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  • 4/5 Anne B. 5 months ago on Google
    Nice view of the lake, with a small walking loop, some pavilions, and convenient bathrooms.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tanya R. 3 years ago on Google
    This is a great little park with a cute walking trail. It has a small playground good for little kids. Plus there is lots of wildlife to see here.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ann H. 1 year ago on Google
    The was a nice park! Beautiful view of the nearby lake. I went a week and a half after hurricane Ian went through the area. I'm not sure how badly if at all it was affected by the storm, but it was clean aside from the basin which had a few pieces of trash floating. The playground area is covered and modern with a climbing wall and long slides for the kids. Multiple benches are lining the quarter mile trail. Covered picnic tables and a clean restroom were next to the ample parking area. There are handicapped spaces and ramps as well. There are three areas with fishing piers and a boat ramp open even though the storm floods haven't completely receded. There is also parking for trailers. I can't wait to try fishing there! Dogs are allowed on their leash.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Boyd B. 11 months ago on Google
    Excellent park for walking and viewing nature. We were there mid morning. There are many trees lining a walkway with a little wooden bridge. Also some placards (some damaged) describing wildlife. We noted many squirrels and differnt species of wading birds. There is a childrens slide and several picnic tables in an open pavillion sheltered area as well as restrooms.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ángel Alberto P. 3 years ago on Google
    Great park to spend the day with the family, there's pavillions with grills for a perfect cook out, also play grounds for the kids. A nice wide boat ramp, a lots of parking for cars and boat trailers. Love this place, lots of fun!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Joseph N. 2 years ago on Google
    Great little boat ramp and walking path. Nice kids playground, plenty of shade and a few picnic tables.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Luisa S. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful area. Wish it was cleaner and visitors maintain the area clean and the lake for fishing.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Patricia M. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a beautiful park by the lake, with ponds, flowers, nice trails, a boat ramp, docks, picnic tables, playground, art, animal tracks, and more. Of course, it's Florida, so watch out for gators. They still keep it up pretty nicely, though it's not as nice as a few years ago. Dairy Queen is across the road or Checkers is down the street if you forgot to bring food. Lots of squirrels and birds hang out here, too. It's dog-friendly, so bring the pooch, the kids, and the camera for a great weekend outing or a birthday party.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 World of M. 1 year ago on Google
    This may have been a nice park once, but it's been neglected and in seriously bad shape. The boat docks are damaged and closed. There's trash accumulating everywhere, wooden structures are discolored, and signage missing. I saw a homeless person sleeping on a picnic table. You can still go for a walk and see plenty of wildlife, though. A shame that it's so run down. Update: Made another visit and saw the docks have been repaired, and are being used as intended. There's still more work and cleaning to be done, but it's a positive step.

  • 2/5 Twiztd Sis (. 7 months ago on Google
    Lots of tables under roof cover but they are all covered in bird poop. Didn't get out of the car. For a city park it isn't well cared for.

  • 1/5 Preston M. 6 months ago on Google
    This park was nice at one time. Now it has homeless people sleeping in the restrooms, laying on the floors as you walk in. They are sleeping on the picnic tables under the pavilions and on the benches along the walking paths. People are camping in the parking lot in old RVs and cars.

  • 5/5 Louis V. 6 months ago on Google
    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It is an amazing lake. Very great for families or a solo boat ride. The serene beauty and peaceful atmosphere make it the perfect destination for relaxation and outdoor adventures. Whether you're looking for quality family time or a peaceful solo escape, this lake has it all. Highly recommended!

  • 5/5 Leslie T. 10 months ago on Google
    Perfect place to launch the boat. There are double launch ramps which is nice. There are two docks when you launch and a little beach area. The bathrooms were clean and easy to get to. We came back several times and used the restroom.

  • 4/5 freeman G. 9 months ago on Google
    Great page trails for walking, jogging or biking. Broken down into. 25, .75, and 1 mile loops. Some fishing and short boardwalk. A little scenic and shady. Workout breaks along the path. Paul will expand soon

  • 5/5 Bonnie T. 9 months ago on Google
    We rented the Pavilion at Lake Hartridge on July 1st for family reunion. Ms Selena from Parks and Recreation in Winter Haven went above and beyond to make sure that everything was just perfect! Thank you again & I would definitely recommend Lake Hartridge Pavilion to anyone

  • 4/5 Gerald Z. 1 year ago on Google
    First time visit - Small natural park with a walkway and lakefront.

  • 3/5 Stacy W. 1 year ago on Google
    Playground was pretty decent and the big lake was nice but the smaller ponds are pretty dingy and full of trash.

  • 5/5 Brian D. 1 year ago on Google
    A good place to relax and walk definitely enjoy the scenery and a great place to do a run or walk or even bike workout

  • 5/5 Cecile R. 1 year ago on Google
    Great park for my morning walks, love to see the early morning skies on Lake Hartridge. Restrooms, children's playground, covered picnic areas are available, as well as benches along the walking path.

  • 4/5 Amelia A. 1 year ago on Google
    The deck is kinda old. But other than that it's a nice area to hang out around

  • 4/5 Donna F. 5 years ago on Google
    The park could use some clean-up... And they have plenty of wildlife, yes, including Alligators as the posts say! It is usually pretty quiet, and dock is nice... This trip the bathrooms were not too bad, but you may or may not have toilet paper when you use them. I like to take my daughter rollerskating for the paths that it has, they aren't so large that you could get lost, and you can still see your kids through most of the path if they get ahead of you. I have seen some homeless people here before, but they have never bothered us.

  • 4/5 Sabrina Y. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful park, multiple docks or piers to fish off, hiking and the playground looks as if the kids would enjoy themselves. So all around a great park for everyone. My only complaint is it definitely needs to be cleaned up, lots of trash, and bathroom needs to cleaned thoroughly.

  • 4/5 Angelina O. 1 year ago on Google
    Saw alot of trash in the lake 😒 what a shame otherwise it was a very beautiful lake. Please people let's try to take care of our nature by keeping it clean 😇 We did spot an alligator which was cool.


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  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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