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Best Parks in Clermont Florida

Clermont, Florida Parks

There are around 20 parks in the Clermont, Florida area but in this article we’ll give you information on two of these great parks; Palatlakaha River Park and Waterfront Park. These are great parks to visit especially if you live in one of the area’s lakefront properties.

Palatlakaha River Park

This park offers boater’s access to the Crooked River and the Clermont Chain of Lakes. Here, you’ll find two fishing piers, a playground, and a pavilion with a grill as the main features. The area is great for birding and especially so in the Spring and Fall. Palatlakaha Park has a 0.8 mile loop trail that goes through the 18 acres of habitat kept for the Florida Scrub-Jay, as well as a Live Oak-Bald Cypress Hammock. Other animals that can be found in the park include butterflies, and various wildlife. Additionally, the trail is equipped with many educational signs that point out different plants along the way.

Complete amenities at Palatlakaha River Park include: 4 ball fields, full concession, restrooms, soccer field, tennis courts, volleyball courts, basketball court, racquetball court, fitness trail, enormous wooden play yard, pavilion, picnic area and a fishing pier/nature walk. This park is home of the South Lake Little League.

Waterfront Park

Located along Lake Minneola( see Lake Minneola Real Estate), Waterfront Park is right between East Avenue and Eighth Street. Weekly festivals happen at this park, such as Pig on the Pond, a host of triathlons and new water competitions, like the Champions’ Dragon Boat Festival and Leader of the Lake Regatta.

Running through the park, is a trail that is part of a 30 mile system and will eventually be part of the coast to coast trail.

Waterfront Bikes and Boards offers rentals of paddleboards, kayaks and bicycles. The park also includes picnic areas, a swimming area, fishing piers and a playground.

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Easter Activities in Clermont Florida

Come do Easter in Clermont, Florida!

Santa’s Christmas Tree Forest

From March 27th through April 4th, come to Santa’s Christmas Tree Forest for an Easter egg hunt, visit with the Easter bunny, and many other activities as well as concessions, face painting, jumping pillow, ziplines, pony rides, petting zoo and more! Admission is free. For more information email joditheelf@gmail.com

Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt by Faith Point Church

Come from 5 to 9pm on April 4th to 290 Citurs Tower Blvd in Clermont for a Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt, Easter Truck-n-treat, food trucks, candy, prizes, vendors, rock climbing wall, and more! Don’t forget to bring your flashlight! This is a free event for ages 2-12.

Resurrection Sunday Easter Egg Hunt by The Lakeside Church

Join us April 5th from 11 to 2:30 for an egg hunt and Easter Service. The topic/theme this year is “Who is This Man?” This is a free event for ages 2-11. Located at 100 Countyline Court Oakland, Fl.

Arise Easter Egg Hunt by Arise Christian Church

Come to 10306 John Wycliffe Blvd in Orlando on April 5th from 9:30am to 1:15pm for Easter service and an Easter Egg hunt. This event is free and the hunt is for kids aged 1 to 10.

Easter at C/Life by C/Life Orlando Church

Come to 8700 Conroy Windermere Road in Orlando on April 5th from 10am to 1pm for an Easter celebration that includes a helicopter dropping 5,000 eggs on the grounds! This event is free and geared towards those aged 0-18.

Family Friendly Easter Egg Hunt at Park Lake by Park lake Presbyterian Church

This happens April 4th from 10am to 11am at 309 East Colonial Drive in Orlando. The event is free and is for ages 0-12. This annual Easter Egg Hunt also includes crafts, games, the telling of the Easter Story, and more. Please bring your basket and then join us again on Sunday for a pancake breakfast and Easter service.

Free Pancake Breakfast and Egg Hunt by Pershing Avenue Christian Church

Come to 2000 Pershing Avenue in Orlando from 9am to 12pm on April 4th for a free pancake breakfast and egg hunt. The hunt will be broken up by age group and is for kids from birth to 13 years old.

The Big Hunt in the Big Field by Reformation Lutheran Church

This happen on March 28th from 10am to 1pm at 800 E. Michigan Street in Orlando. This is a free event for ages 1 to 12 with clowns, face painting, photo booth, kids crafts and games. Please bring your own baskets!

Easter Activities and Events in Clermont and Winter Garden

Are you and your little ones looking for a little fun Easter weekend? And possibly some free candy? Well head on over to Newton Park, 29 West Garden Avenue for the Winter Gardens Lions Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt.

The event is being held on Saturday April 4^th and begins at 1:00PM. The egg hunt is free for all visitors however, only babies and kids up to twelve years old are allowed to take place in the hunt. Sorry moms and dads, you will have to buy your own candy. Now some kids might need to have some special accommodations and the park is ready to accommodate them. Just call 407-656-4155 or email recinfo@wintergarden-fl.gov at least one week before the event starts so they can be ready for it. So grab all of your pink, blue, and green baskets and your bunny ears, and hop on over to Newton Park for the Winter Garden Lions Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt.

