[2] The lake is approximately 6 km (3.7 mi) from the center of Bucharest (Piața Unirii) and is located between the Polytechnic University of Bucharest neighborhood to the east, the Crângași and Giulești districts to the north, the Militari district to the south and the village Roșu [ro] to the west.

On the north part of the lake is situated Angels' Island (Insula Îngerilor).

[10] The Coke Live Music Festival and other concerts were organized in the Lacul Morii area.

The lake is mentioned in the poem "Pe Lacul Morii" by Ana Blandiana.

[14] Another project is a highway tunnel which will link Lacul Morii and the nearby Lake Dâmbovița to Centrul Civic, Unirii Square, and the A1 motorway.