--- title: "Best Place to Live: Wekiva Springs Top Homes & Hotspots for Locals" description: Explore Wekiva Springs nearby Longwood, Florida in Seminole County to see why so many are seeking homes for sale nearby top recreation and neatural Florida! image: https://blog.eragrizzard.com/hubfs/sanford/wekiva%20springs%20real%20estate%20for%20sale.png --- See the Latest Properties  [Sign Up](http://www.eragrizzard.com/myaccount/get.php?)  OR  [Login](http://www.eragrizzard.com/) [![grizzard real estate](https://blog.eragrizzard.com/hs-fs/hub/481286/file-2405075363.png)](http://www.eragrizzard.com/) - # Central Florida Homes & Real Estate For Sale - 800.476.6966 - [Home Page](http://www.eragrizzard.com) - [Homes for Sale](http://www.eragrizzard.com/homes_for_sale_Central_Florida_Real_Estate) - [Explore](http://www.eragrizzard.com/areas) - [Realtors](http://www.eragrizzard.com/agents) - [HomeTalk Blog](https://blog.eragrizzard.com/hometalk) - [Contact Us](http://www.eragrizzard.com/contact) ![contact.png](https://blog.eragrizzard.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Headers_HomeTalk.jpg?width=3333&name=Headers_HomeTalk.jpg "contact.png") Posted by [The Real Estate Reporter](https://blog.eragrizzard.com/hometalk/author/the-real-estate-reporter) on Jan 25, 2018, 4:02:19 PM Find me on: [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/eragrizzard) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/era-grizzard-real-estate) [Twitter](http://www.twitter.com/eragrizzard) # Best Place to Live: Wekiva Springs Top Homes & Hotspots for Locals - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![wekiva springs real estate for sale.png](https://blog.eragrizzard.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sanford/wekiva%20springs%20real%20estate%20for%20sale.png?width=619&height=325&name=wekiva%20springs%20real%20estate%20for%20sale.png)](https://info.eragrizzard.com/browse-homes-for-sale-in-wekiva-springs) Wekiva Springs offers something for everyone with its parks and trails, golf courses, shopping, restaurants - the list goes on and on! Explore Wekiva's homes, recreation, and top hotspots to learn why so many people are searching for their next [Central Florida home for sale](http://www.eragrizzard.com/homes_for_sale_Central_Florida_Real_Estate) in Wekiva Springs!  ## **Living in Wekiva Springs** **![wekiwa springs seminole county florida.jpg](https://blog.eragrizzard.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sanford/wekiwa%20springs%20seminole%20county%20florida.jpg?width=619&height=373&name=wekiwa%20springs%20seminole%20county%20florida.jpg)** Wekiva Springs offers established homes with mature trees, sidewalks, green space, and is home to about 23,000 people.  It is an inviting neighborhood near Longwood, Florida in Orlando's northern suburbs of [Seminole County](https://blog.eragrizzard.com/hometalk/the-best-places-to-live-look-at-real-estate-in-seminole-county-florida). It is home to spring-fed Lake Brantley and is adjacent to Wekiwa Springs State Park. Brimming with untouched nature, this community is the picture perfect home for those looking to enjoy the beauty of natural Florida. ## [![wekiva-springs-fl-homes-cta-gif.gif](https://blog.eragrizzard.com/hs-fs/hubfs/cta/wekiva-springs-fl-homes-cta-gif.gif?width=491&name=wekiva-springs-fl-homes-cta-gif.gif)](https://info.eragrizzard.com/browse-homes-for-sale-in-wekiva-springs) The recently remodeled Wekiva Elementary School, part of the [Seminole County Public School](https://blog.eragrizzard.com/hometalk/how-to-find-the-right-school-when-relocating-to-seminole-county-fl) system, serves students in pre-kindergarten through grade five. The Lake Brantley High School is also conveniently located in the community. The West Branch of the Seminole County Library, located in Wekiva Springs, offers monthly book clubs and programs for children and teens. ## **Recreation and Outdoor Adventures** **![wekiva springs florida recreation.jpg](https://blog.eragrizzard.