Things to do with kids in Clermont: a free splash pad, library story times Tuesdays and Thursdays, city playgrounds, classes at the ARC and youth sports.

Last checked Oct. 8, 2026. Sources: the City of Clermont’s parks, splash park, ARC programs and community recreation pages, the Lake County Library System calendar, and each venue’s own website. City recreation: 352-708-5992.

Clermont’s kids’ map has three anchors: Waterfront Park on Lake Minneola, with the free splash pad, playground space and the trail; Cooper Memorial Library, with story times twice a week; and the Clermont Arts and Recreation Center (ARC) on U.S. 27, where the city’s classes, camps, gym and pool are. City parks are free.

Quick picks

  • Toddlers: Library & Me Storytime, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 a.m.
  • Hot day: Champions Splash Park, free
  • Dogs and kids together: Lake Hiawatha Preserve, playground plus two dog parks
  • Rainy day: the library, the ARC, a show at the Performing Arts Center

Playgrounds and parks

Park Address For kids
Waterfront Park 100 3rd St. Champions Splash Park, the lakefront trail, festivals
West Beach 1215 Lake Minneola Drive Playground, beach, fishing pier, restrooms
Lake Hiawatha Preserve 450 12th St. Playground, pavilion, restrooms, disc golf, two dog parks
Palatlakaha Park 1250 12th St. Playground, ball fields, nature walk, 800-foot boardwalk
Hancock Park 3301 Hancock Road Playground, softball and soccer fields

City parks are open from dawn to dusk. The Montrose Street Tot Lot, at Montrose and Twelfth streets, closed temporarily in July 2026 while city crews removed damaged trees; check with Public Services, 352-394-7177, before you go. More parks: parks and trails in Clermont.

The splash pad

Champions Splash Park is free and holds up to 74 people. In fall 2026 it is open Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Nov. 22, weather permitting. Swim diapers only; no food, drink, pets, bikes or scooters; adults must supervise. Groups of 15 or more children book a rental slot, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. (352-708-5953). Pools and summer camps: summer in Clermont.

Story times and the library

Cooper Memorial Library, 2525 Oakley Seaver Drive, on the Lake-Sumter State College South Lake campus:

  • Library & Me Storytime: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 to 11:30 a.m., Story Room. Built for ages 2 to 4, with sensory play stations afterward; all ages welcome. No registration; first come, first served.
  • Weekly Kids Crafts: pick up a craft kit in the Kids’ Room on Tuesdays. Kits are aimed at preschoolers and are limited.
  • Hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Phone: 352-536-2275.

Classes at the Arts and Recreation Center

The ARC, 3700 S. U.S. Highway 27, hosts weekly classes run by partner instructors. Register through the city’s recreation site.

Class Ages When
Drama Kids 6 to 12 Tuesdays, 6 to 7 p.m.
Acting Academy 12 to 18 Tuesdays, 7 to 8 p.m.
Children Sing! (Lake Community Arts) 7 to 11 Thursdays, 6 to 7 p.m., through Dec. 17
Sarah Costello Irish Dance Academy 3 to 17 Wednesdays, 6 to 7 p.m.
Fierce Tiger Martial Arts 5 and up Mondays and Thursdays, 6 to 8 p.m.
Clermont Basketball Academy 7 to 16 Mondays and Wednesdays, evenings by age and level
Fun in Spanish 3 to 13 Tuesdays and Thursdays, by age
Dance Ever After Studio, creative movement, jazz and ballet See studio Tuesday and Saturday mornings
Mad Science STEM Labs 5 to 11 and 10 to 14 Select Fridays through Dec. 11
Kindermusik by Grow and Sing Early childhood, by level Fridays at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon

The ARC gym also runs open volleyball for ages 13 and under on Saturday afternoons.

Youth sports

The city lists these leagues on its community recreation page:

  • Clermont Football Club: in-house and travel soccer, ages 5 to 19, at Hancock and Palatlakaha parks; fall and spring seasons.
  • Clermont Girls Fast Pitch Softball: ages 5 to 15, spring and fall seasons.
  • Clermont Knights Pop Warner: football and cheer, ages 5 to 15, July through November, at East Ridge Middle School.
  • South Lake Little League: baseball for ages 4 to 15, spring and fall.

Farms and attractions

  • Southern Hill Farms, 16651 Schofield Road: seasonal u-pick and festivals with a fun zone; the Christmas Festival runs on six December dates. Pets are not allowed at u-pick events.
  • The Showcase of Citrus, 15051 Frank Jarrell Road: monster truck rides, gem mining, animal encounters and a play area, open every day from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Phone: 352-394-4377.
  • The Florida Citrus Tower, 141 N. U.S. Highway 27: an elevator ride to an observation deck. Phone: 352-394-4061.
  • The Clermont Historic Village, West Avenue at Osceola Street: historic homes, a train depot, the original 1914 library building and a one-room schoolhouse; open 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, free.

Rainy-day picks

  • Story time or a craft kit at Cooper Memorial Library
  • A class or open gym at the ARC
  • A family show at the Clermont Performing Arts Center, 3700 S. U.S. Highway 27; box office 352-394-4800

Related: free things to do, spring break and things to do this weekend.

Frequently asked questions

When is story time at the Clermont library?

Cooper Memorial Library, 2525 Oakley Seaver Drive, holds Library & Me Storytime for ages 2 to 4 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in the Story Room. No registration is needed; space is first come, first served.

Is there a free splash pad in Clermont?

Yes. Champions Splash Park at Waterfront Park, 100 3rd St., is free. In fall 2026 it is open Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Nov. 22, weather permitting.

Where are the playgrounds in Clermont?

City playgrounds include Lake Hiawatha Preserve, West Beach on Lake Minneola, Hancock Park and Palatlakaha Park. All city parks are free.

What can kids do in Clermont on a rainy day?

The library’s story times and weekly craft kits, classes at the Clermont Arts and Recreation Center, and shows at the Clermont Performing Arts Center are all indoors.

What youth sports leagues play in Clermont?

Clermont Football Club soccer (ages 5 to 19), Clermont Girls Fast Pitch Softball (5 to 15), Clermont Knights Pop Warner football and cheer (5 to 15) and South Lake Little League (4 to 15) use city fields.