Beautiful trail! My boyfriend and I took advantage of the cool weather and I’m so happy we picked Ferndale Preserve. We saw tons of wildlife and the views of the water are incredible. Definitely going back!

Nice place to take a walk. Can see the lake from several areas. Some of the areas can be a little wet during rainy season or Sandy but most of the trails are dry and level.Just be aware there are snakes and can be alligators. Playground area and also restrooms. Nice parking. But dogs are not allowed on trail. There are horse trails also.

Nice park to go for a hike and there’s a nice skittle playground too. Great to see birds, butterflies, wildflowers and more.

Beautiful preserve and hard to believe your in Florida. Reminded us of discovery park by Mt Rainier even given the elevation overlooking lake Apopka. Peaceful, great nature fix! Wouldn’t recommend in the summer given much of the trails without the canopy of trees. Very nice playground for the kids at the end of the trails.

This is a beautiful nature park that is very well kept and still hold on to Floridas natural side. It is a historic site as well. There is a great playground and walking trails suitable for all families to take a break from technology and experience nature right in our backyards.

Ferndale preserve is a very nice and quiet nature walk. There is also a childrens playground very close to parking. The entrance is well marked and adequate parking available. Although pavers begin your walk, it quickly turns to a fine sand. I would highly recommend something other than sandals for your feet.

My son and I enjoyed the Archeology and History Hike led by Justin & Quincey. They were professional and knowledgeable but also very personable and friendly. Definitely a must-do to learn about local history!

Great little piece of nature in restoration in the West Apopka lake area. They have horse, bike and hiking trail with beautiful views of the lake and a nice variety of wild life. Parking, bathrooms and playground is in the trailhead. Totally worth for a short (30 to 120 minutes) hiking.

When I went the trail was completely torn up, looked like with some sort of machinery. I just about killed myself. I dont think Ill try hiking here again.

Reminds me of the walks in the woods I used to take as a boy. Quiet, calm. Fresh air.

This is a beautiful place .

Cool hike down to Lake Apopka. Not much shade.

Nice looking trails, but no dogs allowed. Horses allowed, but not dogs.

Great place to go for a hike. Nice hilly terrain and great views of Lake Apopka.

Nice place to go for a walk

Easy walking paths, nice view of Lake Apopka, paths clearly marked.

Beautiful scenery and much to explore. Great place to be in tune with nature!

Nice amenities. Parking lot was confusing as well as the trails and trail markings. Needs improving but it is a nice addition to the rural area.

Beautiful place

Nice place to relax and take a walk. Theres a playground too.

Beautiful area, could use better trail markings.

Its beautifully preserved, a great place to hike.

Nice area to park and walk or just sit and enjoy the wilderness

This out-of-the-way park is cery clean and well-organized. There were nice educational boards under a gazebo describing the past and present flora and fauna throughout the preserve. The trails were clearly marked and clean; there were trails for hikes, bikes, and horses. There were plenty of climbing toys and swings for kids from tots to preteen. And the the bathrooms were fairly clean, despite being outhouses. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by this park!

Nice hike. Pretty views.

Another great place for bird diversity. Special guides that know the area, and just where to see a bird that may be on your life list. Trails are maintained quite well, even after Hurricane Irma went through there. A lot of clean up of the trails was required. We did not have to take any detours.

Loved it! If you like nature and nature walks, this is the place for you!

Refreshing hiking but very short trailing

Very nice hike.

Very pretty nature walk.

Fun nature walk. Good view of the lake from the top. Restrooms have composting toilets and hand sanitizer, no running water.

Beautiful

Clean, quiet preserve with views of Apopka Lake. I would definitely go again. Cute park for kids.

Great view

Beautiful hike but tough with the incline. Not much shade for most of it.

196 acre preserve is located on the western shoe of Lake Apopka. Has hiking, biking (unpaved), and equestrian trails, a playground, and restroom. High point is 168 above sea level and on clear day Orlando skyline is visible. The preserve is best known for its birding with over 190 species of bird on its checklist. It also has great dragonfly and butterfly viewing.

Very enjoyable hiking and nature walk. The main parking area is well kept and includes restroom facilities. The preserve itself is a pleasant experience and showcases some of Lake Counties natural beauty.

A very nice place.

Another great county park go lake county

Very quiet and nice kid playground

Very scenic! Got lost on one of the trails! Finally got back to the parking area and found this!

The maps were very misleading and the brochures need to be updated. Bike trail was confusing

Beautiful area easy to access not far from Clermont.

Very nice. The playground is awesome! Trails are rough but nice still. Beautiful scenery. Restrooms and picnic area too.

Great for a family hike..stunning view!! Very lonely place if you go on week days but really calm and pretty.

Very peaceful and quiet and a good place to take a nature walk

Great place to be alone

It was nice

Good place to park to go riding. Or a nice park to play with your kids.

Primitive nature walk which I love. Wide open spaces. No crowds. Just nature.

Great place for a hike along the western shore of Lake Apopka. I love the grasslands here.

It was terrible there was tons of bugs they were swarming and we saw no nature except for bugs and there’s no shade

Very large, open, nature area

Nice public access for a walk near lake Apopka

Great views of lake apopka.

Love it

Pretty, well maintained, worth the visit

No shade. Very hot

No distance markers on the trail.

Beautiful

Nature time

Nice and quiet

Has a nature walk and a playground for children

**NO DOGS ALLOWED

Quite a boring hike, no access to the shore.

No shade, no water, no way I would go back again.

Very quiet and peaceful