# Orlando Wetlands Park: Wetland Boardwalks & Winter Migratory Birding > Place to go for families in the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford area (FL). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open daily from sunrise to sunset, 365 days a year; Nature Center open Tuesday–Sunday… - Dates: Tue, Dec 1 – Sun, Feb 28 - Where: Orlando Wetlands Park, 25155 Wheeler Rd, Christmas, FL 32709 - Ages: All ages; elevated wooden boardwalk and main parking areas fully stroller accessible; binoculars recommended for spotting wading birds and eagles - Price: Free admission and free parking; free guided tram tours on scheduled weekends - Schedule: Open daily from sunrise to sunset, 365 days a year; Nature Center open Tuesday–Sunday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM; Free guided golf cart tours select Fridays and Saturdays - Organizer: City of Orlando Water Reclamation Division & Friends of the Orlando Wetlands - Official page: https://www.orlando.gov/Parks-the-Environment/Directory/Orlando-Wetlands-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/orlando-wetlands-park-wetland-boardwalks-and-winter-migratory-birding--listing-ceed3f69af8de00c8399cdcc ## About Located in the quiet eastern edge of Orange County in Christmas, Florida, the Orlando Wetlands Park is a pioneering 1,650-acre man-made wetland habitat created to naturally purify reclaimed water. In the winter months, when northern migratory birds fly south and water levels recede, the park becomes one of the most prolific birdwatching sanctuaries in the southern United States. Families regularly witness flocks of roseate spoonbills, wood storks, bald eagles, northern harriers, and hundreds of sunbathing American alligators. A standout feature is the 2,200-foot ADA-accessible Cypress Boardwalk, offering families with strollers an effortless elevated walk right through the heart of the marsh with covered viewing gazebos and educational signage. More than 18 miles of flat grass-and-gravel berm trails provide ample room for family biking and hiking. 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