Makinson Island is one of three islands in Lake Tohopekaliga, Osceola County, Florida. It was purchased by the State of Florida on December 31, 1998, in cooperation with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), The Trust for Public Land and Osceola County. Ownership was transferred to FWC on October 6, 1999. The park is managed by Osceola County as a natural refuge with trails, primitive camping sites, and a pavilion. The island was planned to be developed into timeshares before it was purchased by the state.[1] The island came with a derelict 34-passenger boat that was restored by Walt Disney World Resort and Mercury Marine and named "Spirit of Osceola".[2]

Makinson Island
Oliver's Island
Makinson Island is located in Florida
Makinson Island
Makinson Island
EtymologyFamily name of the most recent owner
Geography
LocationLake Tohopekaliga
Coordinates28°14′55″N 81°24′25″W / 28.24861°N 81.40694°W / 28.24861; -81.40694
Administration
StateFlorida
CountyOsceola
Demographics
Population0 (2016)
Additional information
Official websiteOsceola County Parks - Makinson Island

References

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  1. ^ Mercer, Pamela (1999-10-29). "Island In Kissimmee Lake Will Forever Be Condo-free". Orlando Sentinel. Kissimmee. Retrieved 2016-05-22.
  2. ^ Osceola County Parks. "Makinson & Paradise Island". 2001-11-30.
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