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Magnolia Park (Apopka, Florida)

Coordinates: 28°38′03″N 81°33′00″W / 28.63417°N 81.55000°W / 28.63417; -81.55000
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Magnolia Park
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TypeRegional park
LocationOrange County, Florida, United States
Nearest cityApopka, Florida
Coordinates28°38′03″N 81°33′00″W / 28.63417°N 81.55000°W / 28.63417; -81.55000
Area56 acres (0.23 km2)
Created1962; 62 years ago (1962)
Operated byOrange County Parks and Recreation
OpenSummer: 8:00am - 8:00pm, Winter: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Websiteorangecountyfl.net

Magnolia Park is a county park located on the eastern shore of Lake Apopka. It is managed by the Orange County Parks and Recreation.

History

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The land for Magnolia Park was deeded to Orange County in 1962.[1]

Recreation

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Magnolia Park contains picnic tables, playgrounds, volleyball courts, basketball courts, baseball fields, a boat ramp, 18 RV/tent campsites, and 2 group campsites.[1] A trailhead for the Lake Apopka Loop Trail is located on the northwest side of the park.

Wildlife

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Magnolia Park is home to about a dozen peacocks, which have been known to be aggressive at times.[2] Sandhill Cranes, Osprey, Turkey Vultures, American Alligators, and numerous other animals are also regularly spotted at the park.

Access and hours of operation

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Magnolia Park is located at 2929 S Binion RD, Apopka, FL 32703. It is open daily, from 8:00am – 8:00pm in the summer, and 8:00am – 6:00pm in the winter.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Camping at Orange County Parks and Recreation" (PDF). Orange County Parks and Recreation. Retrieved 5 January 2017.
  2. ^ "Peacock attacks toddler at Magnolia Park". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 5 January 2017.
  3. ^ "Magnolia Park". Orange County Parks and Recreation. Retrieved 5 January 2017.