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Lake Eola Park

Orlando


Pretty and shaded, this little city park sits between downtown Orlando and Thornton Park. A paved sidewalk circles the water, there's a waterfront playground and you can rent swan paddleboats. On Saturday mornings, the park is home to the Orlando Farmers Market.


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