Lake Louisa State Park in Clermont

There are so many things to love about living in Clermont, and having Lake Louisa State Park in your backyard is one of them. Lake Louisa State Park is a nature lovers playground with 5 larger lakes and many smaller ones. People come from all over to enjoy the park.

Park Activities

Biking

Biking is one of the most popular activities at Lake Louisa State Park. There are seven miles of paved roads that wind through the park and over the rolling hills along with over 20 miles of un-paved multi-use trails. There are also bike available for rent in the park.

Hiking

For a quick walk/day hike many Clermont locals enjoy the half mile nature trail just off of the Lake Louisa Parking lot. There are vast family-friendly hikes throughout that park that wind through the many lakes and rivers. The area does not lake in beauty to take in with 11 different natural ecosystems. With the different many different areas brings a large amount of wildlife that like to call the park home, you may see some of them as you are out adventuring. Keep an eye out for gopher tortoises, osprey, bald eagles, white-tail deer, bobcat, opossum, many different types of squirrels, and a large variety of birds.

Guided hikes are also available for anyone wanting a more educational experience with an opportunity to learn about cultural, historical, and environmental attributes of the park.

Bird Watching

Bird watching is a popular past time around the park because there are so, so many different species of birds in Lake Louisa State Park. It has become such a popular activity that the ranger station offers bird and butterfly watching checklists so you can record just how many different birds you come across.

Horseback Riding

If you would rather travers the trails of Lake Louisa State Park that is also an option. Guided horse tours are offered by P3 Lake Louisa. Two experienced horse wranglers lead the way on gentle trail horses at a relaxing walking pace. This is a awesome experience for horse lovers of all experience levels, ages 8 and up.

P3 Lake Louisa also hosts a trail ride to benefit Howey Horse Haven once a year where horse lovers are encouraged to ride one of the trail horses or bring their horse and ride along on a separate trail. All horses must stay at a walking pace and all proceeds go to benefit the rescue of horses at Howey Horse Haven.

Kayaking and Canoeing

Rent a kayak or canoe and head out on the lake(s) for a day of water fun. Of course, you can also bring your own or you can even sign up for a guided kayak tour. The tour leaves from the shores of the Lake Louisa beach area and journeys out to the mouth of Big Creek. The tour lasts about an hour and forty-five minutes. It includes a guide that will share about points of interest in the park along the journey, and all equipment needed.

Camping

Camping of all types is available in the park from tent glamping to cabin rentals, to primitive group/equestrian/traditional tent camping.

Fishing and Boating

Fishing and boating are permitted on the lakes in the park as long as boats can be hand-carried into the water. There is no public boat launch in the park and gas motorized boats are not permitted, however, electric trolling motors are.

Beach and Playground

Lake Louisa is the only lake with a swimming area for everyone to enjoy and there is a playground nearby as well.

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Fun Things to Do Around Clermont Florida

Many people love living in Clermont for a variety of reasons. It is a great town, not too far outside of large cities like Orlando, with its own charms and attractions. Here are some of the most popular spots to enjoy in the town of Clermont.

Victory Pointe

A park in the heart of downtown Clermont spanning from Lake Minneola to South Minneola Avenue. This is one of Clermont’s newest parks, it just opened last year. The park features an impressive stormwater run-off system as well as walking/running/biking trails that weave from the waterfront to downtown businesses, overlook tower with great views of the surrounding area, and pavilion that serves as a place for festivals and Clermont’s famous triathlon competitions.

Waterfront Park

A two-mile park also along the shores of Lake Minneola. This is home to the South Lake Trail, a portion of the larger Coast-to-Coast Trail. Other features include a splash pad, entertainment pavilion, playground, swimming beach, fishing pier, boat ramp, a boathouse for rowing and sailing vessels, and Clermont Historic Village.

Clermont Historic Village

Open only on the weekends. Come explore some of the history of Clermont. Here you will find an old train depot, Townsend Home, Kern Home, Cooper Memorial Library and a World War II Quonset Hut and a re–created one-room schoolhouse.

Lake Hiawatha Preserve

A 200-acre nature preserve park that is home to a championship disc golf course, wooden playground, and hiking trails. If you are a long-distance runner you can take part in international timed runs held weekly at the park.

Clermont Arts and Recreation Center

A mixed-use facility featuring both physical recreation and the performing arts. One side is home to three swimming pools and a gym, while the other side houses the Clermont Performing Arts Center and Black Box Theater.

Citrus Tower and Presidents Hall of Fame

Some of Clermont’s busiest attractions, they bring visitors from all over Florida looking to take in some American history and natural beauty. Citrus Tower allows views spanning several counties and is one of the very few places to take them in. The Presidents Hall of Fame is full of memorabilia from several former Presidents and a miniature scale model of the White House.

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More on Clermont

Why Are So Many People Choosing to Live in Clermont Florida?

Most Popular New Housing Communities in Clermont

Best Lakeside Parks in Clermont Florida

Where to Live in the Orlando Area? Why Clermont?

Why Are So Many People Choosing to Live in Clermont Florida?

The town catchphrase is the “Choice of Champions” and for good reason. Clermont Florida is an award-winning city that over 30,000 people call home. Clermont was rightly named one of the Top 20 cities in America as well as THE Best Central Florida City to Live In. Just 22 miles outside of Orlando many people come to Clermont to get away from the hustle of the big city and end up truly loving it here.

Things To Do in Clermont

Clermont has many great retail shopping stores, plenty of great restaurants and many, many opportunities to enjoy the gorgeous lakeside setting. Athletes have their pick of recreation opportunities with plenty of baseball fields, basketball courts, and more than 15 golf courses.

