Best Places to Enjoy a Picnic Around Orlando

When you're tired from battling the crowds at the theme parks and attractions around Orlando, you might consider taking a trip out to the city's lush green quarters for a picnic. Orlando is home to many small communities that make it easy to enjoy the cultural attractions and scenic areas when you need a break from the mayhem. If you're ready to enjoy the urban parks and lakes around the Orlando area, here's where you'll find some of the top picnic spots.

It's easy to fall in love with Lake Eola Park. Located near the chic and modern neighborhood of Winter Park, Lake Eola Park is one of the most beautiful open spaces in Orlando. Here you'll find boating opportunities, live music, and plenty of community events throughout the year. Head over to the waterfront on a sunny afternoon, and make the most of the scenic setting with a picnic, or just a nap! Lake Eola Park is located at 101 N Rosalind Avenue.

Loch Haven Park is also located near the Winter Park area, about 40 minutes from the Disney area and is tucked between three pristinely clean and scenic lakes. Loch Haven Park is a great spot to pack up a picnic and soak up some sun for the day; you'll find 'The Mayor' amongst the groves of majestic oak trees, and the tree is one of Florida's largest and oldest. Don't be surprised to hear a few musicians performing nearby; this is one of central Florida's most popular cultural centers too. Loch Haven Park is located at 900 E. Princeton Street.

Orlando Festival Park is a wide open field for many community events, but it's also one of the best places to catch the Florida sunrise. It opens early at 5 a.m., and you can sit amongst the oak and palm trees for some rest and repose. Head here with your picnic basket when you just need some space. Orlando Festival Park is located at 2911 East Robinson Street.