We visited Lake Eola Park on a Sunday while they had their weekly farmer's market. We had a great time! They had a variety of local shops and businesses, ranging from food to handmade, quality items. I would definitely suggest this to anyone in Orlando. It is a great place to go with your family or an a date with your partner. read more

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Beautiful park in the heart of the city. One of my favorite places to take photos. The holiday light's are amazing as well. Something for everyone here. read more

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It is a lovely park area. Too bad it is in Orlando, otherwise I would probably frequent the park more often. The swans are a lovely touch, but they are evil giant birds and can't be trusted. They can take out a large child, and even some small adults, beware. I loved the pagoda. read more

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Love to visit Lake Eola Park when I'm in Orlando. There's so much to see and do but you can also sit on a bench and do nothing if you like. Lake Eola contains a playground, an amphitheater, swan boat rides, rest rooms, and a nice, wide walking path. The park hosts many events like holiday-themed movies, concerts, and shows. People watching is at its best here. Often there are musicians playing for whatever passers by will contribute as well as street preachers. Weekends in the cooler winter season features a Sunday Farmer's Market and many community events like 5K walks/runs for various civic organizations. Enjoy! read more

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Great walking path around the lake. There are ducks walking around and water fountains nearby. It's all decorated for the holidays. The playground for the kids is right next to the bathrooms- HUGE PLUS!! read more

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Decent park to walk around with Family. Lots of restaurants to eat. Parking is easy to find in local spots. Seems to be in the middle of action. Will recommend. read more

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Always a great day for the park. Of course, the Florida heat can alter your decision but the park rarely disappoints. Nice trail for you and the fam to walk around. There are benches around the park. They also have a restaurant and a little boat tour you can take to go from one side to the other. Read a book, have a picnic, take a stroll, or just go to relax your mind. read more

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An icon to downtown Orlando! I wish there were more parks in Orlando similar to Lake Eola Park. Lake Eola is a beautiful park with lots of activities to do including many events that the City holds. I highly recommend attending the Farmer's Market which is held every Sunday. In April check out the Spring Festival which is one of my favorite events held at Lake Eola. Make sure to bring the pup too (on a leash). Christmas season is the time to visit. The City puts up a huge tree with tons of lighting that synchronizes to festive music. You can hear the music throughout the lake thanks to the great sound system that has been added. The trail around the lake, totaling 0.9 of a mile, makes for a beautiful area to got for a job or take your 4 legged friend for a walk. If you have kiddos, the park has a nice sized play ground located on the southeast corner of the lake. Grab your book, pack a picnic basket and blanket and enjoy soaking up some Vitamin D on one of the green areas. I highly recommend bringing a blanket to sit on. One of the beauties of this park are the swans; however, be just be careful where you sit. If you haven't already, come check out Lake Eola. If you have already, I will see you out there because I know you will be coming back. read more

I really enjoy going the lake Eola and every time I have the opportunity I take family and friends who come to visit there. I usually go there the weekends for a stroll, I also go for festivals and special events. This year 2019 alone I went for the Fourth of July, a watching party for the Women Soccer World Cup final viewing at the amphitheater, the Veterans Day parade, and the gay pride parade, and to watch the Christmas Lights on Christmas eve. I love watching the swans, ducks, geese, turtles and other birds and animals that make this place their home. Now the park it is not perfect, the place is usually well maintained by the city, however sometimes the bathrooms can be unkept, and some parts can get dirty, smelly, etc, it gets crowded at a time, if you are walking by, chances are you will meet solicitors asking for signature, petitions, money, etc. I am not saying it is horrible, however it can be overwhelming sometimes. Overall my experience going to the Lake Eola has been really good, it is one of my favorite places to visit when I have the chance, and I absolutely recommend it . read more

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One of the most cleanest and beautiful parks I've been to! The place is nicely located downtown where there is ample street parking and nearby coffee shops and restaurants. The lake is very clean despite a number of resident species of birds from ducks to HUUUGE swans, geese, pigeons and the like. They have some sculptures here and there if you happen to find them. They have clean restrooms with a working hand dryer, faucets and hand soap dispenser. There is also performance area which looked very well maintained. The place is not ridiculously big but enough for you to enjoy a nice stroll around the area and indulge yourself with some great views and a beautiful sunset if you happen to be here in the afternoon. They also have swan boat ride which costs $15 for 30 minutes, good for couples or groups. A life jacket is also provided. I greatly enjoyed the time spent here, the weather was nice, place was quiet and peaceful and very nicely maintained. I thoroughly enjoyed watching the birds feeling so at home here, minding their own business. Orlando is lucky to have such a nice park. read more

