Orlando runs more than 148 parks and centers and 40-plus miles of trails, from the 0.9-mile Lake Eola loop to Bill Frederick Park's 183 acres. Parks: 407-246-2283.
Last checked Oct. 9, 2026. Facts on this page come from the City of Orlando’s parks directory and Parks & the Environment pages.
The City of Orlando counts more than 148 parks, gardens, recreation areas, neighborhood centers and playgrounds, and a trail network of more than 40 miles. Most neighborhood parks are open sunrise to sunset. The city’s Parks Division answers at 407-246-2283.
Who to call
- Parks Division: 407-246-2283
- Something broken in a park: report it online
- Book a pavilion, field or room: reserve space in a city park
- Park rules: City Code, Chapter 18
The big ones
| Park | Address | Hours | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Eola Park | 512 E. Washington St. | See the city’s page | Free |
| Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake | 3401 S. Hiawassee Road | 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily | $5 a car |
| Harry P. Leu Gardens | 1920 N. Forest Ave. | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily | See leugardens.org |
| Loch Haven Park | 777 E. Princeton St. | Park grounds | Free |
| Dickson Azalea Park | 100 Rosearden Drive | Sunrise to sunset | Free |
| Mayor Carl T. Langford Park | 1808 E. Central Blvd. | 5 a.m. to sunset | Free |
Lake Eola Park. Downtown’s front yard. A sidewalk circles the lake for 0.9 miles, so walkers and runners can count laps. You can rent the swan-shaped pedal boats (hours are limited), see the Linton E. Allen Centennial Fountain and catch a concert, movie or play at the Walt Disney Amphitheater. The Orlando Farmers Market sets up in the park every Sunday.
Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake. 183 acres along Turkey Lake, which the city calls one of the top five fishing lakes in Florida. It has nature trails, a fishing pier, disc golf, picnic sites, playgrounds, pavilions, cabins and campsites you can reserve. Entry is $5 a car per day, $2 for a driver alone, and $1 a person by bus or 15-passenger van; an annual membership is available. The pool is closed, the city says. The park is closed Dec. 24 and 25.
Harry P. Leu Gardens. A 50-acre botanical garden minutes from downtown, listed in the city parks directory and open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and closed Dec. 25. Admission and programs are on leugardens.org.
Loch Haven Park. A 45-acre cultural park between Lake Estelle, Lake Rowena and Lake Formosa, at North Mills Avenue and Princeton Street. It is home to the Orlando Museum of Art, the Orlando Science Center, the Mennello Museum of American Art, the Orlando Shakespeare Theater, Orlando Family Stage, the Orlando Fire Museum and Orlando Ballet.
Dickson Azalea Park. A shady, historic park that became a city park in 1924, with walking paths and the Washington Street Bridge, built in 1926. A favorite for quiet lunches and small outdoor weddings, the city says.
Big Tree Park, 930 N. Thornton Ave., holds what the city calls Orlando’s oldest tree, likely 350 to 400 years old.
Trails
| Trail | Where | Length and features | Average daily users* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Baldwin loop (Cady Way spur) | Baldwin Park | 2.5-mile loop around Lake Baldwin | 881 |
| Lake Underhill Path | 3 miles east of downtown | 12-foot path and lake loop; fitness stations; boat ramps | 671 |
| Cady Way Trail | From the Fashion Square Mall northeast | 12 feet wide; links to the Cross Seminole Trail | 291 |
*City counter data from 2019, the latest the city publishes on its trail pages.
Cady Way Trail. Starts about four miles northeast of downtown near the Fashion Square Mall and runs northeast through Orange County to the Cross Seminole Trail. Spurs reach Lake Baldwin, with its 2.5-mile loop, and the west side of Lake Susannah, a 1.5-mile spur. Long shaded stretches; the city says it is one of the busiest trails on weekends and early evenings.
Lake Underhill Path. Beside Orlando Executive Airport, so you can watch small planes and helicopters. It links six city parks, from Festival Park east. Bikes are not allowed on the walking loop near S.R. 408; cyclists stay on the lake perimeter.
The city also maintains the Orlando Southeast Trail and wetlands parks such as Greenwood Urban Wetlands and La Costa Urban Wetlands, all in the parks directory.
Fields, pools and centers
The city rents fields and courts for baseball, softball, soccer, football, volleyball, tennis, basketball and futsal on a first-come basis through its athletic field reservations. Pools, lessons and leagues are on the Sports, Aquatics & Fitness page. The city says it supports 123 parks, 61 sports fields, 56 playgrounds and 19 neighborhood centers in its 2026-27 budget.
What this means for you
- For a quick loop downtown, Lake Eola’s 0.9 miles is hard to beat.
- For a full day outdoors, budget $5 a car at Bill Frederick Park and arrive after 8 a.m.
- Bring a bike to the Cady Way Trail or Lake Underhill, but walk the Underhill loop near S.R. 408.
- Upcoming park events are in our things to do this month guide.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the walk around Lake Eola?
The sidewalk that circles Lake Eola is 0.9 miles long, the City of Orlando says, which makes it easy to count laps.
How much does it cost to get into Bill Frederick Park?
$5 per car per day, $2 for a driver alone and $1 a person for buses and 15-passenger vans. The park is open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily and closed Dec. 24 and 25.
What are the hours at Leu Gardens?
Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day and closed Dec. 25, the city’s park directory says.
Where is the Cady Way Trail?
It starts near the Fashion Square Mall, about four miles northeast of downtown, and runs northeast through Orange County to the Cross Seminole Trail, with a 2.5-mile loop around Lake Baldwin.
Who do I call about a problem in an Orlando park?
The city’s Parks Division at 407-246-2283, or report it online through the city’s Report Something Broken in a Park form.
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