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    Magnolia Park

    4.7 (16 reviews)

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    Shelby W.

    How did I not know about this park before? Magnolia Park has EVERYTHING from several different playgrounds, tables, places to have birthday parties, basketball court, volleyball court, and even a campground. It's such a nice park to have a get together or even to just walk around. I can't wait to come back and explore this park more!

    John M.

    A very cool park in Apopka, Florida. I really liked the layout of the park and the peaceful vibe overall. This is a great place to come and take a moment to breathe and feel whole again. I do find it humorous that the speed limit is 11.5. I would assume it is miles per hour, but there is no specification.

    Lisette B.

    This is a really cute park. I come here with my kids quite a bit, as they enjoy the different playgrounds. All in all, there are about 6 different play areas to chose from. They all are for different age groups. There are slides, swings, zip lines and climbing walls. The park also has a bike path and pavilions with bbqs to reserve for parties. There are even 2 resident peacocks roaming around.

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    Kanchan B.

    This is a great park which gives you access to Lake Apopka on one side, and to a series of playground and campsites on the other side of the road. It's really quite a lovely park but my one big caution here is that the mosquitoes here are particularly viscous and all of us ended up cutting short our planned walk as we kept getting bitten! I also wouldn't recommend fishing here either - its a very polluted lake that the County/ State has been trying to rehabilitate rather unsuccessfully for some years now. Note: #366 of Yelp 100 challenge for 2016

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    Brent S.

    This county park is one of my favorite parks. The have several large pavilions and playgrounds. The park is built around a large open field and has plenty of room for large parties. The park is heavily wooded so on hot days the shade makes it bearable to be outside. This park is well maintained and very clean. Magnolia Park also has a few camp sites with electric and water. The sites are big with plenty of shade. Reservations can be made 45 days out. The restroom for campers is large, modern and very clean. There is no entrance fee for day users. Across the street is Lake Apopka, here you will find amazing sunsets and great fishing. This park is a about 20-25 minutes from Disney.

    Jade R.

    Came here to do tent camping with a large group of friends and family. The park itself is beautiful. There is a small lake in the middle with field area around it. They have multiple playgrounds, volleyball court, basketball court, facilities with showers and toilets, tetherball, swings-basically a lot to do. We rode bikes around the park. There are trails too. The rv/camp sites have electricity and water hookups. The sites also have a picnic table and fire pit. You can park right next to your site which is so convenient. The bathrooms were kept up fot the most park. We were there with a large group camping, and it seemed there were some other larger groups too,so once it got later in the evening sometimes the bathrooms would run out of papertowels. We were a little concerned about wildlife, but the worst animal we saw was a cat and some peacocks. The mosquitos on the other hand were vicious. I mean everyone was bitten from head to toe. The repellent we had, which was a lot and deet strong, just couldnt do it. I don't think I could handle that again. Go when it isn't mosquito season. Overall a great place to spend the day, enjoy some nature, or even host a party on one of the pavilions. Very pretty area, and shaded.

    Janene H.

    This is a large, beautiful Orange County park located in west Apopka on Lake Apopka. The park is divided by busy Binion road and features a boat ramp on its west side and plenty of green space on the east side of Binion. I spent one lovely spring day here picnicking and playing with my children. There are plenty of huge oaks and magnolias that provide ample shade around an open green space that looks like a dry pond. There are several decent sized playgrounds, pavilions, tether ball, picnic tables, grills, walking trails, volleyball and even nearby camping. As for accessing Lake Apopka- since its one of the most polluted lakes in the state I wouldn't advise touching the water or eating the fish. Officials are trying to revive the lake but its a long process and will still be many years before the lake is fully usable.

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    Across the street is Lake Apopka, here you will find amazing sunsets and great fishing.

