Famtripo
Park and playgroundChecked Oct 5, 2026

Lake Eola Park with kids

This is the park in the middle of downtown Orlando, and it is where a family goes to do nothing for an hour. A paved sidewalk circles the lake for 0.9 miles, flat all the way, which is perfect for a stroller or a scooter. The park is open from 6 am until midnight.

OutdoorCalm pacePlayNatureWater
Lake Eola Park, Orlando
Downtown OrlandoDowntown, street parking
Tickets
FreeNo ticket needed
Go to the official site
Best time

Late afternoon, when the heat drops. The park is open 6 am to midnight and swan boats stop at 7 pm.

Open in Google Maps
The family card

Family card

0+
Minimum ageNo minimum
0+
Enjoys from0 years
2h
Duration1h – 2h
OK
StrollerStroller OKA paved, flat sidewalk runs the whole way round the lake.
$
Child priceFree. Swan boats $15 per 30 minutes, up to 5 people, card only
WC
Toilets and changingToilets on siteThe park has public restrooms.
Q
QueueShort queuesNo queue for the park. Swan boats are first come, first served, with no reservations.
☀
Best timeLate afternoon, when the heat drops. The park is open 6 am to midnight and swan boats stop at 7 pm.

Verdict by age

Not a general rating. How each age band actually experiences it.

0-2
Great
3-5
Great
6-10
Fine
11+
Fine

A simple, free reset for babies, toddlers and tired parents. Ages 6 to 10 want the swan boats and the bigger playground. A teenager will walk the loop and ask for ice cream.

There are two playgrounds, one for ages 2 to 5 and one for ages 5 to 12, plus restrooms and picnic tables. Swan-shaped pedal boats rent for $15 per 30 minutes and take up to five people. They run Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 7 pm, and take cards only. On Sundays the Orlando Farmers Market sets up in the park.

Tips for the visit

  • Swan boats do not run on Mondays, and the last rental is 30 minutes before closing.
  • Parking is on the street, so allow time to find a space.
  • Go on a Sunday for the farmers market.
  • The swan boat dock is on the west side, at 195 North Rosalind Avenue.

Sources

Facts checked on Oct 5, 2026 against these pages: