Mike Sansone Community Park park
Mike Sansone Community Park
One of the main attractions of Mike Sansone Community Park is its playground, which is perfect for children of all ages. The playground features a range of equipment, including swings, slides, and climbing structures. There is also a splash pad, which is a popular spot for families to cool off during the hot Florida summers.
Another point of interest at the park is its sports fields. The park features several baseball diamonds, soccer fields, and basketball courts, allowing visitors to engage in a variety of athletic activities. Additionally, the park has a walking trail, which is a great way to enjoy the natural beauty of the area.
Some interesting facts about Mike Sansone Community Park include that it was named after a former mayor of Lake Mary, Mike Sansone, and that it was designed to be a community gathering place for residents of the area. The park is also home to a community garden, where visitors can learn about growing their own fruits and vegetables.
The best time of year to visit Mike Sansone Community Park is during the cooler months, from November to April. This is when the weather is most pleasant for outdoor activities, and there are often events and activities planned at the park during this time. However, the park is open year-round, and visitors can enjoy its many amenities and activities at any time of year.
Park & land designation reference
A quick legend for the federal and state land categories Snoflo tracks. Each designation comes with different rules around access, recreation, and resource extraction.
- National Park
- Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
- State Park
- Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
- Local Park
- Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
- Wilderness Area
- The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized motorized access permitted.
- National Recreation Area
- Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing, often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes); may allow more development.
- National Conservation Area (BLM)
- BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
- State Forest
- State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
- Vast federal lands managed for mixed use -- recreation, grazing, mining, conservation -- with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
Plan your visit down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area campgrounds
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within reach of Mike Sansone Community Park, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Medard | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Hillsborough River State Park | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Alderman's Ford Park Campsite 3 | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Alderman's Ford Park Campsite 4 | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Alderman's Ford Park Campsite 2 | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Alderman's Ford Park Campsite 1 | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, fishing spots, and POIs so a park visit can grow into a full weekend.
Responsible recreation & Leave No Trace
- Know before you go
- Check the operator's site for hours, permit requirements, seasonal closures, and fire restrictions before heading out.
- Stay on trail
- Stick to marked paths to protect vegetation, prevent erosion, and avoid disturbing wildlife habitat.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe from a distance, never feed wildlife, and store food securely if camping is permitted on-site.
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Carry out all trash, food scraps, and gear. Many parks have limited or no trash service.
- Leave what you find
- Don't take rocks, plants, or artifacts. They make the park what it is for the next visitor.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Mike Sansone Community Park as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, freezing temperatures, fire-restriction days), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Mike Sansone Community Park
What can I do at Mike Sansone Community Park?
Most Snoflo-tracked parks support hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Check the operator's site for activity-specific rules (camping, fishing, paddling, hunting).
How fresh is the weather data?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from NOAA / yr.no. Streamflow comes live from USGS streamgauges.
When is the best time to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation.
How do I get to Mike Sansone Community Park?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the park.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this park, set a threshold (temperature, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other parks near here
Snoflo-tracked parks within driving distance of Mike Sansone Community Park.