# Lake Louisa State Park: Waterfront Boardwalks & Rolling Hills Hiking > Place to go for families in the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford area (FL). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open daily 8:00 AM to sundown, 365 days a year; Dixie Rentals concession open daily 9:00… - Dates: Tue, Dec 1 – Sun, Feb 28 - Where: Lake Louisa State Park, 7305 US Hwy 27, Clermont, FL 34714 - Ages: All ages; stroller-accessible boardwalk and paved picnic zones; shaded children's playground; canoe and kayak rentals include life jackets for all sizes - Price: $5.00 per vehicle (2–8 people); $4.00 single-occupant vehicle; $2.00 pedestrians and bicyclists - Schedule: Open daily 8:00 AM to sundown, 365 days a year; Dixie Rentals concession open daily 9:00 AM–4:00 PM - Organizer: Florida Department of Environmental Protection & Florida State Parks - Official page: https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/lake-louisa-state-park - 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/lake-louisa-state-park-waterfront-boardwalks-and-rolling-hills-hiking--listing-f5cf85ad98c6309e80a856f7 ## About Located in Clermont just south of State Road 50, Lake Louisa State Park showcases a surprisingly hilly topography rare in Central Florida, resting on the northeastern edge of the Lake Wales Ridge. The 4,372-acre park borders a chain of six pristine lakes connected by the Palatlakaha River. In winter, cooler breezes and low humidity create peak conditions for exploring over 20 miles of hiking and multi-use trails through picturesque cypress wetlands, saw palmetto flatwoods, and rolling sandy ridges. Families can spend the day along Lake Louisa's sandy shoreline, where a scenic boardwalk, fishing pier, and picnic pavilions overlook the open water. Children can play at the shaded lakeside playground while parents prepare lunch on charcoal grills. Kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards are available for rent at the park concession, and wide paved roads throughout the park are perfect for family bicycle rides. Clean modern restrooms with baby changing stations are located at each main recreation area. ## Similar picks in Orlando - [Oakland Nature Preserve: Wetland Boardwalk, Lake Apopka & Nature Center](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/oakland-nature-preserve-wetland-boardwalk-lake-apopka-and-nature-cente--listing-924a0b3af5f377525214387b) — Preserve and trails open daily from sunrise to sunset (approximately 8:00 AM–6:00 PM in… · Oakland Nature Preserve · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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