Moss Park

Nice park to camp at but easy to get lost. Ask for help if you’re lost! Nice place to hike and have picnic at.

I have been here many times and it’s just so peaceful here!!! We wanted to go camping for a few days for New Years Eve/​Day weekend but it was booked. We were put on the long waiting list. No one called us, but we decided to call again on Friday to see if there were any openings. I guess a lot of campers decided to leave since the weekend was expecting rain. So we got in! The lots are spacious and the bathroom facilities are great, always clean!!! Not too far of a walk from campsite to bathroom. We always see families of deer which is always on our checklist. We have also seen raccoon, which we didn’t see any this trip. It did ended up sprinkling in the morning but not a big deal, we were expecting a sprinkle and we got our stuff out in time. The kids always love exploring the woods, going to the playground, and playing on their dirt mound. We didn’t go swimming this time, this was the first day that FL was cold this winter… :) We always look forward to going to Moss Park!!!
*No dogs/​pets
*No alcohol

Great park to explore and kayak– 2 different lakes and beautiful views. Hammocked on the beach and relaxed under mossy trees. Love this local park.

We did some daytime camping here and it was great! Plenty of areas to walk around in the woods or on the beach by the lake. They don’t allow alcohol or dogs which kind of stinks. The camp grounds are well equipped with bathrooms and electricity for those of you (like ME) who aren’t totally into real camping. The camping lots are kind of close together though, so if you want privacy/​quiet, you won’t find it here.

Great place for camping with kids. Lots of family campsites and very clean. Playgrounds and clean and a beautiful beach makes it fun for families with small children.

What a great discovery!
Since I work and go to school in the new Medical City, I have been spending much more time in the Lake Nona area. I didn’t want to go all the way back to my house downtown after getting my hair done out by Waterford so I decided to do a little exploring before heading to class.
Thanks to Unilocal (of course) I ended up here! A small $ 3 entrance fee wasn’t bad and the park was so peaceful and rather empty. I always carry my hammock with me (ENOs are the best!) so I strung it up on some trees by the lake and got a little studying done. So much better than being stuck inside a coffee shop! I can’t wait to come back when I have some more time to explore!

I remember coming here as a kid and camping with church. The park is not very busy but it is a little off the beaten path. I am not complaining. We decided to fish here but unfortunately could not swim because of rising bacteria levels in the lake. Welcome to Florida summers. The boat traffic was moderate and jet skis were still allowed in. The two lakes are connected by a small canal which is where I took my daughter to fish for her first try. As luck would have it she caught a tiny little guy within seconds, literally. She was thrilled. The playground here is excellent and enormous. This is a nice break and not so far away that you have to spend hours driving around.
Overall, a nice park with all the amenities that you could ask for. One of the best around the Orlando area and entry will not break the bank.

Camped here overnight. All sites have water and electric. Nice restrooms and showers! Great campground!!!

Wow! Great place for running. I did 3 races in 12 hours and took the same route through this park and each time it was prettier. It’s surrounded by lots of large lakes… Buoys were out in the lakes and people were swimming, running and biking.
The grounds are clean, there are boat launch areas, even campgrounds right on the lake — really awesome place. It’s a BIG area, very forest like. There are a bunch of different trails if you’re into trail running/​walking. Lots of shade and a play area for kids. This was one of the funnest races I’ve ever done. If I lived in Orlando, I would be utilizing this park every weekend.
There is a park entrance fee of $ 3.00 per vehicle (two of us in the car, if that matters). Only concern of mine is that I never found an actual bathroom, only a small line of portapotties, which were really clean. I looked around and drove by some of the buildings doing a light bathroom-​scope, but had no luck. I was only there for the races so I didn’t get the opportunity to explore as I would’ve liked. From the way this place is organized and well kept, I would think there are bathrooms, just beware.
I’m searching for the next running event at this park — so much fun!

We had our annual staff picnic at Moss Park in September 2010. There are plenty activities — swimming, a sandy beach, sand volleyball courts, horseshoes, a nature trail, and a large playground with real swings. Plus, the park is very large, so there’s room for everyone.
In my opinion, this park is the best picnicking park in Central Florida for a group, with a generous amount of shade and plenty of picnic tables and built-​in grills throughout. You can also reserve one of the five or six well-​equipped picnic pavilions for a reasonable fee.
Moss Park is about a 25 minute drive from downtown Orlando. Highly recommended!
ps, the park has both a no-​alcohol and no-​pets rule.

Moss Park is a nice, close retreat from the everyday life. I am lucky enough to live very nearby this park in Lake Nona, and enjoy the convenience of a 10 minute drive to be closer to nature — you definitely feel farther away than you really are!
Due to its proximity, I’ve never felt the need to camp there, but the facilities seem nice enough, and there always seems to be families and couples enjoying the paths and picnic areas. The value is great too… only $ 3 for a car, but don’t forget your cash, because they don’t accept credit cards… I had an embarrassing experience that resulted in me traveling back to Publix to get cash back so I could pay the entrance fee =)
Last week, I had the pleasure of running a 5k here in the Moss Park running festival and it was very unique to race through the paths. The race I registered for was at night, so paths were lit through the woods, and we wore glow sticks. It was a awesome experience, which I would recommend to any runner, novice to advanced!

This is surely the BEST park to observe Florida’s finest nature & wildlife. And it is the largest!
Huge trees with years & years of long spanish moss hanging greeted us as we entered the park. We just loved the scenery, its amazing. We saw sandhill cranes and their chicks, up close & personal on our nature walk. There was even a guide with a cart load of taxedermied animals and he was talking & talking about them. The kids LOVED that part. They got to touch a cougar & snakes ;)
There is an entry fee into the park, but it was worth it. We need to preserve this gem for future generations. There is also camping, swimming in the lake, playgrounds, nature walks with guides, pavillion rentals, softball fields, sand volleybal.
We will be going back, as its a wonderful place for families. Perfectly out of the way! It was just gorgeous!! l

They don’t make playgrounds like they used to anymore… which is a good thing, because playgrounds and parks these days are so much better than what they were when I was growing up. It seems like there is more to do and more fun to be had. It’s even better when the park has more than just a play area, but also plenty of room to run around in, a lake to swim in and fun events year round. This describes Moss Park in a nutshell.
Moss Park is not your average, fun of the mill, neighborhood park. It’s enormous in size and has so much to do within. Admission is only $ 3 to $ 5 per car, which is usually about a $ 1 per person… you can’t beat that these days! In the heart of the park is the play area which has the usual swing set, slides, monkey bars and a bunch of other structures to climb on and around. It’s not the most modern playground, but still manages to keep kids entertained and moving around.
If you want a cheap weekend getaway not too far from home and you enjoy the outdoors, you can actually stay overnight in the park and camp out with you friends or family… or both. There are grill areas throughout the park and plenty of spots to park an RV in or pitch a tent. If you up for a swim, there is make shift beach area with a nice big lake to cool you off in the summer months. However, I would be careful before jumping right in. Make sure there are no gators around for safety. You’ll notice right away that the lake water has a reddish tint. I’m told this is not a bad thing, but I don’t know that I believe that. Personally, I stick to laying out on the sand.
Throughout the year several events take place here. I know there are a few triatholons and race as well as a haunted hayride that happens during the month of October every year. The park’s location is rather secluded so be sure to pack plenty of munchies if you plan on spending the day there. Bathroom facilities are located throughout, but they’re not the cleanliest of places to utilize.
Overall, not bad.