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Howell Branch Preserve

📍 Winter Park, FL

★4.6(271 Google reviews)

10.38-acre Howell Branch Preserve in Winter Park features a playground, wetland boardwalk and observation deck, fitness trail with exercise stations, picnic pavilion with six tables, bike racks, and clean restrooms. Wheelchair accessible.

✓ wetland boardwalk✓ observation deck✓ fitness trail✓ clean restrooms✓ picnic pavilion✓ Winter Park
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★★★★★Featured review by Thoht Qube

Great place for an outside workout, picnic or for the children to burn off some energy! Bathrooms and park are always very clean!

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families who want nature immersion alongside playground time. The boardwalk and wetland deck are a genuine draw for curious kids ages 4 and up. The fitness trail suits active parents who want to move as kids explore. The compact 10-acre footprint makes the whole site easy to navigate with young children.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡The boardwalk and wetland observation deck are the standout feature — budget time for it beyond the playground
⏰Pavilion and picnic tables are reservable through the City of Winter Park — book ahead for group visits
đŸŽŸī¸Bike racks are available; the Cady Way Trail connects nearby for families wanting a longer ride

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.6
★★★★★

271 Google reviews

Clean & well-maintained40%
Nature & wetland experience35%
Good for kids & active parents25%
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Thoht Qube

★★★★★

“Great place for an outside workout, picnic or for the children to burn off some energy! Bathrooms and park are always very clean!”

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Hello Kitty

★★★★★

“I stopped here with my kid, she loved it! Definitely a good quick stop for the kids.”

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Kenneth Dike

★★★★★

“Lots of good memories here..”

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Mary Wilbur Reed

★★★★★

“Nice park but small and not quite as nice as the nearby Minnehaha Park but still a nice natural park for a picnic”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Howell Branch Preserve covers 10.38 acres of natural habitat and wetlands on the north side of Howell Branch Road in Winter Park. The boardwalk and observation deck overlooking the wetlands give kids and parents a genuine nature experience beyond standard park amenities. A fitness trail with exercise stations loops through the preserve alongside the playground. The pavilion, six picnic tables, clean restrooms, and bike racks make it a complete outdoor destination.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday07:30 – 20:30
Tuesday07:30 – 20:30
Wednesday07:30 – 20:30
Thursday07:30 – 20:30
Friday07:30 – 20:30
Saturday07:30 – 20:30
Sunday07:30 – 20:30

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