Lake Washington (Florida)

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Lake Washington
Location	Brevard County, Florida
Coordinates	28°09′10″N, 80°44′43″WCoordinates: 28°09′10″N, 80°44′43″W
Primary inflows	St. Johns River
Primary outflows	St. Johns River
Basin countries	United States
Surface area	4,362 acres (17.65 km²)
Surface elevation	16 ft (4.9 m)

Lake Washington
Lake Washington
Location	Melbourne, Florida, USA
Nearest city	Melbourne, Florida
Coordinates	28°08′38″N 80°44′43″W / 28.14389, -80.74528
Area	4,362 acres (1,765 ha)
Governing body	St. Johns Water Management District

Lake Washington is the largest lake in Brevard County, Florida at 4,362 acres (17.65 km²). The lake may have been named for the U.S. Deputy Surveyor Colonel Henry Washington, after he surveyed the area in 1844. ^[1]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 John A. Buckley Surface Water Treatment Plant is located nearby.

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.

Exit 183 off Interstate 95 provides access to the lake.

Contents 1 Lake Washington Park 2 Nearby cities 3 See also 4 Footnotes

[edit] Lake Washington Park

At the dead end of Lake Washington Road is Lake Washington Park^[2]. Boating is permitted. The park contains a playground, pavilions for parties.

[edit] Nearby cities

• Melbourne
• West Melbourne
• Melbourne Village
• Palm Bay

[edit] See also

• List of lakes of the St. Johns River
• Lake Winder = next lake downstream
• Sawgrass Lake = next lake upstream

[edit] Footnotes