Highlands Hammock State Park
"Avon Park residents and visitors use the park for picnics, biking, and family outings. Its shaded trails make it a popular warm-weather destination."
Highlands Hammock State Park preserves one of the largest remaining tracts of old-growth hammock in Florida, with cypress swamps, oak canopies, and diverse birdlife. The park is popular for its scenic loop drive, boardwalks, and family-friendly outdoor recreation.
Lake June in Winter Scrub State Park
"Avon Park is close enough for a short drive to the park. Visitors from here often come for fishing, quiet outdoor recreation, and a change of scenery."
Lake June in Winter Scrub State Park is known for its undeveloped natural setting and diverse habitats that support birds, reptiles, and native plants. The park offers a calm escape for visitors seeking fishing, kayaking, and scenic views of one of Central Florida’s distinctive scrub landscapes.