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This is a really cool park to visit especially on the weekends when you have the Orlando farmers market going. The sidewalk around Lake Eola is .9 miles in circumference so if you go around it two or three times ypu can measure your distance easily. Also there are a lot of great restaurants in the area that you can tie in with a visit. Lots of dogs in the area so if you have a furry friend, take him or her along for some fun as well. read more

Lovely place to visit and walk around in! The Farmer's Market is always nice to look around in too

Lake Eola Park is fantastic! If you're visiting the area and looking for something fun to do, I highly suggest checking it out! I recently visited during a work trip, and I loved walking around the lake and taking in all of the public art as well as the masses (yes, MASSES) of birds! There are so many ducks, swans, and other types of birds I cannot even name; but they're all beautiful. This is a great spot to walk to, and walk around. And it's a public park, so it's completely free! There are tons of photo opportunities, and as I mentioned, there's plenty of public art to admire. If you're looking for something to do in the area, I cannot recommend Lake Eola Park enough! read more

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What a beautiful city park. If you are looking for something enjoyable to do in Orlando that won't drive you to the poor house, this is the place for you. This park is located in center city Orlando. There is a pathway that goes all around the lake. Strolling along the path you can enjoy the wildlife while being serinated with piped in music. At the same time, enjoy the newly bustling Orlando city skyline in the background. There are tons of beautiful swans, even black ones. When we visited, several were sitting on their nests. Interesting sculptures also line the path to add to your enjoyment. There is also an amphitheater with shows mostly on the weekends. It is rainbow colored and the reflection on the lake creates a colorful tapestry...especially on a bright sunny day. You can walk across the street to Publix and purchase a sub at their deli and have a picnic in the park. This was a great way to spend an afternoon. read more

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Lake Eola is the first thing to come to my mind when I think Orlando because this iconic area is synonymous with local culture. They have a giant track that people use to walk, jog or stroll around. The center piece of the lake, the fountain, will light up at night and even give off light shows during the holidays. Everything downtown is easily accessible from Lake Eola and there is so much to see in the park itself. On Sundays, they have the farmers market you can attend. They also have swan boat rentals you can use to paddle through the lake to capture in some amazing Orlando sights. read more

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Love lake eola! It's so cute! Love walking around. Love the swan boats. Lots of restaurants in walking distance to stop for a quick bite or drink read more

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While I came to Florida to mainly visit the Disney parks, I had a day to explore downtown Orlando. Lake Eola Park was probably one of the highlights of my visit to downtown Orlando. It's such a low-key place, but has so much merit. I had a brief walk around the whole pond and it's a quite an underrated experience. It was amazing to walk among the locals and look around at every detail that makes the park what it is. - A large pond featuring a green Linton E. Allen Memorial fountain In the pond itself, you have activities like swan boat rentals to participate in. - As you walk around the pond, you can walk through what seems like a Chinese Pavilion/Pagoda. This is fairly unique to the park. - There is another unique Fantasy swan fountain around this peninsula area - There is a rainbow colored Walt Disney amphitheater, which is so colorful that you can't miss it. - There is an abundant of mossy trees and palm trees all around. - There are so many different types of bird: your typical geese/swans/pigeons, but also birds native to Florida like egret, ibis, etc - There are also an abundant amount of your typical hardshell turtles in the water or sunbathing on top of rocks/wood or these unqiue looking florida specific softshell turtles as well. read more

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Stay safe out there, kids! If you need some fresh air in the mess we're all living through this year, try this park! You'll want to avoid the crowds, but it should be easy to find your own little plot of land to enjoy. Be kind to others and use social distancing/masks when around others! read more

