Lake Killarney is a 239 acre private fish and ski lake, located in Winter Park, Orange County, Florida. Boat, canoe, kayak, or paddleboard along the shoreline which includes some of the area’s most majestic homes. Fishing and wildlife watching are popular, as the lake is home to freshwater bass, catfish, hawks, owls, egrets, herons, rabbits and even otters. Enjoy a sunny day on the lake riding waves or skiing, private access equals minimal boat traffic!
There is no public boat ramp. Lake Killarney is unique in that there is access to Lakeside and Lakeside Crossing Mall, on the east side of the lake, with a dock to the rear of a plaza. Retail includes a Trader Joe’s, Guidewell Emergency Doctors, Orangetheory Fitness, as well as hair, nail, and wellness studios. Within walking distance you also have access to Hillstone Restaurant, whose stunning architecture takes inspiration from Frank Lloyd Wright. Hillstone is an intimate, fine-dining establishment serving American cuisine. Spectacular sunsets are a highlight from any seating area inside, on the patio, or along the stone walking paths weaving through the lakefront property, which include private landscaped alcoves with oversized adirondack chairs and tables. Directly across the street are additional dining options including Chuy’s for Tex-Mex and Bulla Gastrobar, a contemporary small plate, tapas restaurant. Get a glass of wine with colleagues at the newly opened Sixty Vines or have one while you have your nails done at Tipsy Salonbar. The Glass Knife is a short walk south, a charming dessert shop serving elegant pastries – it’s dog friendly too!