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sanford/wekiva%20springs%20florida%20recreation.jpg?width=619&height=309&name=wekiva%20springs%20florida%20recreation.jpg)** Residents of Wekiva Springs enjoy the amenities at the adjacent Wekiwa Springs State Park offering approximately 7,000 acres of wild Florida. Visitors can wind their way through the parks' hiking and biking trails, visit the nature center, swim at the springs, and canoe or kayak on the river. ## [*![twitter icon.png](https://blog.eragrizzard.com/hs-fs/hubfs/email%20images/twitter%20icon.png?width=33&name=twitter%20icon.png) Did you know?*](https://ctt.ec/fFtgU) ['Wekiva' means 'flowing water' Click to Tweet!](https://ctt.ec/fFtgU) Camping is another favorite pastime at the Wekiwa Springs State Park including family camping, backpack camping, and even canoe camping! Picnic areas are also available, along with a playground, volleyball court, and horseshoe pit, making for a fun-filled hotspot for locals to enjoy.  Parks, playgrounds, and ball fields are also scattered throughout the neighborhood, including Holderness Park, Wekiva Hills Park, and Riverbend Park. [![New Call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/481286/9bf897cc-4e3c-4e58-a257-f23a4e2272bf.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/481286/9bf897cc-4e3c-4e58-a257-f23a4e2272bf) Wekiva Golf Club, a semi-private club, offers an 18-hole golf course amid mature trees and rolling fairways. It also offers children's golf instruction programs. Sweetwater Golf and Country Club offers members access to an 18-hole Scottish course, fitness facilities, pool, and dining.  ## **Relaxation by the Wekiva River** **![manatees in the st johns river near deland florida.jpg](https://blog.eragrizzard.com/hubfs/deland_photos/manatees%20in%20the%20st%20johns%20river%20near%20deland%20florida.jpg)** Wekiva Island is a marina and a favorite gathering spot and watering hole. Located on the river, it hosts beer and wine festivals, concerts, and holds wine and paint events. Guests can stroll and relax on the boardwalk, rent kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, and cabanas, or relax by the fire pit.  ## *Did you know?* The Wekiva River is 72 Degrees year-round! Take a dip in the river, bring your boat for a cruise, fish off the bridges or from your canoe, or bring some friends for a game of sand volleyball while enjoying your day on Wekiva Island - right in your backyard when you call Wekiva Springs your home!  [![seminole county homes for sale](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/481286/90bff837-2637-40b6-8452-d873ed670aef.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/481286/90bff837-2637-40b6-8452-d873ed670aef) ## Wekiva Real Estate ![pool home in wekiva springs florida real estate.jpg](https://blog.eragrizzard.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/pool%20home%20in%20wekiva%20springs%20florida%20real%20estate.jpg?width=619&height=364&name=pool%20home%20in%20wekiva%20springs%20florida%20real%20estate.jpg) A wide variety of attractive homes are available in the Wekiva Springs community. From classic Florida homes to smaller town homes, pool homes and beyond, there's a variety of options to choose from when it comes to life in Wekiva, with Lakefront and County Club living being two of the most popular:  ## **Lakefront Living** Living on Lake Brantley, a large (288 acres) spring-fed lake, offers easy water access for residents and beautiful views. Luxury homes on the lake with private boat docks and ramps offer elegance and prestigious lakefront living. Although most of the houses in the neighborhood are more established, the Retreat at Lake Brantley features new four and five bedroom homes on the lake and a community boat ramp. Close to the lake on large wooded lots, more modest three and four bedroom homes are also available: ## **Country Club Living** Residents who prefer a more secluded park-like environment might want to check out houses in the gated Sweetwater Club or on the golf course in the Wekiva Country Club. A variety of sizes and styles are available, ranging from Colonial to French Provincial. ## Looking for your own piece of Wekiva Springs? 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