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Headline 2: Orange County has issued a burn ban as of April 16. Campfires are prohibited until further notice. Charcoal grilling is still permitted. Visit www.ocfl.net/burnban for details.

Headline 3: Due to ongoing construction at Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge, Eagles Roost is CLOSED until further notice. Due to construction of the observation pier, Crosby Island Marsh Preserve is CLOSED until further notice.

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Magnolia Park boasts a picturesque butterfly garden.
Magnolia Park
Magnolia Park
Basketball Courts Bench Boat Ramp Butterfly Garden Camping RV Sites Camping Tent Fishing Inclusive Playground Leashed Pet Allowed Picnic Area/Grills Playground Rec. Programs Rental Pavilions Scenic Trails Volleyball (Sand) Wildlife
Hours of Operation:
Summer 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. / Winter 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sunday - Saturday
Phone Number: (407) 254-9046
Address:
2929 S Binion RD
Apopka, FL 32703
Acreage: 56
Location:
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Points of Interest:
Orange County has issued a burn ban as of April 16. Campfires are prohibited until further notice. Charcoal grilling is still permitted. Visit Orange County Burn Ban for details.

Road construction continues along South Binion Road until further notice; please use caution in this area.

Orange County Parks and Recreation has the following fun and educational Earth Month activities in April:

  • April 20-26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Eco-Scavenger Hunt at Tibet-Butler Preserve - pick up a list for the hunt at the office.
  • April 20-26, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Alligator Arts and Crafts at Magnolia Park Eco Education Center.
  • April 22, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Eco Education Classroom Open House with Ambassador Animal Interactions, Guided Hikes, Environmental Education Activities and Giveaways at Tibet-Butler Preserve.
  • April 22, 11-11:45 a.m.: Walking tour around Lake Apopka to learn about different types of trees, animals, and plant life that call the Lake home at Magnolia Park Eco Education Center.
  • Click here for a complete list of Orange County's Earth Month activities!

To make a reservation, please call the park directly at 407-254-9046; leave a detailed message if you reach voicemail.

Tent and RV camping are available at this park.

Boat Ramp Information

On October 20, 2011, Lovell's Landing State Historic Marker was dedicated on the shore of Lake Apopka at Magnolia Park.

On October 19, 2023, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Restoration Road Trip sign was dedicated, honoring Lake Apopka's restoration. Beginning in 2021, the UN designated sites on their global map as destinations worthy of visiting to see effective restoration efforts in person.

Contact Us

Orange County Parks and Recreation
4801 W. Colonial Dr.
Orlando, FL 32808

To reach a specific park: click on the A–Z tab and select the park or facility you are interested in for the phone number.
Email: parks@ocfl.net
Parks Administration: 407-836-6200
Parks' Events InfoLine: 407-836-6280
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Twitter: @OrangeCoParksFL