I stopped by Lake Eola Park on my last trip to Orlando while visiting a friend, and at first sight it's pretty breath-taking. You think Orlando and you instantly think of that mouse, but this park is so beautiful. As you walk along it you'll notice various sculpture and spots that are perfect for almost any social media account. The walking path accommodates many people walking either direction. You can rent swans to paddle boat in on the lake itself. And at the center of the lake is a beautiful fountain. The park has two sets of bathrooms and a small restaurant located in it as well. It has everything essentially. The only down side is there were a lot of homeless people. I mean a lot. Laying around in the grass next to people on dates. It was something. But truly, if that's not an issue for you, you'll love it here. It's a great break from the parks. read more

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I was looking for a place to go on a run during my vacation in Orlando and found this gem. Actually I picked my hotel location based on this park, because I had done my research before. It is much lovelier in person than I could have imagined it through photos. The area is lively, with the Walt Disney amphitheater, brand ambassadors, other fellow runners and lots of local government workers walking around. The park has a beautiful swan that just recently had cygnets, and I later learned this swan is the pride and joy of the area. I saw lots of people had photographed the swan when she layed her eggs, and she was featured on the DTO Facebook and IG page for Mother's Day. The park has breathtaking views and a few restaurants around it. Prime location for sure! read more

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Walk, relax, people watch. AMAZING PLACE TO GO. for the locals and the sightseeing tourist. Walking the lake is amazing anytime of the day, close encounters with the different types of birds. ( THEY EAT LEAFTY GREENS). There is music that plays every few hours that coordinates with the water. Clean public restrooms at each end of the park. Family friendly, pet friendly. Please check it out. We go several times a week and love it. Location: Downtown Orlando, close to many bar's and restaurants Parking: This can be tricky, sometimes you can park at publix lot if you wont be at the park long. Otherwise you will have to find street parking or in a pay to park lot. Clean: This park is very clean, MAKE SURE YOU PICK UP after yourself Safe: Yes! This park is safe to walk at anytime of the day or night. OCP is near by and on bikes in the are at all times. 10/10 read more

Always a good place to go to find some peace and quiet, or even some adventure. Great place to exercise, make it all the way around the lake, the scenery makes it seem like a quarter of a mile, but it's more. read more

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Def do not enjoy walking around here much anymore. Run down, lots of homeless and just worried about my well being with the rise of crime in downtown. read more

Such a beautiful scenery! They have street parking meter. Great place to take photos at. I purchased the swan boat for $9 on groupon and it is $15 regular price. I didnt know there was a wait list for it. We waited half hr until we go to take the ride on the swan boat. It it super cool you see swans swimming next to you and also saw babies when we were walking around the park. Saw people jogging and walking their dogs. It is a big park. Beautiful place! Will come visit with my dogs next time. read more

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What a gorgeous park. There's a walk way around the entire lake. Perfect for exercising, reading a book, or just relaxing. There's a few restaurants along the lake as well. Lots of ducks, geese, and there's also turtles by the lake. You can pay a quarter to feed the duckies! You can also take a duckboat out on the water. It's $15 for 30 minutes. I definitely suggest bringing water or a drink with you if you don't want to pay $3.00 for a water bottle at one of the places on the lake. It's a nice place for a date, or walking around with friends/family. There's street parking directly outside. During the week it's $1.00 per hour. Not sure if it's more or less on the weekends. read more

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Is a nice place for a picnic and a walk. The down part is the amount of homeless around. On Sundays they held a farmers market very nice and organized read more

Went out for a nice family day and ran into vendors, games, music and great people, been coming to this park since a kid and it's still amazing read more

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Lake Eola Park is a crown jewel and centerpiece of our amazing city, a city which by the way describes itself accurately as the City Beautiful. This park is just an amazing place to chill out, a place to unwind and while the city looms all around us, Lake Eola Park takes away the stress that often awaits us all just beyond this park. read more

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Great park! I love the public art sculptures, the swan boats, the fountain and the swans. The swans at Lake Eola Park are nesting right now. I spotted five mother swans sitting on their nests on Friday and one swan with her babies. So cute. The signs posted from The City state that the swans are under camera surveillance. Keep your distance, don't disturb them or feed them. read more