For those looking to make a fresh start this spring the Lake Minneola Half Marathon, 12K, and 5K will be taking place at Clermont’s Waterfront Park. The marathons will be taking place on April 25^th and they begin as follows: the ½ marathon at 7:00AM, 12K at 7:30AM, 5K at 7:40. And for those looking for a challenge there will be live plants awarded as prizes to some of the top runners in each of the marathons.

Each runner will also receive a medal upon finishing, post race food, and a souvenir t-shirt. Depending your registration date the prices will increase, currently the ½ marathon is $75, the 12K is $38, and the 5K is $28 but these prices will only last until 4/18 and then they will increase so make sure to register soon. Also make sure to register by 4/12 so that you can get your proper t-shirt size. So grab your running shoes and water bottles because the race is on.

For more information, please contact me anytime! I specialize in Winter Garden real estate, Clermont lakefront homes and all properties in the area.

Homes on Crescent Lake, Clermont Florida

Homes and Real Estate on Crescent Lake, Clermont Florida

I love talking about lakefront homes because that’s what I specialize in throughout Minneola, Clermont and Winter Garden. Today I want to talk about homes on Crescent Lake. This lake sits it just south of Lake Minnehaha and is literally about 1/16 the size of Lake Louisa, Lake Mineola and Lake Minnehaha but it has a high concentration of homes right on the lake with the docks, boardwalks and waterfront properties.

There are several ways to get to the homes along Crescent Lake; you can access it by Lakeshore Drive which runs north and south from downtown Clermont, or from the Westside along Highway 561 to a variety of inlets into residential neighborhoods. Log House Road connects the two at the south end of the lake but the only connection at the north end of the lake is along Bronson Road and Harder Road, which border Lake Louisa on the south end since many of these lakes are actually connected by tributaries.

One of the best things about Crescent Lake is that there are still lots available for custom building. Lots range in price from about $100,000-$250,000 depending on the size and the amenities or utilities attached with the property. Most of the single-family homes were built from the 1970s up until today and range from about $255,000-$580,000 currently. Many of the lots are at least 1/3 to 3/4 acre. These homes are designed to increase at about 3 to 4% each year but there are only about 5 to 10 properties around the entire lake for sale at any one time, so they do go quickly because this is a very desirable location. Some homes feature lots that do stretch out into the lake with either a boathouse or a small dock, while others only encompass a small section not including the lake even though there are not other improvements from the house to the lake.

If you’re interested in learning more about Crescent Lake or residential homes on similar lakes, please contact me anytime. This is what I love and buying a lakefront home is slightly different so let me help you navigate the purchase and find exactly what your looking for.

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Homes on Lake Minneola Clermont Florida

Lake Minneola is located in Lake County Florida covering parts of Minneola and Clermont. Often referred to with it’s sister lake of Minnehaha, located just south of Minneola, this lake offers many lakefront properties, homes and waterfront estates.

What to look for in lakefront property

What do you want out of your lakefront home? – Do you want to swim? Have a boat? Have a view? Make sure you know why you want lakefront and what you want out of the home. You may love the home but hate the land.

Check out loans. – Many lenders may have restrictions on lakefront properties. Make sure your lender knows what you are looking for and get funding accordingly.

Same with insurance. – Make sure your insurance company knows all they need to know about the property. You would hate to not be covered for something because you forgot to mention it.

Check the weather. – Double check on the weather in your area and how the house withstands the rise and fall with rain, storms, etc..

Talk to the neighbors. – You might learn a lot about the area and the property by talking to neighbors, especially if you have never owned a property on a lake before. Ask them what they wish they knew before moving there.

What about utilities? – Check into the utilities before buying. You may have restrictions on septic, sewer, water usage and plumbing. Make sure you understand your property before “diving in”.

Where to Buy along Lake Minneola

There are residential neighborhoods on the west side of the lake near Crystal Cove and all along the north end and part of the northeastern side. Homes along the northwestern banks may also border the Palisades Golf Course, so a golf AND lake view home is completely doable.

South of the lake is Clermont and West Lake but most of these areas are industrial or commercial with the inclusion of the Waterfront Park along Palm Street.

How Much are the Homes Today?

Prices vary greatly for lakefront homes in Clermont mainly due to age, size and condition. Lots are between 1/3 – 1 acre and maybe more on the west side of the lake. These properties range from $225,000 – $500,000.

Homes along the Palisades Golf Course and the water range about $300,000-$800,000 with the average about $700,000.

On the north and northeast side of Lake Minneola there are several parcels of land perfect for building your own lakefront property starting at about $120,000. Homes range from $300,000-$800,000.

(All Prices are current as of the publishing of this post – please check with current listings here for more accurate pricing.)

Ready to get started? Call me today or contact me via the website for a customized list of homes on Lake Minneola that meet your search criteria and price

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