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 Parks & Trails Division
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The Parks & Trails Division maintains parks, recreation sites and boat ramps, and natural public lands. Listed below are a few of the more popular recreational lands of Lake County's three dozen parks, preserves and boat ramps. Follow the park links to view more details about each park, including amenities, photo slideshow, map and a listing of events taking place at each park. There is also interactive a map of all of the featured parks at the bottom of this page or you may view a printable map of County Featured Parks and Boat Ramps. Also, view all upcoming events hosted by the Parks & Trails division.

North Lake Community Park40730 Roger Giles Road, Umatilla, FL 32784

North Lake Community Park is the largest recreational complex managed by the Parks & Trails Division. Opening in March 2009 were many of park's amenities, including an expansive playground area...more »

Basketball Court
Bird/Nature Viewing
Dog Park
Grills
Hiking/Nature Trail
Pavilion
Playground
Sports Fields
Tennis Court
Restrooms
Water Fountains
Astor Lions Community Park 54835 Alco Road, Astor, FL 32102

Astor Lions Park offers active recreation for everyone from the ball player to the tennis player. The pavilion and playground offer families a place to enjoy a picnic or day in the park... more »

Basketball Court
Grills
Pavilion
Playground
Sports Fields
Tennis Court
Ferndale PreserveCounty Road 455, Ferndale, FL

Ferndale Preserve is located on the western shore of Lake Apopka. The preserve offers three trails each offering stunning vistas of Lake Apopka and on clear days down town Orlando... more »

Bird/Nature Viewing
Canoe/Kayak
Equestrian Trail
Fishing
Grills
Hiking/Nature Trail
Pavilion
Playground
Restrooms
Haynes Creek Preserve34606 S. Haines Creek Road, Leesburg, FL 34778

Haynes Creek Preserve is primarily an island that lies between a canal and Haynes Creek. It consists of wet deciduous forest with a small amount of upland.... more »

Bird/Nature Viewing
Fishing
Hiking/Nature Trail
Lake Idamere Park12335 County Road 448, Tavares, FL 32778

The 45 acres of Lake Idamere Park offers a variety of things to do from a leisurely canoe or kayak around Lake Idamere, to a shaded picnic while children of any ability play on the playground... more »

Bird/Nature Viewing
Canoe/Kayak
Dog Park
Fishing
Grills
Hiking/Nature Trail
Pavilion
Playground
Restrooms
Water Fountains
Lake Jem Park and Boat Ramp16141 County Road 448, Tavares, FL 32778

Lake Jem Park offers visitors the opportunity to launch a boat, canoe or kayak into the Beauclair Canal, hike the 1/2-mile nature trail, fish from the banks of the canal or have a family picnic while the children enjoy the playground shaded by huge Live Oaks... more »

Bird/Nature Viewing
Boat Ramp
Canoe/Kayak
Fishing
Grills
Hiking/Nature Trail
Pavilion
Playground
Marsh Park and Boat Ramp36545 Yale Retreat Road, Eustis, FL 32727

Marsh Park offers boaters access to Lake Yale for great bass fishing or a relaxing day on the water. The playground and other amenities provide a place for the children to play, enjoy a picnic or just relax under the shade of the Live Oaks... more »

Basketball Court
Bird/Nature Viewing
Boat Ramp
Canoe/Kayak
Fishing
Grills
Playground
Palatlakaha River Park and Boat Ramp12325 Hull Road, Clermont, FL 32711

Palatlakaha River Park offers boater’s access to the Crooked River and the Clermont Chain of Lakes. The park has two fishing piers, playground, and a pavilion with a grill... more »

Bird/Nature Viewing
Boat Ramp
Canoe/Kayak
Fishing
Grills
Hiking/Nature Trail
Pavilion
Playground
Palatlakaha Environmental and Agricultural Reserve (PEAR) Park5336 University Ave., Leesburg, FL 34748

Palatlakaha Environmental and Agricultural Reserve (PEAR Park) is the largest County park at 318 acres. The park is divided into two distinct areas. The “Gateway,” or front 50 acres, is being developed into an active recreation area that currently offers visitors ball fields... more »

Bird/Nature Viewing
Canoe/Kayak
Dog Park
Hiking/Nature Trail
Nature Center
Pavilion
Playground
Sports Fields
Pine Forest Park32520 State Road 44, DeLand, FL 32720

Pine Forest Park features a multi-use field for football or soccer games, a basketball court and two pavilions with grills. Next to the pavilions is the playground for families... more »

Basketball Court
Bird/Nature Viewing
Grills
Hiking/Nature Trail
Pavilion
Playground
Twin Lakes Park35303 County Road 473, Leesburg, FL 34788

Twin Lakes Park offers the opportunity to enjoy a quiet picnic while the children play in one of the two playgrounds, shoot baskets on the basketball court or stroll the trail and boardwalk while enjoying nature... more »

Basketball Court
Bird/Nature Viewing
Grills
Pavilion
Playground
Hiking/Nature Trail
Restrooms

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