Lake Nona's first City of Orlando park: four lit fields, a playground and a trailhead near the VA hospital

The playground and fields at Heroes Community Park in Lake Nona

By David Myers, Broker Associate · NonaOrlandoProperties.com · Last updated September 2026

Heroes Community Park is a City of Orlando public park at 14028 Centerline Dr, Orlando, FL 32827, in Lake Nona's Medical City area. It opened on July 16, 2019, as the first City of Orlando park in Lake Nona, and covers more than 24 acres. The park has four lit multi-use athletic fields, a playground, medium and large picnic pavilions, restrooms and a concession stand. It provides trailhead parking for the Orlando Southeast Trail, a network of paved 12-foot paths of about 13 miles. The park is free and open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., and fields and pavilions can be reserved through the City of Orlando.

Many of the parks in Lake Nona belong to neighborhood associations. Heroes Community Park is different: it is a City of Orlando park, open to everyone, with lit fields where youth teams practice after dark.

Here's what's at the park, how to reserve a field, and how it connects to the trail network. One note if you're navigating: some listings give 14086 Centerline Dr, which is Nona Adventure Park next door. Heroes is at 14028.

What is Heroes Community Park?

Heroes Community Park is a free City of Orlando park in Lake Nona with four lit athletic fields, a playground, pavilions and a trailhead.

Heroes Community Park at a glance
Address 14028 Centerline Dr, Orlando, FL 32827
Opened July 16, 2019
Size More than 24 acres
Fields Four lit multi-use athletic fields, with bleachers and a concession stand
Family amenities Playground, medium and large picnic pavilions (rentable), restrooms
Trail Trailhead parking for the Orlando Southeast Trail
Hours 6 a.m.–11 p.m. daily; free
Operator City of Orlando

It sits across the water from the Orlando VA Medical Center, part of Lake Nona Medical City, and near Laureate Park Elementary. Nona Adventure Park is next door.

Why is it called Heroes Community Park?

The park honors everyday heroes, including veterans, first responders, teachers and mentors.

The name fits its location across the water from the VA hospital. When it opened in July 2019, it was the first City of Orlando park in Lake Nona, a sign that the community was growing into a full city neighborhood. McCoy Community Park followed.

Can you reserve the sports fields at Heroes Community Park?

Yes. The four lit multi-use fields can be reserved through the City of Orlando, and they are open for casual play when not booked.

The fields are used for soccer, lacrosse, flag football and other field sports, and the lights make evening practices possible in Florida's summer heat. Bleachers, team benches and a concession stand serve league games. Weeknights during league seasons are the busiest times; mornings are quieter for open play.

If you coach or organize a team, request fields well before the season starts: the lit evening slots are the ones everyone wants. Check the City of Orlando's park page for the current reservation process and rental details.

Where does the Orlando Southeast Trail start at Heroes Park?

Heroes Community Park has dedicated trailhead parking for the Orlando Southeast Trail, about 13 miles of 12-foot-wide paved paths.

Park at the trailhead lot, then walk or bike the paved network without dealing with road traffic. The park also has its own paved path and open lawn for a jog or a stroller loop. The paths are shared by walkers, runners, cyclists and strollers, so keep right and pass on the left. For the wider network, see our guide to Lake Nona's trail network.

What family amenities does Heroes Community Park have?

The park has a playground, medium and large picnic pavilions, restrooms and open green space.

The pavilions can be rented through the city, which makes the park a practical spot for birthday parties and team gatherings. Reserve ahead rather than counting on walk-up availability. Check the city's reservation page for pavilion sizes, rental rules and what is included before planning an event there. For a quieter, nature-focused outing, try Moss Park or Split Oak Forest.

Pros, Cons and Our Take

Pros

  • Free, public and open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Four lit fields that can be reserved or used for pickup play.
  • Trailhead parking for the paved Orlando Southeast Trail.
  • Playground, rentable pavilions and restrooms for families.

Cons

  • Fields fill up on weeknights during league seasons.
  • Lights and league traffic mean busier evenings for homes nearby.
  • It is a sports park, not a nature preserve.
  • Some map listings give the wrong street number.

Our Take

Heroes is the most useful public park in the Medical City area: fields for league play, a playground for young kids and a trailhead for runners and cyclists. For families in nearby neighborhoods, it fills the gap that HOA amenities don't cover.

What the Neighbors Know

Residents of Laureate Park, Isles of Lake Nona, Alora, Laurel Pointe and Eagle Creek are closest, which makes weeknight practices, weekend birthday parties and trail runs easy to fit in.

For more parks and sports, see our Lake Nona parks and recreation guide and our Lake Nona sports and athletics guide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Heroes Community Park?

Heroes Community Park is at 14028 Centerline Dr, Orlando, FL 32827, in Lake Nona near the Orlando VA Medical Center. Listings that give 14086 Centerline Dr point to Nona Adventure Park next door.

What are Heroes Community Park's hours?

The park is open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., and entry is free.

Can you reserve the fields at Heroes Community Park?

Yes. The four lit multi-use fields and the pavilions can be reserved through the City of Orlando. Fields are open for casual play when not booked.

When did Heroes Community Park open?

Heroes Community Park opened on July 16, 2019, as the first City of Orlando park in Lake Nona.