# Kraft Azalea Garden: Historic Exedra Monument & Cypress Waterfront Stroll > Place to go for families in the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford area (FL). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open daily 8:00 AM to sunset, 365 days a year - Dates: Tue, Dec 1 – Sun, Feb 28 - Where: Kraft Azalea Garden, 1365 Alabama Dr, Winter Park, FL 32789 - Ages: All ages; paved pathways throughout the park accommodate strollers and wheelchairs; open lawn and shaded benches along Lake Maitland - Price: Free admission and free neighborhood street parking - Schedule: Open daily 8:00 AM to sunset, 365 days a year - Organizer: City of Winter Park Parks & Recreation Department - Official page: https://cityofwinterpark.org/departments/parks-recreation/parks-playgrounds/parks/kraft-azalea-garden/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/kraft-azalea-garden-historic-exedra-monument-and-cypress-waterfront-st--listing-4b5539245c8173951d743751 ## About Revered as Winter Park's 'secret garden', Kraft Azalea Garden is an enchanting 5.22-acre public park nestled on the quiet shores of Lake Maitland. The garden is dominated by a majestic canopy of monumental bald cypress trees dripping with long curtains of Spanish moss, creating an atmospheric, fairytale setting. Winter brings gentle lake breezes and blooming azalea buds, while great blue herons, snowy egrets, and anhingas nest high in the cypress branches. Families can stroll paved walking paths that circle the water's edge, easily accommodating strollers and grandparents. The park's signature architectural feature is The Exedra, a classical Grecian-inspired colonnade monument framing Lake Maitland where families often take holiday portraits. Benches are positioned under the trees for peaceful lakeside picnics, and modern public restrooms are situated near the shaded entrance. Admission is completely free, making it an unmissable serene morning stop. ## Similar picks in Orlando - [Leu Gardens Autumn Stroll & Botanical Turkey Scavenger Hunt (Orlando)](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/leu-gardens-autumn-stroll-and-botanical-turkey-scavenger-hunt-orlando--listing-50caa1fa63c7bb7934550846) — Nov 20 – Nov 29 · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Harry P. Leu Gardens · All ages · From $15 · checked Nov 4. Spanning 50 serene botanical acres along the shores of Lake Rowena just north of Downtown Orlando, Harry P. Leu Gardens offers an enchanting outdoor autumn sanctuary. 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