Lake Eola Park
512 East Washington Street
Orlando, FL 32801
Downtown Orlando’s favorite park is beautifully landscaped and offers a wide range of activities and annual events. You’ll find the playground at Lake Eola Park a great spot for kids to explore the pieces of brightly colored play equipment. The area is safely fenced and features a rubber playground surface to protect against injury.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
1050 W. Morse Blvd.
Winter Park, FL 32789
Nicely shaded play area with lots of things to do. You’ll find tire swings, slides and a large wooden castle structure for exploring. With so many places to run and hide, this is not a spot for parents to drop the little ones while they relax under a tree with a good book. It is easy to lose site of the kids, so you will want to make this an interactive play date. Bigger kids will enjoy the basketball courts and large open fields that are perfect for a game of baseball or tossing a Frisbee.
Dr. Phillips Community Park
8249 Buenavista Woods Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32836
A city park for all ages! At this 43 acre park, you’ll find an dog park, pavilions to rent and a multitude of fields for soccer, volleyball, softball. Be sure to check out the nature trail – Long Horn Steakhouse Loop with over 1/2 mile of meandering paths through 10 acres. Bright and sunny yet plenty of shaded areas to escape the heat. Year round kids can cool off at the awesome splash pad which is well worth the minimal admission price charged.
Gilbert Park
310 S. Tremain St.
Mount Dora, FL
This Mount Dora playground with it’s Pirate Ship and climbing structures will spark a little playtime imagination. A canopy of mature oaks provides an abundance of shade, making a summer day at the park much more enjoyable. Pack a lunch for a picnic along the small creek or at the shores of Lake Dora. The two pavilions are available to be rented out for parties. The park also has restrooms and a walking trail.