Cypress Grove Park

The scene of a dream-​like wedding location — pull up to a house, the pavilion by the water to host the smiling wedding party, plenty of space for a bar, the dinner service, dancing, my friends even got a special bridal suite for the dinner that was like something out of Game of Thrones. And like Game of Thrones, soon the wedding dream turned into a nightmare.
Because this place has no security.
The following day my friends asked me to cancel any check or card I may have given them as most of their cards were stolen. And inside the house, someone had gone through the groom’s and best man’s wallets.
If you’ve been looking at this place, realize what neighborhood you are in. And bring dedicated security.

I still have more to explore in this park for next time but my picnic dinner on their picnic tables was great. Parking lot had lots of space even with a big crowd of families on the playgrounds. Beautiful lawns with trees to spread out and have your private space. Gazebo for pictures. Dock for fishing. Lawn space by the lake to watch the sunset. Sad that we were told that the park gates were going to close at 8pm and that we would miss the end of the sunset, but yet the gates were still open when we left shortly after 8pm.

This is one of my favorite parks in Orlando. It’s a pretty majestic drive through the gates, down the long driveway lined with huge cypress trees and past the estate house.
This place SCREAMS old Florida.
I was actually married here in a very casual wedding under the gazebo. It was great with the lake view and beautiful trees. If you plan an event like that make sure to call ahead of time to make sure no one else has reserved the gazebo!
You can also rent the estate house which is more expensive but really worth it since you can get married and have your reception in the same spot.
This place is great for jogging or just jogging, exercise, soccer games or any games that need a huge open space, basketball.
There’s also two large playgrounds, one for big kids and one for little kids. You can also fish on the covered pier or just watch people enjoying the lake from the comfort of their boat or zip around on skies.
This is also a great spot for photos if you model or just love taking pictures of natural Florida.

Beautiful park, just the place to relax any day. Trees, lake, running, perfect for family picnics. I will return :)

5 Stars for a gorgeous old Florida feel, plenty of open space, and an old house that reminds me of Gone with the Wind!
I had the pleasure of attending a wedding at this park and was blown away. How had I not seen it before? Amazing large trees with Spanish miss hanging and waving in the wind. Gorgeous lake front views. An outdoor reception area to dance underneath the stars.
Prior to the wedding, as we pulled up along the tree-​lined driveway, we saw booths for what looked like some kind of outdoor market. There’s a ton of open green space and kids were also playing with a soccer ball. It was a picture of Florida taken straight out of a novel.
I can’t wait to return!

I’ve been meaning to check this park out for a while but finally made it out for a beautiful wedding. The grounds are gorgeous and well-​maintained. You are welcomed by an impressive entrance, then wind around an oak-​lined road. It looks like there’s a lot of green space for a pick-​up game, some pavilions for picnics, and at least one playground – although I didn’t spend any time walking the whole park.
The Estate House was our destination and it is gorgeous! It is a lovely 1925 southern estate house surrounded by large oaks and well-​kept landscaping. There’s a lot of shade and it’s right on the lake. The ceremony was at the gazebo by the lake, followed by a cocktail hour on one patio, then the reception on another larger brick patio. All the patios and walkway are brick and have pergola-​type structures. I love how the reception area had different levels and wasn’t just a boring patio. They have bistro lights over the area too. This place is perfect for weddings! I’ll definitely be back to check out the rest of the park.

What a beautiful park! Great lawns, flower beds and waterfront. Very picturesque and relaxing.

It’s amazing that this much land exists in Orlando and is dedicated to a park.
Have been to 4 kids birthday parties here in the Pavillion. Very nice set. Large. Lots of picnic tables and very close to nice restrooms. The kids can run around.
Wish there was a playground near the Pavillion as that would give the kids something to do. One must rent a bounce house or activities as it is just grass for acres around the Pavillion.

I’ve attended a wedding and visited the the Christmas lights display. It is a relatively large park on a lake, but fairly boring. There is an old house on the property that is used to host the weddings.

A lovely park with copious oaks and cypress (yeah, no false advertising here). I like that entrance is free, which makes it perfect for a quick running jaunt. No one wants to pay 5 dollars to park just to get in a 2 mile run — but such is the case at many municipal parks.
There’s a running path, helpfully adorned with distance markers every 0.1 mile. Correct me if I’m wrong, but I think the loop itself is 0.8 mile. It’s nice, but does get a little dull going round it more than twice — I wish the path went through more of the shaded, lakeside area than just circling the open fields and basketball courts.
Speaking of which, the courts were very nice — and as I ran by, I saw a fairly high level of pickup basketball being played. This one dude kept draining shot after shot from the right corner. You Magic fans might want to tell your GM to come over here and scout this place.
Otherwise, there are fields aplenty, perfect to set up some cones and play kickball, soccer, or football. I saw a lot of picnic tables, but no larger shelters, so I would say this is a park for smaller picnics only.
I can’t really ask for too much more. I’d come here again for a run.

Utterly shocked that this place provides free admission, as the grounds are absolutely beautiful. I decided to drop by here with some lunch and sit by the lake on a Sunday night for a bit of relaxation, but couldn’t deal with the high level of noise occurring on the playground just feet from the lake. On the plus side, it seems like kids and families were enjoying themselves immensely. I’m contemplating coming here in the future with my dogs for a stroll, but likely wouldn’t come here without children for a bit of relaxation.

