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Kraft Azalea Park, also known as Kraft Azalea Garden, is a beautiful public park in Winter Park, Florida. This city is just north of Orlando, Florida. The park sits right next to Lake Maitland on its north and west sides. It's a peaceful spot where you can enjoy nature.

Park History

Kraft Azalea Park was created in 1938. A famous plant expert named Martin Daetwyler was hired to design the garden. He was chosen by several important people from the area. These included George and Maud Kraft, who the park is named after.

What You Can Do at the Park

This quiet park is about 5 acres big. It has eight benches where you can read, have a picnic, or just relax. There are also short walking trails. The park has a small dock where you can fish in Lake Maitland. Some common fish you might catch include largemouth bass, carp, bluegill, and tilapia.

The park is also home to the Exedra monument. This is a stone arch monument located right by the water. The park and its monument are popular spots for taking photos and even for weddings.

Boat Tours Nearby

Local boat tours often pass by Kraft Azalea Park. The Scenic Boat Tours, which start from downtown Winter Park, Florida, offer an 18-passenger trip. During this tour, you can see the Exedra monument from the water.

Where to Find the Park

Kraft Azalea Park is located in a neighborhood. Parking can be limited. The entrance to the park is at 1363 Alabama Drive in Winter Park, Florida.

The park is right on Lake Maitland. It is filled with lovely plants, flowers, and big oak trees. Lake Maitland is the largest lake in the Winter Park Chain of Lakes. This chain includes six lakes: Lake Virginia, Lake Mizell, Lake Osceola, Lake Maitland, Lake Nina, and Lake Minnehaha. Kraft Azalea Park is near one of the canals that connect these lakes. From the park's small dock, you can see Dog Island, which is a popular place for families.

Images for kids

  • KraftAzaleaGardenDedication

    Memorial at the Kraft Azalea Garden.

  • KraftAzaleaGardenGiftDate

    This might be about when the columns were given to the park.

  • KraftAzaleaGardenColumnMessagePart1

    First part of the message on the columns.

  • KraftAzaleaGardenColumnMessagePart2

    Second part of the message on the columns.

  • KraftAzaleaGardenArchitect

    The architect who designed the park.

  • KraftAzaleaGardenPlaqueDedicationToCreator

    A plaque honoring the park's creator.

  • KraftAzaleaGardenGiftPlaque

    A plaque recognizing the gift from the Kraft family.

  • KraftAzaleaGardenPlaqueOnOldFountain

    A plaque about an award from a contest in 1945.

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