Winter Springs
Located in Seminole County and the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford area, Winter Springs is situated between Oviedo and Longwood. Winter Springs has a suburban feel with the perks of being close to Orlando and other big cities.
Known For High-Ranking Schools & Educational Events
Winter Springs is ranked highly for education with top-rated schools such as Oviedo High School, Choices in Learning Charter School, Indian Trails Middle School, Rainbow Elementary School, Lawton Elementary School, Galileo School for Gifted Learning, and Keeth Elementary School. Additionally, The University of Central Florida and Full Sail University are both located nearby.
Feel at Home in a Tight-Knit Community
Although Winter Springs is growing, it keeps its close community feel. Winter Springs hosts many community events such as the Father-Daughter Dance, the Scottish Highland Games, the Egg-citing Egg Hunt, and movie nights.
One cherished tradition by locals is the Babe Ruth Opening Day event to celebrate the little league baseball and softball teams. Celebrate art at the Winter Springs Festival of the Arts where you can see talented artists, eat food, and listen to rock. Another local favorite is the Food Truck Artisan Fair where you can try a wide array of yummy food from local trucks and vendors.
There are also many recreation programs available to connect with the community. The Youth Sports Partnerships include baseball, softball, soccer, basketball, football, and cheerleading. There are also the Adult Sports Partnerships which include a baseball association, soccer league, flag football club, and ultimate frisbee. Another program is the Fish Winter Springs where kids can come for two days and go fishing and get a free fishing pole. The city also offers the Camp Sunshine Summer Camp which is a day camp for elementary-aged kids.
Explore Nature around Your Winter Springs Neighborhood
Enjoy the outdoors with your family and visit one of the many community parks in the area including Trotwood Park, Torcaso Park, Sunshine Park, Moss Park, and Central Winds Park. Spend the day enjoying the Florida sun at the trails, picnic areas, and playgrounds.
Many of the parks also include places to play sports including baseball diamonds, basketball courts, soccer fields, tennis courts, or volleyball courts. It is no wonder Seminole County’s slogan is “Florida’s Natural Choice”. You can even get a taste of nature in the city which focuses on protecting the environment, filling the city with trees. Winter Springs has been certified as “Tree City USA” ever since 1988.
For a couple of rounds of golf, you can visit the family-oriented Tuscawilla Country Club. It has tennis courts, an aquatic center, and a restaurant. The aquatic center offers a Jr. Olympic size swimming pool and events. The beautiful club hosts tournaments, private events, and weddings.
Shop & Dine in Winter Springs
Go shopping at the Oviedo Mall or stop by the Winter Springs Town Center which has a lot of local, small businesses. Other malls such as Altamonte Mall, the Florida Mall, the Seminole Town Center, and Mall at Millenia are all a quick drive away.
Average Home Value 2023: $471K
Avg list price: $477K
Avg price per sqft: $239
Avg Mortgage Rate: 7.125%
Area’s population: 37,423