Beautiful lush, green, and FREE shady park with great views to the lake. I really love Florida for all the awesome parks, and this one does not disappoint.
Great for walking and jogging, lots of playground for kids. Water fountains along with dog fountains are along the paths, in addition to basketball court.
Grills and picnic tables. Plenty of parking. Go!
A nice get away close to downtown.

Awesome park. great space, bunch of amenities. Sports /​workout /​family friendly. bring your pets and have a blast!

Cypress Grove Park boasts many amenities. There are open fields that can be used for a variety of functions, many picnic and barbecue areas, and a fun playground for the little ones. The main attraction seems to be the Estate House, a colonial-​style home built in the 1920s that is often rented for weddings or other special occasions. While we were strolling along the lake behind the house, there were two groups scouting this location for their upcoming special event.
The setting is indeed quite gorgeous and unexpected. Once you go through the entrance, you don’t really feel like you’re in Orlando the city, but rather an hour or so away. The park is very well-​maintained with paved walkways going around the entire perimeter. The grass seemed freshly mowed and the park as a whole was as clean as it could be for being exposed to the elements.
Leashed dogs are allowed, so we took our ever anxious dog here with us for our stroll. We ran into only two other dogs and not that many people considering it was a Sunday afternoon. There were certainly people, but with the vastness of the grounds, it didn’t feel crowded at all.
Definitely a park worth visiting numerous times.

This gorgeous park is a hidden secret in south Orlando. Take Orange Avenue south then hang a right on Holden to find this serene place. There are beautiful oaks, pines and cypress trees along with open grassy spaces. The lake is gorgeous and there are several nice places to sit and enjoy the view. I’d been to a wedding here some time back and had forgotten about the place until I recently revisited. There are places to jog, bathrooms and playgrounds. The only interruption to the peace is the occasional train that rumbles by. My son LOVED that, of course!

A delicious find in an unexpected part of town, Cypress Grove Park is on Holden Avenue near S. Orange Avenue, and part of Orange County Parks and Recreation.
I took my dog for a walk there on a beautiful Saturday morning. For such a beautiful place, there were few people there. It’s on a lake and there is nice estate house where I understand weddings are performed. The park has picnic tables, a children’s playground, huge southern oaks with hanging moss, and of course, cypress trees.
There’s plenty of room for walking and meditation and enjoying the beauty of the place. It’s a very large park: think Leu Gardens but more open. I must go back soon; this is a marvelous spot for photo ops. No charge for admission!

What a gorgeous park! I had no idea how beautiful the grounds would be at this former lakefront estate. The long tree covered entrance leads up to the attractive 1925 Estate House that looks out on to Lake Jessamine. This former estate is a popular spot for weddings and receptions.
While the house is a beauty, the grounds are just as impressive. Large oaks are scattered about. You will find walkways throughout the park that are worth strolling around and taking in the natural beauty of the grounds. You will find a couple of gazebos, a boardwalk, playground, restrooms, picnic tables, ball fields, volleyball courts and seating located throughout.
Cypress Grove Park is a lovely place to come for the day or a quick stroll. This 80 acre Orange County park has a lot to offer the community. There are a couple of upcoming holiday events including a visit from Santa a the Festival of Lights runs from December 5^th-​9^th.

Ok, I was seriously confused about this park when I looked it up on Unilocal.Was it like a Leu Gardens and charged admission? Was it a private park? Did they allow pets? Can I walk on their trail?
A quick phone call answered all my questions (it’s a public orange county park and you have to hunt for it but you can find their actual park info here:
) so I loaded up my pooch in the back of my car and headed over for a walk.
WOW. It’s GORGEOUS! I’m trying to enjoy as much of this normal, spring weather before it gets searingly hot and Cypress Grove is the perfect place to be right now. Absolutely gorgeous, mature trees surround the park and dot the expanse of field. I picked a huge one to sit under the shade while the sun set and read a book.
Then I took a walk along the perimeter of the park which snakes through volley ball courts, basketball courts and ultimately takes you towards the playground and lake. What a view! I had to stop and sit in the grass lakeside with my puppy too!
My only remark is that they put the playground pretty much lakeside, so if you wanted to sit quietly and enjoy the view, forget it. It can be pretty loud and distracting with the playful shrieks of kids (they also seem to take over the nearby dock too). Obviously, I’m not a parent so naturally this bothers me BUT I’m sure the parents are grateful to enjoy a nice view while watching their kids.
I can totally see the wedding appeal. If you live nearby, this is a must!

What a beautiful place to have a wedding.
The grounds and the view over the lake are lovely.
The historic house is a nice backdrop and the spanish moss draped trees, romantic.
Went to a cousin’s wedding here last month and it was fabulous.
You can do a lot with this space.

This place is sooooo pretty, it is hidden in the corner of Orange and Holden ave. Perfect for picnics, birthday parties, flying kites, playing frisbie, taking a nice stroll around the park, or any type of sport. The park is filled with plenty of grass space and tall gorgeous trees. They have park benches which would be a great set up for a nice lunch.
Overall a great place to plan an outdoors get together.