Upgrades to new city park part of neighborhood revitalization efforts
In the shadow of a signature lakeside park lies Lorna Doone, a small established neighborhood among a group of Orlando communities near downtown that has become a focal point of the city’s revitalization efforts. Lake Lorna Doone Park, a historic but traditionally underserved community green space, was recently transformed into the premier urban park in west Orlando. The city and Florida Citrus Sports pumped $9 million into a total reconstruction of the park, which reopened in 2021. Adjacent is Camping World Stadium, itself a historic neighborhood site having undergone a complete face-lift. "It's an area that's certainly ripe for re-gentrification," says Rochelle Warriner, a Realtor with United Real Estate Preferred. "It is my understanding that it is the city's goal to make it part of the larger downtown area."
The Barrier Breakers monument signifies the breaking the color barrier in youth Baseball.
Camping World Stadium is the Orlando's home for world class events in Lorna Doone.
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Established single-family homes with a median price in the mid-$200,000s
A variety of small established homes make up the neighborhood’s single-family housing. The established community is adjacent to the historic neighborhoods of Parramore and Callahan, which have seen home values slowly but surely increase with targeted improvements to the area. "The homes are still somewhat affordable. The median price is around the mid-200,000s," Warriner says. "They're not going to appeal to everyone because they're smaller, but they will start to become more appealing because of the westward expansion of downtown." Lorna Doone is home to the West Lakes District, one of Orlando’s newest development districts focused on growth through business initiatives and community engagement. The district hosts events such as neighborhood Play Dates, designed to bring the community together over food, music and activities at Lake Lorna Doone.
Colorful row of ranch-style homes with large front yards in Lorna Doone.
A beautiful ranch-style home in Lorna Doone.
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Proximity to Lake Lorna Doone Park, Camping World Stadium
Lake Lorna Doone Park is a modern jewel. With a customizable fountain at its center and a walking loop surrounding it, the 12-acre park features space for football, basketball and golf activities, as well as a playground, splash pad, interactive arts garden and performance pavilion. "It's a beautiful park, really usable," Warriner says. "If you go to a concert at the stadium, you'll see people riding bikes and just a lot of activity in general. You see a lot more families and people just enjoying the area now." Nearby Camping World Stadium hosts an array of year-round events that includes college football games, premier soccer matches, large-scale concerts and cultural extravaganzas such as Orlando Carnival Downtown, an annual multi-day celebration of Caribbean culture. The residential section on the neighborhood’s north side is within walking distance of the park, and the section on the west side is within walking distance of the stadium.
The basketball court are always busy in Lorna Doone Park.
Families love to watch their kids play on the Playground at Lorna Doone Park.
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City's oldest high school is located in the neighborhood
Older students can attend Jones High School, a neighborhood institution rated B-minus by Niche that is the oldest high school in the city. Among its academic offerings is the International Baccalaureate Programme, an educational track designed to prepare students for success in college and beyond. Younger students can attend Rock Lake Elementary and Carver Middle, both C-rated schools.
Established in 1895, Jones High School is considered the oldest High School in Orange County.
Carver Middle School is a public magnet school serving grades 5-8 in Orange County.
Rock Lake Elementary is a public school serving grades PK,K-5 in Orange County.
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Public transportation, highway travel are easily accessible
Residents can travel easily to downtown and greater Orlando via State Road 408, also known as the East-West Expressway, and Interstate 4, which intersects with SR 408 a mile east of the neighborhood in the heart of downtown, mere blocks from the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts and The Kia Center, home of the NBA’s Orlando Magic. Residents can catch the bus at several designated stops in the neighborhood, and they can access the SunRail commuter train downtown. An Amtrak station is located just south of downtown, and Orlando International Airport is about 20 miles south.
Public transportation is very regular in Lorna Doone.
Lorna Dune residents can travel easily to downtown and greater Orlando via State Road 408 and I4
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Orlando City Deli, Priceless Bar-B-Q among neighborhood dining options
The neighborhood’s location provides residents with easy access to the dining options along South Orange Blossom Trail. Orlando City Deli gets rave reviews for its all-day breakfast. Elsewhere in the neighborhood, Priceless Bar-B-Que by Ray is a roadside eatery known for its ribs. Sy’s Supermarket in neighboring Parramore provides one-stop grocery shopping.
Residents love to go the Orlando City Deli and pick up a mouth water sandwich near Lorna Doone.
This patron has been coming to Priceless Bar-B-Que by Ray since 1999 in Lorna Doone Park.
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Crime
The CAP Index gives the neighborhood a 9-out-of-10 rating for crime.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
563
Median Age
50
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.1%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$24,305
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$42,648
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.4%
College Graduates
19.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.9%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
51''
Average Winter Low Temperature
52°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
68/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
39/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
48/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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