Lake/Sumter County

Nature Adventures

This page lists nature parks, botanical gardens, environmental centers, and other places where kids can study and enjoy nature in the Lake County and Sumter County, Florida area.
Kids Lake County and Sumter County: Nature Adventures - Fun 4 Lake Kids
Listings
Aesop's Park

Aesop's Park features a small "tree house" themed playground structure, a pond with a fishing pier ( ...

Playground Features
501 East Caroline Street, Tavares, FL, 32778
Bourlay Historic Nature Park

This 88-acre park donated by Arthur “Buddy” Bourlay III in 1999, is an important part of Leesburg’s ...

851 North Canal Street, Leesburg, FL, 34748
Crooked River Preserve

Located in the rapidly-growing south end of Lake County, this 64-acre preserve now protects a beauti ...

11121 Lake Louisa Road, Clermont, FL, 34711
Croom Wildlife Management Area

Croom WMA is located in Hernando and Sumter counties northeast of Brooksville, and encompasses more ...

County Road 476, Nobleton, FL, 34601
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, acquired by the State of Florida in 1921, is the second oldest ...

7200 County Road 603, Bushnell, FL, 33513
Discovery Gardens

The Discovery Gardens are located at the UF/IFAS Lake County Extension Center. It is situated on a ...

1951 Woodlea Road, Tavares, FL, 32778
Ferndale Preserve

Ferndale Preserve is located on the western shore of Lake Apopka along the Green Mountain Scenic Byw ...

19220 County Road 455, Ferndale, FL, 34715
Flat Island Preserve

This property safeguards an impressive and relatively undisturbed natural area consisting of marshes ...

2301 Owens Road, Leesburg, FL, 34748
Florida Scrub-Jay Trail

The Florida Scrub-Jay Trail is dedicated to increase awareness of the need to restore habitat for sc ...

11490 Montevista Road, Clermont, FL, 34711
Geocaching

Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants na ...

Green Mountain Scenic Overlook and Trailhead

The Green Mountain Scenic Overlook and Trailhead includes a 130-foot elevated boardwalk leading to a ...

20700 County Road 455, Montverde, FL, 34756
Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve - East Tract

The area is an ideal place where visitors, from school groups to master birders, can visit and explo ...

28057 SR 471, Webster, FL, 33597
Half Moon-Gum Slough

This property was acquired to protect and preserve natural water resources and the water quality of ...

8864 CR 247, Lake Panasoffkee, FL, 33538
Haynes Creek Preserve

Haynes Creek Preserve is primarily an island that lies between a canal and Haynes Creek and is also ...

34606 S. Haines Creek Road, Leesburg, FL, 34788
Hickory Point Recreational Facility

Hickory Point Park is a perfect destination for a day's outing. Guest can enjoy the swimming beach, ...

27341 State Road 19, Tavares, FL, 32778
Hidden Waters Preserve

The differences in elevation on this 90 acre site, as well as the varying wet conditions and diversi ...

2010 Abrams Rd, Eustis, FL, 32726
Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive

The most spectacular and unique environmental sanctuary in all of Central Florida. Open Fri.-Sun. fr ...

2803 Lust Road, Apopka, FL, 32703
Lake Griffin State Park

Lake Griffin State Park features a boat ramp to Lake Griffin, canoeing and kayaking, camping, geo-se ...

3089 U.S. 441/27, Fruitland Park, FL, 34731
Lake Hiawatha Preserve

Lake Hiawatha Preserve is a 220-acre passive park that includes two dog parks, a playground, picnic ...

450 12th Street, Clermont, FL, 34711
Lake Idamere Park

The 45 acres of Lake Idamere Park, located off State Road 19 along County Road 448, offers a variety ...

12335 County Road 448, Tavares, FL, 32778
Lake Louisa State Park

A natural theme park awaits those with a hearty outdoor spirit. The natural theme park of Lake Lo ...

7305 U.S. Highway 27, Clermont, FL, 34714
Lake Norris Conservation Area

The property’s uplands provide important habitat for the threatened black bear and for species of sp ...

