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Downtown & Urban Parks in Orlando

Curated byStacklist6 cardsUpdated Sep 2025
Orlando boasts a variety of parks, from downtown icons to lakeside escapes and lush urban oases. Here are some of the best parks for relaxation, recreation, and family outings:
Lake Eola Park
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Lake Eola Park

A popular central-city park famous for its swans, walking paths, pedal boats, and frequent events.

Dickson Azalea Park
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Dickson Azalea Park

A shady urban park known for its scenic creek, lush foliage, picnic spots, and bird-watching.

Blue Jacket Park
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Blue Jacket Park

A large park featuring sports facilities, playgrounds, picnic areas, loop walking path, and fountains.

Lake Baldwin Park
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Lake Baldwin Park

Lake Baldwin Park is a beautiful, shady park that covers 23.16 acres on Lake Baldwin. This park is the only park in the city known as “dog friendly” - dogs may run off leash during specific posted hours.

Orlando Urban Trail
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Orlando Urban Trail

A trail for biking and hiking connecting several neighborhoods, ideal for scenic walks.

Eagle Nest Park
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Eagle Nest Park

Features paved walking trails, picnic pavilions, ball fields, and eagle-watching opportunities.