Sunset reflected on Turkey Lake with trees along the opposite shore
Photo creditPhoto: Miosotis jade · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons · cropped

TURKEY LAKE · NEAR I-DRIVE

Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake

Nature trails, a fishing pier and playgrounds beside Turkey Lake. Entry is $5 per car, or $2 for a driver alone.

$5 per car

Admission
$5 per car
Choose your starting area
Visit time
Suggested 60 min+ visit
Hours and visit notes

Official hours (opens in a new tab)

Open 8 AM–7 PM April–October and 8 AM–5 PM November–March. Closed December 24–25. Check current park notices before leaving.

Suggested 60 min+ visit Plus travel and arrival time

This is an outdoor park. In a storm, choose an indoor alternative instead of the trails or fishing pier.

Source record Official visitor information (opens in a new tab)

Visit details, access and sources

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Disc golf closures: none currently listed

The city’s disc golf closure list shows no dates after Oct 25, 2026 (checked Nov 12, 2026). Disc golf may still close for special events; check current city notices before leaving.

Closure notice checked Nov 12, 2026. Other page facts retain their original source dates.

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Worth it if you want a real lakeside park break close to I-Drive: trails, a fishing pier and playgrounds for $5 a car.

Skip it if you want food or shops; this is a park, so bring water and snacks.

$5 per car$5 per car entry allowance Read arrival details below

Admission & other costs.

$5 per car

The planner filters admission only. Meals, travel, parking and optional activities are separate.

Check the venue’s current prices and parking terms before visiting.

A little plan for your visit.

  1. Arrive with the entry fee ready

    The plan reserves $5 per car. A driver alone pays $2.

  2. Choose a short nature walk

    Start with the nature trails and keep enough time for the return drive.

  3. Pause by the lake

    The park has a fishing pier and two playgrounds. Choose the stop that suits your group.

  4. Leave room for the return

    Bring water and snacks. Follow the seasonal closing time and current park notices.

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Photo: Miosotis jade · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons · cropped

Video: FRVTA on YouTube · 4 min

Bring water and snacks.

This is a nature stop. Keep food optional and bring what your group needs.

Getting there, without the guesswork.

3401 South Hiawassee Road, Orlando, FL 32835

Daily entry is $5 per car, or $2 for a driver alone. The plan reserves $5. Check current entry fees before you go.

Estimated drive each way: Disney area: 15–30 min · I-Drive: 10–20 min · Kissimmee: 25–40 min · ChampionsGate area: 30–50 min. These are planning estimates, not measured routes.

The plan adds a 20-minute arrival buffer. This is a planning allowance, not a measured arrival time.

The city lists 183 acres, nature trails, a fishing pier, two playgrounds, disc golf and fitness stations. The 60-minute visit and 20-minute arrival buffer are planning suggestions, not measured visit times.

Bring water and snacks. This plan uses the full $5 per car entry allowance, including for a solo driver.

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