Lake Eola Park
Lake Eola Park
4.5
6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Monday
6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday
6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday
6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Thursday
6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Friday
6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sunday
6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
About
Lake Eola Park is located in the heart of Downtown Orlando. The sidewalk that circles the lake is 0.9 miles in length, making it easy for visitors to keep track of their walking or running distances. Other activities available to park visitors include renting swan-shaped paddle boats, feeding the live swans and other birds inhabiting the park, seeing a concert or a play in the Walt Disney Amphitheater, grabbing a bite to eat at Relax Grill on Lake Eola or relaxing amid beautiful flower beds and a spectacular view of Orlando's skyline. Parking is free on Eola Drive on the east side of the park and there is metered parking on Central Boulevard and Rosalind Avenue. There is also street parking in Eola Heights and Thornton Park, a two to five block walk to the park. You can also park in any of the garages within a few blocks of the park. These include the Post Parkside parking garage at Osceola Avenue and East Central Boulevard; the Paramount/Publix parking garage at Lake Avenue and East Central Boulevard; and the Library parking garage at 112 East Central Boulevard. Please note: swans can get sick eating bread and popcorn. Visitors to the park can feed them lettuce, spinach, duck food pellets or buy food from the new swan feeders.
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- Bob SCincinnati, Ohio2,595 contributionsA Perfect Spot For A Stroll Around The LakeThe 1 mile paved trail around the lake is a nice way to spend some time alone or with others. A few restaurants offer food and drink in a relaxed atmosphere. Pet friendly and the ducks, geese and other winged critters are fun to watch. Highly recommended but finding a street parking spot can be hard on weekends.Visited January 2023Written January 5, 2023
- StarviageraFlorida2,115 contributionsNice stroll and good picturesIt needs a bit of maintenance since so many people use it. There were a few bums around; but for the most part families and people enjoying and feeding corn, that is for sale there to the birds. Nice to see that the birds are not given bread and other things that are not good for them.Visited March 2023Written March 28, 2023
- Patti FWakefield, Massachusetts4 contributionsBeautiful LakeWanted to explore someplace in Orlando rather than Disney and found this beautiful lake which had a great walking path. We went on a Sunday and there was a Farmer's Market going on. Definitely explore this area.Visited March 2023Written March 30, 2023
- LaFemmeTinitaTitusville, Florida38 contributionsGreat Fun ParkThis is a great fun park for so many people…friends, couples, and families. A lot of fun activities they host too! They also have a fun Sunday farmers market which has a great gelato food truck.Visited May 2023Travelled with familyWritten May 22, 2023
- StevelikesUSA29 contributionsLovely place to visit, which I do whilst on vacation in OrlandoLovely clean park, Swan fountain in middle of lake, leisurely 0.9 mile walk round the Lake. Sunday Market stalls, places to sit, dine, have a drink. Clean toilets.Visited April 2023Travelled soloWritten October 14, 2023
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StevelikesUSA
29 contributions
Apr. 2023 • Solo
Lovely clean park, Swan fountain in middle of lake, leisurely 0.9 mile walk round the Lake.
Sunday Market stalls, places to sit, dine, have a drink. Clean toilets.
Sunday Market stalls, places to sit, dine, have a drink. Clean toilets.
Written October 14, 2023
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Lolita S
19 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Family
The views are pretty and can take some epic shots of timed well. We visited restaurants and went on a ducky ride which was work out for the thighs. My word.
Written October 11, 2023
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Sandy S
Inverness, FL2 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Family
Beautiful surroundings as I enjoy my volunteer ministry at Lake Eola Park.
The swans are a city treasure...and the landscaping around the lake lovely.
The swans are a city treasure...and the landscaping around the lake lovely.
Written August 28, 2023
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Stephen K
Winter Park, FL4,326 contributions
Apr. 2023 • Couples
Lovely place for a stroll day or night. During the day there are swan boat rentals and a nice lakeside bar. There’s also a Sundays farmers market.
Written July 11, 2023
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Exploration813832
4 contributions
Jun. 2023 • Family
Beautiful area in the concrete jingle of a major city. You can feel the calm of the country in a city environment. Worth a visit
Written July 2, 2023
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Katie NZ
Auckland, New Zealand275 contributions
Jun. 2023 • Friends
This park is beautiful! Music is played from speakers throughout the park, there are lots of activities for all ages, and the walkways are tidy and go between shaded areas and sun. We tried out the swan pedal boats and were surprised how much we enjoyed it! You pay $15 per swan for 30mins (more than enough time to explore the lake). It doesn’t take too long to walk around the entire lake.
Pro: the atmosphere! The park calms you down and if you’re on a busy holiday or just want a place to wind down, it’s worth a visit.
Con: there are a few homeless people around the area, some of which badger quite a bit for money.
Tip: there are lots of free parking areas around the park, though paid parking options are available as well ($5).
Take away: worth a visit while in town!
Pro: the atmosphere! The park calms you down and if you’re on a busy holiday or just want a place to wind down, it’s worth a visit.
