A waterfront park and historic bandshell on Lake Eustis, anchoring the cultural heart of this central Florida town.
At a glance
Ferran Park overlooks Lake Eustis and features the Alice McClelland Memorial Bandshell, also called the Eustis Bandshell. The site stands at the junction of Ferran Park Road and Orange Avenue. It is recognized as both a National Register property and a contributing structure within the Eustis Commercial Historic District.
History
The bandshell and park earned official recognition on June 23, 1994, when they were added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. In 2005, the site was designated a contributing property to the Eustis Commercial Historic District, reflecting its continued importance to the town’s heritage and civic life.
What you see
The Alice McClelland Memorial Bandshell is the focal point of this waterfront park. Its design serves the dual purpose of performance venue and community gathering space, positioned to take advantage of views across Lake Eustis.
Cultural significance
The site embodies Eustis’s civic identity and public recreation heritage. As a contributing property to the Eustis Commercial Historic District, it represents the town’s mid-twentieth-century development and commitment to public cultural infrastructure.
Key facts
- Country: United States
- City: Eustis, Florida
- Coordinates: 28.85388889, −81.68666667
- National Register of Historic Places: Added June 23, 1994
- Historic District: Eustis Commercial Historic District (contributing property, 2005)
Practical information & getting there
Ferran Park is located at the junction of Ferran Park Road and Orange Avenue in Eustis, directly on Lake Eustis. The public park is accessible year-round and offers waterfront views and performance facilities.
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