Overview
Fruitland Park is in Lake County, Florida. The city had a population of 10,000 in 2018, rapidly growing from a population of 4,000 in the 2010 census.
1 things to do · 1 places to eat
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Best things about Fruitland Park
Lake Griffin State Park
A Florida State Park home to one of the state's largest live oak trees. The park is unique in connecting to Lake Griffin, the Ocklawaha River and thence to the Harris Chain of Lakes, and is made up of 500 acres (2 km²) o…
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Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Oct–May. Summer highs reach about 91°F; winter lows dip to about 53°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Aug and Jul. (climate data from nearby Central Florida)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- SFB Orlando Sanford International Airport, Orlando — 41 mi away (major hub). Directions
- MCO Orlando International Airport, Orlando — 47 mi away (major hub). Directions
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History
Originally known as "Gardenia," the city was settled by a member of Evander Lee's family. The city began to grow during the late 19th century, and a community church was organized in December 1884, though the church building no longer stands. During the 2010s thousands of new homes were constructed in Fruitland Park.
Do
Do Lake Griffin State Park
A Florida State Park home to one of the state's largest live oak trees. The park is unique in connecting to Lake Griffin, the Ocklawaha River and thence to the Harris Chain of Lakes, and is made up of 500 acres (2 km²) of swampland and hardwood upland. Activities include boating and canoeing, hiking, fishing, camping, and wildlife viewing. Among the wildlife of the park are Osprey, Bald Eagle, Blue Heron, Anhinga, Ibis, American Alligator, and River Otter. Amenities include a full-facility campground, a half-mile nature trail, a boat ramp that provides access to the Dead River, and a playground for small children as well as canoe rentals, a 40-site campground, and a picnic area.
Eat
Eat Rose Plantation
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