Wesley Chapel, Florida
Wesley Chapel is a community of 76,011 people in Pasco County, Florida.
Why visit Wesley Chapel
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 36 parks and trails, 129 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Fort Foster, Heritage Isles Golf and Country Club and Hunter’s Green Country Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 49°F.
Weather in Wesley Chapel
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Wesley Chapel
Wesley Chapel is a census-designated place in Pasco County, Florida, United States. The population was 64,866 at the 2020 census. It is a suburb in the Tampa Bay area.
From the Wikipedia article Wesley Chapel, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks1
Fort Foster
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.0 mi
Place in Florida listed on National Register of Historic Places
Parks, trails and playgrounds36
Lexington Oaks Community Center & Park
Park · 4.5 mi
Decent sized park where you can enjoy recreational activites like basketball, volleyball or soccer. Next to the basketball court is a...
26304 Lexington Oaks Boulevard, Wesley Chapel
AdventHealth Center Ice
Sports field and stadium · 3.9 mi
3173 Cypress Ridge Boulevard, Wesley Chapel
24 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes129
Fitlife Foods
Restaurant · Regional, Chinese, Burger, Italian, Mexican, Asian, American, Korean, Breakfast, Mediterranean · 2.7 mi
Since 2016, Fitlife Foods has been on a mission to simplify the lives of busy professionals in Wesley Chapel by offering convenient and...
1821 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Wesley Chapel
Mo-We 07:00-21:00; Th 08:00-20:00; Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-18:00;...
Amici Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 3.9 mi
26602 Wesley Chapel Boulevard, Lutz
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 13:00-21:00
Chuck E. Cheese
Restaurant · Pizza · 3.4 mi
6170 Wesley Grove Boulevard, Wesley Chapel
Mo-Su 11:00-20:00
Chuy's
Restaurant · Tex-Mex · 4.6 mi
25750 Sierra Center Boulevard, Lutz
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 5.2 mi
8680 Hunters Village Road, Tampa
Mo-Fr 05:00-21:00, Sa-Su 06:00-21:00
Thai Lanna & Sushi Bar
Restaurant · Asian, Thai · 4.4 mi
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10022 Cross Creek Boulevard, Tampa
117 more on the map.
History
Wesley Chapel originated in the mid-1800s as a cohesive community of settlers. Evidence of Native American presence in the area has been documented as early as 10,000 B.C. Lumber harvesting and turpentine production became prominent industries, while cash crop farming, citrus, and livestock ranching provided sustenance for the pioneer settlement. Charcoal kilns, alligator hunting, and moonshine stills supplemented incomes and spawned legends. The community was also identified by the monikers Gatorville, Double Branch, and Godwin.
From 1897 to 1902, Wesley Chapel had a post office, two sawmills, and a general store. Primitive roads left residents with an informal town nucleus, and services shifted to surrounding towns until the late 20th century, when postal service and incorporation emerged. The lumber trusts of John D. Rockefeller, Otto Hermann Kahn, and Edwin Wiley morphed into sizable ranches. The pioneer Boyett(e), Gillett(e), Godwin, and Kersey families received land grants in the area in the 1840s. The real influx of settlers, however, began around the Civil War when the Stanleys and Coopers arrived.
The population was 44,092 at the 2010 census, making it the most populous community in Pasco County. In 2003, some residents of Wesley Chapel started a movement to incorporate the community as a city (including areas not in the official CDP), but the plans never materialized.
From the History section of Wesley Chapel, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay11
Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa - Wesley Chapel
Motel and hotel · 3.9 mi
2740 Cypress Ridge Boulevard, Wesley Chapel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa North - Wesley Chapel
Motel and hotel · 4.0 mi
2775 Cypress Ridge Boulevard, Wesley Chapel
Churches and places of worship22
Heritage Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 5.2 mi
15310 Morris Bridge Road, Thonotosassa
Faith Lutheran Church
Place of worship · 3.9 mi
27221 Floamflower Blvd, Wesley Chapel
Islamic Society of New Tampa
Place of worship · 4.5 mi
15830 Morris Bridge Road, Thonotosassa
Sikh Gurdwara of Tampa Bay
Place of worship · 5.3 mi
15302 Morris Bridge Road, Thonotosassa
Shopping36
Gas and EV charging27
Schools, colleges and libraries41
New River Branch Library Pasco Public Library
Library · 4.0 mi
34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School
School · 4.4 mi
3638 Morris Bridge Rd, Zephyrhills
Innovation Preparatory Academy
School · 5.1 mi
7800 Avery Scope View, Wesley Chapel
Healthcare12
Florida Medical Clinic - Wesley Chapel Campus
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.7 mi
27343 Wesley Chapel Boulevard, Wesley Chapel
Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health Wiregrass Ranch Hospital
Hospital · 0.8 mi
3000 Wiregrass Ranch Boulevard, Wesley Chapel
CVS Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.3 mi
27920 Pink Flamingo Lane, Wesley Chapel
Passport Health Wesley Chapel Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.8 mi
27552 Cashford Circle, Wesley Chapel
Map of Wesley Chapel
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°F | 49°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 73°F | 52°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 78°F | 55°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 83°F | 60°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 88°F | 66°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 71°F | 8.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 73°F | 8.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 73°F | 8.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 71°F | 6.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 83°F | 65°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 77°F | 57°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 72°F | 52°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Saint Leo Hcn (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Pasco County has had 31 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-28: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Tampa North Aero Park (KYO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Pebble Creek 3 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Land O' Lakes 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Pasadena Hills 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Lutz 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- University 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Thonotosassa 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Temple Terrace 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Cheval 12 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Lake Magdalene 13 mi southwest, about 21 min by car
- East Lake-Orient Park 14 mi south, about 23 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Fort Foster 5, User:Wknight94, CC BY-SA 3.0
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