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Cute area in downtown Orlando surrounded by lake Eola. They have different types of Christmas decorations scattered all around the area. Great for photo ops. I'm sure it'll look even better at night. We were able to park along the street by this restaurant. Because it was during the week we had to pay to park for 2 hours max. There's a large playground area for kids of all ages. It's also shaded as well. Adjacent to the playground area is a public restroom with multiple stalls in it. If you can get past the random homeless people around the area, it'll be a nice park to attend! My toddlers enjoyed themselves. There's a trail along the lake. Plenty of spots to where the kids can play at the playground! Good free entertainment! read more

On the weekends there is always something going on at this Orlando City landmark known for their swans, the real ones & the swan boats you can rent to peddal around the lake. Great place with a sidewalk around the lake take many like to take a walk around or even a nice run. They have a nice park for the kids, public restrooms & many restaurants or dessert spots within a couple minutes walking distance even a Publix, library or Thornton Park. Wether it's a nice stroll after eating, a trip to the park for the kids, a date night, one of the many events there or Sunday Funday at the Farmers Market you can't go wrong. About a month ago we went for the downtown food & wine fest then a couple weeks ago for the visiting Portello's Beef bus. I will say parking can be kinda tricky sometimes because it's parallel parking around the lake but o weekends you don't have to pay for parking still I believe and if your not the best parallel Parker they do have some parking garages that there may be a few dollar fee as long as it's not durring a major event. read more

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Found this park driving around Orlando, Fl. It's a beautiful park with lots to do. There is a restaurant near the water, electric scooters and you can rent a paddle boat to. read more

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I'm so in love with this Park! It's such a great little getaway from the city hustle. It's the perfect distance around the lake for a morning or evening stroll. We saw several families bringing food and sitting in the grass. I have never seen such big beautiful geese that let you get so close. There is food machines to feed the geese. The fountain was absolutely gorgeous at night changing colors. Several other fountains, statues, benches. So much to see! Sunday morning there is a market around the lake that I'm upset I'll have to miss. Several restaurants and bars around the area. The playground looked like so much fun for the kids. And of course we have to stay at EO Inn. read more

Orlando known as The City Beautiful is one of the best cities in all of the world to live in or to just visit. You can grab a bite to eat from around the world, you can take in a good show, you can see great art , hit up the nightlife, and its a great city for sports. Those are just a few things why I love Orlando. I have been coming to Lake Eola since I was a little kid and its still as lovely as it was when I was little. If you are looking for a great place to come and just relax, Lake Eola has you covered there are lots of spots where you can just set up and enjoy the scenery. Its a great place to bring your pets especially if you are a dog person just remember to pick up after you fluffy friend. You can also come to Lake Eola for entertainment reason there is always some kinda event going on it just matter what time of the year it is and what kind of entertainment you are looking for usually something for the all family, good place for that source of information would be the Lake Eola website. Lake Eola also has an amphitheater which is sponsored by Disney they also have live entertainment that is shown in stage. One of the coolest things you can do at Lake Eola is take a ride on one of the swan boats on the lake itself, its a must for anyone who visits Lake Eola. Riding on the swan boats is amazing and the view of Downtown Orlando from the swan boats is a site to see. I hope everyone can make there way to the City Beautiful and if you do you need to take some time to visit Lake Eola its just one of the things that makes Orlando an amazing city and why we call it The City Beautiful. read more

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Lake Eola Park has grown tremendously in the last 10 years. I love to varying events throughout the year, and the weekly farmers market every Sunday from 10am to 4pm. It's situated right between downtown and Thorton Park. Take a nice leisurely walk around the lake, and you'll often find runners here too. The farmers market has grown a lot. There are local produce vendors, food trucks, crafts of all sorts, bake goods, cheese, local honey, and it goes on... There's even live music in the food vendor section where there are benches for you to enjoy your edibles. And did I mention that it's also home to dozens of white and black swans, ducklings, and other feathery friends. You'll see turtles sun bathing during the day too. If you already downtown, you must check this park out. Oh, there are also lots of great restaurants and bars around the lake... oh yeah! read more

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Lake Eola is definitely worth a visit for any occasion. Looking at the fountain at the center of the lake is a relaxing sight and worth a view at night. But on this occasion, I was attending an event of "Light the Night" for leukemia. Those that participated held a red, yellow, or white lantern and walked around showing support and giving donations. Lake Eola is a sight where you can see people walking their dogs, exercising, enjoying a picnic, riding a swan, or having a drink at Relax or World of Beer. Definitely a good date idea if you want to have numerous options or have a relaxed day. read more

