If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life, Lake Eola is an ideal escape without having to leave the city. The lake is a part of a park complex that includes a lovely walkway, which encircles the lake and serves as a running track. The park is a whopping 43.2 acres (17.48 hectares), which makes it easy to feel like you really have left the city. Visitors can use the picnic facilities located throughout the park, or rent a boat to take out onto the lake.
Spread across 30.35 hectares of greens, the scenic Blue Jacket Park in Baldwin Park has something for all ages. From basketball and tennis courts, to soccer, baseball and softball fields, the park offers a number of sporting facilities, along with a playground and walking trails. You can also enjoy picnicking and biking here.
Built in 1924, Dickson Azalea Park in Orlando is set on a piece of land that was previously owned by Walter Rose, the state’s former Senator. This park is named after Colonel H. H. Dickson and is home to a variety of azaleas. It features the well-known Washington Street Bridge which was constructed in the year 1926. Owing to its idyllic surroundings, this park is a popular place to host private events like dream weddings, celebrations and gatherings.
Moss Park
Whether you’re a camping enthusiast, a nature lover, a water baby, or a sports person, there is something for everyone at Orlando’s Moss Park. The hidden gem falls between two water bodies – Lake Hart and Lake Mary Jane – and features an impressive campsite, playgrounds, and sporting activities among other amenities. Spend a fun-filled day with your friends and family, enjoying boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking, swimming, biking, camping and picnicking in the lap of nature.
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Turkey Lake Park is located southwest of the downtown area and provides a nice getaway from the hustle and bustle of the Orlando hotspots. Encompassing 300 acres, this beautiful park offers families a place to go for swimming (pool), picnicking (pavilions and shelters can be rented for groups), barbecues, fishing, hiking, biking, camping, volleyball, baseball and softball, boating, horseshoe, and it also has a dog park, Ecology Center, plus a nice playground and a kids farm. Bill Fredrick Park at Turkey Lake provides a large natural setting for spending a few hours, a whole day, overnight or even several days to relax and unwind.
