Winter Garden, Florida
Winter Garden is a city of 47,872 people in Orange County, Florida, founded in 1908.
Why visit Winter Garden
Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 37 parks and trails, 114 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Garden Theatre, West Orange Cinema, 1890 Windermere School and Cal Palmer Memorial Building.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 49°F.
Weather in Winter Garden
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Winter Garden
Winter Garden is a city in western Orange County, Florida, United States. Located 14 miles (23 km) west of Downtown Orlando, it is part of the Orlando metropolitan area. The population was 46,964 as of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Winter Garden, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Garden Theatre
Cinema and theater · 1.7 mi
Theater in Winter Garden, Florida
Winter Garden Farmers Market
Farm and orchard · 1.7 mi
104 South Lakeview Avenue, Winter Garden
Sa 08:00-13:00
Museums and landmarks16
1890 Windermere School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
Historic school building in Windermere, Florida, USA
Cal Palmer Memorial Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Building in Florida, United States
Luther F. Tilden House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
Palm Cottage Gardens
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Gotha, Florida
Windermere Town Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Building in Florida, USA
Winter Garden Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic district in Florida, United States
Winter Garden Historic Residential District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic district in Florida, United States
Withers-Maguire House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
Woman's Club of Ocoee
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic site in Ocoee, Florida, United States
SOBO Art Gallery
Museum · 1.7 mi
127 South Boyd Street, Winter Garden
Tu-Fr 11:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-16:00
Central Florida Railroad Museum
Museum · 1.7 mi
Railway museum in Winter Garden, Florida
4 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds37
Oakland Nature Preserve
Hiking and trails · 2.9 mi
Nature Preserve and Park. Many walking trails, boardwalk, pier, museum, and wildlife exhibits.
747 Machette Trail, Oakland
Walker Football Field & Sam Williams Little League Complex
Park · 1.5 mi
415 S Park Avenue, Winter Garden
Mo-Su 07:00-22:00
Tucker Ranch Recreation and Nature Complex
Park · 0.9 mi
70 Tucker Road, Winter Garden
25 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes114
Axum Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.8 mi
146 West Plant Street, Winter Garden
Mo-Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa 07:30-21:00; Su 07:30-19:00
Chef's Table at the Edgewater - The Tasting Room
Restaurant · Tapas, Brunch, Mediterranean · 1.8 mi
99 West Plant Street, Winter Garden
Mo 16:00-21:00 open "Chef's Table"; Tu-Th 16:00-22:00 open "Chef's...
Rosallie Le French Cafe
Cafe · Bakery, Sandwich · 1.8 mi
141 West Plant Street, Winter Garden
Mo-Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 08:00-20:00
Harlow Grove
Restaurant · 1.7 mi
186 South Main Street, Winter Garden
Mo-We 16:00-23:00; Th 16:00-00:00; Fr 16:00-01:00; Sa 10:00-01:00;...
Norigami
Restaurant · Sushi · 1.6 mi
426 West Plant Street, Winter Garden
Tu-Th 17:00-21:00; Fr-Su 12:00-21:30
Sweetland Bakery & Tea House
Bakery · 1.7 mi
255 Tremaine Street, Winter Garden
Su-Fr 12:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-21:00
Cracker Barrel
Diner · American · 1.5 mi
3316 Daniels Road, Winter Garden
Su-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00
102 more on the map.
History
The pre-European history of the modern Winter Garden area is ambiguous. Due to a lack of evidence, historians hesitate to conclude if the natives that once occupied the area were of the Timucua, Jororo, or Mayaca tribes. Regardless of their tribal identity, these natives were either wiped out or subsumed into larger cultures by the end of the eighteenth century.
Following the eradication of the original Floridian cultures, natives from farther north migrated into Florida. These natives had various cultures that over time coalesced into the Seminole Tribe. By the early 19th century, some Seminole lived on the south shore of Lake Apopka. The settlement possibly produced the significant Seminole leader Wild Cat. In 1835, the Second Seminole War began, threatening the Seminole presence. On January 23, 1837, a small battle was fought near the village. Thomas S. Jesup, at that time in command of all American forces in Florida, sent a detachment to Lake Apopka to seek a Seminole chief known as Osuchee or "Copper". During the attack, the army successfully killed Osuchee and three other Seminoles, while taking 17 prisoners. The Second and Third Seminole wars both pushed the Seminole tribe south, likely eliminating their presence in the boundaries of modern Winter Garden.
From the History section of Winter Garden, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship32
Ocoee Christian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Macedonia United Freewill Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 2.3 mi
871 E Bay Street, Winter Garden
Shopping17
Gas and EV charging21
Schools, colleges and libraries45
Independence Elementary
School · 5.1 mi
6255 New Independence Pkwy, Winter Garden
Healthcare10
Map of Winter Garden
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71°F | 49°F | 3.0 in |
| Feb | 75°F | 51°F | 2.3 in |
| Mar | 79°F | 55°F | 3.2 in |
| Apr | 84°F | 59°F | 3.1 in |
| May | 89°F | 66°F | 4.2 in |
| Jun | 92°F | 71°F | 8.1 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 73°F | 7.7 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 73°F | 7.8 in |
| Sep | 91°F | 72°F | 6.0 in |
| Oct | 85°F | 65°F | 3.8 in |
| Nov | 79°F | 57°F | 2.1 in |
| Dec | 73°F | 52°F | 2.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Orlando W (4 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
Orange 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)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-08-31: Hurricane Idalia (Hurricane)
- 2023-08-28: Tropical Storm Idalia (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Orlando Executive Airport (ORL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Oakland 3 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Lake Butler 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Ocoee 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Gotha 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Windermere 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Montverde 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Horizon West 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Bay Hill 7 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Clermont 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Pine Hills 8 mi east, about 13 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
- WOTwb WG arch, Unknown author, Public domain
- Ocoee Christian Church01, ( Ebyabe ), CC BY 2.5
- Winter Garden Res Dist house01, ( Ebyabe ), CC BY 2.5
- Windermere Palmer Bldg01, ( Ebyabe ), CC BY 2.5
- 1890 Windermere School01, ( Ebyabe ), CC BY 2.5
- Ocoee Withers-Maguire01, ( Ebyabe ), CC BY 2.5
- Gotha Palm Cottage Gardens01, ( Ebyabe ), CC BY 2.5
- Winter Garden Downtown Dist Bldg01, ( Ebyabe ), CC BY 2.5
- Ocoee FL Womans Club02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Windermere Town Hall01, ( Ebyabe ), CC BY 2.5
- Winter Garden Tilden House01, ( Ebyabe ), CC BY 2.5
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