Posted in Day Trips, Favorite Parks, Science and Nature on Jan 6th, 2008 1 Comment »
One of the things I love most about living in Florida is the wildlife that can be viewed year round here. One special animal that can be seen is the manatee. Now is the perfect time to observe these gentle giants in their natural habitat. Cold weather causes manatees to search for warmer waters. One of their favorite places [...]
Posted in Favorite Parks on Aug 14th, 2007 1 Comment »
Phelps Park is one of our favorite parks and has been for years. There are three different playgrounds–two for bigger kids and one for children under 5. The main playground for older children is a “fort-like” structure with lots of opportunities for climbing and fun. There are restrooms which are usually well maintained as well as [...]
Posted in Favorite Parks, History on Aug 8th, 2007 1 Comment »
This beautiful park captures the imagination of both young and old. While exploring the different areas within the park, one finds a basketball area, several spots for picnics, a well kept playground, a baseball diamond, a small hill, and many historical buildings. The playground has a portion that is reminiscent of a log cabin. It [...]
Posted in Favorite Parks on Aug 3rd, 2007 1 Comment »
Trotwood Park, 701 Northern Way & Trotwood Blvd. Winter Springs
Trotwood Park is a great park any time but especially in the warmer months as the playgrounds are completely shaded by large trees. As our children are older now, we’ve enjoyed using the tennis and racquetball courts. It’s also a great place for groups because of [...]
