During a recent visit to St. Cloud, I spent some time exploring Lakefront Park, a beautiful…read more2.5-mile recreational park along the southern shore of East Lake Tohopekaliga, better known as East Lake Toho. This was originally home to the Disston Sugar Mill in the 1870s. After the city of St. Cloud was founded by Union Army veterans, the area gradually evolved into a scenic waterfront destination featuring walking trails and a large marina. After suffering extensive hurricane damage in 2004, the park underwent a major renovation. The improvements included 140 boat slips, new fixed and floating docks, a seawall, and a 10,000-square-foot community center. Today, Lakefront Park offers so much, with a sandy beach, splash pad, playgrounds, a concession stand, and more than two miles of paved walking and biking trails. The park also hosts a variety of community events, from monthly "Movies Under the Stars" screenings to seasonal festivals and bazaars. The full-service marina serves as a hub for boating and fishing on East Lake Toho while providing beautiful waterfront views. I enjoyed my visit and look forward to returning. Next time, I plan to take a cruise aboard The Lillie, a beautifully restored 75-foot authentic sternwheel paddleboat docked at the marina, and enjoy a meal at Crabby's on the Lake, the popular waterfront restaurant located adjacent to the park.

This is a gorgeous park right on the water with a great long walking trail that gives you beautiful…read moreviews. The park has trees for shade and lots of grass. There's a parking lot and bathrooms,

Cute little playground! Our kids had a blast playing here! There is a nice large playground for…read moreolder kids and a little one for young kids. There is a drinking fountain here and a number of benches for adults.

Great Park multipurpose... you can view a lot of animals... ride bicycle.. walk... and navigate to…read morethe lakes

I have an annual bonfire event every year and our normal park was closed. We chose Moss Park as our…read morelocation for this year. I grew up nearby and used to come here every other weekend. It's always been, and still is, a lovely and peaceful park. Full of exploration, adventure, joy, with so many opportunities for so many types of events, get together, celebrations, etc. We reserved a multi-family sight and with support from the park staff we were able to use the group camp site that had a nice big bone fire ring, which is where we had our celebration. It's was just isolated enough from the rest of the park we were able to listen to music, talk, and go adventuring around a little bit. We're definitely coming back next year! This is the PERFECT park for a campfire, bone fire, lake swimming, and overnight camping.

Nathan's Coney Island Playgroundis inside of the Mark E. Durbin Community Park at Lakeside. The…read moreplayground is mostly covered and has lots of fun equipment for ages from 3 to 12. It was built in 2014 as a community project with funds coming from Nathan's Famous The playground has many activities that inspires hours of outdoor play. They have slides, climbing areas, seesaw, swings, spinners and more. They have a few signs that give you suggested challenges that are fun to participate in. The ground did have some active red ants and there is a sign that warns you to lock your vehicles.

If you are in the meadow woods ,south chase or hunters creek area this park is perfect for quiet…read moremornings or sport Saturdays. I came here to get a nice jog in as the trail is used by cypress creek hs cross country during their season and I can see why. If you don't run, that's ok as lots of people come to walk or sit by the water( I enjoyed the water and ducks as well). There are two playgrounds for the little ones , one is covered for the smaller kids with plenty of benches . There are soccer fields and baseball fields which are perfect for weekend sports. It's kinda of crazy as the park is located by driving into the high school so I always thought it was closed during school hours but it's not since it's a public park. It's kept up well and I can't wait for another mid day jog or playground day!

A great park tucked away behind the local high school. They have several different areas and plenty…read moreof parking for each space. We took the little one to the park play area and she loved running around on all the fun walkways and slides. There is a nice water view area and running path. On the far side there are grass areas and practice fields for soccer and other sports. Overall: A Great park area with a lot of space and things to do!

A natural playground! We couldn't get enough of the huge trees, nature-based playground, and…read moreexpansive trails. It was the perfect place to explore for kids and adults alike! It's dog-friendly, so we can't wait to return with our leashed pups! We stumbled upon the old country club building and other structures, and it was fun learning the history behind the area. Can't wait to return! Note: plenty of parking, but police was waiting by the gate when we left 15 minutes to close, so be mindful of open hours!

One of the cutest playgrounds around! The entire area is shaded by trees, giving it this true…read morewoodsy, outdoorsy vibe. The playground has so much to do for all ages. The area is clean and very well-maintained. I love that everything is made of wood so nothing gets overly hot to the touch. My son easily spent two hours here without getting bored.

I was actually trying to find a different park near the airport when I accidently stumbled on the…read morethis oasis of nature. Airport Lakes Park was developed with the help of a Florida Communities Trust grant. The proximity of the park to the Orlando Airport means you will see a lot of planes flying overhead. The Orlando Airport was once a part of Pinecastle Air Force Base during WWII so I imagine this park was too. This park is a welcome recreational amenity for both locals and the travelers passing through the area. Airport Lake Park exceeded what I was expecting. Near the parking area are restrooms and a playground. The real gem of the park is the back area where there is a nature trail and disc golf course that was being used by several groups of people during my visit. Unfortunately the nature boardwalk that takes you out to Lake Warren was closed due to storm damage. This would have been a really nice feature so I hope they plan to repair it. The park also has a lighted athletic field and soccer field and picnic pavilions with grills. I had a pleasant walk around the nature area. There are several hotels nearby so this would be a great spot to get exercise or take the kids to play. The disc golf course is already very popular with locals.

I was staying nearby for business and saw Airport Lakes Park and walked over. It's a nice sized…read morepark with some soccer fields and a disc golf course. There are trails through the park, some paved and others dirt paths. The boardwalk out to view the lake was unfortunately closed due to storm damage. That was a disappointment. Lots of parking is available. Bathrooms are available here as well. I didn't need to use them so no idea how well they are cleaned or maintained. A nice park near some of the Orlando airport hotels.

I stumbled across West Beach Park while exploring around the nearby Winter Park area and decided it…read morewas a good spot to stop and stretch my legs for a bit. I'm glad I did! This free neighborhood park turned out to be a really pleasant place with plenty of open space to relax. One of the highlights for me was seeing all the dogs. Leashed pets are allowed, so I enjoyed stopping to say hello to quite a few friendly pups. Not everyone was following the clearly posted leash rules, however. The park has all the basics you'd expect. There's a handful of benches, lots of shady trees, and covered picnic tables scattered around to protect you from the Florida sun or the notorious thunderstorms. There's also a small playground for kids and a volleyball court, which adds a bit of variety if you're planning to stay longer. The park sits right next to a lake, which really adds to the atmosphere. The water is calm and relaxing, and it draws in plenty of local birds. If you're into casual birdwatching, this is a nice little spot to spend some time. What stood out most to me was how quiet it is. Since it's tucked into a mostly residential area, it feels peaceful and not overly crowded. Lots of free parking, too. Overall, this is a simple but charming park. It's great for a short break, a walk, or just enjoying some fresh air. Bonus: it's open from 8 am to 8 pm during the summer, so there's plenty of time to drop by.

This park is playground paradise for kids!! Theres is multiple playgrounds both covered and…read moreuncovered. Theres als beach volleyball and pickle ball fields!