Summer 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. / Winter 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sunday - Saturday
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.