I took my dog to this park for the first time today, recommended by several people. Love the…read morepark...but as soon as we went thru the gate, a German shepherd aggressively approached my dog, and began to attack him. When I said something, the lady just sat there and told me to take my 45lb dog to the small dog side. She said there was no problem until I came in. Terrible dog owner. She was with 2 teenage kids who seemed to be embarrassed by her. Others saw the interactions, said her dog should not be allowed , it is very aggressive. I will go back but not if she is there.

This is a substantial park with plenty of shade. Half is covered in leaves and wood, half in grass…read moreand sunshine. There is not a lot of seating for humans, but you'll probably find yourself chasing your dog around anyway. The park is just that large. There is a dog water fountain by the entrance gate; though, on a hot day, we found the water was very warm. I recommend bringing a cooler with some ice and your own bowl for particularly hot Florida days. This fountain doubles as a human fountain, but I recommend you bring your own drinks. The above describes the large dog area. There is also a small dog enclosure, which I can't speak to. It did appear very shady, however. As in covered, not suspicious. The park is very easy to locate and is tucked away behind some residential areas. The parking lot is not huge but is a decent enough size. There is a short walk to the park from the lot, but the sidewalk is wide and well maintained. All of the dogs and owners that came in were very friendly. One dog was sort of nervous, but the owner kept him on a leash. That is great dog parent awareness and courtesy! Not to mention, less stressful for the dog. We were just visiting, but if we lived nearby, we would definitely frequent this park.

Came here yesterday after it rained and I was actually surprised how well the grass/turf dried…read more This definitely worth a stop with kids if you're in the area. They also have a tennis court next door that was pretty busy. This park has so many different options for the kids to play whether it's slides, climbing rocks, playing with water or musical instruments and more. There's so much to do. Bonus is that they have bathrooms, a water fountain & it's gated!!

Arrived 3:45 on 12/30/25…read more STRENGTHS: - lots of attached tennis courts - there are many different little play areas on the playground. Some areas are great for little kids and some areas are good for bigger kids. - they are cool, tunnels, and artificial turf everywhere which is great for kids to stay clean and not have to deal with Florida ants. - the playground equipment is high-quality and there's a large variety for kids to exercise different body movements. This is the kind of park you can take your kids to every day. CHALLENGES: - parking is small. Not a lot of spots. Only 1 handicap spot - this park was packed, but the park is big enough for that to happen.

We drove all the way to Circle B find it closed. No mention of it on their website so we…read morestumbled upon Holloway as we wanted to go for a nature walk. The map shows lots of trails, and it looked like the paths had been freshly mowed. We walked for awhile, but honestly it was boring. There wasn't anything to see so we turned around and went home. Maybe we missed something, I don't know, but when you have your heart set on Circle B and it doesn't happen, most places will fall short.

Went to Holloway Park to check out the disk golf course. Its has some difficulty in that it's very…read moreeasy to lose your disks in the brush if you dont have proper aim (like me...lol) but it has a great sequence to the baskets and well kept mowed paths. There are also hiking and jogging trails and pets are allowed on leash. There is 1 portable restroom on site and plenty of parking. Overall, it's a beautiful little park with a nice disk golf course but I recommend you protect yourself and bring some mosquito repellent or you will get eaten up out there.

There is a great public fenced in dog park for both large and small dogs here, there is a public…read morebathroom area and fresh running water for the dogs to drink inside of the park as well. There is also a huge open field next to the fenced in area where dogs can also run around (I believe this area is only for dogs who have trained recall and can be trusted off leash) it is very clean and the yards are maintained regularly to keep clean, there are also dog poop stations provided.

I've been to this dog park twice and really love it. There are separate areas for big dogs (over 25…read morepounds) and small dogs, though the fence between them allows dogs to interact and run alongside each other. Both sides are equally spacious, offering plenty of room for pups to play and burn off energy. The grounds are beautifully maintained, and the fencing is secure--small dogs can't slip out through any gaps. There's a working water fountain on the small-dog side, a shaded bench for owners, and some fun obstacle features for the dogs to enjoy. Parking is plentiful, and the sunsets here are absolutely beautiful. The park is open dawn to dusk. Just remember to close the gates before and after you come in!!

