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Big Tree Park - Cross Seminole Trailhead 4.6★ · 808 Google ratings · Longwood, Florida
✓ Toddlers✓ Restrooms✓ Step-free✓ Parking
At a glance
What visitors report about Big Tree Park - Cross Seminole Trailhead Age
Toddlers + young kids Mentioned by 5 visitors · 2013–2026
Shade
Little shade reported Based on visitor reports · 2013–2026
Restrooms
Yes · often seasonal
Crowds
Quietest Fri 8am · busiest Sun afternoon
Size
About 4,000 sq ft · bigger than 46% of the ones we measured
Shown only when the evidence clears our bar. How we know this .
The site plan
Map of Big Tree Park - Cross Seminole Trailhead 1
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1 Play area2 Restroomsabout 200 ft from the play area 3 Covered shelterabout 150 ft from the play area
Drawn from aerial imagery, showing the real layout. Guide
Good to know Good for a picnic
Picnic facilities on site, with room to sit and eat near the play area.
Official listing
Works well for younger kids
Visitors report equipment suited to under-5s.
Mentioned by 5 visitors · 2013–2026
Ideal for young children learning to hike
The flat wooden boardwalk over swamp areas eliminates getting lost and requires no climbing, making it accessible for.
Combine with the Cross Seminole Trail
This park serves as a free trailhead parking area for biking or running the longer regional trail system.
Little shade reported
Bring sun cover on bright days.
Based on visitor reports · 2013–2026
Bring heavy-duty bug spray
Mosquitoes and biting flies are persistent problems; multiple reviewers recommend applying repellent before arrival.
Plan 30 minutes maximum
The boardwalk trail is roughly a quarter-mile round trip, suitable for toddlers or as a quick nature break.
Watch for ground-dwelling spiders
Brown widow spiders with egg sacks have been spotted near playground equipment, particularly concerning for curious young hands.
Distilled from 100 visitor reviews.
Crowds
When it gets busy Weekday mornings are generally quiet; weekend afternoons get busiest.
Quiet Busy
From Google visit patterns, 8am to 7pm.
Practical
Plan your visit 📍 761 General Hutchison Pkwy, Longwood, FL 32750
🅿 On-site parking (official listing)
🚻 Bathrooms about 200 ft from the play area
Nearby
Nearby playgrounds 0.4 miles away · More shade
0.8 miles away · Has restrooms
1.0 miles away · More shade
Questions
Parent FAQs Does Big Tree Park - Cross Seminole Trailhead have restrooms? Yes. Public restrooms are on the official Google listing. Park restrooms are often seasonal, so check before a winter visit.
Is there shade at Big Tree Park - Cross Seminole Trailhead? Visitors report a lack of shade; plan sun protection for summer visits.
Is Big Tree Park - Cross Seminole Trailhead good for toddlers? Yes. Visitors mention equipment suited to under-5s. Mentioned by 5 visitors · 2013–2026
When is Big Tree Park - Cross Seminole Trailhead least busy? Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Friday around 8am.
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How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 100 visitor reviews; playground outlines and amenity positions from OpenStreetMap (ODbL), which is also what the size is measured on; aerial imagery from USGS (2022). Attributes appear only when the evidence clears our confidence bar, and review text is never republished. The unedited aerial shows tree cover, which is our second check on shade. Read the method · Report a mistake
