Lake Tohopekaliga

rdf:langString Lake Tohopekaliga

rdf:langString Lake Tohopekaliga

rdf:langString Lake Tohopekaliga

rdf:langString United States

rdf:langString Lake Tohopekaliga south of St. Cloud

rdf:langString Shingle Creek, St. Cloud canal of Kissimmee River

rdf:langString South-port canal of Kissimmee River

rdf:langString Florida#USA

rdf:langString Location of Lake Tohopekaliga in Florida, USA.

rdf:langString 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 . It is 4 miles (6 km) long. Lake Toho is bordered on the northern shore by Kissimmee, on the eastern shore by , and 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.