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Lakewood Ranch
Parks & Trails

40% of Lakewood Ranch land is protected open space — 13 parks, 10,000 acres of lakes and preserves, and over 150 miles of connected trails for walking, cycling, and exploring.

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150+
Miles of Trails
10K
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40%
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Lakewood Ranch Community Parks

1Bob Gardner Community Park

Bob Gardner Community Park

2710 White Eagle Blvd, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211

A mile-long community park nestled between wetland preserves and conservation areas. Features a gravity rail for kids, frisbee golf course, and two fenced dog parks along shaded soft trails.

Nature TrailsDog ParkDisc GolfPlaygroundSports FieldsPicnic PavilionParking
2Greenbrook Adventure Park

Greenbrook Adventure Park

13010 Adventure Place, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

Built for adventure — features an inline skating track, hockey rink, multiple sports fields, a fenced dog park, exercise stations, and miles of trails connecting to the full LWR trail network.

Inline Skate / HockeyDog ParkNature TrailsSports FieldsExercise StationsPlaygroundPicnic Pavilion
3Summerfield Community Park

Summerfield Community Park

6402 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

A 15-acre family favorite with three separate playground areas, jogging paths, a baseball field, soccer field, basketball and tennis courts, and a large pavilion. Something for every age.

3 PlaygroundsBaseball FieldSoccer FieldBasketballTennis CourtsVolleyballPicnic Pavilion
4Waterside Park

Waterside Park

Adjacent to Waterside Place, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240

An 8-acre island park on Kingfisher Lake connected to Waterside Place Town Center by a footbridge. Features a splash park, hammock zone, sand volleyball, event lawn, and exercise pods.

Splash ParkPlaygroundSand VolleyballExercise StationsPicnic PavilionParking
6James L. Patton Park

James L. Patton Park

5725 White Eagle Blvd, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211

Designed around Lake Patton, this park offers a canoe and kayak launch, interwoven walking trails along the water's edge, a shaded playground, and restrooms. A peaceful waterfront escape.

Kayak / Boat LaunchFishing LakeNature TrailsPlaygroundPicnic PavilionParking
8Country Club / Edgewater Park

Country Club / Edgewater Park

8256 Legacy Blvd, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

Located behind the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club Athletic Center, this neighborhood park features a basketball court, pickleball court, volleyball court, pavilion, and a tot lot playground.

Basketball CourtPickleball CourtVolleyball CourtTot LotPicnic PavilionParking
9Roger Hill Park

Roger Hill Park

Off White Eagle Blvd (behind Harmony), Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211

A trail connector park and rest stop for cyclists and runners. Directly linked to the main LWR trail system, making it a natural waypoint for longer rides. Quiet and shaded with a picnic pavilion.

Nature TrailsTrail ConnectorPicnic Pavilion
11Lakewood Ranch Park

Lakewood Ranch Park

5350 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211

A 148-acre athletic complex open sunrise to 11pm. Home to lighted soccer, softball, baseball, basketball, pickleball, and tennis facilities, a batting cage, racquetball courts, and an inline skate rink.

Soccer Fields (lighted)Baseball / SoftballBasketball CourtsTennis / PickleballInline Skate RinkPlaygroundPicnic Pavilion
12Country Club East Park

Country Club East Park

15015 Masters Avenue, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

A family-friendly neighborhood park with open play fields, a tot lot, and a large covered pavilion seating up to 32. Ideal for small group events and casual family outings in Country Club East.

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13Greenbrook Park

Greenbrook Park

6655 Greenbrook Blvd, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

A neighborhood county park with a covered pavilion seating 32, two small grills, restrooms, a playground, and open grass fields. A casual, well-maintained local gathering spot for Greenbrook residents.

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Nature Parks & Preserves

5Heron's Nest Nature Park

Heron's Nest Nature Park

6399 Tupelo Trail, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

A 110-acre nature retreat surrounding Heron Lake (12 acres) and Summerfield Lake (27 acres). Pristine soft trails wind through native Florida habitat — a top destination for birdwatchers, anglers, and kayakers.

Nature TrailsFishing LakesBirdwatchingPicnic PavilionParking
7Braden River Nature Park

Braden River Nature Park

11915 Hidden River Trail, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

An unpaved loop trail cruising around Trophy Lake and Otter Lake through native Florida forest. Both lakes offer excellent catch-and-release bass fishing. A true nature escape within the community.

Fishing — Trophy LakeFishing — Otter LakeUnpaved Loop TrailPicnic PavilionParking
10Silver Falls Nature Park

Silver Falls Nature Park

5985 Silver Falls Run, Bradenton, FL 34202

A quaint, quiet walking park near the Green at Lakewood Ranch. Perfect for an easy dog walk, a bike ride, or a small picnic in a peaceful neighborhood setting. Low-key and charming.

Walking PathDog FriendlyPicnic Pavilion

150+ Miles of Connected Trails

The Lakewood Ranch trail system links every village, park, and community center — paved paths for cyclists and joggers, soft nature trails through wetland preserves, and lakefront boardwalks for quiet morning walks.

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Paved Multi-Use Paths

Smooth asphalt connecting neighborhoods along LWR Blvd — ideal for bikes, rollerblades, and strollers

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Natural Soft Trails

Unpaved paths through wetland preserves and native Florida forest — best for hiking and wildlife watching

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Lakefront & Boardwalk

Scenic waterfront loops around Trophy Lake, Heron Lake, Summerfield Lake, and Kingfisher Lake

Buyer Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything buyers ask about living in Lakewood Ranch.

Lakewood Ranch has 13 parks — 10 community parks managed by the Community Development Districts and 3 county parks managed by Manatee County. The community also spans over 150 miles of multi-surface trails connecting every neighborhood, park, and nature preserve.