Con: there are a few homeless people around the area, some of which badger quite a bit for money.
Tip: there are lots of free parking areas around the park, though paid parking options are available as well ($5).
Take away: worth a visit while in town!
Written June 24, 2023
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StevelikesUSA
29 contributions
Apr. 2023 • Solo
Having been to Orlando many times over last 23 years, I only came across Lake Eola Park in 2022. 40 minute drive from my accommodation, but well worth it.
Walk round the lake 0.8 miles and things to see (swans, fountain, boat hire, somewhere to eat)
Walk round the lake 0.8 miles and things to see (swans, fountain, boat hire, somewhere to eat)
Written May 27, 2023
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LaFemmeTinita
Titusville, FL38 contributions
May 2023 • Family
This is a great fun park for so many people…friends, couples, and families. A lot of fun activities they host too! They also have a fun Sunday farmers market which has a great gelato food truck.
Written May 22, 2023
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Patti F
Wakefield, MA4 contributions
Mar. 2023
Wanted to explore someplace in Orlando rather than Disney and found this beautiful lake which had a great walking path. We went on a Sunday and there was a Farmer's Market going on. Definitely explore this area.
Written March 30, 2023
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Starviagera
Florida2,115 contributions
Mar. 2023
It needs a bit of maintenance since so many people use it. There were a few bums around; but for the most part families and people enjoying and feeding corn, that is for sale there to the birds. Nice to see that the birds are not given bread and other things that are not good for them.
Written March 28, 2023
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Shirley Anne Canales
Guaynabo, Puerto Rico51 contributions
They have a parking lot??
Tessa
United States164 contributions
Street parking and there’s a decent amount of parking garages close by. I recommend the post parkside garage. Easy to get in and out of and it’s right across the street from the lake
Bri M
Horsforth, UK28 contributions
Can I get from international drive to lake Eola by public transport ?
BusterBusBus
Orlando, FL1,120 contributions
Yes, if you take any bus that says Lynxx downtown station and then you can walk a few blocks and it's not far from the bus station.
DanaAlabduljaleel
Liverpool, UK
Is the park suitable for cycling ? And are there any places to rent bikes ?
Eveline Z
Orlando, FL9 contributions
It's a small park and not suitable for biking. Biking is prohibited and limited to walking on the sidewalks.
DanaAlabduljaleel
Liverpool, UK
Is the park suitable for cycling ? And are there any places to rent bikes ?
lalyn
San Juan, Puerto Rico40 contributions
This park is more for walking or jogging. I don't think bicycles are allowed.
Valerie1710
Glasgow, UK8 contributions
Is there disabled parking near the park and is there an admission charge?
Cory W
Winter Garden, FL146 contributions
there is disable parking along the downtown side of the park near the amphitheater. most parking is metered. but you can usually find non-metered parking on the east side of the lake off Summerland Ave.
Bruno R
Sao Paulo, SP36 contributions
Quais melhores locais para comer perto do parque?
Simone C
Winter Garden, FL45 contributions
Bruno, eu nao jantei proximo ao parque, mas coloque no google lake+eola+dinner que voce vai achar os melhores restaurantes... eu nao posso coloar o link aqui para voce, senao eu o faria...
Um otimo passeio para voce!!
Edward W
IHB, United States3 contributions
Is there parking near the lake?
Thank you
FloridaMike69
Orlando, FL75 contributions
Yes, plenty of free on the street parking all around the lake. Trying parking on Eola Drive on the Eastern edge, or there are 3 streets that run from the lake to the north with less traffic (Broadway Ave, Hillman Ave and Cathcart Ave)
Hayley B
Zejtun, Malta1 contribution
How much time do people usually soend there ?
JansAdventures
502 contributions
I live locally and spend about 2 hours, walking around the lake, enjoying the day, stopping by the Farmer's Market on the weekend. I have seen other people using the playground, renting swan boats, taking photos & taking a tai chi class. It depends on how you plan to spend your time.
MargaretRogers
Lowestoft, England4 contributions
My husband and I are visiting Orlando next September and are keen to experience more than just the theme parks. Looking at reviews of Lake Ecola Park, it looks like somewhere we would enjoy visiting. Is there plenty of parking and is it signposted?
Many thanks
kimlovesfl
Orlando, FL100 contributions
You really want to spend some time in the downtown Orlando/Winter Park area, in fact, allot a couple of days. The Orange County History Center is just a couple of blocks away, there is antique row on Orange Ave, Leu Gardens, one of my favorites, a couple of miles away, and the Morse museum and Winter Park boat tour, and all the lovely shopping and restaurants in Winter Park. The Virginia/Mills area just north of East Colonial Dr (SR 50) is where Leu Gardens is located, and there are a load of great restaurants, many of them Vietnamese. The Orlando Museum of Art and Menello Art Museum is a few blocks up Mills Ave. If you have any more questions on what to do in Orlando away from the theme parks, please ask. I LOVE my city and there is always something to do or see where the locals live, and we have many wonderful places to eat.
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