Clermont runs 22 free parks, the Historic Village and the Lake Minneola trails. Champions Splash Park is open weekends 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Nov. 22.

Last checked Oct. 8, 2026. Facts come from the City of Clermont’s parks, trails and boat ramp pages and its facility listings, linked below.

The City of Clermont Parks Department maintains 22 parks and the Clermont Historic Village, and all parks have free admission, the city says. The busiest are Hancock Park, Palatlakaha Park and Waterfront Park. Clermont calls itself a Trail Town; it earned the designation from the state’s Florida Greenways and Trails System in 2018.

Who to call

  • Parks and Recreation and rentals: Clermont City Hall, 352-394-4081; book programs and pavilions on the recreation calendar
  • Park problems, broken equipment: Public Services, 352-394-7177, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays
  • Splash pad group rentals: 352-708-5953
  • Community garden: 352-708-5992

Waterfront Park and the lakefront

Waterfront Park runs along Lake Minneola between East Avenue and Eighth Street. It hosts many of the city’s festivals and triathlons, and the trail runs through it.

  • Champions Splash Park: free, open Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Nov. 22, weather permitting, the city said Aug. 10. No food or drink inside. Groups of 15 or more children must reserve, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
  • Clermont Historic Village, 490 West Ave., by the park: a train depot, the Townsend and Kern homes, the Cooper Memorial Library building, a World War II Quonset hut and a re-created one-room schoolhouse. Run by the Clermont Historical Society; free during regular hours.
  • Victory Pointe, 938 Victory Way: a 10-acre park with trails and event space built around a stormwater system that cleans water flowing into Lake Minneola.
  • West Beach, 1215 Lake Minneola Drive: restrooms, fishing pier, playground, picnic area and beach.

Sports parks

Park Address What’s there
Hancock Park 3301 Hancock Road Five softball fields, two soccer fields, tennis courts, concession, playground, pavilion
Palatlakaha Park 1250 12th St. Four ball fields, soccer, tennis, volleyball, basketball and racquetball courts, fitness trail, playground, fishing pier and nature walk
Kehlor Park 466 W. Minneola Ave. Neighborhood park at Fifth Street
Lake Hiawatha 450 12th St. West of the roundabout

Hancock Park is home to the Clermont Girls Softball League and Palatlakaha Park to the South Lake Little League. Palatlakaha’s 800-foot boardwalk winds through wetland off 12th Street (C.R. 561).

Trails

  • Clermont/Minneola Trail: 5.2 paved miles from West Beach along Lake Minneola through Clermont and Minneola, connected to the West Orange Trail. Open to walkers, runners, cyclists and skaters.
  • South Lake Trail: Clermont sits at the halfway point of the Florida Coast-to-Coast Trail. The trail has restrooms, shade, water fountains and showers, and reaches the National Training Center, South Lake Hospital, Lake-Sumter State College and the Cooper Memorial Library.
  • 8th Street Trailhead: Eighth Street and Minneola Avenue, beside the historic downtown, with picnic tables, a covered bell tower pavilion and restrooms.
  • Clermont Arts and Recreation Center walking trails, 3700 S. U.S. Highway 27.

FDOT is extending the South Lake Trail west through Groveland; see road construction.

Boating and fishing

The Clermont Boat Ramp is at 140 East Ave., just east of Waterfront Park on the south shore of Lake Minneola. It has 102 trailer spaces, and only vehicles with trailers may park. Pay daily by text (text BOAT to 25023) or buy an annual pass at Utility Billing on the first floor of City Hall, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Annual passes are for city residents only and run Jan. 1 to Dec. 31.

What this means for you

  • Splash pad weekend hours run through Nov. 22.
  • Start a long ride or walk at the 8th Street Trailhead, which has restrooms.
  • Bring a trailer or you cannot park at the boat ramp.

Related: walking and biking trails, dog-friendly Clermont, things to do this month, farmers markets and getting around Clermont.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Clermont splash pad open?

Champions Splash Park at Waterfront Park is open Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Nov. 22, weather permitting. Admission is free.

How long is the Clermont trail along Lake Minneola?

The paved Clermont/Minneola Trail runs 5.2 miles from West Beach along Lake Minneola into Minneola and connects to the West Orange Trail.

Where is the boat ramp in Clermont?

The Clermont Boat Ramp is at 140 East Ave., just east of Waterfront Park on Lake Minneola. Only vehicles with trailers may park there; pay by text or buy a resident annual pass at City Hall.

Are Clermont parks free?

Yes. The city says all of its parks have free admission.

Where can I play softball or tennis in Clermont?

Hancock Park, 3301 Hancock Road, has five softball fields, two soccer fields and tennis courts. Palatlakaha Park, 1250 12th St., has ball fields, tennis, volleyball, basketball and racquetball courts.