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Longwood is a city in Seminole County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area . The population was 15,087 at the 2020 census.
- Cross Seminole Trail
- Spring Hammock Preserve
- Longwood Historic District
- Longwood Arts and Crafts Festival
- Big Tree Park
- Bradlee-McIntyre House
- Reiter Park
- Seminole-Wekiva Trail
- Paint The Trail
- Orlando Glass Blowing Center
Longwood has two trailheads for this 23-trail that works its way from Winter Park to Lake Mary. You can begin your journey at Soldiers Creek Park or Big Tree Park, both within the beautiful green corridor where Soldiers Creek flows into Lake Jesup. The Cross Seminole Trail has gradually joined up over 20+ years since the first segment opened in 200...
On Longwood’s northeastern edge there’s a large mosaic of habitats extending to the western shore of Lake Jesup. The Cross Seminole Trail passes through the 1,100-acre Spring Hammock Preserve. For me, it’s a wonderful way to see what Central Florida looked like before it was developed. Along several watercourses, including Soldier Creek, the preser...
One of my favorite things to do in any town is take to the streets on foot and see what I can find. The best place to do that in Longwood is the historic district, a few square blocks east of Milwee St and west of CR 427. On sleepy streets, under stately live oaks and palms are some 40 contributing buildings. One of these is the Bradlee-McIntyre Ho...
Every November Longwood’s historic downtown springs to life for this two-day arts and crafts fair. First held in the 1970s, the festival welcomes more than 200 and hand craft exhibitors. Something special about this event is that vendors are selected according to their uniqueness. So, If you want to get hold of something truly one-off, I don’t thin...
The Cross Seminole Trail leads you right into this unforgettable environment on the west side of Spring Hammock Preserve. The hydric hammock swamp here features some of the oldest and largest bald cypresses on the planet. One was The Senator, which was sadly destroyed in a fire in 2012. At that time it was 3,500 years old and stood 125 tall. When I...
The only surviving building of its kind in Seminole and Orange counties, this Victorian house was built around 1885. Built for wealthy New England vacationers, the Bradlee-Mcintyre House was originally located in Altamonte Springs, but was moved to its current spot in 1973. It is an example of Victorian Cottage and Queen Anne style architecture, an...
Abutting the historic district, Reiter Park is the natural setting for community events in Longwood. Once a month on select Saturdays, the amphitheater here hosts the Concerts in the Park series. All you have to do is bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket and enjoy the show as the sun goes down. Every Saturday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, the City of Longwo...
Another multi-use trail serving Longwood is the Seminole-Wekiva Trail, which continues for 14 miles down to Altamonte Springs. If you’re a frustrated historian like me, you might be interested to know that the trail is on a piece of the old Orange Belt Railway (1888-1893). This was one of the longest narrow gauge railroads ever built in the United ...
On the Seminole-Wekiva Trail, there is a panel of fences that brightens up your ride. A string of Pop Art-style portraits of famous personalities adorn the panels. So what’s it all about? Artist Jeff Sonksen was made redundant during the recent global financial crisis and decided to do something about it. His backyard fence bordered the trail, so h...
Since changing hands in 2020, this glassblowing studio in Longwood has been opened up to the public. The Orlando Glass Blowing Center is an intimate space where you can learn the joy of crafting art glass through a variety of workshops and classes. The studio is filled with high-quality glass-making equipment, and is staffed by professional instruc...
Community Profile. The City of Longwood is located in Central Florida’s Seminole County, just north of Orlando. Incorporated and Unincorporated Longwood, which is comprised of zip codes 32750 and 32779, has a population of 56,457 and an average household income of $73,015. Incorporated Longwood is a city of approximately 16,617 residents and ...
Longwood, FL 32750 Phone: 407-260-3440. Police Dispatch After Hours: 407-339-1297. Send Us an Email Staff Directory. Quick Links. City Budget. City Charter and Codes.
Jul 29, 2013 · 1. Wekiva Island. 259. Marinas. Wekiva Island is an environmentally friendly destination located in Longwood, Florida along the beautiful Wekiva River offering canoe, kayak, and paddleboard rentals, a boat launch, a bar serving …. See way to experience (1) 2. Hourglass Brewing. 97.
Longwood, FL 32750. Longwood Map. Longwood is a city in Seminole County, Florida, USA. The population was 13,745 at the 2000 census. As of 2006, the population ...
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Mar 12, 2021 · Hop over to the Longwood Community Building for breakfast with the Easter Bunny and click pictures with him. Reiter Park. Address: 301 W Warren Ave, 32750 Longwood, FL. Phone: +1 (407) 260 3484. Website: Reiter Park
