Lake Tohopekaliga

Lake Tohopekaliga, Tohopeka (from tohopke /(i)to-hó:pk-i/ meaning fence, fort); Tohopekaliga (from tohopke /(i)to-hó:pk-i/ meaning fence, fort + likv /léyk-a/ meaning site), also referred to as Lake Toho, West Lake, or simply Toho, is the largest lake in Osceola County, Florida, United States. It is the primary inflow of Shingle Creek, which rises in Orlando. It covers 22,700 acres (91.86 km²), and spans 42 miles (68 km) in circumference. It is linked to East Lake Tohopekaliga by Canal 31 (St. Cloud Canal). The canal is 3 miles (5 km) long and runs through western St. Cloud. South Port canal is located at the southern tip of the lake and links it to Cypress Lake. It is 4 miles (6 km) long. Lake Toho is bordered on the northern shore by Kissimmee, on the eastern shore by Kissimmee Park, and South Port on the southern shore. Lake Tohopekaliga is known for its bass fishing and birdwatching. Lakefront Park is located at the North end of the lake and borders Lakeshore Blvd. Lakefront Park has a scenic walking path with benches where visitors may view the area's wide array of waterfowl, alligators, turtles and others. Lakefront park also has a miniature lighthouse, a children's playground area, and is bordered on its west end by Big Toho Marina.

See also

• East Lake Tohopekaliga
• Kissimmee, Florida

References

External links

• Media related to Lake Tohopekaliga at Wikimedia Commons

1. East Lake Tohopekaliga
2. Kissimmee River
3. Narcoossee, Florida
4. List of rivers of Florida
5. Kissimmee, Florida
6. Brownie Wise
7. St. Cloud, Florida
8. Central Florida
9. Shingle Creek (Florida)
10. Luke Clausen
11. List of lakes of the United States
12. 1998 Kissimmee tornado outbreak
13. Southern Coastal Plain (ecoregion)
14. List of islands of Florida
15. Paradise Island (Florida)
16. Cirrus Vision SF50
17. Makinson Island
18. Battle of Lake Okeechobee
19. Sunbridge, Florida
20. List of county roads in Osceola County, Florida