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 PARK LAKE Quick Facts

Orlando's Lakes

Just north of Colonial Drive between Highland Drive and Park Lake Circle.   Neighborhood Map (pdf)

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%)
LAKEWATCH: YES       
Park:  YES   Park Lake Park
Fishing:  YES   Fishing in Orlando
Boat Ramp:  NO    

      

2003 WATER QUALITY REPORT Quick Summary

AVERAGE SECCHI DEPTH

(an indication of water clarity)

4 ft. 3 in.
AVERAGE TROPHIC STATE INDEX (water quality indicator)  59
TROPHIC STATE (describes level of biological productivity) Mesotrophic
2003 Trophic State Index Ranking: 64 (out of 93 Lakes)
2002 Trophic State Index Ranking: 63 (out of 93 Lakes)

2001 Trophic State Index Ranking: 69 (out of 91 Lakes)

2000 Trophic State Index Ranking: 46 (out of 94 Lakes)

     Glossary

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

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