The hilly terrain of Clermont has earned the city a second nickname of “Gem of the Hills.” The picturesque rolling hills allow many residents as well as visitors to enjoy gorgeous parks where outdoor adventurers love to hike, camp, fish, horseback ride and even paraglide and hang-glide.

Lovers of performing arts enjoy the largest performing arts center in the country with 1200 seats to enjoy great live shows.

History buffs enjoy the historic downtown core full of historic architecture, museums, and house tours of structures dating back to 1885. The historic downtown area is also a favorite place to relax and spend a day enjoying a cup of coffee at a local shop, a great meal, or a drink at a local bar.

Is Clermont Florida a Good Place to Live?

Homes in Clermont

The median home value in Clermont is $264,200 and homes have seen a 7.1% value increase over the past year. Some predict that home values will continue to rise at around 4.1% over the current year. This is great news for anyone that currently owns a home or plans to purchase a home in Clermont this year.

The median price per square foot of homes in Clermont is around $137, much lower than many homes in the greater Orlando area. The median listing price (different from median home value) is $300,000. Currently, rent rates for the city of Clermont are higher than the average rates of surrounding towns at a median of $1,700. This is about $200 higher than neighboring towns.

Clermont is currently a great place to consider purchasing a home. Many families are moving here because they love the opportunity to get out and enjoy the beautiful outdoors while still enjoying modern amenities all within the balance of an Orlando suburb.

Most Popular New Housing Communities in Clermont

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Best Lakeside Parks in Clermont Florida

Clermont Florida may not be on the coast but it does have its share of water, with several lakes located in and around the city it is a great spot for getting out of the house and enjoying the outdoors. The lakeside parks in Clermont provide spots for fishing, seasonal swimming and other activities to keep you entertained.

Waterfront Park

If you are looking for a spot to bike or walk head on over to Waterfront Park, located on the shore of Lake Minneola. For people who want to walk or bike, the Lake Apopka Trail runs through the park and along the southern portion of the lake. There is beach access to the lake for swimming (weather permitting) or just playing in the sand, as well as a pier that people can fish on. Champions Splash Park, also located in Waterfront Park, provides a spot for kids who want to play in the water but aren’t interested in swimming.

Lake Hiawatha Preserve

The Lake Hiawatha Preserve offers a great space for anyone looking to spend time in nature. Kids can play in the play area located within the preserve. Dogs are also allowed and there are two dog parks for your furry friend to run and play. Since the park is also a nature preserve there is a series of trails, both paved and unpaved, and wildlife observation areas. The park also offers a disc golf course and a fishing pier for people who want to try something unique.

Lake Louisa State Park

Another great lakeside park is a short drive out of Clermont but worth the trip. Lake Louisa State Park not only includes Lake Louisa but it also has a series of smaller lakes within the park. There is plenty to do here whether you are wanting to go for the day or stay and camp. There is a playground for kids, trails, and pets are allowed. If you are wanting to beat the heat there is a swimming area, a boat launch is open to the public at the Palatlakaha River Park and Boat Ramp, and there are kayaks and canoes for rent at the park’s outpost. In addition, fishing is allowed on most of the lakes in the park, there is wildlife to view and three different types of camping options for extended stay.

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The Holidays are Over-Now What?

The Holidays are over which means the hustle and bustle is slowly coming to an end and we finally get a few moments to kick back, relax and take a few much needed deep breaths. While we may love the Holidays and all the wonders they bring, the season can often leave us physically and mentally exhausted and ready for a break once January 1^st finally arrives. Between Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Years Eve and New Years Day, the list seems to never end. Cramming so much into only a few months makes for a quite a chaotic and often stressful experience. While we still enjoy the Holidays and look forward to them each year, the break is definitely needed. So now that the chaos is over, we are left with one simple question; now what?

As we start to unwind and relax after the first week of normalcy we might find ourselves getting a little restless. Going from a million miles a minute to a regular day-to-day life seemingly overnight can be quite a shock to our system. While it may be harder to find a fun excursion or event to attend in smaller towns, if you are in the Orlando and Clermont area, there is always something new and exciting to find. With so many local shops, restaurants, concerts and more, there is truly something for everyone to enjoy. So to answer your question, what’s next is the beautiful and entertaining Cirque Zuma Zuma.

Cirque Zuma Zuma will be coming to the Clermont Preforming Arts Center on February 4^th from 4-7pm. While you’ll have to be a little patient for the show to arrive, it will make for a breathtaking experience you won’t be able to forget. With African inspirations, performances from 16 different African nations will amaze you with music, dance and ritual, what some call mind magic, and a show filled with mysticism and excitement. Leaving audiences amazed you will get a small glimpse at many cultural traditions local to the African countries, male, female and children dancers and vocalists, gumboot dancers, sky high pole acts, hysterical comedy, foot-table juggling, mind-blowing contortionists, beautiful percussionists, Gabonese tumblers, and all the Zuma Zuma Acrobats will be entertaining you during this breathtaking performance.

Take a leap to your wild side and get your tickets before they are sold out. Bring a friend, family member or co-worker and enjoy the beauty and mystery that Cirque Zuma Zuma has to offer. While we don’t want the business of the Holidays to come back, the entertainment offered by the performance of Cirque Zuma Zuma is a welcomed experience for those of us who are chomping at the bit to get out there and not only do something fun, but try something new. Don’t let the after Holiday slump get you down and enjoy everything your incredible city of Clermont has to offer. With new events and shows visiting the town monthly, there is always something new to experience. Until the Holidays visit us again, enjoy your show of Cirque Zuma Zuma.

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