Parks & Recreation Creating Community Through People, Parks and Programs.
Lake Mary has developed a city wide parks and recreation system for the enjoyment of its citizens. The Events Center serves the social, cultural, recreational and educational activities of the citizens of Lake Mary and the surrounding areas. In addition, a variety of parks are available to fit every need. An active Sports Complex provides for baseball, softball, soccer, tennis, basketball, skate boarding, inline skating, freestyle bicycling, batting cages, water park, playground and concession stand. The naturally beautiful Liberty Park has large picnic pavilions. Central Park has a gazebo which is the perfect location for hosting local shows as well as professional entertainment and wedding ceremonies. Lake Mary has something for everyone! For the golf enthusiast, close by there are 3 of Central Florida's top-rated country clubs boasting championship golf courses - Heathrow, Timacuan and Magnolia Plantation country clubs. For those who play soccer, the U. S. Soccer Federation's National Training Center is just a few miles north where amateurs and professionals train and compete. The Seminole Soccer Club, offering youth competition, occupies the Center nearly every weekend!
For those who enjoy water recreation there is endless variety. The pristine Wekiva River is just minutes away and offers the canoeist the natural beauty of Florida. The beautiful St. Johns River is world renowned for its fishing and wildlife. Lake Monroe holds the Citrus Sailfest, the largest inland sailing regatta in the nation. Of course, the beaches and all the fun the ocean has to offer are close enough to enjoy anytime. Nearby downtown Orlando offers an array of entertainment including MAGIC basketball, hockey and football, as well as nightclubs, excellent restaurants, theater and symphonic music. Naturally, the Orlando area is the entertainment capital of the world hosting Walt Disney World theme parks, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, Kennedy Space Center and more. These attractions offer hours of enjoyment any time of year.
Featured Parks Enjoy one of our parks today.
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Central Park
Central Park is located on City Hall grounds with shady paths, a reflecting pond and picnic tables. With its beautiful surroundings and amenities, it has everything you need for a successful outdoor concert, wedding or other festivity including a gazebo.
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Splash Park
The Splash Park and Playground (Trailblazer Park) are located at the Lake Mary Sports Complex, 550 Rantoul Lane. The playground is open year round, but the Splash Park portion is open seasonally and may not be running depending on weather conditions.
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Skate Park
The Lake Mary Park accommodates skate boarders, BMX bicycles, and in-line skaters. Amenities feature a 7 1/2 foot deep bowl and over 8000 square feet of concrete area. Other additions include a 36-foot pavilion, picnic tables, site lighting, and landscaping.