Last updated: October 2026 · every listing links to its official source
Montverde is a small town on the western shore of Lake Apopka, Florida's second-largest lake. It's known for its oak-shaded parks, a lively town calendar and some of the best lake views in south Lake County. Here's what to do there, with a source for every listing.
🌳 Parks in town
17436 Division St., just northwest of Town Hall. Open dawn to dusk. The heart of town, with a covered stage for concerts (including the Spring Concert Series), a baseball field, tennis courts, a playground and open lawn. It also hosts Montverde Day, the town's two-day celebration each November. Public restrooms are behind Town Hall. Source: Town of Montverde: Kirk Park
17338 1st St., at the south end of Porter Avenue. A shaded park on Lake Apopka with a playground, a winding wooden dock under big oaks, and picnic tables and grills. Temporarily closed for hurricane repairs, so check with the town before you go. Alligators live in the lake, so keep kids and pets back from the water. Source: Town of Montverde: Truskett Park
🥾 Trails & views
20700 County Road 455. A Lake County park with a 130-foot elevated boardwalk leading to an overlook with views of Lake Apopka and the Orlando skyline. It also has a covered pavilion, restrooms, and a switchback trail down to the Lake Apopka Loop Trail. Source: Green Mountain Scenic Byway
More than 20 miles of hiking and biking along the lake's north shore, out-and-back for now. The Green Mountain trailhead has restrooms. There's no drinking water on the trail, so bring your own. Source: St. Johns River Water Management District
📚 Library & town events
17111 Porter Ave. Montverde's branch of the Lake County Library System, with books, computers, Wi-Fi, children's Storytime and the Summer Reading Program. Open Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–6 p.m. Source: Town of Montverde: Helen Lehmann Library
Fall highlights on the town calendar include Trunk or Treat (Oct. 30, Kirk Park), Montverde Day (Nov. 6–7, Kirk Park) and Light Up Montverde (Dec. 5, Town Hall). Check the town's site for times. Source: Town of Montverde: Upcoming events
📅 Events in Montverde this week
See what's on in Montverde on our Montverde events page, or browse the full Lake County calendar. Event times change, so always confirm with the organizer.
More Montverde events drop every Thursday — see this week's full list →
❓ Quick answers
When is Montverde Day?
Montverde Day is the town's two-day celebration at Kirk Park each November. In 2026 it is November 6–7 (Town of Montverde).
Where can I see Lake Apopka near Montverde?
The Green Mountain Scenic Overlook & Trailhead (20700 County Road 455) has an elevated boardwalk and overlook with views of Lake Apopka and the Orlando skyline, and connects to the Lake Apopka Loop Trail (Green Mountain Scenic Byway; SJRWMD).
Sources
Checked October 23, 2026. Hours and closures change, so confirm with the source before you go.
- Town of Montverde: Kirk Park
- Town of Montverde: Truskett Park
- Green Mountain Scenic Byway
- St. Johns River Water Management District
- Town of Montverde: Helen Lehmann Library
- Town of Montverde: Upcoming events
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