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Winter Park, FL

Winter Park is a city in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 29,795 according to the 2020 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Winter Park was founded as a resort community by northern business magnates in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Its main street, called Park Avenue, is located in the middle of town. It includes civic buildings, retail, art galleries, a private liberal arts college (Rollins College), museums, a park, a train station, a golf course country club, a historic cemetery, and a beach and boat launch.

The approximate coordinates for the City of Winter Park are located at 28°35′46″N 81°20′48″W. The city is northeast of, and adjacent to Orlando. Elevation ranges between 66 and 97 feet (20 and 30 m) above sea level.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.2 square miles (26.3 km²), of which 8.7 square miles (22.5 km²) is land and 1.5 square miles (3.9 km²) (14.62%) is water. It is nestled among the Winter Park Chain of Lakes, a series of lakes interconnected by a series of navigable canals, which were created for flood control and to run logs to a sawmill on present-day Lake Virginia. The lakes are popular for boating, watersports, fishing, and swimming.

The city is traversed by the old East Florida and Atlantic Railroad ("Dinky Line") railroad bed, which until the 1960s had a stop at Lake Virginia/Rollins College at the city park now known as Dinky Dock. Much of this right of way has been converted to a rail-trail pedestrian/biking path in the form of the Cady Way Trail, which leads from Cady Way Park toward the Baldwin Park neighborhood and downtown Orlando, and in the opposite direction to Oviedo and beyond (via the Florida Trail), due to a new pedestrian bridge spanning Semoran Boulevard (SR 436) in Orange County.

SunRail operates a rail line through Winter Park on the former Atlantic Coast Line, with an Amtrak and SunRail commuter rail station in downtown's historic Central Park.

Winter Park is renowned for its commitment to health and wellness, evident in the numerous facilities and initiatives dedicated to the well-being of its residents. For those seeking quality healthcare services, Winter Park is home to top-notch medical facilities. Florida Hospital Winter Park, now known as AdventHealth Winter Park, is a leading healthcare provider, ensuring that residents have access to comprehensive medical care. The city's dedication to health and wellness is further emphasized through community events, wellness workshops, and fitness classes, reinforcing Winter Park's reputation as a city that prioritizes the health and vitality of its residents. Crunch Fitness offers a diverse range of workouts including group fitness classes, personal training, and specialized programs like HIIT and yoga. Select Physical Therapy offers comprehensive physical therapy services, including orthopedic rehabilitation, sports medicine, manual therapy, and specialized programs for various conditions. CORA Physical Therapy provides personalized physical therapy programs for musculoskeletal injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, balance and fall prevention, and occupational therapy services. Results Physiotherapy offers evidence-based physical therapy treatments for pain management, sports injuries, spine conditions, and neurological disorders. Physiotherapy Associates (now ATI Physical Therapy) provides individualized rehabilitation programs, sports performance enhancement, work injury prevention, and wellness services. HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital offers inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy.

Top Sites in Winter Park, FL: The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, Rollins Museum of Art, Mead Botanical Garden.

Population: 31,417 (2021). Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). ZIP Codes: 32789. Area code(s): 407, 689. Area: 10.2 square miles (26.4 km²).

FAQs

What is special about Winter Park, FL?

Located just three miles north of Orlando in Orange County, the city is 10 square miles with over 30,000 residents. Winter Park is known for its Old World charm, elegant homes, quaint bricked streets, extensive tree canopy, first-class shopping and dining experiences, world-class museums, and Rollins College. Described by some as a small New England village with a European flavor with quaint shops and scrumptious restaurants, Winter Park is as beautiful as it is unique.

Is Winter Park, FL a good place to live?

Winter Park is the perfect place for you. While the cost of living is about 2% higher than the national average, you get what you pay for with paradise in your own backyard and waterfront views everywhere you go. Plus, this city is less expensive and crowded than tourist spots like Miami, Florida. Individuals who live here can expect to pay about $1,600 on rent and utilities.

Is Winter Park, FL wealthy?

The per capita income in Winter Park in 2018 was $75,646, which is wealthy relative to Florida and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $302,584 for a family of four. However, Winter Park contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Sources

City of Winter Park

Wikipedia

Davidmccarthymoving

Neighborhoodscout

AdventHealth Winter Park

Crunch Fitness

Select Physical Therapy

CORA Physical Therapy

Results Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy Associates (now ATI Physical Therapy)

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital

The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art

Rollins Museum of Art

Mead Botanical Garden

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