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Kraft Azalea Park

Kraft Azalea Park
Entrance to the park

Kraft Azalea Park (alternatively, Kraft Azalea Garden) is a scenic public park located in the city of Winter Park, Florida just north of Orlando, Florida. The park is bordered by Lake Maitland on the North and West.

History

The park was developed 1938. Notable nurseryman Martin Daetwyler was hired to design the garden by well-known residents, George and Maud Kraft, Mayor Frederick Cady, Forney Shepard, Leonard Hackney and Mrs. C. F. Ward.

Amenities

The quiet 5.22-acre park has eight benches for reading, picnic, or just spending a quiet relaxing time. There are trails for short walks and the park also has a small dock that is open for fishing nearby Lake Maitland (formerly known as Lake Fumecheliga). Common fish to catch include largemouth bass, carp, bluegill, gar, and tilapia. The park also contains the Exedra monument which is a stone arc monument near the water's edge. The park, including the monument, has been used in the past and is able to be reserved for photos shoots and weddings.

Outside of the park

There are local boat tours that routinely pass by the park. The Scenic Boat Tours, a well-established boat tour from downtown Winter Park, offers an 18-passenger trip passed the park, during which you can view the Exedra monument from the boat.

Location

The park is located in a residential area with very limited parking. Entrance to the park is located on 1363 Alabama Drive in Winter Park, Florida.

Bordering Lake Maitland, the park is illuminated by plants, flowers, and beautiful cypress trees. Lake Maitland is the largest lake in the Winter Park Chain of Lakes. The Winter Park Chain of Lakes consists of six lakes: Lake Virginia, Lake Mizell, Lake Osceola, Lake Maitland, Lake Nina and Lake Minnehaha. Kraft Azalea Park is located near one of the many canals connecting this chain. In addition, the Rollins College is accessible from this chain of lakes and most visible from Lake Virginia. From the small dock, Dog Island, a popular spot for families can be seen.

Photos from the park

|File:KraftAzaleaGardenDedication.jpg| Memorial at the Kraft Azalea Garden. |File:KraftAzaleaGardenGiftDate.jpg| Assuming this is for when the columns were gifted to the park. |File:KraftAzaleaGardenColumnMessagePart1.jpg| First part of message on columns |File:KraftAzaleaGardenColumnMessagePart2.jpg| Second part of message on columns |File:KraftAzaleaGardenArchitect.jpg| Architect of the park. |File:KraftAzaleaGardenPlaqueDedicationToCreator.jpg| Plaque dedicated to the creator of the park. |File:KraftAzaleaGardenGiftPlaque.jpg| Plaque acknowledging the gift from the Krafts. |File:KraftAzaleaGardenPlaqueOnOldFountain.jpg| Plaque commemorating an award from a contest in 1945.

References

References

  1. "Largest Banyan Tree this far north".
  2. "Fish Taxonomic Classification List".
  3. ''[https://cityofwinterpark.org/departments/parks-recreation/parks-playgrounds/parks/kraft-azalea-garden/ Kraft Azalea Garden]''
  4. ''[https://www.scenicboattours.com/ Scenic Boat Tours]''
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