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Nice park, lots of events here. My fav are the spring and fall festivals. As many times as I've been to the festivals, I had never seen the swans before the other night. I didn't know there were so many different types of swans. read more

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This is a dope spot to walk or run, have a drink on the water, take photos, watch the nightly fountain show, the list goes on and on... One of the best parts about living in Orlando. read more

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My first time actually stopping and getting out of the car and it was very nice. The way the city appears and reflects in the lake is like a modern day Bob Ross painting. Lots of people jogging and dog walking and photo taking. If you're looking to get outdoors, this should be a stop on your list, unless of course you're afraid of or allergic to birds, squirrels, nature, people with air pods, dogs, beauty, air, and/or movement. read more

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Lake Eola Park (LEP) goes to show that Florida is more than just theme parks! Located in the heart of downtown Orlando, you would never know you were in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the city. It was Day 3 of our Hurrication, courtesy of Dorian and we were looking for a place to take our kids to run around and get some air. Established in 1883, the lake and surrounding land were donated to the city of Orlando by Jacob and Fanny Summerlin, officially named Summerlin Park under terms of the gift. The park became the first public park for Orlando and is more commonly known by its informal name, Lake Eola Park. Since then, other individuals and organizations have donated more land over the years to make up the size of the property it is today. A fountain sits in the middle of the lake, renamed after one of the City's prominent business and civic leaders, Linton E. Allen. It was originally named the Centennial Fountain in 1957 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the City's first settlement. We parked on the street, right in front of the "entrance" of the park, where the three flag poles are. We started on the right of the paved path that loops around the property which is about 0.9 miles, because we wanted to end at the playground and be able to jump in the car afterwards. The loop leads to so many different sections and things along the way such as a pagoda, sitting area by the water, benches under mature trees, monuments, cool sculptures, Swan Paddle Boats (it was closed that day due to weather, but there was still an attendant there) and little bridges and walkways over and around smaller ponds. There seems to be quite a large swan population that have made LEP their home. You'll see a running theme of these resident birds throughout the park, like the Swan Paddle boats previously mentioned and even the bike racks are in swan form. You will also find geese, other types of birds and my kids were delighted to see some turtles. You will also pass by the Eola House which serves as the Park office now. The house was once the home of John R. Mott, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, who retired to Orlando in 1938. There is a historical marker that explains a little more of the history, so I'll leave some for you to discover for yourself LOL. There are bathroom facilities along the way and I also noticed a restaurant or maybe bar, that is right by the lake so you can get front row seats of the view. Also, if you want to have a picnic or want something to sip or snack on, I noticed there was a Publix along the way. Big surprise! Florida is where it all started! It's dog friendly too, I noticed with doggy waste stations where they provide baggies and designated poop trash bins. Lastly, the playground. Our kids' favorite part! And let me tell you, so well thought out and planned, especially for the South! You don't really appreciate the way a playground is built until you have kids of your own AND living in the Southern heat and humidity! All city planners and architects should take some notes. First, being in a large city, the playground is completely gated with only one entrance/exit. The structures are mostly under trees and well shaded and if not, there are multiple tarp coverings overlapping the area. The playground is well spread out with different things for the kids to play on. There is a water fountain and plenty of seating, as well as picnic tables to enjoy your snacks or a packed lunch. The only thing I would say to be mindful of, if you do go to the playground, is that there is this one specific bucket-like looking play thing and I'm sure it's fun for some, but I just want to give a heads up for parents, especially with small children (I've included a picture). Just watch your child and make sure they are ok with it before you walk away. My youngest sat in the bucket thing and being at an angle, the weight of the child will send them spinning at warp speed. I just wasn't expecting it to go that fast! The look of horror on her face and she looked like she was gonna lose her breakfast if I didn't rescue her. The thing is, once they are sitting in it, they can't stop it themselves because their legs are up in an angle and it looks like it's hard to jump up and out. I rushed over and I was also getting a bit dizzy from watching her spin so fast. My oldest tried it a short moment after, not having learned from her sister's reaction and she also had that same look of panic. So, just a warning. It was a gorgeous day and Lake Eola Park was just what we needed! It was a great place to recharge and a change in pace of the regular theme park routine! read more

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