Historic charm ✦ Welcoming spirit

Welcome to Lake Eola Heights, where historic charm, and neighborly connection create lasting pride.From preservation efforts to neighborhood gatherings, LEHHNA supports a welcoming, engaged community rooted in the character of historic Orlando.

History & Home

  • Citrus grower Jacob Summerlin, Orlando's first city council president, purchased 200 acres in the area during the late 19th century

  • The area evolved into a residential neighborhood after the Great Freeze of 1894–1895 decimated the citrus trees

  • Lake Eola Heights was designated the first official residential historic district in 1989 and added to the National Register of Historic Places three years later, due to efforts of dedicated residents

  • Spanning approximately 38 blocks, the district is known for its tree-lined brick streets and rich architectural variety highlighting Colonial Revival, Craftsman, Mediterranean Revival, Mission Revival, Art Deco, Minimal Traditional, and vernacular clapboard farmhouses

  • While many streets exhibit the brick of a bygone era, a rare 1923 cement-paved street remains between Concord and Amelia streets

  • Explore the neighborhood map and take a walking tour to discover the Lake Eola Heights of today

Join the Conversation

Register as an official resident of Lake Eola Heights and be the first to get notified of:

  • Upcoming events and neighborhood meetings

  • Historic preservation efforts

  • Neighborhood Watch and Safety Updates

Vintage sign promoting oranges and grapefruit from EOLA Park in Orlando, Florida, with an illustration of the park's landscape, including trees and a city skyline in the background.