Gaston Edwards Park

ORLANDO: Gaston Edwards Park is a great nature spot with views of beautiful Lake Ivanhoe where you can take your dog along the paved walking path lined with palm trees and catch the sunset over the lake. It also connects to the Orlando Urban trail, which is 3 miles long. The park also features a playground, fitness stations, grills, and nearby fun and dog friendly places. You can access the park right across from The Lucky Lure at 1427 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32804.

This is the perfect way to see the city beautiful. Looking one way, there's a gorgeous lake and plenty of vegetation & wildlife. The other side of the road is full of small businesses and new pop-ups.

There are public bathrooms and a small playground for small children. While some of the benches are not accessible for people that can't manage a short walk across the lawn, there are several that seem well-kept.

Beautiful park' came here for an event and I was surprised how nice and big it was ! This is a place to come to for sunset!

This is a nice little park located north of the downtown area. It is an attractive park with a great vibe. This is a good definition of an urban park. You are on a lake (Lake Ivanhoe) and there is the element of nature around you, but you never forget that you are in the middle of a city.

This park is also in close proximity to several shops and restaurants.

All in all, this is an enjoyable park that allows you a respite from the stress of the city, but never lets you forget that you are in the middle of a metropolitan area.

This park is right across from Ivanhoe Village. The park is by a lake that is very pretty. There are a few benches, but none that are facing the right direction or close enough to look over the water. So bring a blanket if you want to enjoy the breeze coming off the lake. The tree in the center of the park is gorgeous and creates the perfect canopy to sit under. I was able to relax and read book.

The grass is really lush and there is lots of room for dogs and children to run around. The paths are wide and roller blading seems to be what people enjoy doing most down here.

This park has exercise stations. The three I saw were for core, legs, and arms. I used the leg station because I didn't have to touch anything. The signs detailing the exercises are clean and easy to read. There could be additional stations that I did not see. There is a small playground and swing set to the far end of the park.

As a runner, I have frequented many parks along the way. I really enjoy passing through this park. You get beautiful views of lake Ivanhoe, there's a water fountain (including one meant for water bottles), picnic tables, volleyball nets, and a playground. They also have a dock for your boating needs. There's a sports equipment store across from the lake so stand up paddleboarding is an option.
One thing I really love is the businesses next to the lake- one of my fave bars (lucky lure), a Greek restaurant, etc. Definitely check these out during your visit (but skip the mediocre Mexican spot). Also just a word of advice- beware the ducks by the lake. The older male ducks can be quite vicious.

This park is awesome! You have a path for jogging with sections to do work outside, push ups, pull ups, etc. You have an awesome view of the lake too. I was here for Beer 'Merica and the location is very wide open. There is plenty of shade for the hot days and you need a drink or a quick bite to eat, there are plenty of options to choose from across the street. This park is dog friendly as well, just clean up after your four legged child so there isn't any funky smelling shoes brought home. Also if you want to have a picnic and watch the sunset over I-4, this isn't a bad spot for it either.

In my opinion, this is Orlando's best park. It represents well what Orlando is to me: quaint, but metropolitan/urban, and lakes. It's a super lush park space with both ample shade and open/sunny areas that wraps around Lake Ivanhoe (and often incorrectly identified as Ivanhoe Park because of that, even by me). But, you're surrounded by the buzz of Orlando's traffic. There's a small parking lot in the center for nearby access to the dock and kayak launch, but turn at the Greek Corner for more street parking and better access to the ducks and geese.

The place is kept clean, has a playground and public restrooms right by the on-site restaurant (that really needs to be a seafood grill with the proximity of its patio to the boat launch), and has workout stations spread along the outer perimeter of it's sidewalks. There's good picnic spots, sand volleyball courts, sporadic benches - all surrounded by traffic buzzing along North Orange and across the lake on I-4 - and yet, still peaceful. There's hope that the final results of the I-4 Project construction will really enhance that view. A popular paddle board/kayak/jetski lake with wide sidewalks for bicycles and joggers.

What's not to love? A big path to walk or ride your bike around the lake, with exercise stations along the way, two docks for paddle boarding, kayaking, or canoeing, lots of green space and great view of the water. Oh and a playground for the little ones to run around and enjoy. If you can really find fault with this little gem of a park I feel sorry for you.

This is great for taking a post-meal stroll, as there are many great restaurants nearby. So you can order that cinnamon roll at White Wolf, and then walk it off. There's also a place to rent paddle boards and kayaks across the street.

Very cute and simple little park located right alongside Orange Ave. I enjoy running long distances, so whenever I get to Gaston Edwards Park is my favorite part of my run. There are lots of little exercises and stretching stations along the extra wide sidewalks. This is awesome because it keeps you entertained during your little workout. The water gives you a nice little breeze as well.
I like that it's located across the street from a couple of rather popular bars so you can always glance over and check out what everyone else is doing in there while you're being all healthy and active!
I recently discovered that there are water fountains- something that literally saved my life the other day! Much needed in the middle of a long run or exercise session!! Great spot!