20 apartments for rent in Lorna Doone, Orlando, FL

Lorna Doone, one of Orlando’s many neighborhoods, is built around a 14-acre freshwater lake that is a year-round attraction for angling enthusiasts. The community is also home to the Citrus Bowl Stadium, which features many types of events throughout the year: from collegiate football and professional wrestling to music festivals and and rock concerts. Several major vacation destinations, including Universal Orlando, Walt Disney World, and Sea World, are located just miles away.

Lorna Doone Lake is part of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Urban Fisheries Program, launched in 1991 to promote fishing in Florida’s many freshwater lakes. More than 250 species of fish are available statewide for catch and carry with the purchase of a fishing license. In addition to fishing off the banks of Lorna Doone Lake, visitors can picnic and hike short trails, and kids can play at a playground. Park hours are 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

The surrounding community is characterized more by commercial development than residential, although some housing is available. The closest guest accommodations to Lorna Doone are the Orange Inn Motel and the Vacation Lodge both located on Orange Blossom Trail.

Two adjacent communities are built around freshwater lakes: Rock Lake to the north and Lake Sunset to the west. Other area attractions include the Downtown Media Arts Center and the Orlando Science Center CineDome. There are numerous restaurants, fast food venues, bars, coffee shop, and nightclubs in Lorna Doone and surrounding neighborhoods.

Orange County Schools near Lorna Doone are Orange Center Elementary, Jones High School, Harvest Baptist Christian Academy, and the Mount Sinai Junior Academy.

Located in zip code 32805, Lorna Doone is bounded by South Westmoreland Drive to the east, Tampa Avenue to the west, West Washington Street to the north and Gore Street to the south.