We often fall in love with places for just one or two reasons.
Maybe it’s the “love at first sight” feeling when you’re visiting a potential new home – and envision your future unfolding there.
Or the indelible memories that seem to happen so naturally in your favorite beach town, mountain retreat, or weekend getaway.
Or that “for those in the know” location that puts you in the heart of the action, without the crowds.
In Lake Nona, we’re building a community full of reasons to fall in love every single day. From neighborhoods with homes for every stage of life to a flourishing arts and innovation scene, along with abundant open spaces to explore and amenities just minutes away, there’s something for everyone.
Even if you only need one reason, here are six reasons you’ll fall for Lake Nona – whether it’s your next local adventure or the next chapter of your life.
1. Room to Roam
It’s not something we’re trying to keep a secret. But once you visit our network of trails, pocket parks and community gardens, you’ll understand why it sometimes feels that way.
Partly because you don’t have to worry about finding clear space to walk, jog, or run. And partly because our trails go further, with more graceful dips, playful curves and gentle rises into nature, than most people realize.
We believe green corridors are one of the best ways to connect a community. That’s why we’re making focused efforts to rewild underutilized areas into native plant prairies and urban meadows.
2. Innovation That Works
The modern glass spires stretching into the skies around Lake Nona are more than a backdrop. For some of the most advanced wellness and health tech startups, they’re a signal that says: innovation happens here.
leAD Lake Nona Sports & Health Tech Accelerator, Nestre, the GuideWell Innovation Center, and the UCF Lake Nona Life Sciences Incubator – all call Lake Nona home.
For those working in tech, health care, or the industries that support them, the opportunities for career growth, community building and peer mentorship are only part of the story.
As a Verizon 5G Innovation Hub, Lake Nona Town Center gives businesses the ability to operate faster and serve customers in cutting-edge ways. That same wireless technology powers experiences across the community, from fiber-optic internet speeds up to 200 times faster than the U.S. average to state-of-the-art fitness programs and WHIT House, a living example of how innovation-led communities can support healthier lives.
3. Made to Move
As one of Lake Nona’s earliest community anchors, Lake Nona Golf & Country Club helped establish the area as a destination for top-of-their-game international athletes. That early focus on wellness became a defining principle, woven into the community’s design. Today, residents and guests can find their perfect match – whether that’s on the court, in a class or on a team, it’s part of a lifestyle that keeps them moving.
Lake Nona Performance Club
Where the science of fitness meets the art of recovery. With a wide range of classes, it’s easy to fall into a routine that fits.
Boxi Park Beach Volleyball Courts
Now featuring four additional courts, improved viewing areas and enhanced amenities designed for players of all levels.
Did you know the USTA’s headquarters are located right here in Lake Nona? This groundbreaking facility offers opportunities to elevate your game and explore a whole world of racketology.
Weekly group runs, plus networking, training tips and info on local races.
4. Center of Attention
Close enough to everything a city like Orlando has to offer, while still leaving room to grow. Lake Nona’s location strikes that balance. With easy access to major transportation – including proximity to Orlando International Airport – and attractions like downtown Orlando just 20 minutes away and Atlantic Coast beaches within 45 minutes, it’s easy to fall in love with where you are.
Anchored around Lake Nona Town Center, purposeful planning keeps everyday essentials close to home – often just a bike ride away. And with options like e-bikes and scooters available through Move Nona’s partnership with Bird, getting around without getting in your car isn’t just a perk, it’s peak convenience.
5. Heart of Arts
The arts are integral here. Both the backdrop and the main attraction, they’re woven into Lake Nona’s community design rather than layered on after the fact. Open spaces are adorned with installations by local and international artists that offer unexpected moments of reflection throughout the day. Dedicated monthly and annual events bring neighbors together while giving artists a public stage.
Create Your Own Art Stroll – Lake Nona is home to dozens of art installations by local, international, and master artists, including JEFRË, Colette Miller, Tom Fruin, LeDania, Arturo Di Modica, Henry Moore, and Fernando Botero.
Attend the Lake Nona Arts Festival – This annual two-day festival in Lake Nona Town Center showcases everything from paintings and sculpture to photography and handcrafted jewelry – alongside live entertainment and opportunities to meet artists and purchase their work.
6. Welcome Home
Amenities, location and commercial opportunities can make a place appealing – but what truly makes it home is a sense of community.
That starts with homes designed for every stage of life, and neighborhoods built to encourage connection. When these bonds strengthen, neighbors become friends, gatherings become traditions and familiarity turns into belonging.
Neighborhoods like Laureate Park embody this spirit, offering a mix of colorful bungalows, townhomes and multi-story homes – all connected by parks and shared spaces designed to bring people together.
As Lake Nona continues to grow, so do the reasons to love living here. There’s always something new to discover – more events in the making, more amenities being added and more opportunities to connect.
For future business owners looking to expand, and future homeowners ready to put down roots, a bigger, bolder and brighter future is on the horizon.
We hope you’ll be part of it.
