My Florida guide to Poinciana, Central Florida

	Poinciana is a rural, 47,000 acre, sprawling, master planned community near Kissimmee, with a population of 16,000. Listed in the top 10, in the USA, for new home sales, new residents are discovering affordable housing, situated among acres of natural beauty, featuring big lake fishing and boating, golfing, horseback riding, great community schools, a new library and community shopping. It is impressive that about 40 percent of its 47,000 acres are set aside for open areas and green space; including wilderness, lakes, and lush greenery -- protecting nature at it's unspoiled best.
	Golf is played on a par 72 Devlin-Von Hagge designed championship course. The clubhouse includes a restaurant open to the public. Tennis is great, on four Har-Tru courts that are lighted for day or night enjoyment. Also, there is an Olympic-size heated swimming pool, a shuffleboard court, a playground, and a jogging path. There are lakes for fishing and boating, parks and picnic areas, stables for horseback riding, and a 3/4 mile fitness trail with 20 exercise stations. There are all kinds of community sports, activities and events for meeting neighbours and establishing lifelong friendships.
	A community with a country atmosphere and city amenities, Poinciana is perfectly positioned to meet the dramatic growth predicted for the Osceola County/Kissimmee area over the next 20 to 25 years. According to a Florida Department of Commerce study, Osceola County's 1994 population of 131,000 will increase more than 21 percent by 2000. The University of Florida's Bureau of Economic and Business Research predicts that Osceola County will be Florida's fourth largest in percentage of population growth by the year 2010. This expansion will lead Central Florida in job growth, producing 36,000 new jobs.
	Whether you're a fisherman, bird watcher or sun worshiper, Lake Toho has everything you'll need. Just a few minutes from the shoreline, you'll know what those first visitors to Florida must have seen. The birds and wild life will intrigue the most experienced traveller and the fishing is great.
	Rodeo has been a part of Kissimmee history since "cow hunters" were made famous by Frederick Remington. The Silver Spurs Rodeo comes to town twice a year, in October and February, bringing national rodeo stars to Kissimmee-St. Cloud.
	Poinciana is a quiet residential community consisting mainly of detached single family homes.
	We are situated in a conservation area with a natural forest background.
	Kissimmee has several miles of restaurants, shopping malls, shows, bars Etc.
	Local amenities include: Post Office & Banks, Take Away Food Shops, Restaurants, Library, Hairdressers, Church.
	There is a Winn Dixie and Publix Supermarket open 24 hours daily.
	The Stage Door features nightly Karaoke with fine English fare.
	Most local amenities are just 5 minutes drive away.
	The fishing on Lake Toho is fantastic but you will need a licence.
	The Poinciana golf club, offers very reasonable rates to visiting players. More golf

Local Trails and Adventures

Brinson Park
600 Neptune Rd., Kissimmee, FL 34741
(407) 518-2501; fax (407) 932-1958
www.kissimmeeparksandrec.com
Barbecue grills, pier fishing, boating and open space, pavilion/picnic area.
Bull Creek Wildlife Management Area
Located on Crabgrass Rd. off East Hwy 192, Holopaw, FL
(407) 436-1818
An 8.6-mile loop trail. The Florida National Scenic Trail runs the length of the area (17.8 miles) and connects with the Three Lakes Wildlife Management Area to the southwest. Horseback riding, biking, hunting permitted
Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground - Horseback Trail
PO Box 10000, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
(407) WDW-PLAY (939-7529)
www.disneyworld.com
Enjoy a 45-minute guided trail ride around and about the peaceful scenery of Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground.
Kissimmee Lakefront Park
69 Lakeshore Blvd., Kissimmee, FL 34741
(407) 518-2501; fax (407) 932-1958
www.kissimmeeparksandrec.com
Basketball, barbecue grills, boating, fishing, horseshoe pits, open space, fitness, picnic area, pavilion, playground, recreational programs, shuffleboard, and volleyball.
Lakeside Community Park
2253 Lakeside Dr., Kissimmee, FL 34744
(407) 348-2422; fax (407) 847-6966
www.kissimmeeparksandrec.com
Ball fields, basketball, picnic area, pavilion, in-line hockey rink, playground, recreational programs, tennis courts, and meeting rooms.
Lake Lizzie Nature Preserve
Entrance at southeast corner of Midland Dr. and Carroll Ave., St. Cloud, FL
(407) 892-2397
This 950-acre nature preserve is one of Florida's best sites for hiking, horseback riding and viewing of the natural mosaic of biological communities. ADA accessible.