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    Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive

    Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive

    4.7
    (157 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    Sure, it's a scenic drive. We saw plenty of beautiful landscapes and some animals (mainly a few…read morealligators and plenty of birds). We even saw some large Florida Bass swimming near the shoreline. However, you will need plenty of patience making this "loop" when stuck behind selfish narcissistic idiots. What do I mean, being such an ass with that statement? When fools stop their vehicle every 10 yards and stay put for 5 to 10 minutes staring at yet another alligator, whose cousins they did the same to just moments earlier is an example. There were plenty of opportunities for these "lead" cars to use a turnout, or even pull to the right along a majority of this one way road, to allow others who might not be as enamored (or selfish) to pass by. Or how about the POS that stopped in the middle of the road, thus preventing anyone from passing (which they could have had he pulled to the right or left), only to get out of his car with his camera and 20 inch zoom lens so he could spend 10 minutes snapping a few photos. Sadly, for him and myself, I was stuck about 10 cars back and unable to give him a piece of my mind. And as others have pointed out - one way in and one way out. If you need to take a leak during this 3 hour "adventure" you are SOL. I can't even imagine what would happen if your vehicle sadly broke down or ran out of gas. I am not trying to discourage anyone from taking this scenic route, but be prepared (take drinks and snacks in case you get stuck in a conga line 30 cars deep). As for us - one and done! Let's see if I ever take the person's, who bragged about this cruise, recommendation again. I'd be hard pressed let's say. There are way too many (not a bad thing) beautiful scenic drives and hikes in this great State. Again, have patience if choose to take this excursion; or a sedative.

    When visiting my boyfriend's family in the beautiful city of Eustis, Florida, they recommended…read moretaking a small drive to Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. I had mentioned it isn't a Florida trip without a gator sighting, and I was hoping to see one or two. My boyfriend's mom said I wouldn't be disappointed, and I am truly BLOWN AWAY at this stunning wildlife drive! This wildlife drive spans 11-miles and has quite the array of plant life and wildlife! Bird watching enthusiast? You'll love this place. Fan of ducks? Be prepared to watch them dip, dive, and be just plain cute. Looking for the Florida experience of spotting alligators? You won't leave without spotting one is what the ranger told us. We easily spotting over 50 different alligators! I've never seen one swimming in the water outside of St Augustine Alligator Farm, so I was mesmerized! We were even able to get out of our vehicle and spot a gator in the wild! Don't worry - I didn't get closer than 10ft as I know they could be dangerous! I foresee every time I'm in town asking to take a trip here as I admired the birds, ducks, alligators, views of the vegetation, and just taking in the beauty of Lake Apopka. Truly remarkable and worth taking a drive if in the area!

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    King's Landing

    4.2
    (252 reviews)
    9.6 mi

    I've paddled the Emerald Cut a few times now. Initially I didn't like the idea of paying to launch…read moremy own paddleboard. However, it's only $10 now that I have my own life jacket (saving me additional cost of $5 to use one of theirs, as required). Well worth the low cost for some soul-enriching, communing with nature. I have never made a reservation. I normally arrive around 10:30, most recently on a Friday. Parked for free on Baptist Camp Rd. Just a bit of a walk from there with my inflated paddleboard, but I don't mind the extra exercise. You can unload your stuff closer, if preferable. There are port-a-potties available. You can count on there being a line in the check-in office. Various recreation supplies are available there for purchase. The process moves reasonably enough. A reservation will guarantee your entrance, however, and possibly aide quicker personal info collection. I always plan to do the Emerald Cut in roughly 3 hours round-trip, allowing myself several stops to enjoy the surroundings. You do run into (quite literally at times) novice paddlers along the way, which can be a bit tricky, yet not a real nuisance for me. In general, there's friendliness along the waterway. Slighty rowdy, party vibes in some spots, but also opportunities for solace and zen in various nooks. Encountering wildlife, fragrant elderberry, and other captivating flora along this stretch is always gratifying. It's a popular recreation destination for good reason.

    This is one of the most beautiful places in Florida! Highly recommend visiting at least once. Being…read morelocal, I've visited a number of times. A few things knock the stars down: - The amount of rules/ regulations is a downside. There are more than any other river we've visited in Florida. It's nerve wracking to make sure you're following every new rule. - Launching and landing at the dock is stressful. It feels rushed and disorganized. - The bathroom situation is DIRE. They have a few porta potties but they're pretty gross. - I've found some of the staff intimidating/ borderline rude. There are a lot of newbies to kayaking/ paddleboarding so patience is a virtue at busy times! It's a hard paddle up stream and coming back it can be easy to lose control around the corners. There are a few spots to be cautious of other paddlers. With that said, it's really stunning. They keep the area very clean and there are a lot of spots to pull off to the side to enjoy the view. I've never done a guided tour, but I've heard they're really well done!

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