Kids' activities in Horizon West: playgrounds, library, indoor play

Last checked Oct. 8, 2026. Facts come from Orange County Parks and Recreation’s park listings, the Orange County Library System, the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation and each business’s own site. Parks: 407-836-6200. Library: 407-835-7323.

Horizon West’s newest family spot is the Horizon West Branch library, 4657 Hamlin Groves Trail, which opened Oct. 10 next to Horizon West Regional Park and its inclusive playground. Four county parks here have inclusive playgrounds, and Hamlin has indoor play for rainy afternoons.

Quick picks

• Free and outdoors: Horizon West Regional Park playground, 4715 Hamlin Groves Trail.
• Free and indoors: Horizon West Branch library, open seven days.
• Water play: Dr. P. Phillips Community Park splash pad.
• Rainy day: Urban Air, 5758 Hamlin Groves Trail, 407-734-0474.

Playgrounds

Inclusive playgrounds are designed for children of all abilities, the county says. Parks are open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in summer and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in winter. More is on our parks and trails guide.

Library and story times

The Horizon West Branch, 4657 Hamlin Groves Trail, phone 407-835-7323, opened Oct. 10. It is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, the library says. It has a kids’ learning station, and its garden has a permanent StoryWalk with a new book each month, outdoor musical instruments and three wildlife garden beds beside the regional park. Story times and kids’ classes are posted on the branch’s events calendar.

Splash pads and pools

• Dr. P. Phillips Community Park, 8249 Buenavista Woods Blvd., Orlando: county splash pad, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in summer and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in winter.
• Horizon West Regional Park: a splash pad is planned in the county’s Phase 1B; no opening date has been announced.
• Winter Garden’s public pools open in May. Dates are on our summer camps and pools page.

Indoor play

• Urban Air Adventure Park, 5758 Hamlin Groves Trail, 407-734-0474: trampolines, climbing walls and other attractions, some with height or age requirements, its website says.
• Play Street Museum Winter Garden, 12107 Stoneybrook West Parkway, Suite 104: a play space for young children that takes reservations for playtimes and themed events, according to its listings.
• Cinépolis Hamlin, 14111 Shoreside Way: Hamlin lists half-price movies on Tuesdays at its events page.
• PopStroke Hamlin, 5487 Hamlin Groves Trail: mini golf with ping pong and cornhole.

Museums

The Winter Garden Heritage Foundation runs two museums in downtown Winter Garden:

• Central Florida Railroad Museum, 101 S. Boyd St., 407-656-0559: Tuesday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Winter Garden Heritage Museum, 1 N. Main St., 407-656-3244: Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Nature

• Tibet-Butler Preserve, 8777 Winter Garden-Vineland Road, 407-254-1940: trails, a butterfly garden and the Vera Carter Environmental Center, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Its Trailblazer program gives a free T-shirt to hikers who log 20 miles in the preserve; register at the education office. No bikes or pets.
• Cornbread’s Corner at Lake Louisa State Park, Clermont: a two-hour horse experience for children 12 and under, with pony rides and crafts, booked through the park’s activity page.
• Southern Hill Farms, 16651 Schofield Road, Clermont: seasonal u-pick and a Fun Zone of rides during festivals; see our fall festivals page.

What this means for you

• Visit the new library on or after Saturday, Oct. 10, and walk the StoryWalk.
• Pair the library with the Horizon West Regional Park playground next door.
• Check the seasonal pages for dated kids’ events: Halloween, holiday lights and Santa and Easter.

Frequently asked questions

What are the Horizon West library’s hours?

The Orange County Library System’s Horizon West Branch, 4657 Hamlin Groves Trail, opened Oct. 10, 2026. It is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday. Its garden has a permanent StoryWalk and outdoor musical instruments.

Which Horizon West parks have inclusive playgrounds?

Horizon West Regional Park, Summerlake Park, Taborfield Park and Watermark Park all have inclusive playgrounds, Orange County Parks and Recreation says. Summerport Neighborhood Park has a playground too.

Where can kids play indoors in Horizon West on a rainy day?

Urban Air Adventure Park at 5758 Hamlin Groves Trail, Play Street Museum Winter Garden on Stoneybrook West Parkway, the new Horizon West Branch library and the Central Florida Railroad Museum in downtown Winter Garden.

Is there a splash pad near Horizon West?

The nearest county splash pad is at Dr. P. Phillips Community Park, 8249 Buenavista Woods Blvd., open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in summer and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in winter. A splash pad is planned for Horizon West Regional Park.