# Lake Eola Park: Swan Boat Paddling & Historic Lakefront Loop > Place to go for families in the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford area (FL). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Park open daily 6:00 AM–midnight; Swan Boat rentals open Sunday–Thursday 10:00 AM–7:00… - Dates: Tue, Dec 1 – Sun, Feb 28 - Where: Lake Eola Park, 512 E Washington St, Orlando, FL 32801 - Ages: All ages; wide paved 0.9-mile promenade is fully stroller accessible; children under 10 must wear provided life jackets on swan boats; two shaded playgrounds with soft turf - Price: Park admission, playgrounds, and Sunday market free; Swan boat rentals $15.00 per half hour (accommodates up to 5 passengers) - Schedule: Park open daily 6:00 AM–midnight; Swan Boat rentals open Sunday–Thursday 10:00 AM–7:00 PM, Friday–Saturday 10:00 AM–9:00 PM (weather permitting); Sunday Farmers Market 10:00 AM–3:00 PM - Organizer: City of Orlando Families, Parks and Recreation - Official page: https://www.orlando.gov/Parks-the-Environment/Directory/Lake-Eola-Park - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/lake-eola-park-swan-boat-paddling-and-historic-lakefront-loop--listing-454e51aaba1bd1facdf5eec6 ## About Located in the vibrant center of downtown Orlando, Lake Eola Park is the city's signature family gathering space. The centerpiece is a scenic 0.9-mile paved pedestrian walkway circling the lake, completely flat and exceptionally easy for strollers, tricycles, and toddlers. The calm waters are famous for their resident population of graceful swans representing five distinct species—Trumpeter, Black Neck, Whooper, Royal Mute, and Australian Black swans—along with ducks and turtles that children can spot from lakeside docks. Families can rent the park's iconic paddle-powered Swan Boats, each holding up to five passengers for a 30-minute excursion offering close-up views of the Linton E. Allen Memorial Fountain. Children will find two expansive playground areas equipped with sun sails, climbing webs, and soft turf. Every Sunday, the Orlando Farmers Market sets up along the southeast corner with fresh produce, handmade artisan snacks, and live acoustic music in the shaded park bandshell. ## Similar picks in Orlando - [Lake Eola Park](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/lake-eola-park--listing-30bc7a41dd2fb1fcffbff049) — Park open daily 6 a.m.-11:59 p.m.; swan boats Tuesday-Sunday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., closed… · Lake Eola Park · Free · checked Oct 14. Downtown Orlando park with a 0.9-mile sidewalk loop around the lake, swan-shaped pedal boat rentals, the Linton E. 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