38343 Lake Norris Road, Eustis, FL, 32736
Lake Okahumpka Park

This 130 acre park features: *Bike Trail *Boat Ramp *Frisbee Golf *Grill *Horseshoe Pit *Mou ...

6085 E. SR 44, Wildwood, FL, 34785
Letterboxing

Letterboxing is an intriguing pastime combining artistic ability with delightful "treasure-hunts" in ...

Lower Wekiva River Preserve

Central Florida nature exists in its purest form along four miles of the Wekiva River and Blackwater ...

8300 W State Road 46, Sanford, FL, 32771
Minneola Trailhead Park

This seventeen acre park is open from 7am to 7pm daily. Residents may freely use the dog park, baske ...

Playground Features
315 Madison Street, Minneola, FL, 34715
Oakland Nature Preserve

Experience the wonder and beauty of native Florida 365 days a year! Trails are open from sunrise to ...

747 Machete Trail, Oakland, FL, 34760
Palatlakaha Environmental and Agricultural Reserve (PEAR) Park

Palatlakaha Environmental and Agricultural Reserve (PEAR Park) Gateway is the front 50 acres of the ...

26701 U.S. Highway 27, Leesburg, FL, 34748
Palm Island Park

Located at the end of Liberty Avenue and south of Tremain Street on Lake Dora, this 8-acre natural p ...

411 South Tremain Street, Mount Dora, FL, 32757
Pine Meadows Conservation Area

Pine Meadows is a 770-acre conservation area, complete with more than six miles of passive recreatio ...

2280 Pine Meadows Golf Course Rd, Eustis, FL, 32736
Richloam Wildlife Management Area

Richloam WMA is one of seven large tracts of land that make up the Withlacoochee State Forest. The R ...

28057 FL-471, Webster, FL, 33597
Rock Springs Run State Reserve

Sand pine scrub, pine flatwoods, swamps, and miles of pristine shoreline along Rock Springs Run and ...

30601 County Road 433, Sorrento, FL, 32776
Sabal Bluff Preserve

Located on the southeast shore of Lake Griffin. This 55-acre property was donated to the Water Autho ...

Leesburg Mobile City Road, Leesburg, FL, 34788
Sawgrass Island Preserve

This 1,137-acre site is located at the north end of Lake Yale. The major feature is a 600-acre shall ...

Sawgrass Island Road, Umatilla, FL, 32784
Seminole State Forest

Seminole State Forest offers many recreational opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast. Over 21 mi ...

41238 Royal Trails Rd, Eustis, FL, 32736
Swamp Fever Airboat Adventures

Discover the heart of Florida's wild side with Swamp Fever Airboat Adventures! Nestled in Central Fl ...

4110 NW 42nd Pl Lot 1, Lake Panasoffkee, Florida, 33538
Tavares Nature Park

Only 3 minutes from downtown Tavares discover this 2-mile loop trail with grassy trails through open ...

1551 Milwaukee Avenue, Tavares, FL, 32778
Trimble Park

Trimble Park offers camping (tent and RV), picnic pavilions, a boat ramp, and two playgrounds (a sma ...

5802 Trimble Park Road, Mount Dora, FL, 32757
Trout Lake Nature Center

Central Florida's Trout Lake Nature Center is a 230 acre wildlife preserve located near the southern ...

520 East County Rd 44, Eustis, FL, 32726
Twin Lakes Park

Twin Lakes Park offers the opportunity to enjoy a quiet picnic while the children play in one of the ...

35303 County Road 473, Leesburg, FL, 34788
Venetian Gardens

Gazebo (rental - available for weddings), 7 islands with fantastic landscaping, Ski Beach which conn ...

109 E Dixie Avenue, Leesburg, FL, 34748
Waterfront Park

Waterfront Park is located along Lake Minneola, between East Avenue and Eighth Street. The park is h ...

100 3rd Street, Clermont, FL, 34711