The Waterford Lakes Area is ideally located near many Central Florida attractions, amenities, and top employers. An easy commute of approximately 30 minutes may place you at Cocoa Beach, downtown Orlando, Kennedy Space Center, Universal Studios, or Walt Disney World.
Waterford Lakes Town Center features such retailers as Super Target, Best Buy, and Barnes & Noble as well as over 100 specialty shops. Across the street from the Town Center is another shopping area called The Towers which is anchored by Home Depot, Circuit City, Kohls and Sports Authority. Shopping, dining, and entertainment made easy.
East Orlando employers include: University of Central Florida, Siemens Westinghouse Power Corp., Lockheed Martin, Florida Hospital East Orlando, Orlando International Airport, and Research Park.
Research Park is home to 9500 employees who work for such companies as the National Center for Simulation, the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division, Hewitt Associates, Adaptec, Boeing, the Airforce Agency for Modeling and Simulation and the Army Simulation, Training, and Instrumentation Command.
Ground will soon be broken to build University of Central Florida's medical school- The Burnett College of Biomedical Sciences. The mission of this college is to build nationally recognized research and education programs in the biomedical science field.
Innovation Way is expected to be completed in 2009. This 5.5 mile stretch of roadway will run from the University of Central Florida area to the Beachline Expressway (SR-528). The construction of the interchange connecting Alafaya Trail and the Beachline has been delayed, but District 4 Orange County Commissioner, Linda Stewart, is confident that the project will be completed on time.
Waterford Lakes area homes are surrounded by conservation areas, golf courses, and luscious landscaping. You will see people enjoying life; children playing in the neighborhood parks, cyclists, joggers, and dog walkers. All in all, the Waterford Lakes Area of Orlando is a great place to live!
About Avalon Park, FL
Located in East Orlando, Avalon Park is the epitome of small town America. With its combination of homes, townhomes, apartments, modern day conveniences and close proximity to major highways, Avalon Park is the ideal community in which to call home. Located adjacent to the Econlockhatchee River, Avalon Park has 240 acres of wetlands, 250 acres of man-made lakes, and amenities galore.
The communities of Avalon Park, Stoneybrook and Eastwood, offer some of the best living in Central Florida. Real estate options consist of single-family homes, condominiums, townhouses and custom homes. Avalon Park is a well designed mixed-use development that embodies the much desired attributes of small-town America. Avalon Park offers a delightful mix of residences, schools, shops and restaurants, as well as a pedestrian-friendly community with tree-lined streets and amenities that are all within walking distance.
Stoneybrook, is a residential golf community featuring some of the most beautiful homes in the area, as well as a par-72 golf course with picturesque views and naturally preserved wetlands.
Eastwood is defined by its residential neighborhoods and their proximity to nature. Each village neighborhood within Eastwood is pedestrian oriented with emphasis on schools, parks and recreation. Eastwood is also a golf community, with one of the premier 18-hole courses in Orlando, featuring lush fairways dotted with lakes and an outstanding pro shop.
At the center of the Avalon Park community lies the Avalon Park Town Center where you can find a Publix shopping market, medical facilities, hair salons, a Mobile gas station, and several dining establishments. In addition to the conveniently located Town Center, Avalon Park offers a wide selection of amenities. Spend your weekends at the children's water park, playing tennis, racquetball, basketball, softball, biking and swimming at the community pool. With so many choices at your disposal, you will never have to leave the area.
One of the unique features of Avalon Park are the monthly events that take place drawing thousands of people from across Orlando. Oktoberfest, Movies Under the Stars, and Spooktacular, are just some of the exciting events that Avalon Park has to offer.
Avalon Park Schools
Primrose (private pre-school)
Avalon Elementary
Stone Lakes Elementary
Avalon Middle
Timber Creek High School
Avalon Park Dining
Morning Glories Restaurant
Barnie's Coffee
Brianto's Original Hoagies
Subway
Bamboo Wok
Beef O' Brady's
Margarita's Grill
Milano's Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant
Mikado Sushi and Japanese Restaurant
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