Location: Leesburg
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Top 10 Nature & Parks in Leesburg, Florida (FL)
Leesburg is a city in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 15,956 at the 2000 census. As of 2005, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau was 19,086. Leesburg is located in central Florida, between Lake Harris and Lake Griffin, at the head of the Oklawaha River system. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area. Leesburg is the home of Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) with campuses also in Clermont, Florida and Sumterville. It is also the home of Beacon College.
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1. Seminole State Forest
2. Venetian Gardens Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 195 reviews
Reviewed By GnMe - Menomonie, United States
We were in the area for some meetings and had a couple free afternoons. We headed straight for this park. Such a delightful, restful place. There's a walkway around the bay, with bridges to some little islands, a kiddie playground, a boat launch, picnic tables, and sand volleyball courts at one end. There were families, guys fishing, people bird watching, and walkers out exercising. But it's so big that it didn't seem at all crowded. We thoroughly enjoyed the perfect weather, and the peaceful atmosphere. If we lived here we'd find a place close-by and be in this park every day.
3. Palatlakaha Environmental and Agricultural Reserve - Pear Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By Questovia - Minot, United States
Had a delightful morning exploring this park with some volunteers who were well versed in all of the history, wildlife and fauna and has access to the nature center. It's a level, easy walk around the entire park and there are numerous options to take shorter hikes. Not the best time of year for plant life and wildlife, but still enjoyed immensely.
4. Bourlay Historic Nature Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By 311harrietw
Come and see the new displays in the cracker house Food Truck on site games Leesburg Arts Center Children's Mobile Truck educational presentations genealogy help and more come spend some time at this historic park
5. Flat Island Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By JerryP574 - Leesburg, United States
Flat Island is a great place to stretch your legs with some easy hiking exercise. Very much in its natural state, the trails are quite easy to navigate. Public restrooms are available at the trailhead. Rarely is there much of a crowd, so expect to be able to enjoy the outdoor serenity.
6. Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By bethlakesrob
We did the hike on AllTrails.com called Emeralda Island Drive Trail. We walked about 2.75 miles in to get to the area with the birds, but saw so much wildlife on the way. We saw a garter snake, a ringneck snake, lots of butterflies and birds, and two armadillos, and this was just before we got to the marsh. Once at the marsh we saw all the various waterfowl, alligators, and even a cottonmouth (water moccasin). Bring your camera and walk this trail. It’s open to vehicles certain times of the year but if you can do it, walk it with a camera and take it in.
7. Twin Lakes Park
8. Haynes Creek Preserve
9. Sabal Bluff Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Chadwyck1 - North Hampton, United States
While I was visiting my parents I walked over and checked it. Nice hiking trails. A lot of wildlife as well. Will have to do it again
