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Pine Hills, FL

Pine Hills is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated subdivision in Orange County, Florida, United States, west of Orlando. It is a part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area (home to 2,134,311 people in 2010).

Pine Hills has several parks, five elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. As a part of the Florida Coast Coast Bicycle Trail, the Pine Hills Trail is also being developed running from Barnett Park through the middle of the community to Clarcona-Ocoee Road. As a result of residential demographic shifts, the area has been described as a minority-majority community. In response to years of neglect and blight, several revitalization efforts are currently underway in the community bringing results.

Pine Hills is located at 28°34′30″N 81°27′26″W (28.574876, -81.457267). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 12.7 square miles (33.0 km²), of which 12.2 square miles (31.7 km²) is land and 0.50 square miles (1.3 km²) (3.87%) is water.

The area that would become Pine Hills began in 1953 with the first subdivisions – Robinswood and Pine Ridge Estates – constructed along the newly completed Pine Hills Road north of Colonial Drive (SR 50). It was one of the first suburbs of Orlando and grew as a bedroom community for the workers of Martin Marietta (now Lockheed Martin). At the time, it was an upper-middle-class suburb with a country club named "Silver Pines".

During the 1960s and into the 1970s, Pine Hills grew north from the original subdivisions around Pine Hills Rd and Colonial Drive to include new neighborhoods off of Silver Star Rd in the north around Powers Dr and to the east around Pine Hills and Indian Hill Roads. The community built its fire department, a post office branch, and several schools. In the 1970s, the Orange County government seized Pine Hills' fire engine to consolidate county-wide fire services. Nevertheless, Pine Hills continued to grow and community leaders began an initiative to incorporate Pine Hills into a city. 

Health and wellness are integral aspects of life in Pine Hills. The city prioritizes the well-being of its residents with a network of healthcare facilities and wellness initiatives. Modern healthcare institutions, including AdventHealth Orlando, provide comprehensive medical services to the community. Lapis Spa at Fontainebleau Miami Beach boasts a stunning design and a wide array of services such as massages, body scrubs, and hydrotherapy. Waldorf Astoria Spa, Boca Raton offers a tranquil setting with personalized treatments, relaxation lounges, and a full-service salon. The Spa at Naples Grande provides a peaceful atmosphere with services like massages, facials, body wraps, and a private outdoor meditation lounge. Acqualina Spa by ESPA focuses on holistic wellness with treatments inspired by European traditions and natural ingredients. Mandara Spa at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Universal Orlando offers a range of services including massages, facials, and body treatments in a serene Italian-themed setting.

Top sites in Pine Hills, FL are Barnett Park, Orlando Museum of Art, Walt Disney World Resort, and Orlando Science Center.

Population: 82,264 (2023). ZIP codes: 32808, 32818. Area codes: 407, 689. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Area: 12.68 sq mi (32.84 km²).

FAQs

Is Pine Hills, FL a suburb of Orlando?

Pine Hills is a community of many cultures and one bright future. Founded in 1952 by developer Gordon Barnett, Pine Hills was originally constructed to serve the working families of Martin Marietta’s defense facility and is one of Orlando’s first suburbs. During those early years, the community prospered as an upper-middle-class suburb. 

Is Pine Hill, FL a good place to live?

Pine Hills is in Orange County. Living in Pine Hills offers residents a dense suburban feel; most own homes. In Pine Hills, there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Pine Hills and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Pine Hills are above average.

What is the nickname for Pine Hills, FL?

“Crime Hills.” The name is like nails to a chalkboard for Fatmi Hall and longtime residents who call Pine Hills home - one of Orange County’s oldest communities. The unincorporated subdivision is about 70% Black and around 14% Hispanic. The Crime Hills nickname is often used as routine rhetoric when crime happens in West Orlando. It did so last year when a shooter took the lives of 9-year-old T’yonna Major, 38-year-old Nathacha Augustin, and 24-year-old Dylan Lyons thrusting the community once again into the limelight.

Sources

Orange County

Wikipedia

WO Chamber

CF Public

Niche

AdventHealth Orlando

Lapis Spa at Fontainebleau Miami Beach

Waldorf Astoria Spa, Boca Raton

The Spa at Naples Grande

Acqualina Spa by ESPA

Mandara Spa at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

Barnett Park

Orlando Museum of Art

Walt Disney World Resort

Orlando Science Center

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