Makinson Island
Situated on the northern third of Lake Tohopekaliga, Kissimmee
(407) 892-2397
This 132-acre island offers approximately 3.5 miles of hiking trails and wildlife viewing opportunities. Accessible by boat only.
Osceola County Schools Environmental Study Center
4300 Poinciana Blvd., Kissimmee, FL 34758
(407) 870-0551; fax (407) 870-2648
Experience the beauty of over 1,000 acres of natural Florida and the many exhibits of native plants and animals at two sites on five trails. Open Saturday and Sunday only.
Peghorn Nature Park
Peghorn Way, (entrance located at the corner of Budinger and 17th St.) St. Cloud, FL
(407) 957-7243
This 58-acre park offers two separate marked hiking trails winding through a variety of ecosystems and wildlife habitats.
Prairie Lakes Unit, Three Lakes WMA
1231 Prairie Lakes Rd., Kenansville, FL 34739 (South Osceola County)
(352) 732-1225
www.state.fl.us/fwc
$3.00 adult, $6.00 per vehicle up to 25 people; children (15 & younger) and seniors (65+) free.
Two, six-mile loop trails providing hiking and wildlife viewing opportunities. The area also provides fishing, biking, and hunting opportunities in a natural setting.
Ralph V. Chisholm Park
48700 Chisholm Park Tr., St. Cloud, FL 34771
(407) 344-2939 or (407) 892-2397
A public recreation facility situated among beautiful, old, oak trees. Amenities include covered picnic pavilions, water, electricity, restrooms, playground, ball fields, volleyball area, beach area, boat ramp, and horse trail.
Split Oak Forest Mitigation Park
Located on Clapp-Simms-Duda Rd., Kissimmee, FL
(just north of the intersection of Hwy 15 and Boggy Creek Rd.)
(407) 892-2397
Provides four different loop trails (.8 miles to 4.2 miles) for viewing a variety of wildlife habitats. A map is available on site.
St. Cloud Lakefront Park
1104 Lakeshore Blvd, St. Cloud, FL 34769
(407) 957-7243; fax (407) 892-4309
Email: jjackson@stcloud.org, Website: www.stcloud.org
Walking, biking trails, sand beach, concession stand, picnic areas with tables, grills, volleyball, fishing, marina and boat ramp
The Nature Conservancy's Disney Wilderness Preserve
2700 Scrub Jay Tr., Kissimmee, FL 34759
(407) 935-0002; fax (407) 935-0005
Email: kgross@tnc.org, Website: www.nature.org/florida
Adult $2.00, Child $1.00 (6-17)
Located at the headwaters of the Everglades ecosystem, this 12,000-acre preserve offers hiking trail, buggy tours, and guided walks through pine flatwoods and wetland habitats. ADA accessible. Open daily 9am-5pm (closed: Sundays 07/14/02-08/25/02; and major holidays).
Three Lakes Wildlife Management Area
1231 Prairie Lakes Rd., Kenansville, FL 34739 (South Osceola County)
(352) 732-1225
www.state.fl.us/fwc/
$3.00 adults, $6.00 per vehicle up to 25 people, children (15 & younger) and Seniors (65+) free.
Three Lakes WMA offers access to 27 miles of the Florida Trail and a natural setting. Other recreational opportunities include biking, wildlife viewing, and hunting.
Triple N Ranch Wildlife Management Area
Located 3.5 miles east of Holopaw on East Hwy 192, Holopaw, FL
(407) 463-1818
Triple N Ranch provides access to 11.2 miles of the Florida National Scenic Trail. The area also provides hiking, biking, horseback riding and hunting opportunities.

Southport Park Campground and Marina
Southport Park 2001 West Southport Road Kissimmee, FL 34746 telephone: 407-933-5822
A unique and remote location; perfect for wildlife viewing. Look for alligators, turtles, eagles, wild turkeys, deer, and birds.
www.southportpark.com

Horse World Riding Stables

3705 Poinciana Blvd Kissimmee Fla 34758 (12 miles south of Hwy 192) telephone: (407) 847 4343
Open 7 days a week from 9.00am
www.horseworldstables.com

Green Meadows Farm
1368 South Poinciana Blvd Kissimmee Fla 34746 telephone: (407) 846 0770
Tours begin continuously between 9.30am and 4.00pm
www.greenmeadowsfarm.com
Florida Birding Trails

The Great Florida Birding Trail (GFBT) is a collection of sites throughout Florida selected for their excellent bird watching or bird education opportunities.
www.floridabirdingtrail.com

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Our fast -growing community welcomes you to stay with us		Facilities include; Denny's, Burger King Pizza Hut, Hairdresser, video hire etc.

We have an 18 hole golf course		with reasonable rates for non-members

A magnificent public library		And some beautiful walking trails