Lovely park that's ideal for a walk and some bird/ people watching. The market here is fun too and I ran into the parrot guy. Very close to downtown. Enjoy. read more

Lake Eola is one of Orlando's finest. I love green in the middle of a city and Lake Eola offers a perfect view of the skyline. The city makes great use of the space with great seasonal events, festivals, and shows in the bandshell. Food and Wine, 5Ks, Fourth of July fireworks, Pride Parade, etc. You will also find a farmers market on Sundays, Donation-based yoga in the park, and Thai chi groups. There is a great walking/running path around the lake with a great view of the fountain. The park is lined with great food and drink options like Relax Grill, World of Beer, and Spice. Pop Parlour is close for a boozy Popsicle too! There is a nice playground for kids, and restroom facilities and water fountains on each side of the park. The city has recently made upgrades to the park including the fountain, and sculptures around the park which make for great photo ops. Although the swans are cute, my advice is to stay far away! They're crazy! read more

Reviewing a park is cheating. Most parks are nice, otherwise they really wouldn't be there and people wouldn't want them. But this one has swan pedal boats. There's also a food establishment here that I did not partake in. I may in the future, if I ever come back around. read more

Beautiful, breathtaking, relax, exercise, romantic, family, kids playground, gazebo, pet friendly, bars, everything for everybody. Great for wedding pictures, love story, sixteen candles or any occasion. Excellent affordable happy hours at Relax Grill and Spice, you can bring and carry all your own picnic but you can also buy wine, cheese, etc at Publix in front of the park or 7 eleven less than one block away... read more

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My wife and I went for an evening walk around this beautiful area on a gorgeous night in downtown Orlando. What a peaceful walk we enjoyed, below all the tall downtown buildings surrounding this beautiful Lake Eola park area.Many out enjoying the scenery and nature, as well as many more out getting there nightly workouts or out walking there dogs.Take this nice walk sometime and enjoy. read more

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What a wonderful little secret tucked away in the heart of Orlando! My husband and I were truly blown away since we've mode here. You don't see many swans in Miami that's for sure. It's a picturesque view of the city and they have boat rentals and a wonderful little restaurant right on the lake. For sure this is gonna be our new spot. read more

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My husband and I visited the park on a recent visit to Orlando. We wanted to get away from all the hustle and bustle on I Drive. We found this park a breath of fresh air. A hidden gem in the middle of an enormous city. It has a walk trail around the park. Many people were jogging, some had blankets and were just relaxing under a shade tree, others were doing plates in the park. We chose to do paddleboat ride...30 minutes for $15. We saw swans, many varieties of birds, and turtles. Nice relaxing experience. Something for everyone. We will return if in Orlando again. read more

Nice park, kept clean & love the events they offer.

My wife and I like to come here to feed the pigeons. They're friendly, and will climb on you if you let them. They have lots of great events here, and a really good farmers' market. Just be prepared to pay for parking. Otherwise, a great place. read more

This is Orlando! I don't think there is a symbol greater than Lake Eola that represents the real Orlando and not the touristy Orlando. More toursists should actually leave I-Drive and take a trip to see it! There's nothing better than getting up on a weekend morning and going for a walk around the lake. Even better if it's a farmer's market or festival day. Then walk over to Thornton Park for some brunch. I love it! I wish we had more places like this. read more

Definitely a beautiful place to just walk around with your significant other on a beautiful day. So much to do & such amazing views & atmosphere. I'm definitely looking forward to take a ride on the swan's around the lake. They have a lot of variety of restaurants & just a nice peaceful day ahead of yourself. Was my first time but will not be my last time! read more

Lake Eola is a really beautiful place, I work downtown and its a great atmosphere. The lake is so pretty and there are swans around the whole park to look at and take photos of. My only complaint is the amount of transits around, I wouldn't recommend walking around alone in the evening (you never know) read more

Great place to sit and watch the world go by. Noon and weekends great people watching spot. Weekends free Yoga in the park and other activities. read more

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Beautiful park with a huge lake in the middle. Very peaceful and relaxing. Great for taking walks. Gorgeous swans swimming in the lake or resting on the grass. There are a couple of places to stop and eat or drink. read more

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It is a family oriented park so relaxing and perfect for getting yourself together,walking with love ones, and meeting people. Bring you cold drink with or food because there are No restaurant or place to have snacks from so be prepared! Enjooooooy it coz i did read more

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This is a great park like everyone says. I went to the park at night, and these are my only negative comments. There were a group of homeless people hanging out. (Expected at this hour.) But also, while I was sitting on a bench, I saw two big rats running across the grass into the bushes. This happened twice more when I started walking around. Gave me the heebie jeebies. The only other thing is that you should be aware of the bugs. It is a lake for goodness sakes, but make sure to get the repellant if you have it. The playground is great, and they have activities going on all of the time. I would recommend anyone to just come visit and walk around this park. :) read more

