Wildwood, Florida
Wildwood is a city of 17,608 people in Sumter County, Florida, founded in 1877.
Why visit Wildwood
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 38 parks and trails, 20 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Barnstorm Theater, Campbell House, Lee School and Bacall Golf Course (The Villages).
Weather in Wildwood
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Wildwood
Wildwood is a city in Sumter County, Florida, United States. Its population was 15,730 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Wildwood, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks5
Campbell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.6 mi
Also known as Valentine House, NRHP-listed
Lee School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.6 mi
School building in Florida, United States of America
Mote-Morris House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.5 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
Okahumpka Rosenwald School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.8 mi
Historic school in Florida, USA
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Leesburg Heritage Museum
Museum · 7.8 mi
History museum in Leesburg, Florida
Parks, trails and playgrounds38
Bonifay Country Club (The Villages)
Golf course · 4.0 mi
3 x 9 hole Par 36 Destin & Fort Walton & Pensacola Courses
1035 Pinellas Place, The Villages
Bonita Pass Golf Course (The Villages)
Golf course · 5.7 mi
9 hole Par 27
2313 Buttonwood Run, The Villages
Cane Garden Country Club (The Villages)
Golf course · 5.8 mi
9 hole Par 28;3 x 9 hole Par 36 Jacaranda & Allamanda & Hibiscus Course
1728 Bailey Trail, The Villages
Evans Prairie Country Club (The Villages)
Golf course · 3.4 mi
3 x 9 hole Par 36 Killdeer & Osprey & Egret Course
1824 Evans Prairie Trail, The Villages
Havana Country Club (The Villages)
Golf course · 5.2 mi
3 x 9 hole Par 36 Kenya & Hemingway & Kilimanjaro Courses
2488 O'Dell Circle, The Villages
Mangrove Golf Course (The Villages)
Golf course · 3.2 mi
9 hole Par 27
3198 Hendry Drive, The Villages
Palmetto Golf Course (The Villages)
Golf course · 3.7 mi
9 hole Par 29
3106 Hendry Drive, The Villages
Redfish Run Golf Course (The Villages)
Golf course · 5.7 mi
9 hole Par 28
2376 Nobelton Lane, The Villages
Roosevelt Golf Course (The Villages)
Golf course · 4.6 mi
9 hole Par 29
2735 Canal Street, The Villages
Sandhill Golf Course (The Villages)
Golf course · 4.4 mi
9 hole Par 28
2580 Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages
26 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes20
Cody's Original Roadhouse
Diner · American · 2.7 mi
3731 Meggison Road, The Villages
Mo-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-22:30
The Grove House
Diner · American · 2.5 mi
810 Marilee Place, The Villages
Su-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Square 1 Burgers & Bar
Restaurant · American, Burger · 4.0 mi
2542 Burnsed Boulevard
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 09:00-21:00
Wolfgang Puck Kitchen + Bar
Restaurant · 3.1 mi
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
8 more on the map.
History
A post office called Wildwood has been in operation since 1881. The city was named for its remote location in the woods.
In April 2015, The Villages petitioned the city of Wildwood with plans to build 785 new homes on County Road 466A, across from Pinellas Plaza. Wildwood leaders rejected the expansion efforts, citing concerns of the city losing its identity when it was to become overwhelmed by The Villages. On April 27, 2015, The Villages formally withdrew their plans for expansion, indicating that the City of Wildwood officials made too many requests that would be a “disservice to our residents and business partners". Further plans for expansion of The Villages into the city of Wildwood are not public.
The city also includes the historic community of Orange Home.
From the History section of Wildwood, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship40
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 7.4 mi
Adamsville Baptist Church
Church · Southern Baptist · 1.1 mi
4839 County Road 468, Wildwood
Shopping12
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center
School · 5.5 mi
3101 Schoolview St, Leesburg
Healthcare2
Map of Wildwood
145 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
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
Sumter County has had 28 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
Leesburg International Airport (LEE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- The Villages 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Leesburg 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Lady Lake 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Tavares 15 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Groveland 17 mi southeast, about 28 min by car
- Marion Oaks 18 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- Eustis 20 mi east, about 33 min by car
- Silver Springs Shores 21 mi north, about 34 min by car
- Minneola 22 mi southeast, about 35 min by car
- Liberty Triangle 23 mi northwest, about 36 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
- 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
- Wildwood city hall01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lake Deaton - Wildwood, Florida, MatthewLammers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dock on Lake Deaton (Wildwood, Florida), MatthewLammers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- FL44 EB at US301, Wildwood, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Campbellhouseokahumpka1, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Holytrinfruitlandpark1b, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Leeschoolleesburg1, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Motemorris01, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Leesburg FL HSandHM pano01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS027-E-10517 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS050-E-18056 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS052-E-42819 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Lake Deaton, Florida - Smooth Morning Surface, MatthewLammers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lake Deaton Calm Surface, MatthewLammers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lake Deaton Shore, MatthewLammers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bridge over SR 44 at Brownwood, Iamorangelightning, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rasin Walnut bread, Whoisjohngalt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- God Bread, Whoisjohngalt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rustic Pecan Bread, Whoisjohngalt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Activated Charcoal Bread, Whoisjohngalt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rustic Rye Bread, Whoisjohngalt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tuscan Garlic Bread, Whoisjohngalt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oranges for sale at a farmers market in The Villages Florida, Whoisjohngalt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SumtervilleFLAshGrove, Drifty2378, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Inverse psoriasis, Ahithopel, CC0
- Lake County border FL44EB, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card, Whoisjohngalt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Biden I Did That Sticker on almost Empty shelp of Baby Formula (cropped), Whoisjohngalt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Biden I Did That Sticker on almost Empty shelp of Baby Formula, Whoisjohngalt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Leesburg city limit FL44EB, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ribbon Cutting The Villages FL, Whoisjohngalt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fleet Feet The Villages 2023, Whoisjohngalt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS020-E-5378 - View of Florida, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-339155 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS020-E-5379 - View of Florida, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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