Gorgeous. Wild. Real Florida. Trails were in great shape,…read moretrail markers well maintained. Loved it.

Went on a nice easy hike here at Flat Island Preserve. The trails are well maintained, but can get…read morea little muddy if it's been raining recently. We took the 'red' route which brought us to the canal. About half way through there was an actual boardwalk that was above the water/swampy area. Walking there it was really cool to see the forest of palms. We also saw plenty of butterflies and geckos. No alligator sightings in the canal.

Several different playground items to play on. Gated. Several benches for parents. Great park for…read morelittles!

This large park is next to Lake Harris along SR 44 as it passes through the town of Leesburg. There…read moreis plentiful parking and on this cool sunny day, the playground was getting some extensive use. The playground is wheelchair accessible and they even have a swingset that accommodates a wheelchair. It also includes some climbing frames and slides, a merry-go-round. I spotted a zip line (closed for the season) and a splashpad (also closed for the season). Picnic tables and pavilions, charcoal barbecue grills, restrooms, parking. There was no litter and there are some fences to keep the little ones from the roadway. [Review 16811 overall - 1535 in Florida - 324 of 2022.]

What an incredibly beautiful park! Ive driven but many a time, today 1/1/26 I stopped in…read more It was a little chilly, but we were delighted to see such an amazing sand volleyball court, nearly 30 nets! That competition must be incredible. The hall on the water is simply splendid, and has amazing views of the lake. Its a great benefit to the people if they rent this out weddings here must be incredible. The docks were nice and had a few folks like me braving the bracing wind. The light was wonderous. Golden hour there is pure magic.

Super clean park area, sand volleyball courts are perfectly kept and those bathrooms are amazing!…read moreThey even have the lights that are energy saving by motion!

P.E.A.R. Park, which stands for Palatlakaha Environmental & Agricultural Reserve, is a decent…read morelittle Park located just off of State Highway 27. There are a few tennis courts, a little walkway oh, and a nice, little dog park. They do pretty good with the space that they are allotted. On the particular morning that I visited P E A.R. Park, it was gray, chilly and dismal, yet the people visiting the park were friendly and only enhanced the experience. All in all, my visit to this park was a nice respite from the highway and stress and strain of modern living and all of the hassles involved with it. If you are cruising through Leesburg on 27 and are looking for a parkto takeabreak, this is a good place to head for. AsI have said, this is a small Park, however, Leesburg it's not a big place. I think this park fix the city of Leesburg quite well. I am giving it four stars overall.

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/pickleball courts are very popular. Past that there are nice hiking trails, workout areas , pavilions, gardens, soccer field and more. This is a nice area to visit. It's clean, safe and well marked.

The park is a pickleball park, with a banquet hall, some benches and a open grass area. Perfect for…read morekiddos to roll down the hill or run around after having ice cream across the street. During Christmas they light up all the trees.

Donnelly park is the perfect place to visit with the family to see Christmas lights. It's quaint…read moreand old school Florida with great spots for pictures everywhere. My favorite was the huge trees in the middle of the park that have lights strung from the trunk up to the top from the outside making it look like fireworks. It truly is a stunning feat of light decorating.

Loved this Mount Dora gem. We came here at the end of March…read more It's more of a board walk than a park, but there is a small green area with gazebos, picnic tables and bbqs before entering the board walk. Besides the nature walk through the board walk where we saw LOTS of wildlife (woodpeckers, baby alligators, turtles, ospreys and more) and beautiful cypress trees, you can also rent kayaks. This place is dog friendly. There are even baggies for people to pick up after their pets. I recommend wearing closed shoes if you want to walk the full trail. The board walk ends in a dirt path which loops around, but is not ideal terrain for sandals. However, walking to the end of the boardwalk and back again is just as fun (that's what we did ;) ) The park hours are sunrise to sunset but the board walk opens at 7:30am. Honestly this is a must see.

BEAUTIFUL park, nice long boardwalk trail with many other groomed trails. Lots of little creatures…read morearound. I was pleasantly surprised it was so nice!!

The Lake Minneola Scenic Trail is also called the South Lake Trail. It is a paved 13 miles stretch…read morethat many people use to bike, walk and skate. It is also wheelchair friendly. We picked up the trail at the Killarney Station and rode through to Minneola Trailhead Park. The views are beautiful and we appreciated all of the areas with trees that helped keep the heat bearable in the afternoon. There are a lot of sections that intersect with the roadway so you have to stay alert and possibly not have very young children lead the way. There were lots of people on the trail when we visited and everyone seemed to be mindful of each other.

Wide paved trail of rolling hills along Lake Minneola, residences and highways. Planning us…read moredefinitely to the motorists' advantage, unfortunately. They have the bicyclist stopping after charging down a hill, then having to climb from standstill?!. Lake is beautiful and winding through the woods is serene, but a good deal is along highway; although, you are on a separate dedicated trail. Some stops to get smoothies and eats aling tge way

This location is shaded by trees with lots of benches. It is great for people watching, though…read moredoesn't have traditional park play equipment. It reminds me more of a town square, versus park. The benches are old and could be refurbished. Despite that, it is still a great place to relax while shopping the Mount Dora Marketplace.

Christmas Lights Hopping is a must in Mt. Dora…read more Sunset Park is another must stop spot for this. This is where they put their huge Xmas tree. It's pretty nice. It's a block or two away from the Main Street Donnelly. It's also a block away from Lakeside Inn which is the historical inn with Lake Views for days. We go there for the sunset bc they have beach chairs right next to the water. Across the street is also a beautiful house with candy cane lights. I took a pic of tj at one too because u just can't miss it. This is a great central area! Check it out. There are also restrooms here for your convenience. Parking can be a challenge. Be patient or walkover. It's street and lot parking nearby. There are also cute shops around the corner as well!