Within Walking Distance:

Sanford Riverwalk: stroll with the lil’ bugaboos along the banks of Lake Monroe. Spot a gator, a manatee, or even a dolphin! Paved pedestrian walkway, riverside porch-style swings, and plenty of benches to take a break. Beautiful boats in the marina!

Seminole County Library: With story times 3x a week!

Splash Pad at Fort Mellon Park: completed summer of 2009, this splash park is a blast of coolness in the midst of the hot Florida days! cost $2.

Playground: brand new, modern playground, adjacent to the splash pad- shaded picnic area. SUNSCREEN is a must here.

Hot Pots: Pottery painting studio that is totally kid-friendly! Offering specials throughout the week for kids

Antiques, Art, and more Antiques and Art!: Antique and art galleries and studios abound up and down 1st street!

Cool Shops! Loads of boutiques to browse with eclectic and unique items.

Short Driving Distance:

Park on Park: A HUGE, shaded playground that looks like something out of Sherwood Forest! Completely fenced in, so little ones can run amuck without running into traffic.

Central Florida Zoo: The perfect day out! We (heart) the CFZ, it is the perfect size for a half-day excursion with the kiddos! Not too big, not too small. Juuuuust right.

Paw Park: Sanford is home to one of the best doggy parks in Central Florida! And most of downtown Sanford is dog-friendly~ so bring all the members of your family!