Fireworks at the Fountain. Excellent!!! Man, was it hot on the 4th. We got there around eight and it was packed then. What a great place for fireworks. Right there on great Lake Eola and over the skyline of downtown Orlando. I love July 4th when it is shortly before the Olympics begin. I'm getting so fired up for our competitors this year. We have a great team. USA!!! Great event. Great company. Great day. read more

How can one not like Lake Eola. Smack dab in the middle of downtown Orlando, this place is a tiny refuge from the banks and law offices that dominate the area. It's only 9/10 mile around the lake, so it's perfect for jogging, walking, photo ops and just hanging out. The fountain in the middle was struck by lightning and not working for a awhile, but now it's back (YAY) It's just so pretty here! Nice plants and landscaping, a Buddha temple, statues, and even live swans. The coolest thing is when a swan is carrying eggs (is that what it's called?) the park folk will build a little screened enclosure to protect the nest. They Lake holds numerous events year round, from culture heritage events to art shows to 5k runs so sometimes parking is hard, but know what? It's in a great area so don't be afraid to park several blocks away and enjoy the walk. read more

Love Lake Eola! Great for the kids to play, great for the runners, great for long walks, dog Friendly and when I was pregnant I would walk around the park all the time. Glad they finally got the Fountain fix and the Swans back! Recently saw some Swans taking care its little babies, that just hatched... it was so cute and the kids enjoyed it. Proud of this park! and the Events they have for the city. read more

I love this park! I bring my daughter here to play and feed the swans. The playground is unique and fun. It encourages the kids to use their arms and legs, teaches them balance. I think it's a lot better climbing stairs and crawling around in tubes. It's a beautiful place to come jog or take a stroll and enjoy the different birds. Ducks, Geese, Swans etc. Once the fountain is back up and running it will only make this place even more enjoyable to come visit. read more

I was looking to do something new in Orlando since I was here for a few weeks for work. Tired of going to Disney and Universal, I opted to go where the locals go. My friends had suggested the farmers market at Lake Eola. Parking was a tad difficult to find; I parked in a $5 lot across from a Starbucks and walked over. The park is pretty big, and there's a lot to see! There's quite a few works of art to see, and lots of ducks! You'll even see swans and a black swan! Lake Eola is in the heart of downtown so there are many adjacent restaurants too. I walked a few laps around the lake- it's about a mile each round. There are many joggers, walkers, and dogs on the path! The lake has fountains and overall, it's really pretty. I was really pleased with the farmers market too- there are plenty of vendors and you are sure to find something delicious to eat! read more

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I have lived in Orlando for about 2 years, and in that time I have been lucky enough to live so close to this downtown park. Morning runs, evening strolls accompanied by a lovely tune, a Saturday discovering swans/other wildlife, or a Sunday enjoying free Yoga at 11 AM or the Farmers Market. No matter what the day or the time, there is something to enjoy at this park. So...go enjoy it! read more

Loved the cool breeze you get under the shady parts by the small ponds. Checked out the Farmer's market, not as big as I thought but not too bad for a quick snack. Pass on the swan paddle boats, $15 for 30 min is steep even for Chicago standards! Saw some guy blowing up his own boat...lolz...think we might have to go that route. Parking not bad Sat. afternoon, found a free spot! read more

Lake Eola is just simply amazing! It's a very peaceful park especially being located in the middle of downtown Orlando. I went to this park on vacation with my girlfriend about a week ago and we both enjoyed the beatiful scenery and those huge swan & ducks the park had, I was totally amaze by the amount of animals that were at the park! Lake Eola is a beatiful park not only for sight seeing but the park has a trail that wraps around the park which is about 1mile roughly. If u like to run/joggs then This is definitly the park for u and. I wanted to rent one the paddle boat but we didn't get the chance Togo on it but next time I'm definitely renting a boat read more

Absolutely gorgeous park in the middle of downtown Orlando. There is a wide walking path, plenty of benches, trash cans, fountains, and clean restrooms. Everything is beautifully maintained. Lots of aquatic birds. There are parking garages and several restaurants and bars nearby. read more

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A great park in the middle of Orlando. Take a walk around the lake and enjoy the view of the water, swans, and birds. Lots of people use this area for exercise during their lunch breaks, which is great. It seems like it's a great venue for fun summer events and festivals. If you live nearby and have a dog, this is great place to take your dog for a walk. A fun place to check out when you're in the area, and keep your eyes peeled for events! read more

