This is a fairly new and great little park on the side of Eustis where there isn't much in the way…read moreof recreational areas, except nearby Carver Park. A paved path surrounds a retention pond. The path is about a half-mile around, good for walking, of course, and even for biking. We live close to the park, so we ride it when we have less time to spare or as part of a longer ride. You will see long legged water birds there, and occasionally a small alligator, especially in winter when they like to float in the sun. So no swimming allowed! There are also exercise stations every fifty feet or so, and recently they added a set of 18 disc golf nets for tournament or individual play. Some are near the pond while other nets are in the nearby woods on paths. There is also a fine rest room building with plenty of parking next to it. I believe there are a couple of picnic tables near the rest room building, as well as benches on the trail. If you go there to walk your dog, I would suggest using a leash as sometimes a dog roaming free wanders around and you will want to be able to control your fur baby. You probably won't run into a kitten with a fish hook in its side as we did. But I can report a happy ending as the little rascal is the latest member of our cat family.

I had a friend convince me to play disc golf with him and This is a top level disc golf course that…read morechallenges every aspect of your game. They have clean restrooms, good parking and a soccer field to warm up before you play. This course is not beginner friendly, I did lose a few here trying to be aggressive. This course was designed with 2 tee pads and 2 baskets giving lots of options. This would be the typical Florida course. It has natural beauty, its challenging and wooded. This was challenging and fun, don't forget sun screen and bug spray!

From the moment we arrived, to the moment we packed up to head home, we were surrounded by peace…read moreand the beauty of the beautiful forest. The folks who manage the property are kind, accommodating and hospitable. Jerry and Terry are a husband and wife team that live on the property and manage the day to day operations, ensuring that all visitors, both for camping or simply for day passes, are met with smiling faces, clean facilities and an all around beautiful and safe environment to enjoy the outdoors with your friends, family or even in solitude. During our time there, there was enough space between our lot and the adjacent lots, so that we felt a sense of privacy while also set up close enough for a neighborly "good morning" to other campers. The bathroom and shower facilities are kept impeccably clean. There are several toilets, including a large, handicap accessible stall and several shower stalls, also including a large handicap accessible one. The showers have plenty of warm water and plenty of space to comfortably wash off after a day of hiking, hunting, swimming, wherever the day brought you on your adventures! there is an area dedicated specifically to washing dishes, utensils, etc with counter space. Each lot is equipped with a large storage container with animal-proof latches so you can safely store food and other items without attracting hungry visitors. The trash is picked up regularly from the also animal proof containers so during our time we never once encountered a full bin, funky smell, or anything negative to comment about. The amenities and the entire property are very very well kept. The beautiful live oak trees provide shade throughout the sunny days and the fire pits on each lot are a perfect touch for a friendly get together or a romantic snuggle once the sun sets. Fire wood and bags of ice are sold on site for a reasonable price. I highly recommend a visit to this beautiful campground , even if just visiting for a day to swim at the lake. When you see him on the golf cart, be sure to say hello to Jerry. he is simply an amazing human being, treats you like family and takes pride in hearing your feedback, ensuring that all campers are having a positive and memorable experience. Happy camping y'all!

Area was loaded with ticks and flies; we picked up several ticks just walking to the beach via the…read morepath from our campsite. After removing ticks from our walk at the campsite, we had several climbing our legs while sitting next to the fire - this continued the entire time we were sitting outside. The fly issue is just as bad, 100's of flys swarm as soon as you start eating or cooking. We had plans to stay two nights but bailed after the first night due to the tick and fly issue. We were planning to do some hiking around the lake and beyond but didn't want to deal with the tick and fly issue. Have no desire to return.

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.

Many tourists don't realize Florida is home to stunning crystal-clear spring rivers--perfect for…read moreswimming, kayaking, and tubing aka "hidden gems". My Hubby and I love kayaking, so we booked an excursion months in advance for Rock Springs through TripAdvisor. Our Tour Operator was Get Up And Go Kayaking located at Kings Landing in Apopka, FL. I LOVE saying Apopka ;) The good news: Apopka is a quick 1 hour drive from Orlando. Make sure you don't miss the turn to King's Landing, because the entrance is located on a narrow dirt road. You must drive past Kelly Park (which fills up fast). There is a Park Ranger located here who will guide you to King's Landing. As you get closer and if you see a parking spot, grab it! Check in is located in the Cabin like office where you will have to sign a waiver. If you do not want to take a clear bottom, guided Kayak tour, you can either rent or BYO Kayak versus taking a semi private, clear, guided kayak tour. NOTE: ONLY use their Sunscreen/lotion which is provided at no cost. It protects the wildlife and the Springs. We wanted the full experience as we have previously enjoyed renting clear Kayaks. Our guide for the morning was: Megan, who was fantastic! Full of energy, information and helpful tidbits about the Springs and its human and wildlife inhabitants. Our group was small and capped at 10. We paddled through both narrow and open stretches, and stopped to swim in the warm, crystal-clear water. One highlight was a banyan tree with an 8-foot natural "jump hole"--such a cool experience! It was a serene, memorable day, and fun fact: this is the very spring featured in the Visit Orlando commercials! Yeah, definitely take a day away from crowded Orlando to relax and enjoy Mother Nature! You will Thank Me ;)

Friendly staff and volunteers: Many reviews mention that staff and volunteers are helpful,…read morewelcoming, and contribute to a good visitor experience. * Kid-friendly / educational aspects: There are components (touch tables, specimen exhibits, etc.) that are good for children.

We went to the Trout Lake Nature center for a concert. It was wonderful. Everybody there was really…read morefriendly. The building has a beautiful butterfly collection and a lot of taxidermies animals and birds. The grounds are well kept. And there are hiking trails. It was too late for us to hike but I would love to go back sometime.e.

This ball park is located along the main road and has one medium sized baseball/softball field, a…read moresmall basketball court, a playground and restrooms. There is open space for parking and the playground is nicely shaded Near the rest room building is an interesting pair of tree carvings titled "Osprey, Sand Hill Cranes, Black Bear and Raccoon" by Chad Gainey. The caption has a QR code that points to a page not found on the City of Umatilla website. Fix that, y'all. The ball field does have lights and can be reserved for a fee. [YELP changed this from the "Southside Ball Park" to the "Southside Umatilla Community Center" and I'm over it. There is a community center here but the mail point of the park is the baseball field.] [Review 16813 overall - 1537 in Florida - 326 of 2022.]

We snowbird here. Great park over 55 and gated. All staff our great to work with. The sites are…read morejust right with full hookups. Great pool and activities. Check out there website.

Great place! Extremely clean and everyone is so friendly and helpful! Great amenities! The sites…read morehave a good size all the roads are paved

We had an amazing time doing the 2 hour Silver Springs river tour with Captain Debbie and Captain…read moreAdam. They were both very informative and made it a super relaxing and fun tour. They were also really prompt with getting back to us on scheduling and very accommodating to our schedule. We saw several different birds, alligators, manatees and monkeys on the tour. Thanks so much for making our last day in Florida a wonderful one!

No one answers the phone and the voice mail is full. It has been that way for months so don't waste…read moreyour time.