Westside

Orlando, FL

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Westside - Orlando, FL

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Where bald eagles soar

Lakes Natural Areas Sidewalks Cozy Urban Orlando Metro

Go West! Well, sort of – you’re still in the South, after all. Orlando’s Westside is a large neighborhood extending from West Colonial Drive south to Lake Richmond. The entire area is dotted with lakes, including Lake Fran. This picturesque lake has a 2.8-mile hiking trail through the Lake Fran Urban Wetlands, a nesting area for bald eagles. Yep, right in the heart of the city, you’ll find a swampy area filled with bald eagles. How great is Orlando?

South Kirkman Road stretches along the west side of Westside. This is where you’ll discover a variety of shops, restaurants, and businesses. More businesses line West Colonial Drive to the north. Westside is home to a large Chinatown shopping area, complete with an Asian grocery store that carries rare items like jellyfish and durian fruit. Restaurants in the area include Chef Wang's, Top China, Joyful Garden, and Sapporo Ramen.

The neighborhoods in Westside are tree-filled and sidewalk-lined. The homes are typical Florida homes: single-story, ranch-style, and featuring an abundance of screened porches and carports. Commuting into downtown is very easy from Westside – just hop on the East-West Expressway, which passes through the north end of the neighborhood.

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Westside’s Chinatown contains everything from a bakery to a bank

The walking trail in Eagle Nest Park

An aerial view of Lake Fran

Eagle Nest Park features picnic areas, ballfields, and a large lake

Transportation

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Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

9

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

60

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Barnett Park
  • Orlo Vista Park
  • Lorna Doone Park
  • Clear Lake Park
  • Bill Frederick Park

Airports

  • Orlando International
  • Orlando Sanford International

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.