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This 3-acre (.5 ha) park features nature trails, a picnic area and a boardwalk overlooking a wetland area. Visitors have the opportunity to view wildlife in the park.
Address: 352 South Carpenter Ave. Orange City FL USA
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This garden, encompassing 50 acres, is filled with ancient oaks, camelia forests and giant camphors. The Leu House Musuem and the Garden house serve as a focal point for a number of activities. The Garden House is a combination library,museum, theater and art gallery where people can meet and learn.
The gardens themselves feature an herb garden, butterfly garden, palm garden, rose garden and much more.
Address: 1920 N. Forest Ave. Orlando FL 32803-1537
 1 407 246-2620
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A World of Orchids
Claimed as the worlds largest permament indoor orchid display. A World of Orchids hosts a variety of orchid-oriented events.
Address: 2501 Old Lake Wilson Rd Kissimmee FL 34747
1 407 396-1881
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Lakeside Community Park
Lakeside Community Park has basketball courts, ball fields, an in-line hockey rink, and tennis courts. A picnic area is also within the park.
Address: 2253 Lakeside Dr Kissimmee FL USA 34744
1 407 348-2422
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Kissimmee Lakefront Park
Kissimmee Lakefront Park offers a picnic area with barbecue grills, boating, fishing, basketball, a playground, shuffleboard and volleyball.
Address: 69 Lakeshore Blvd Kissimmee FL USA 34741
1 407 518-2501
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Locacted in Orange City, this state-run park is open year round from 8 am until sundown. History is a big part of the park, and there are structures and artifacts that reveal to visitors Florida's past.
Address: 2100 West French Avenue Orange City FL USA 32763
1 386 775-3663
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The Van Fleet Trail beckons hikers, bikers and horseback riders. This 29 mile trail runs through the Green Swamp from Polk City to Mabel, and is open from sunrise to sunset daily.
Address: 12549 State Park Drive Clermont FL USA 34711
1 352 394-2280
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Lake Lizzie Nature Preserve
A site for hiking and horseback riding, Lake Lizzie Nature Preserve is a 950-acre preserve and recreational area.
Address: Corner of Midland Dr. and Carroll Ave. St. Cloud FL USA
1 407 892-2397
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The Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park is made up of 17,650 acres near Apopka, FL. One of the features of this park is the primitive equestrian camp. To use this facility, call the park office.
Address: 1800 Wewika Circle Apopka FL USA 32712
1 407 884-2008
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This 460-acre park is made up of woodlands and freshwater swamps. A 40-site campground is located in the park, allowing visitors to extend their stay. Power boats and canoes are welcome, however swimming is prohibited in Lake Griffin State Park.
Address: 3089 U.S. 441-27 Fruitland Park FL USA 34731
1 352 360-6760
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Located on West French Avenue just two blocks east of Blue Springs State Park, Valentine Park offers visitors a nature trail, picnic pavillions, a beach volleyball court and a multi-purpose sporting field.
Address: 1511 West French Ave. Orange City FL USA
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Rock Springs Run State Reserve is made up of 14,000 acres in Central Florida. Despite the name of the park, Rock Springs Run and the Wekiva River are not accessible from this park. Open daily from 8am to sundown.
Address: 1800 Wekiwa Circle Apopka FL USA 32712
1 407 884-2008
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Downtown Disney at the Walt Disney World Resort offers a diverse selection of shopping and dining experiences, night- life opportunities and live entertainment and performances. Downtown Disney is home to international performing group Cirque du Soleil's La Nouba, an acrobatic and theatrical spectacle.
Address: lake Buena Vista Orlando FL USA
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Ralph V. Chisholm Park
Address: 4700 Chisholm Park Trail St. Cloud FL USA 34771
1 407 892-2397
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Makinson Island
Accessible only by boat, Makinson Island offers 3.5 miles of hiking trails.
Address: Makinson Island, Lake Tohopekaliga Kissimmee FL USA
1 407 892-2397
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Lake Louisa State Park features a family campground, an equestrian camp and a primitive backpacking camp. Comprised of 4,372 acres, this park can be found on the northeastern edge of the Green Swamp.
Address: . Clermont FL USA 34711
1 352 394-3969
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Experience over 250 exotic animals in a hands on environment. Different tours available: call to confirm tour and times.
Address: 17951 SE CR. 452, Umatilla FL 32784
 Send an Email (2) 1 352 821-1234
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Brinson Park
Brinson Park provides a recreation area with pier fishing, boating and open space. Barbecue grills and a picnic area are also available.
Address: 600 Neptune Rd Kissimmee FL USA 34741
1 407 518-2501
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Forever Florida and the Crescent J Ranch feature an opportunity to learn more about the biodiversity and ecology of Florida. With over 4,400 acres of wilderness adjoining a state preserve, visitors can hike, bike or ride horseback through the area.
A petting zoo provides visitors with hands "on" opportunities to get up close and personal with the animals.
Address: 4755 N. Kenansville Rd. St. Cloud FL 34773-9109
1 407 957-9794
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Peghorn Nature Park
A 58-acre park, Peghorn Nature Park provides two hiking trails to explore wildlife habitats.
Address: Corner of Budinger and 17th Street St. Cloud FL USA
1 407 957-7243
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With multiple access points and a picnic area, Mill Lake Park natural perserve is an ideal destination for family gatherings. The 20 acre (8 ha) park is comprised of wooded areas and a small lake.
Address: South Orange Avenue Orange City FL USA
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Located on 3 acres of land, visitors may stroll through the gardens which contain sculptures from the private collection of internationally known Czech-American sculptor, Albin Polasek. There are also four galleries housing additional works. Open Sunday 1pm-4pm, Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm closed on Mondays and July & August.
Address: 633 Osceola Avenue, Winter Park FL 32789
1 407 647-6294
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Partin Triangle Park
Address: 2830 Neptune Road St. Cloud FL USA
1 407 892-2397
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A majority of this 8,000-acre park is undeveloped, allowing visitors to imagine what life was like for the Timucuan Indians hundreds of years ago. The spring in this park emits roughly 42 million gallons of water a day.
Address: 1800 Wekiwa Circle Apopka FL USA 32712
1 407 884-2008
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