Oakland Nature Preserve (ONP) is located in Orange County, Florida on the south end of Lake Apopka. It encompasses 150 acres that include five of …
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Jan 28, 2025
Not too far from Orlando is a peaceful place on Lake Apopka with nature trails and a nice boardwalk to the lake. It's not the everglades but it's a family-friendly nature preserve with easy to navig…Full review by Bob S
Nov 16, 2024
I visited the Oakland Nature Preserve recently in my free time. It is a peaceful natural area off of Old Highway 50. It is along the shore of Lake Apopka as well. There are some nice hiking trails t…Full review by TravelerCentralFLA
Apr 3, 2024
Really lovely walk with the lake as a destination. Nice boardwalks with some plants marked. Perhaps small alligators in the reeds of the lake at the end. A great walk in the morning or when it is …Full review by STraveler2
We will have our small poodle with us. Can we walk her on her leash?
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From their website: For the safety of your pet and our wildlife, only service animals are permitted. * Service animals must be on a leash. * Owners must clean up after their animals.