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Lake Eola Park
4.5
#31 of 436 things to do in Orlando
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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
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6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sunday
6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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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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693 within 3 miles
Soco Thornton Park
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The Stubborn Mule
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World of Beer
143
218 ft$$ - $$$ • American • Brew Pub • Bar
310 Lakeside
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Oudom Thai & Sushi Restaurant
77
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Sushi • Asian • Thai
Eola Wine Company
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318 ft$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Cafe
Kres Chophouse
550
0.5 mi$$$$ • Steakhouse • Seafood • Vegetarian Friendly
JINYA Ramen Bar - Thornton Park
49
0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Japanese • Asian • Soups
Anthony's Thornton Park
107
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Pizza • Vegetarian Friendly
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80
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Bakeries • French • Cafe
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172 within 6 miles
Orlando Farmers Market
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193 ftFarmers Markets
YogaMix Orlando
4
0.2 miSports Camps & Clinics
The Orange County Regional History Center
176
0.4 miHistory Museums
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
451
0.5 miTheaters
Thornton Park
64
0.4 miNeighborhoods
Downtown Orlando
778
0.6 miHistoric Walking Areas
Kia Center
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0.8 miArenas & Stadiums
Dorothy Lumley Melrose Center
1
0.4 miLibraries
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18
0.4 miArt Galleries • Points of Interest & Landmarks
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  • StevelikesUSA
    26 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely place to visit, which I do whilst on vacation in Orlando
    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.
    Visited April 2023
    Traveled solo
    Written October 14, 2023
  • mtfrequentflying
    United States187 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent views for walking
    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. :)
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 5, 2024
  • Shanick07
    Oviedo, Florida379 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice Park
    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!
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written April 21, 2024
  • Brittany Cox
    Orlando, Florida12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Best lake inside Orlando's City
    One 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 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written July 24, 2024
  • Vale
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful!
    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 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written August 8, 2024
  • Alex T
    Orlando, Florida5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A must see
    A 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 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written August 17, 2024
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will h
Shorewood, IL65 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
A Very Relaxing Stroll
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 April 5, 2021
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Mandi C
1 contribution
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Beautiful, if you like being yelled at, followed and begged
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 January 17, 2024
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Mel T
Edinburgh, UK221 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Lovely area
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 March 12, 2020
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Bob S
Cincinnati, OH2,509 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
A Perfect Spot For A Stroll Around The Lake
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 January 5, 2023
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387indy
Coral Springs, FL4,391 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Lake Eola Park
Jun 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 June 5, 2022
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Bill K
Mantorville, MN6,307 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Every City Should Have One as Nice
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.
Written January 4, 2022
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aboooo
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Swan Boats
Jun 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 June 27, 2021
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mtfrequentflying
United States187 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Excellent views for walking
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. :)
Written April 5, 2024
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Shanick07
Oviedo, FL379 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nice Park
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!
Written April 21, 2024
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fran
Miami, United States31 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Great park!
Jul 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 July 27, 2022
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