Windermere Community Resources
Welcome to Windermere
Windermere is a beautiful and affluent town located southwest of Orlando in Central Florida. The city is situated on a slight stretch of land nestled between Lake Butler, Lake Down, and Lake Bessie. Most of the area consists of waterfront property, offering an island feel for anyone who calls Windermere home.
The area has become known for its famous residents, with many celebrities choosing to live there over the years. Famous athletes like Tiger Woods and Shaquille O’Neill, musicians like Joey Fatone from NSYNC, and actors like Morgan Freeman and Wesley Snipes all have lived in the Windermere area at some point.
However, you don’t need to be a celebrity to live in Windermere. You can enjoy living on the beautiful Butler Chain of Lakes, in a private community, with easy access to all of what makes Central Florida and the Orlando area so exciting.
Schools
Schools help to shape the future of the world. It’s where teachers pave the way for our children, where children forge lifelong friendships, and where they are given the tools that will enable them to succeed in the future.
Windermere public schools are part of the Orange County School District, the 9th largest school district in the nation and the 4th largest in the state of Florida. And the schools located here are some of the best in the entire district. Windermere Elementary School, Lake Whitney Elementary, Keene’s Crossing Elementary, and Bay Lake Elementary are all consistently graded as A schools by the Florida Department of Education. And there are several private and charter schools available to Windermere residents as well, such as Windermere Preparatory School.
Here’s a list of some schools in the Windermere area.
| Windermere Elementary School 11125 Park Ave, Windermere, FL 34786 Phone: (407) 876-7520 |
New Academy Inc 436 Oakdale St, Windermere, FL 34786 Phone: (407) 876-2600 |
Chain of Lakes Middle School 8700 Conroy Windermere Rd, Orlando, FL 32835 Phone: (407) 909-5400 |
| Windermere High School 5523 Winter Garden Vineland Rd, Windermere, FL 34786 Phone: (407) 347-0980 |
Windermere Preparatory School 6189 Winter Garden Vineland Rd, Windermere, FL 34786 Phone: (407) 905-7737 |
Premier Academy 9380 Gotha Rd, Windermere, FL 34786 Phone: (407) 290-3277 |
| Gotha Middle School 9155 Gotha Rd, Windermere, FL 34786 Phone: (407) 521-2360 |
Lake Whitney Elementary School 1351 Windermere Rd, Winter Garden, FL 34787 Phone: (407) 877-8888 |
Sunset Park Elementary School 12050 Overstreet Rd, Windermere, FL 34786 Phone: (407) 905-3724 |
| Keene’s Crossing Elementary School 5240 Keenes Pheasant Dr, Windermere, FL 34786 Phone: (407) 654-1351 |
Bay Lake Elementary School 12005 Silverlake Park Dr, Windermere, FL 34786 Phone: (407) 217-7960 |
Horizon West Middle School 8200 Tattant Blvd, Windermere, FL 34786 Phone: (407) 554-1570 |
| The Crenshaw School 2342 Hempel Ave, Gotha, FL 34734 Phone: (407) 757-2241 |
Olympia High School 4301 S Apopka Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL 32835 Phone: (407) 905-6400 |
Parks
Windermere is close enough to the city to enjoy all of the fun found in Orlando while still being remote enough to enjoy the natural beauty of Central Florida. And being surrounded by some of the area’s best lakes certainly makes it easy to want to spend as much time outside as possible.
Local parks are a fantastic place to bond with other families, meet up with friends, and let children get their energy out. These parks have everything that you need, from playground equipment to hiking trails.
Most of these parks are maintained by the city and are upheld to the highest standards. With clean facilities, sculpted grounds, and routine maintenance, your children will have the time of their lives.
| Lake Street Park E 4th Ave, Windermere, FL 34786 |
Palmer Park Pine St, Windermere, FL 34786 |
Fernwood Park Butler St, Windermere, FL 34786 |
| Johnson Park E 6th Ave, Windermere, FL 34786 |
Windermere Recreation Area 11465 Park Ave, Windermere, FL 34786 |
Park Among the Lakes E 3rd Ave, Windermere, FL 34786 |
| R.D. Keene Park 10900 Chase Rd, Windermere, FL 34786 |
Events
There’s no shortage of events in Windermere. From plays and art shows to food trucks and festivals, you’ll never be bored when you’re here.
An excellent place to find fresh fruits, vegetables, and other unique goods is the Windermere Farmers Market. Held every Friday from 9 am to 1:30 pm, admission is free, and you can even bring your family pet with you! Not only will you find old favorites like pasta sellers, baked goods, and smoothies, but you’ll also find wood makers, children’s clothing, and other unique stalls.
If you’re looking for some fun in the evenings, Windermere’s Food Truck Night is held on the 4th Friday of every month from 6 pm to 9:30 pm at Town Square Park. Additional entertainment is brought in, changing every month. Sometimes a movie might be playing, while other times bands provide live music to enjoy while you eat your dinner.
If you’re interested in experiencing Windermere at its finest and want to see all of the town’s upcoming events, check out their website.
| Windermere Farmers Market 614 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786 |
Food Truck Nights Learn More |
Windermere Food Truck and Movie Night 520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786 |
Charities
The Building Pathways Foundation aims to let teens and adults with disabilities have the opportunity to learn life, social, and job skills. The ultimate goal is to provide a transitional pathway to guide the participants to become independent. Building Pathways offers several programs for its participants and is an excellent way for individuals and businesses to give back to the community.
The Emunah Project is a faith-based non-profit organization looking to connect people from around the world with messages that will help them spiritually. The Emunah Project uses online videos, articles, podcasts, books, and more to spread its message, funded by private donations and membership programs.
Distinguished Young Women is the largest and oldest national scholarship program for girls currently in high school. Cash scholarships are provided to you women throughout the state. Local winners then advance to the state program in Windermere, where they can claim even more in cash tuition scholarships.
| Building Pathways Foundation, Inc. PO Box 3365 Windermere FL 34786 USA Visit Site |
Emunah Project Inc 1033 Algare Loop Windermere FL 34786 USA Visit Site |
Distinguished Young Women Of Florida 13619 Tortona Ln Apt 3319 Windermere FL 34786 USA Visit Site |