Very large and beautiful park with lots of sports fields and a large playground. Some people come…read moreand leave their dog unleashed even their dogs should not be in public it ruins it for this great spot

This park is nice. However, the parking lot is not connected to the park in any way, there's…read moreliterally a culvert between the two. And there's a waste lifting station behind it, so be prepared to smell some odor depending on the weather and wind direction

This wetland preserve, while open, is under development by the City of Lakeland. As the name…read moreimplies, the preserve contains 7 wetlands, 2 of which are open to the public. While I don't find the views of the 2 open hiking trails as picturesque as other parks in Lakeland, such as Circle B Bar Reserve, it is great to see Lakeland preserving the natural splendor that really showcases some of Florida's natural features. There is not much tree cover along the lengthy trails so be prepared to be exposed under the Florida sun during your time at the park and pack some sunscreen. No pets are allowed so leave fido at home. There are no paper trail maps for the park so I would suggest snapping a picture of the trail map at the entrance prior to making your way into the sprawling preserve. The trails are well marked but may prove difficult to navigate for those who lack good wayfinding skills.

Beautiful park and area didn't notice a separate large and small dog entrance that others had…read morepreviously had written and in the description of the park that's listed here. Unless I missed that second area I only see the one.

Looking on Yelp for a local dog park to take my little 12 lb fur baby and found this gem and it's…read moreless than 3 miles away from my home! The dog park is located in the Avalon Park development off of SR 54 near the main clubhouse. To my surprise it is pretty big and all fenced in with benches in the shade as well as in the sun. It also has a water fountain and has two dog waste stations and poop bags are stocked! The downside was my dog didn't have anyone to socialize with as it was pretty quiet and no one around but he still managed to run around and get in some good exercise playing fetch with me. I will definitely come back with him again on a day like this beautiful day! Hoping next time their will be other dogs for him to play with.

This park is beautiful! It is one of the most fun parks that I have been to since moving here…read more The trails are all so lovely and picturesque! The views, lakes, springs, trees, and vines are all just so beautiful. You can spend a whole day walking all of these beautiful trails! If you are a photographer looking for a great photo shoot, then this would be the place!

Was here last week. Totally forgot to catalog my first Catfish! It's crazy how many years i cone…read morehere n never catch one. Always come home with like bluegills n a random tilapia. You can see the catfish all over the lake just swimming by your bait n just testing you lol there's a crap ton of them near the pier but you gotta be careful cuz there's tons of alligators there to. I pulled out a nice size Catfish n then lost my second one to a damn alligator! Im happy the line broke cuz if i had lost my Shakespeare rod to i would've been more pissed! I got lucky n the couple nearby gave their bluegills. Went home happy with 1 catfish n 4 bluegills. Shared tips n bait store locations with a family camping there to. I wish the park entrance dude sold worms. It would be extra money for the park. I kept the catfish for a couple days in my aquarium, but he wouldn't take to it. I fillet his ass with the other fish. Doing fish tacos later. I used night crawlers from bass pro n sprayed them with-garlic sent to amplify the smell. I will try my homemade punch bait next tome. I found something tasty for them. Oh yeah, i caught some ghost shrimps in a cup but let them go. They look like glass at first then they moved around nicely. They are at grass edge, i do not recommend you get close to the edge!! Use a fishing rod n tie a water bottle or cup at the end with bait in it. I use catfish punch. Please don't let your pets get near the edge either. Gattor follow u when you are near water. Keep track of your kids!

This was the first park in the central Florida area that actually made me feel like I was on a real…read morehike! From the outer appearance, driving into the park, it looks like a typical Florida, flat-surface park. However, once you enter the trails, it's very 'hilly', has extremely challenging bike ramps, fishing areas, views, and be prepared to sweat if you're walking through the biking area/ trails. I'm looking forward to the challenge again and returning to the park for a hike.

Finally had the opportunity to ride the famous Carter Rd. Trails! These are some of the most unique…read moreand epic trails in Florida. The terrain is magical and the trail crews have really used every inch of this place as creatively as one can. The riding is super technical and really fun. Can't wait to come back.