Parks, Gardens & Springs near me in Orange County, FL
Browse 30 parks, gardens & springs serving Orlando and the rest of Orange County, each with contact details and directions.
30 listings · Updated October 2026
Parks, Gardens & Springs in Orlando
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Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake
Park in Dr. Phillips, Orlando, $
City of Orlando park on the shore of Turkey Lake with a disc golf course, fishing pier, trails and overnight camping in tents, RVs or cabins. Entry is $5 per car.
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- Nature
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- Family
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Harry P. Leu Gardens
Park in Audubon Park, Orlando, $
Botanical garden near Lake Rowena with themed plantings, a large camellia collection and the historic Leu House. Adult admission is $15 and children $10, with several free days scheduled through the year.
- Outdoor
- Nature
- Date idea
- Family
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Lake Eola Park
Park in Downtown, Orlando
Downtown Orlando's signature park, with a paved path circling the lake, the landmark fountain and swan-shaped pedal boats for rent. The amphitheater hosts concerts, movies and plays, and the Sunday farmers market sets up.
- Free
- Outdoor
- Water
- Date idea
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Orlando Wetlands
Park in Christmas (east Orange County), Orlando
Roughly 1,650-acre man-made wetland in east Orange County that polishes reclaimed water and doubles as one of the region's top birding sites. Entry and weekend tram tours are free.
- Free
- Outdoor
- Nature
- Local favorite
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Dickson Azalea Park
Park in Lake Lawsona, Orlando
Small city park near downtown Orlando with a paved walking path, bike and jogging trails and picnic tables. It works well for a short, quiet walk.
- Free
- Outdoor
- Nature
- Date idea
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Barnett Park
Park in Pine Hills, Orlando
Large Orange County park on West Colonial Drive with a splash pad, dog park, skate park, disc golf and an indoor gym. It also has fishing, sports fields and an inclusive playground.
- Free
- Outdoor
- Family
- Kids
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Blue Jacket Park
Park in Baldwin Park, Orlando
Seventy-five-acre city park in Baldwin Park, built on the former Naval Training Center site, with a paved walking path, jogging trails and wide open lawns.
- Walking
- Running
- Paved trail
- Wheelchair accessible
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Jay Blanchard Park
Park in Orlando
84-acre east Orlando park with the paved 7.4-mile Little Econ Greenway running through it plus courts, fields and a playground. Leashed pets are allowed.
- Free
- Outdoor
- Nature
- Family
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Lake Lorna Doone Park
Park in Parramore, Orlando
Twelve-acre city park west of downtown with a paved walking path, outdoor fitness stations and gardens. It also has a seasonal splash pad, a playground and athletic fields, and groups of 10 or more need to reserve ahead.
- Walking
- Paved trail
- Restrooms
- Outdoor
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Moss Park
Park in Lake Nona, Orlando, $
Orange County park in southeast Orlando with tent and RV camping, a boat ramp, canoe and kayak access, trails and picnic areas. Entry is $5 per vehicle and pets are not permitted.
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- Family
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Tibet-Butler Preserve
Park in Dr. Phillips, Orlando
438-acre Orange County nature preserve in southwest Orlando with walking trails, a butterfly garden and the Vera Carter Environmental Center's exhibits. Pets and bikes are not allowed.
- Free
- Outdoor
- Nature
- Family
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Eagle Nest Park
Park in MetroWest, Orlando
MetroWest city park with paved paths, picnic pavilions and ballfields that doubles as a trailhead for the Shingle Creek Trail. Wading birds and raptors are regular sights, making it a pleasant spot for an easy walk.
- Walking
- Paved trail
- Birding
- Wildlife
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Lake Fairview Park
Park in Fairview Shores, Orlando
Twenty-acre city park on the east shore of Lake Fairview in northwest Orlando, with a boardwalk and lookout deck near the boat ramp.
- Walking
- Boardwalk
- Lake views
- Dog friendly
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Loch Haven Park
Park in Loch Haven Park, Orlando
Forty-five-acre green space framed by three lakes in the heart of Orlando's museum district, with paved paths and broad lawns for strolling. It is an easy add-on walk before or after a visit to the surrounding cultural venues.
- Walking
- Running
- Paved trail
- Lake views
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Greenwood Urban Wetlands
Park in Lake Lawsona, Orlando
City-run wetland open space near downtown Orlando, open sunrise to sunset, with a dog agility area and a pet memorial.
