Lake Washington (Florida)
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| Lake Washington | |
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| Location | Brevard County, Florida |
| Coordinates | |
| Primary sources | St. Johns River |
| Primary outflows | St. Johns River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 4,362 acres (17.65 km²) |
| Surface elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Lake Washington | |
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| Location | Melbourne, Florida, USA |
| Nearest city | Melbourne, Florida |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: |
| Area | 4,362 acres |
| Governing body | St. Johns Water Management District |
Lake Washington is the largest lake in Brevard County, Florida at 4,362 acres (17.65 km²). It is the 41st largest lake in the state of Florida. Located adjacent to the City of Melbourne, it is the single most important source of fresh water for the city and the surrounding areas. The Lake Washington neighborhood of Melbourne borders the lake.
It is one of the lakes that make up the St. Johns River system. Further downstream is the neighboring Lake Winder.
The only exit to get to Lake Washington from Interstate 95 is Exit 183, Florida State Road 518. From here, turn left on Brevard County Road 511. Next, make a left on Auora Road, Then, make a left on Lake Washington Road. Finally, keep going to the cul-de-sac of the road.
[edit] Lake Washington Park
At the dead end of Lake Washington Road is Lake Washington Park[1]. It is great for boating at the lake and one of the two lakes in Brevard County that you can see a beautiful sunset. The other one was two lakes downstream, Lake Poinsett. The park contains a playground for children, pavilions for birthday parties, and a water treatment plant outside of the park boundary called John A. Buckley Surface Water Treatment Plant.
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[edit] See also
- List of lakes of the St. Johns River
- Lake Winder = next lake downstream
- Sawgrass Lake = next lake upstream
