Oakland Nature Preserve
Around Orlando, Oakland
150-acre nonprofit nature preserve in Oakland on Lake Apopka with a boardwalk, trails and museum; free to enter, open sunrise to sunset every day.
About
Oakland Nature Preserve is a 150-acre preserve at 747 Machete Trail in Oakland, west of Orlando, offering environmental education and ecotourism activities. Trails are open every day of the year from sunrise to sunset. There is no cost to enter, hike the trails or visit the museum, though donations are welcome. The boardwalk to Lake Apopka is an accessible trail.
Good to know
- OutdoorBy the nature of the place
- Free admissionStated on an official source
Where this information comes from
Last checked November 6, 2026. Facts are confirmed on the sources below; our description is written by our editors. Details change — confirm with the venue before you go.
- Official website:oaklandnaturepreserve.org — address, hours, admission, accessibility, attribute:free_admission · retrieved November 6, 2026
- Official website:oaklandnaturepreserve.org — phone, description facts, website · retrieved November 6, 2026
- OpenStreetMap:openstreetmap.org — map location · retrieved November 6, 2026
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