Parks, Trails & Natural Lands

The Seminole County Parks and Recreation Department (formerly Leisure Services) is comprised of four divisions: Parks and Recreation, Greenways and Natural Lands, UF/IFAS Extension, and the Seminole County Library. Together, the active parks and programs of the Parks and Recreation division and the passive parks, trails, and wilderness areas of Greenways & Natural Lands division offer many opportunities for recreational activities in “Florida’s Natural Choice”.

Seminole County oversees 7,300+ acres of parks and natural lands and 130+ miles of paved and wilderness trails. Whether you are pumping up your heart rate during a Cardio Tennis program, cycling on the signature Cross Seminole Trail, or bringing the family to a guided hike in the Geneva Wilderness Area, Seminole County’s Parks, Trails and Natural Lands provide plenty of fun experiences for residents and visitors.

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• TRAIL CLOSURE: The section of the Cross Seminole Trail crossing over SR 434 in Winter Springs will be closed beginning Monday, April 28, 2025, for bridge rehabilitation. The closure is expected to last approximately 150 days. A pedestrian detour will be in place throughout the construction period. Please follow all posted signage for your safety.

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