Location: Apopka
Top Things to do in Apopka
The 9 Best Nature & Parks in Apopka, Florida (FL)
Apopka is a city in Orange County, Florida. The city's population was 41,542 at the 2010 census, up from 26,969 at the 2000 U.S. Census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area. Apopka comes from Seminole word "Ahapopka" for "Potato eating place". Apopka is often referred to as the "Indoor Foliage Capital of the World".
Restaurants in Apopka
1. West Orange Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 144 reviews
Reviewed By exploreforfun
We parked at Kilarney Station, rented a bike, and cycled this paved trail through lovely residential areas, scenic Winter Garden, and on to the Luca Trail that brings you to Newton Park at Lake Apopka where you can walk the pier and, if lucky, watch the crafty alligator stalk birds. There are washrooms there, and lovely restaurants of all kinds in Winter Garden. Visit the Train Museum.
2. Lake Apopka Wildlife Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 244 reviews
Reviewed By DisneyDarwin - Spring, United States
The folks who imagined this place were true visionaries --- birds, birds and more birds. So many species and so many individual birds. The layout makes it easy, just drive and take your time and enjoy the wildlife. We saw mostly shore and water birds, but there were a couple of elevated spots that were fully of warblers, wrens, sparrows and such. This is a most worthy destination.
3. The CATalyst
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 29 reviews
The CATalyst is an extraordinary human-animal interaction experience that teaches people to shift from feeling stressed to calm in seconds. What make the encounters so unique are the teachers: lions, tigers, cougars, and leopards. In a safe and controlled environment, participants come face to face (safely through fences) with majestic creatures and learn how to let go of stress instantly.
Reviewed By lauracm2017 - Pflugerville, United States
Today we had an incredible CATalyst experience. Kevin was an amazing guide and teacher as well as the wild teachers. We learned the technique and saw how easy it is to acknowledge your stress and how to surrender to it... Kevin showed us the animals and gave us time to admire their beauty and sometimes connect to some of them. It was such a wonderful experience. Thank you :)
4. Kelly Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 489 reviews
Camp among deer and otter after you tube the river.
Reviewed By babie24 - Hollywood, United States
What a Beautiful Park. Can enjoy the day with love ones float down the river and have a wonderful day with nature’s beauty and take amazing pictures!
5. Rock Springs Run
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 151 reviews
Tributary of Florida's Wekiva River is ideal for canoeing, birdwatching, viewing wildlife and foliage.
Reviewed By danmj272 - Jacksonville, United States
My favorite place to kayak! This paddle is great because there are several places to stop and enjoy the water. The scenery is beautiful, i saw a few river otters, several types of fish and birds the last time i kayaker here. They do rent canoes at the front of the park, there is also a company that rents glass bottom kayaks. The paddle is a bit tough for beginners as you will start out up stream, but you will coast back going down stream on the way back. Get there early as this place is getting popular, try to avoid weekends if possible.
6. Wekiwa Springs State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 772 reviews
This 7,000-acre area containing diverse plants and wildlife is also popular for swimming, canoeing, hiking and camping.
Reviewed By Tommcmullen - Tampa, United States
We just stayed overnight in our Winnebago Navion in September ... still pretty hot! The RV and camping sites are large ... site 45 has sewage hook-up along with water and 30/50 AMP power ... good level site. Tons of hiking trails (solid 7 mile loop, 5 mile loop and shorter 1 mile trails) ... good trail from camp grounds to the Spring. The Spring Head is a little crowded in the Summer ... very popular swimming area ... but the trails are almost vacant of activity. You can rent canoes and kayaks ... excellent State Park (like most Florida State Parks) ... well maintained!
7. Avian Reconditioning Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By chkjel17 - Apex, United States
We went with our daughter thinking it would be a quick visit, but we ended up spending close to 3 hours there. The volunteers were so knowledgeable about all the birds and answered all our questions. It was very windy the day we visited so there were no flight demonstrations, but it was still awesome to see all these amazing birds so close. Many of the birds cannot be released back into the wild due to injuries or other issues. I would definitely recommend a trip here!
8. Lake Apopka Loop Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By mss1974 - Minneola, United States
I rode all the way from Green Mountain Trailhead to the pump house was about 27 miles round trip. Saw a lot of gators and birds. Only drawback no shade. Will do this ride again in the cooler months.
9. Magnolia Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By DaviddSales - California, United States
Very well maintained. Suitable for the whole family, especially children. It has several areas such as exercises, spending a family day, cooking, and above all, a lot of vigilance.
