have alligators so use caution.

Used to come here all the time with my wife and our dog. Then life got in the way and we didn't…read moremake it out as often. Now that our son is a bit older, we've started coming again. I like the new additions like the dog washing station. Always had nice, shaded seats. The place can get pretty muddy in the summer and after a day or two or rain, but that's about the only knock on it. Nothing much fancy and the people are pretty polite. We usually take our small dog to the big side because he gets along better with them and it's never an issue.

Dog park is nice. There's a side for large dogs and small dogs! And also a nearby park if you have…read morekids!

Very large community park with a ton of amenities! The playground is so large and fully fenced…read more Enormous grass space. Covered picnic area. Packed walking strip. Overall very clean and perfectly maintained.

Great park with plenty of shade. There is a section for adult exercise and a little pavilion with a…read moregrill and benches. Parking is a little scarce and there weren't any visible bathrooms. Large green area for soccer and running. Would definitely come back.