Conservatory Park

"This is a beautiful park with an easy walk loop trail. Some of it is paved some is packed shell, I think. It is very well maintained. The path is 8 feet wide allowing for easy passing should you be riding a bike or people are walking multiple dogs. The trail also has exercise stations along the way, including things for kids to do as well. A couple of little bridges, a small playground, 2 covered pavilions for parties and the lake with a viewing station. That about sums up the Conservatory on paper. The devil is in the details though. The 10-acre lake is sparkling with dozens of turtles, birds, fish, and alligators, including little baby gators. The pier on the lake is right by the mail entrance and has two picnic benches and is large enough to handle different groups of people without crowding there is also a water spigot with bowls for thirsty dogs. It is quiet and peaceful and a great place to sit and ponder. The larger of the two covered pavilions is just a little further down the path connected with a view of the playground and play area. There are bathrooms and water fountains here as well. Another doggy water fountain is also here as well as poop bags and garbage. The path itself winds through part of a 55-acre nature preserve with a second entrance about connected. Because it is heavily wooded you can't see the parking from the trails, people's voices are muted and so it seems much less crowded than it really is I think. All of the people we met were friendly, considerate and the dogs were all on leashes and well behaved. It is not a long path but looping around isn't redundant as it is teaming with birds and other wildlife and my dog at least thinks it smells amazing. He loves it there. My grandson loves the pier and th exercise stations. I love the peace here. A hidden gem for sure."

"Very nice shady walking path a mile or so in total length if/when you double back. Pathside exercise equipment is a nice feature but a couple were broken and in need of repair. Parking is free."

"Hands down one of my pup's fav parks. The roundabout is small but offers side attractions such as workout stations and adorable pop-up information about the native plants and wildlife."

"So pretty! It is really a small park but nature is amazing. Wildlife noise is so relaxing . The place is close to houses but when you are there walking you feel out of the city. Short walk loop with gym equipment so you can have the experience to exercise in nature. We saw baby gators in the lake. They open on sunrise and close on sunsets . Great for dog walks."

"My dog Lily loves this park. I like it because it’s literally two minutes away from our apartment. I just wish it was open later and that there was more parking."