Dream Lake Park — Attraction in Apopka

Over 55 years ago this is where I took swimming lessons, then lifesaving lessons. Back then the water was clear, there was a sandy swimming area and a dock where we gathered for the lessons. This was a city organized summer program for kids in the area. About thirty years later I stopped by out of nostalgia and was saddened to see that the park had been shut down due to pollution; it was overgrown behind a locked chain link fence and I could see the water was pea green. I haven't been back but I'm happy to hear it's made somewhat...

Dream Lake Park is a public 1.9 acre recreational park in Apopka, Florida. The park is on the shore of Dream Lake and is located on North Park Avenue and Votaw Street.

Facilities include several picnic tables and benches and a small wooden bridge. There are no public toilet facilities and only limited parking spaces for cars. No boats are allowed but I have observed some visitors fishing and once saw a small dead alligator in...

Dream Lake Park is quite small and only a little scenic from what I can tell. I came at night to walk my dog as I was passing through the area. It’s directly beside a highway, so it’s super loud and not pleasant in that respect. You cannot launch boats or swim in the lake. You can fish from the bank. There’s a boardwalk that was erected by the...