- Free
- Outdoor
- Nature
- Dog friendly
Parks, Gardens & Springs in Winter Park
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Cady Way Trail
Park in Winter Park
Paved multi-use trail of roughly seven miles connecting east Orlando and Winter Park, with water fountains and sheltered rest stops along the way. Leashed dogs are allowed.
- Free
- Outdoor
- Local favorite
- Dog friendly
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Kraft Azalea Garden
Park in Winter Park
Small lakeside garden on Lake Maitland known for its Exedra monument, shaded by large cypress trees. The Exedra is a popular spot for sunset photos and small wedding ceremonies.
- Free
- Outdoor
- Nature
- Date idea
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Lake Baldwin Park
Park in Winter Park
Winter Park city park on Lake Baldwin where dogs can run off-leash throughout open hours, making it a favorite with dog owners. Shade trees, a sandy shoreline, a dock and picnic pavilions round it out.
- Walking
- Dog friendly
- Shaded
- Lake views
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Mead Botanical Garden
Park in Winter Park
Free natural garden in Winter Park with shaded trails, a boardwalk, a creek and a pond that draws wading birds and turtles. An amphitheater on site hosts performances and community events.
- Free
- Outdoor
- Nature
- Family
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Howell Branch Preserve
Park in Winter Park
Small Winter Park nature preserve of about 10 acres ringed by wetlands, with a boardwalk and lookout deck for taking in the habitat. A fitness trail, playground and picnic pavilion make it an easy short outing.
- Walking
- Boardwalk
- Nature
- Wildlife
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Ward Park
Park in Winter Park
Large 66-acre Winter Park park packed with ballfields, tennis courts and an Olympic-size pool, plus an asphalt walking path and a trail that passes through wetlands.
- Walking
- Running
- Paved trail
- Restrooms
Parks, Gardens & Springs in Apopka
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Kelly Park / Rock Springs
Park in Apopka, $
Orange County park where visitors float tubes down the cool, clear run from Rock Springs. Tickets are sold online only with a daily cap, tubes must be brought in from outside, and pets are not allowed.
- Outdoor
- Nature
- Water
- Family
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Wekiwa Springs State Park
Park in Apopka, $
State park built around a clear spring that stays about 72 degrees all year, with a swimming area, on-site canoe and kayak rentals, and trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding.
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- Family
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Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
Park in Apopka
Eleven-mile, one-way wildlife drive along the Lake Apopka marshes, open to vehicles Friday through Sunday and on federal holidays. Visitors stop at designated pull-outs for birding and wildlife viewing; plan one to three hours.
- Free
- Outdoor
- Nature
- Family
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Lake Apopka Loop Trail
Park in Apopka
Roughly 15-mile trail along the edge of Lake Apopka, starting at Magnolia Park and popular with cyclists and birders. Leashed dogs are allowed.
- Free
- Outdoor
- Nature
- Dog friendly
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Magnolia Park
Park in Apopka
County park on the shore of Lake Apopka that serves as a trailhead for the Lake Apopka Loop Trail, with camping, a boat ramp and picnic areas. Leashed pets are allowed.
- Outdoor
- Nature
- Water
- Family
Parks, Gardens & Springs in Winter Garden
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West Orange Trail
Park in Winter Garden
Paved rail-trail running about 22 miles from the Lake County line through Oakland and downtown Winter Garden to Apopka.
- Free
- Outdoor
- Nature
- Family
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Horizon West Regional Park
Park in Horizon West, Winter Garden
Large Orange County regional park in Horizon West with trails open to walkers, cyclists and horseback riders, plus a playground and picnic spots.
- Walking
- Biking
- Equestrian
- Outdoor
Parks, Gardens & Springs in Maitland
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Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
Park in Maitland, $
Audubon's raptor rehabilitation center in Maitland, where visitors walk a paved outdoor path past resident birds of prey that cannot be released. Admission is $10, and a typical visit takes about an hour.
- Outdoor
- Nature
- Family
- Kids
Parks, Gardens & Springs in Oakland
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Oakland Nature Preserve
Park in Oakland
Nature preserve in the town of Oakland with a long boardwalk through wetlands out to Lake Apopka and wooded upland trails. A small education center and regular nature programs round it out.
- Outdoor
- Nature
- Water
- Family
About these parks, gardens & springs
This page covers 30 parks, gardens & springs in Orange County. You'll find them in Dr. Phillips, Lake Lawsona, Audubon Park and Downtown, spread across Orlando, Winter Park, Apopka and Winter Garden.
Where menus list prices, most of these sit in the $ range.
What comes up again and again on their menus and websites: Wildlife viewing, Tent and RV camping, Butterfly garden, Fishing and Restrooms and drinking fountains.
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