Quality of Life

There's never a shortage of opportunities for families and enthusiasts to get out and enjoy the Florida outdoors, from abundant freshwater lakes to woodland conservation areas for hiking, as well as opportunities to fish, play golf and tennis year-round and more. Lake Tohopekaliga in Kissimmee cuts an impressive swath through the county, offering up endless hours of boating recreation and many islands and inlets to discover. Bass fishing here is unrivaled in the state.

Like every family-friendly community, annual events and festivals add to the vibrant shades of color and excitement of living and playing here. In this county, though, the events celebrate its heritage and a diversity as rich as its population.

The annual Bluegrass Festival, the twice-annual Silver Spurs Rodeo and Osceola County Fair, as well as tree lighting ceremonies, holiday parades, VIVA Osceola and Oktoberfest just scratch the surface of Osceola County's plentiful events. Its fine cities each offer beautiful lakefront parks and free wireless Internet access in their downtown areas.