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Lake Eola Park

195 N Rosalind Ave, Orlando, FL
As featured in Orlando for free
Ranked #40 of 162 attractions in Orlando
4.0 of 5 stars 68 Reviews
Type: Bodies of Water, Parks, Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Fee: No
Description: Home to a majestic fountain and graceful swan boats, Lake Eola Park is a bit of serenity and Old Florida in the heart of Orlando.
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Activities for young children
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Vienna
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

The lake park was neat and clean and felt very safe during the day and late at night. The lighted fountain was spectacular and resulted in much time relaxed and watching it while listening to the music from nearby restaurant patios. It was a perfect place for couples at night and fun during the day watching the swans and their... More

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Orlando, Florida
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37 reviews 37 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

A peaceful and beautiful park in the heart of downtown orlando and all the action of bars and restaurants for the kids in their early twenties. A hopping place in the evenings and on weekends

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Chicago
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

The "locals" scared me - lots of homeless and scary looking people. The public bathroom was the worst - there was a man in it. And he was visibly mentally disabled and with his female caretaker but none the less a 35 year old man shouldn't be staring at me while I change the diaper of my 1 1/2 year... More

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Orlando, Florida
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012
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Just a great spot to do as you please, exercise, relax, read or just reflect. Great resturant choices, 310 Lakside on Central is one of our favorites!!

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Orlando, Florida
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

good family park, a lot of festivals go there, library nearby and restaurants too

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Orlando, Florida
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Is smack in the middle of downtown. Good place to jog or just chill and walk. Best of all IS FREE!!!

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Orlando, Florida
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35 reviews 35 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

There always seems to be something interesting going on here. Art shows, music, etc. A bit of a hassle to get to downtown Orlando and find a place to park.

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orlando,fl
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012
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Great for a walk, jog or down time with the family. There is a covered park area at one section and a couple of eateries along the walking path or just off of the immediate area. You will find beautiful swans walking about freely and you can even rent a paddle boat to take out to the middle of the... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

A rather nice little park with the fairly large Lake Eola in the middle, good paths, plenty of people around without being crowded, in a nice area of Orlando. I felt very safe walking around there in the early evening. The views back to the city across the lake with the fountain make it one of the better spots for... More

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orlando, fl
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

Limited parking make this make this more appealing to the local neighborhood. Nice lake, fountain and walk around the lake. Pleasant surroundings, a Panera Bread on the SE corner and benches. They also have a outdoor band shell with seating for a variety of performances.

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