Lake Eola Park
Lake Eola Park
4.5
6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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- StevelikesUSA26 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 14 October 2023
- mtfrequentflyingUnited States187 contributionsExcellent views for walkingSuch a beautiful park with so many swans, clean bathrooms and lots of big beautiful trees. This park is so beautiful and a must to walk around its lake to see lots of birds including beautiful swans. Parking was easy to find around the park. The bathrooms were clean and even had plenty of TP in them. :)Visited April 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 5 April 2024
- Shanick07Oviedo, Florida379 contributionsNice ParkThis lake is very nice for everybody. I had a great time, the weather was very nice, the breeze, the views. There are a lot of animals to see. It need more cleaning in some areas because the animals droppings, otherwise I really enjoyed my time!Visited March 2024Travelled with familyWritten 21 April 2024
- Brittany CoxOrlando, Florida12 contributionsBest lake inside Orlando's CityOne of the most beautiful lakes in Orlando. Lovely place to walk around, visit the many restaurants and bars with views of the lake, and every once in a while experience their pop up market places. Best place to just relax inside our beautiful City.Visited January 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 24 July 2024
- Vale5 contributionsBeautiful!Lake Eola Park is a prime example of how a city space can be both beautiful and clean. Its gardens are immaculate, and the lake is simply stunning. It's the perfect place to unwind and enjoy nature in the heart of the city. I loved the tranquility of this park!Visited November 2023Travelled with familyWritten 8 August 2024
- Alex TOrlando, Florida8 contributionsA must seeA gorgeous spot right in downtown financial center which combines nature and urban life. It is most likely visited by locals, but noticeably also appreciated by a few tourists as well. Very nice smooth jazz selection creates the perfect atmosphere to relax and enjoy this beautiful park. Definitely a must see in Orlando.Visited August 2024Travelled soloWritten 17 August 2024
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will h
Shorewood, IL65 contributions
Apr 2021 • Couples
Our walk around Lake Eola was wonderful. We saw lots of swans, turtles and ducks. You can also rent a swan paddle boat to cross the lake. There are plenty of interesting restaurants all around the lake and we ate at Metro Espresso Pizza which had a lot of meal choices . We loved it! The fountain in the middle of Lake Eola was beautiful. It was a nice day and a nice way to enjoy it.
Written 5 April 2021
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Mandi C
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Jan 2024 • Family
Gorgeous, unique park to spend some time outside. Unfortunately the homeless population, at least for our visit yesterday, is out of control. We did one circle of the lake and really would have liked to spend more time there but as two women walking we did not feel safe to do so as we were aggressively yelled at by one man just after the swan boat rental, followed by a group in the swan feeding area and begged several times on our 0.9 mile walk. It really ruined the entire experience that would have otherwise been beautiful. I can’t say I’d recommend. I’m no stranger to bigger cities and beggars but they were quite intimidating. I’d probably only return for an event where maybe they have some security to control the issue.
Written 17 January 2024
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Mel T
Edinburgh, UK221 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
Lovely city park area. The lake is pretty big and is surrounded by the city. Nice to walk round the lake and also hire a swan boat to take in the views from the lake.
Written 12 March 2020
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Bob S
Cincinnati, OH2,527 contributions
Jan 2023
The 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.
Written 5 January 2023
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387indy
Coral Springs, FL4,389 contributions
June 2022
Downtown 28 acre lake in Orlando. Views of the city skyline, a sidewalk encircling the lake about a mile long where you can walk. Also geen spaces and room for group exercise. You can rent paddleboats, birds, ducks, wildlife; mainly locals sightseeing.
Written 5 June 2022
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Bill K
Mantorville, MN6,307 contributions
Jan 2022
What a gem! This park, located in the downtown district, is as lovely and as vibrant as they come. I visited on New Year's Day and it was filled with people walking/running to start their New Year's resolutions, children playing, birds, holiday statuaries, and folks just enjoying the wonderful weather.
Every large city should have a central park that is as beautiful and well-tended as this one.
Every large city should have a central park that is as beautiful and well-tended as this one.
Written 4 January 2022
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aboooo
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June 2021 • Family
They refused us service twice on two separate days we attended to ride the swan boats. They kept saying it was due to inclement weather or because there was a waitlist, but on the website it says first come first serve. We called multiple times and they never mentioned a waitlist. Overall, very unorganized and I am never one to complain. Majority of the boats are broken, I don’t know why they just don’t get newer boats to prevent all this issues from occurring.
Written 27 June 2021
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mtfrequentflying
United States187 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
Such a beautiful park with so many swans, clean bathrooms and lots of big beautiful trees.
This park is so beautiful and a must to walk around its lake to see lots of birds including beautiful swans. Parking was easy to find around the park. The bathrooms were clean and even had plenty of TP in them. :)
This park is so beautiful and a must to walk around its lake to see lots of birds including beautiful swans. Parking was easy to find around the park. The bathrooms were clean and even had plenty of TP in them. :)
Written 5 April 2024
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Shanick07
Oviedo, FL379 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
This lake is very nice for everybody. I had a great time, the weather was very nice, the breeze, the views. There are a lot of animals to see.
It need more cleaning in some areas because the animals droppings, otherwise I really enjoyed my time!
It need more cleaning in some areas because the animals droppings, otherwise I really enjoyed my time!
Written 21 April 2024
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fran
Miami, United States31 contributions
July 2022 • Couples
My husband and I took an walk around Lake Eola park while listening to a audio guided tour. It was lovely. The lake was beautiful. There’s two restrooms around the park. The sculpture and history is rich. The swans were beautiful. I would recommend this park.
Written 27 July 2022
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They have a parking lot??
Written 16 January 2020
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
Written 22 February 2020
Can I get from international drive to lake Eola by public transport ?
Written 14 August 2019
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.
Written 14 August 2019
DanaAlabduljaleel
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Is the park suitable for cycling ? And are there any places to rent bikes ?
Written 27 December 2018
It's a small park and not suitable for biking. Biking is prohibited and limited to walking on the sidewalks.
Written 30 December 2018
DanaAlabduljaleel
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Is the park suitable for cycling ? And are there any places to rent bikes ?
Written 27 December 2018
This park is more for walking or jogging. I don't think bicycles are allowed.
Written 28 December 2018
Is there disabled parking near the park and is there an admission charge?
Written 12 February 2018
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.
Written 14 February 2018
Quais melhores locais para comer perto do parque?
Written 17 November 2017
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!!
Written 18 November 2017
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)
Written 11 October 2017
How much time do people usually soend there ?
Written 22 August 2017
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.
Written 22 August 2017
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
Written 1 November 2016
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.
Written 26 November 2016
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