Nona Green: Parks, Trails & Lakes

Q: What lakes are around Lake Nona?

Lake Nona is the community's namesake lake, largely bordered by the private Lake Nona Golf and Country Club. Lake Hart and Lake Mary Jane, both accessible through Moss Park, offer boating, fishing, and swimming.

Q: Can you camp near Lake Nona?

Yes. Moss Park, an Orange County regional park between Lake Hart and Lake Mary Jane, has 54 tent and RV campsites with water and electric hookups, plus boat ramps and a swim beach.

Q: Which Lake Nona neighborhoods are closest to the parks?

Laureate Park sits on the Laureate Park Nature Trail and near Poitras Park and Crescent Park. The neighborhoods along Moss Park Road, including Eagle Creek and the Moss Park communities, are closest to Moss Park and Split Oak Forest. Isle of Pines and the Lake Whippoorwill and Lake Hart areas are the most rural, with the most direct water access.

What's on This Page

Parks
Trails & Nature Preserves
Lakes
Frequently Asked Questions
Thinking of Moving?

Quick Summary: Green Space in Lake Nona

Lake Nona was planned around the outdoors, and it shows in the numbers: 40+ miles of trails inside the community, a park or splash pad within walking distance of most homes, and — just to the south — Moss Park at 1,551 acres, Orange County's largest, with camping, boat ramps and a swim beach between two lakes.

Which neighborhood you choose changes how much of this is on your doorstep. Laureate Park sits on the nature trail; the Moss Park Road communities are closest to the preserve; Isle of Pines and the Lake Whippoorwill area have the most direct water access.

40+ Miles of Trails
Moss Park 1,551 Acres
Split Oak Forest
Camping & Boat Ramps

Boardwalk section of the Laureate Park Nature Trail through wetlands in Lake Nona

Lake Nona was planned around the outdoors. Neighborhood parks and splash pads sit within walking distance of most homes, a growing trail network threads the community, and just to the south, thousands of acres of preserve and two big lakes open up for hiking, paddling, and camping.

Below is a guide to the parks, trails, and lakes in and around Lake Nona — from Laureate Park's greens to the regional wilds of Moss Park and Split Oak Forest.

Parks

Poitras Park — 14.2-acre city park on Luminary Blvd · pickleball & basketball courts, splash pad, playgrounds, fitness pods, walking trails
Crescent Park — Laureate Park community green · home to the weekly Yoga Nona session
Heroes Community Park — four lit multi-use fields near the VA hospital · Orlando Southeast Trail trailhead
Bomberos Field Park — community sports fields and open green space
McCoy Community Park — ballfields and courts near the Lake Nona / Belle Isle edge
Lake Nona Sculpture Garden — 50,000-sq-ft public-art green space at Lake Nona Town Center, beside the Wave Hotel
Nona Adventure Park — floating Aqua Park, wake cable park, and a 60-ft climbing tower · 14086 Centerline Dr
Moss Park — 1,551-acre Orange County regional park between Lake Hart & Lake Mary Jane · 12901 Moss Park Rd · camping, boat ramps, swim beach, trails · $3–$5/vehicle

Trails & Nature Preserves

For the wider picture — the ecology of this corner of southeast Orlando and what there is to do in it — see Lake Nona as a natural jewel of southeast Orlando.

Lake Nona's Trail Network — 40+ miles of trails and how they connect within Lake Nona
Laureate Park Nature Trail — 1.5-mile loop through wetlands, woods & grasslands · 12764 Bovet Ave
Orlando Southeast Trail — paved multi-use trail · trailhead parking at Heroes Community Park
Split Oak Forest Wildlife & Environmental Area — about 7 miles of trails and a protected 200-year-old oak · connects to Moss Park via the Swamp Trail
Moss Park Trails — the Bear Island Nature Trail and Swamp Trail wind between the lakes and into Split Oak Forest
Isle of Pine Preserve — quiet Orange County nature preserve near Moss Park

Lakes — Fishing & Boating

Lake Nona — the community's namesake lake, 587 acres, largely bordered by the private Lake Nona Golf & Country Club
Lake Hart — boating and fishing via Moss Park's boat ramps
Lake Mary Jane — boat ramp, fishing, and a designated swimming beach at Moss Park
Lake Whippoorwill — small lake along Lake Nona's southern edge · see homes in the Lake Whippoorwill & Lake Hart area

Want the water at home rather than a drive away? See waterfront and water-view homes — and note the difference between genuine lake access and a retention pond.

Not sure where to start? A perfect family weekend in Lake Nona strings the Town Center, the trails and the waterfront into one itinerary — a good way to see the green space before you commit to a neighborhood.

Keep Exploring Lake Nona

Ready to get out and play? Pair this with the Sports & Athletics guide and Fun Things to Do.

Frequently Asked Questions

What parks are in Lake Nona?

Neighborhood and community parks include Poitras Park, Crescent Park, Heroes Community Park, Bomberos Field Park, and the Lake Nona Sculpture Garden, plus the large regional Moss Park just to the south.

Where can I hike near Lake Nona?

The Laureate Park Nature Trail is a 1.5-mile loop, Split Oak Forest has about seven miles of trails, Moss Park's trails connect into Split Oak, and the Orlando Southeast Trail trailheads at Heroes Community Park.

What lakes are around Lake Nona?

Lake Nona is the namesake lake, largely bordered by the private golf club. Moss Park opens up Lake Hart and Lake Mary Jane for boating, fishing, and a designated swimming beach.

Can you camp near Lake Nona?

Yes. Moss Park has 54 tent and RV campsites with water and electric hookups, set between Lake Hart and Lake Mary Jane. It's an Orange County park, so campsites are reserved online and there's a small per-vehicle entry fee.

Which Lake Nona neighborhoods are closest to the parks?

Laureate Park sits on the nature trail and near Poitras and Crescent Parks. The Moss Park Road communities, including Eagle Creek, are closest to Moss Park and Split Oak Forest. Isle of Pines and the Lake Whippoorwill and Lake Hart areas are the most rural, with the most direct water access. Compare them all on the amenities chart.

Thinking About a Move to Lake Nona?

If green space out your front door is high on the list, let's talk about which neighborhoods sit closest to the parks, trails, and water. And no, I am not going to blow up your phone.

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