Lakes Park

Great find. Went here in late February. Our two year old loved the playground, the train ride, and his front seat on our surrey rental. Decent snack shop with hot food and ice cream. Beautiful lake to pedal or hike around. The train museum was a neat detour from the outdoor fun. Would recommend.

Great walking park, with different trail options! Beautiful water areas, and the bridge walking path is lovely. Lots to see. And two playgrounds, one on either side of the bridge area. Must be good for bird watching, because a lot of people were out with binoculars. Also must be decent fishing because there were a number of fishers out. Could see tilapia, bass, and minnows in the water. Lots of people on a weekday, so I can't imagine what the weekends are like when it's nice out! The playgrounds are perfect for kids! And it's right next to the railroad museum, so you can stop there after with kids and pay $5 for a 15 minute ride! The farmers market here on Wednesday was also impressive! But very busy! Good luck finding a parking spot when it's busy 😅

My kids had a really good entire day in here.
The place has a big playground area, very well maintained.
We also went to the train museum and got into the train ride 2 times, is really a good experience, at the time each ticket cost $5, kids less than 5 years ride free. This ride is awarded in Christmas when they have a light show and so in hallowing.

The park is huge, another part the kids enjoyed was getting in the inflatables area, 5 different inflatables, this cost $12 per children and last the entire day, bit overpriced for me, but kids loved.

We had rapid foot in the cafeteria just across the museum, we had chicken tenders, fries and ice cream, the area for eat is outside next to the lake, awesome views but, be AWARE of the birds around, they pup in my kids fries 🥴.

The park also have place to rent bikes and enjoy the ride with the entire family, you could walk if you prefer, you will see a lot of birds, turtles and fishes in the lake, never saw an alligator but you never know 😉.

We stay from 11am to 3:30pm, and I’m really glad came here with the kids. I will recommend to others parents around.

Gorgeous park with 2 playgrounds. Train rides for kids, if you want to do it as a 3-6 person family more then once by the 13 ticket pack. Park is $5 for full day or $1 per hour. There is a small food stand that makes burgers hot dogs and chicken fingers with fries. 2 spots to grab ice cream or rent bikes.

Splash pad won't be open until probably the summer 2024.

Great park!

Lakes Park is a breathtaking oasis, inviting you to immerse yourself in its natural wonders. As you stroll along its enchanting walking path, vibrant wading birds grace the scene, painting the air with a kaleidoscope of colors. Keep an eye out for the occasional alligator, adding a touch of wild excitement to your journey.
Feel the thrill of adventure as you explore Lakes Park by renting a rickshaw, pedaling through its scenic trails on a bike, or cruising its serene waters in a boat. The options are as diverse as the park itself, promising an exhilarating escape bathed in Florida's glorious sunshine.

It is a beautiful place to spend the day with family, friends or even by yourself. You can go walking biking or rent pedal boats in the lake.
Great for parties playing soccer or any outdoor activities.
Do not miss the trait ride! It is a must for me. So cute and fun!!!!!

The grandchildren absolutely LOVE this place! The slides, the jungle gym, all the climbing is so much fun! Especially when they want me to join in! Haha!
The train ride is sooo nice and relaxing. It travels at a steady 3mph, so no worries.. Can't wait to go back!

One of my favorite parks ever. I love the
well maintained trails through the trees & around the lake, both for walking & cycling (with plenty of room for both). Also benches to sit and relax, read, watch the many species of birds, plus otter, bobcats, alligators.

This park is huge! Love the bicycles you can rent, playgrounds are big for kids to explore, love the mini train ride & small museum for the kids to learn about. There's a Children's Garden for the kids that I still need to check out. Lots of pathways to bike & walk. Beautiful lake. There's a separate field with pavilions.

Went here to do some walking with mom. Beautiful morning to get out, and it's a pretty park. There are some areas in the shade towards the back, but it's mostly in the sun now, thanks to past hurricanes.
We walked about 2 miles, but also a great area to ride your bike around safely. Great area for the kids, there's a community garden and a children's garden, water play area for kids and pavilions for parties. It's $1 an hour to park or $5 for the day. Beautiful grounds to enjoy a walk.

I have been visiting Lakes Park for 22 years, and this place has always remained very well kept. Lots of great family activities for all ages and a path to walk that includes fitness stops. The path is also suitable for biking, rollerblading, and skateboarding. You can rent a paddle boat, a surrey, or even ride the train when it's operational. They also have a community garden for those with a green thumb. The water park is still down from the hurricane, but they have upgraded the littlest kids' park equipment, so its more suitable for the smaller kids. They also have swings for the differently abled on both playgrounds.

Best park in the county. Endless activities and beautiful gardens. Now featuring my mural in the Children's Engineering Garden in remembrance if Hurricane Ian.

Enjoyed a good day at Lakes Park biking with friends. The trails are nicely maintained and the scenery around the lake is quite pleasant. It’s a peaceful place for a casual outing and the biking paths are decent for a relaxed ride. It’s a decent spot for group activities or just to enjoy a bit of nature. Would recommend for a low-key day out. Wednesdays they have a farmers market that’s excellent to come back for!

Great place for a nice walk. Clean park with lots to do. No pets allowed except service animals.

My favorite running spot! Beautiful, has a variety of ecosystems, and well maintained. The absolute best. No dogs allowed unfortunately.

A wonderful park with a lot to offer everyone. There is a large lake with small outcroppings of vegetation that attracts many different species of birds. The walking trails circle the lake and are well kept. There is an area with rides, rental bikes and rental swan boats that I did not investigate. There are several different picnic areas and restrooms that were clean and well kept. I look forward to revisiting!

Huge park with a full days worth of activities. Paid parking required, with many free amenities. Large modern playgrounds, miles of walking/biking paths, children's garden, free railroad museum, swan boat rental, pedal bike rental, ice cream, ride-on railroad, etc. still fun a year later!

All day parking pass is $5
Everything is so beautiful and clean there. So much to do. Play in the fields, fish, walk the track, or let the kids play.. Such an amazing park!

Very nice park. Can be a little crowded at times but it is so large there is room to spread out. Nice pavilions with fireplaces for cooking, too.

Had a great time at this park. This was our first time here and I can't wait to go back! There's something for everyone to do here. The ice cream was delicious and we loved walking the trails. They had bicycles and boats you can rent. The splash pads weren't working due to the hurricane, but we are looking forward to when they get it fixed. The bathrooms were accessible and well kept. There are gardens there you can walk through. Unfortunately, we did not do that but will definitely do that next time we go!