Mead Botanical Gardens Loop is a 1.1 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Winter Park, Florida that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
There is a section that does not allow dogs however majority of this trail is accessible to dogs. This is one of the best parks for birding in the area, especially during migration. The trails here highlight the places that are good to check while birding the area, including a short trip to a nearby lake.
February 28, 2021Nice park to have some family time on a Sunday.
February 21, 2021February 14, 2021February 9, 2021Pretty, well kept. Ran into a staffer who was quite helpful. Brought my mom who can't walk far. She was able to see much of it by walking and then sitting for awhile.
January 26, 2021January 26, 2021January 18, 2021Great little walk around a pond, swampy area and a long a creek. Birds, squirrels and turtles to see. A few other people walking out there too.
January 6, 2021First time here. I didn't walk far and was only here a short amount of time and almost stepped in dog poop 2x aside from the other piled I came across. Pick up after your dog people! Don't ruin such a great place by being an irresponsible dog owner. Thank you. Other than that, I really enjoyed even as short of time I was here. LOTS of cute squirrels.
January 5, 2021Nice park with many surfaces.
December 23, 2020December 19, 2020December 15, 2020Nice short trail. makes you feel like you're away from the city. Does run along a neighborhood but not loud.
November 27, 2020Great, easy trail. Little muddy in a couple spots. Tons of squirrels and lizards out and about. Enjoyed it.
November 22, 2020October 17, 2020September 27, 2020Buen sendero, divisaNos una pequeña tortuga
August 31, 2020A gorgeous break from Orlando traffic and rush. A very simple and easy trail. Contains all the best parts of Florida
August 4, 2020so everything was all good until I saw some black widows hanging out...this was on the boardwalk. but it's pretty there, just beware!!
July 26, 2020Plenty of shade to enjoy the gardens.
July 13, 2020This trail is a nice short, shaded trail with nice views. There is a part of the trail that states “no dogs allowed”
April 8, 2020March 31, 2020Beautiful trail for a relax walk and an encounter with nature.
March 15, 2020I really enjoyed this park. Use your Google Maps or Apple Maps to get to the entrance. The one on the All Trails site will lead you to a residential area that does not provide access. Use the All Trails map for the actual trail, as the paths are not well marked. Walk towards the amphitheater, and then you will see the start of the trail to your left. There were lots of walkers, dogs, and some children on this well traveled trail. Part of it is for walking only, but there is a bike path for part of it....probably not worth bringing the bike if you have to haul it out there. Enjoy!
February 18, 2020It’s very nice. I like it out here. It’s generally peaceful aside from loud people every once in a while.
February 9, 2020dog friendly. beautiful flowers trail is hard to follow at times. dog cant go on back boardwalk.
September 22, 2019This is a large and lush park that doesn’t seem like a park. It’s beautiful. Well maintained. And there are many options to choose from. There are lakes, rivers, & bridges. Plenty of shade. & places to sit and take a in the views or to even bring a lunch. Dog friendly, as long as they are on leash.
August 4, 2019There’s lots to see. There’s even a hill to climb down now to get to the watershed. The side opposite of the lake should not be left out because that is where most of the gardens and hills is.
June 29, 2019this place is beautiful... lots of plant life as well as wildlife
