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Park Lake Quick Facts

Orlando's Lakes

Just north of Colonial Drive between Highland Drive and Park Lake Circle.   
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Lake Surface Area: 9 acres                                          Mean Depth: 14 ft. 2 in.

Lake Volume: 42,600,000  gal         Aeration:  Yes        Installed: 7/76

Shoreline Length: 2,394 ft.                                            Lake Origin:  Natural

Predominate Drainage Basin Land Use: Residential (27%) Commercial (33%) Vacant (7%)

Park:  Yes                                                  Park Lake Park

Fishing:  Yes                                              Fishing in Orlando

Boat Ramp:  No 

2009 WATER QUALITY SUMMARY SHEET

AVERAGE SECCHI DEPTH                                      6 ft. 10.7 in.

(an indication of water clarity)

 

AVERAGE TROPHIC STATE INDEX                          42

(water quality indicator)

 

TROPHIC STATE                                                     Oligotrophic

(describes level of biological productivity)

 

2009 Trophic State Index Ranking: 27 (out of 95 Lakes)

Glossary

Comments:  Excellent location to view native aquatic vegetation planted by City of Orlando Streets and Stormwater Division. Fountain installed in 2002, which may influence water quality.