Eola Park was great! It was a beautiful day when I went, not too hot and not too cold and I was able to enjoy the day strolling through and seeing everything that Eola Park has to offer. Stayed until early evening and were also able to take advantage of seeing the Christmas lights that were still up! Woot woot. Very clean and well maintained. I was also able to take one of the Swan boats which was a blast! Paddled through the lake and got to see the entire park from the Swan boat! Super well priced at $15 for 30minutes. Spent some time relaxing in the grass just taking in the sights in the lake. The park itself is free and a great way to spend a relaxing day just doing nothing but relaxing! While with Covid it's not in effect, Eola Park has an amphitheater where they do summer movies/maybe plays? that I believe is free. Hopefully comes back next summer. A must for sightseeing for anyone visiting Orlando! read more

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Beautiful place for a stroll with a friend, or to get a few laps in for exercise and the people watching is great too!

I visited the Lake Eola Farmer's Market yesterday morning. There were a lot fewer vendors than I was expecting, however the vendors that were there were great. They had one produce vendor, all locally grown with outstanding quality and prices. I was able to get a weeks worth of vegetables for $12. Huge variety as well. Indian River Fruit also has a stand. I've purchased from them at other farmer's markets, and continue to love their selection and quality. I got 2 small containers and one large container of mixed fruit including grapes, watermelon, pineapple, kiwi and mango. This set me back $13 and would have cost me around at least $18 if I had bought the same at Publix. They also had various booths selling home made soaps, baked goods, wood crafts, clothing, etc. They had about 3 or 4 food vendors, a burger stand, a hot dog stand, a lemonade stand, and the Crepe food truck was out as well. Definitely a nice way to spend your morning and get great deals for the week. read more

I love Lake Eola Park. I've done a few volunteer activities there as well as visited on my own and I love it every time. The atmosphere is quaint and romantic. The swans in the water are absolutely gorgeous, and it is a great place to go and read a book or take a date for a picnic on the grass. A natural beauty in Orlando for sure. read more

Got up early and decided to take a walk. Noticed this park when I checked into my hotel the night before. Felt very safe walking here as the sun was rising. Tons of birds including white swans and black swans. Not crowded. Mix of younger people, rough looking people, yoga pants wearing people, professional dressed people and more. Likely going every morning while I'm here read more

Because so many events, walks, festivals, etc. occur around the Lake, it's hard to keep up with all the dates and goings on. But if you happen to be down there already, check the poles at two ends of the park (they're blue and have 4 bulletin board cases surrounding them). Each month park employees update what events are coming up and place them in the cases. It's also a place for other flyers and formal posters. It's a nice service for people who frequent the walking path in order to stay updated. read more

6 stars for birds, beauty, swan boats, a fountain and sparkling waters. A Chinese gazebo, wide paths, an ampitheatre. A flock of elders feeding the swans. It's a beautiful amenity. read more

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Lake Eola has it merits. I wish it was bigger because it is usually very busy with lots of people walking their dogs, running, eating lunch, taking photos or strolling. There are lots of huge swans, a small play ground, an amphitheatre and the relatively newly renovated fountain. They also added a bunch of unusual sculptures around the park, it is debatable whether these are an enhancement. Some of nice, but some of somewhat out of place.. read more

Lake eola park and the fountain are the Crown Jewels of downtown Orlando. It's my favorite place to walk and unwind, and one of the first places I bring visitors. read more

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Lake Eola Park gets better and better. It's much nicer on a day like this when no festivals are going on and you can actually enjoy the park. Lots of families and kids and dogs today. Last nights fireworks would have attracted huge crowds and parking would have been hard. Today it was easy to find a spot in the parking garage nearby. The toilets however were quite dirty, and needed a clean up. No lights working there either! Otherwise soap dispensers were dispensing, even though some cubicles had run out of toilet paper. Lovely Florida evening! read more

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It's about a mile around the lake and every angle is beautiful- especially when you get the city buildings in the background. Always full of people strolling or resting. The weekend tends to be busier, especially with events and the market. I love the different festivities that the downtown area brings and always have a fun time visiting! read more

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Most favorite place to be! Especially on a Sunny day or sundays at the farmers market:) read more

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Great atmosphere, plenty of events throughout the year. I love running the lake early Saturday mornings. Several people do not pick up after their pets and without the numerous swans and ducks on site, just watch your step! Especially in any of the grassy spaces. Other than that very relaxing park with easy access to downtown. A must try is the swan boat rentals! read more

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Relaxing , safe , beautiful, family friendly and FREE...I moved from a small town in Alabama, to Orlando Fl, this park give me a feel of SWEET HOME ALABAMA read more