Lake Eola Quick Facts

Orlando's Lakes        

Landmark downtown lake that is bordered by Robinson St. (to the north), Central Blvd. (to the south) and Rosalind Ave. (to the west).  
Neighborhood Map

Lake Surface Area: 28 acres          Mean Depth: 11 ft. 5 in.         Max Depth: 23 ft 8 in

Lake Volume: 103,802,700 gal        Aeration:  YES                      Installed:  10/86

Shoreline Length: 4,493 ft.                                                          Lake Origin:  Natural

Predominate Drainage Basin Land Use: Residential (29%) Commercial (27%) Vacant (23%)

Park:  YES                                                    Lake Eola Park

Fishing:  NO

Boat Ramp:  NO                                           Other:  Swan Boats for hire

2008 WATER QUALITY SUMMARY SHEET

AVERAGE SECCHI DEPTH                           3 ft.  11 in.

(an indication of water clarity

AVERAGE TROPHIC STATE INDEX               54

(water quality indicator)

TROPHIC STATE                                          Mesotrophic

(describes level of biological productivity

2008 Trophic State Index Ranking: 61 (out of 95 Lakes)

 Glossary

Comments: In the early 1980s an EPA diagnostic and feasibility study was performed.  Restoration activities included stormwater treatment and draw down.  Diversion of an inflow of nutrient-rich groundwater in 1996 appears to have improved water quality. Popular recreational lake.