Covered Bridge and Minnehaha Parks

Welcome to Covered Bridge and Minnehaha Parks in Maitland, Florida, a suburb of Orlando. Covered Bridge Park is home to the Jim Houser Azalea Gardens, named for a man who was Maitland's Mayor for 2 terms from 1970 until 1978.

Minnehaha Park is located on the south shore of Lake Minnehaha. It has 3 picnic shelters, Pavilion 1 has a 32 person capacity and a grill, Pavilions 2 and 3 each have a 15 person capacity and a grill. Both of the tennis courts are lighted.

These 2 parks are across the street from each other so they share a profile. They are even connected by a pedestrian tunnel.

To contact the park office please call 407-875-2848.

Maitland Florida Park Ordinances

*Please use parks only during posted hours.

*The following are prohibited; alcoholic beverages, defacing public property, harming wildlife, littering, scuba diving, weapons.

*The following are only allowed in designated areas; fires, fishing, golfing, motor vehicles, organized athletic play, remote-control aircraft, swimming.

*Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult in the swimming areas.

*All animals must be leashed and waste removed.

Please respect these rules, the parks, and all local, State of Florida, and United States Statutes.