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Parks & Trails Connect Our Community

At The Ranch, the outdoors aren’t just scenery—they’re part of everyday life. With 46% of our land dedicated to open space, parks, recreation areas and 150+ miles of trails, there’s always something new to explore. Play on diverse sports courts or wander trails that shift from open views to shaded oak hammocks, and connect neighborhoods, town centers, and natural spaces.

You never have to go far to get back to nature!

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Bob Gardner Community Park

This mile-long community park features fun activities for all nestled between wetland preserves and conservation areas. At this park you can find walking paths and soft trails, sports courts, a frisbee golf course, recreation pavilions, a gravity rail for kids, and dog parks.

Disc Golf, Dog Park, Nature Trails, Parking, Picnic Pavilion, Playground, Restrooms, Sports Fields

Braden River Nature Park

Located near the intersection of Hidden River Trail and Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, this park offers an unpaved loop that cruises around Trophy Lake, where fisherman can throw a line for bass, through the forest and around Otter Lake, another nice venue for catch and release.

Fishing Lake, Parking, Picnic Pavilion

Country Club/Edgewater Park

Located behind the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club Athletic Center, The Country Club community park is a great location for a family outing, featuring a basketball court, pickleball court, pavilion and tot lot.

Basketball Courts, Parking, Picnic Pavilion, Playground, Volleyball Court

Greenbrook Adventure Park

For those with an adventurous side and looking for a fun way to spend an afternoon, this park is perfect for you with an inline skating track, plenty of sports fields, paw parks and miles of trails . And for quieter moments, visit the picnic pavilions.

Basketball Courts, Dog Park, Exercise Stations, Inline Skate Park/Hockey, Nature Trails, Parking, Picnic Pavilion, Playground, Restrooms, Sports Fields

Heron’s Nest Nature Park

Reconnect with nature in the 110-acre retreat. Meander the pristine trails or fish and boat on the sparkling lakes, 12-acre Heron Lake, and 27-acre Summerfield Lake. Bird-watchers will particularly enjoy this beautiful habitat.

Fishing Lake, Nature Trails, Parking, Picnic Pavilion

James L. Patton Park

Looking to connect with water? This park is designed around Lake Patton. Take in the surroundings from the interwoven trails, or launch your canoe for a ride.

Fishing Lake, Kayak/Boat Launch, Nature Trails, Parking, Picnic Pavilion, Playground, Restrooms

Roger Hill Park

Grab your bike, or your walking shoes and head over to Roger Hill Park. With its connection to our existing trail system this park makes an ideal stopover or resting place for runners and cyclists. This park is located just off White Eagle Blvd behind Harmony.

Nature Trails, Picnic Pavilion

Silver Falls Nature Park

Looking for a quaint walking path or a spot for a small picnic? Silver Falls Nature Park, located near the Green, is a peaceful place to walk your dog or ride your bike.

Picnic Pavilion

Summerfield Community Park

Featuring three separate playgrounds including swings, tennis courts, a basketball court, baseball field, soccer field, jogging paths and a pavilion – there’s something for everyone at this 15-acre park. Great for young kids and the young at heart!

Basketball Courts, Parking, Pickleball Courts, Picnic Pavilion, Playground, Restrooms, Sports Fields, Tennis Courts, Volleyball Court

Waterside Park

Explore this 8-acre island community park on Kingfisher Lake, loaded with amenities. Stay active at the volleyball courts or exercise pods. Cool off at the splash park or feel the breeze in a hammock. Waterside Park has a playground, an event lawn, and will bring visitors to Waterside Place Town Center by a footbridge.

Exercise Stations, Parking, Picnic Pavilion, Playground, Restrooms, Sand Volleyball Court, Splash Park

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Parks & Recreation & You!

“Try it, you’ll like it” are words to live by on The Ranch. From Casual Cornhole to Pilates in the Park, you’ll find a variety of ways to move your body and connect with your neighbors. Kids will love our Youth Soccer programs and activities like Learn to Fish Saturdays.

County Parks Within Lakewood Ranch

Country Club East Park

Enjoy this great location for a family outing with open play fields, a tot lot and pavilion featuring 4 tables with seating for up to 32. There is no grill at this pavilion.

Picnic Pavilion, Sports Fields, Playground, Parking, Restrooms

Greenbrook Park

Greenbrook Park contains a pavilion with seating for up to 32 and two small grills. Restroom facilities, a playground and open fields are also available for public use.

Picnic Pavilion, Sports Fields, Playground, Parking, Restrooms

Lakewood Ranch Park

Lakewood Ranch Park is open from sunrise to 11 pm daily with pavilion rentals, lighted fields and baseketball courts, press box, batting cages and racquetball courts.

Picnic Pavilion, Sports Fields, Basketball, Pickleball and Tennis Courts, Inline Skate Park/Hockey, Playground, Parking, Restrooms

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