Is Audubon Park safe?
Winter Park, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Audubon Park as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Audubon Park
“Go. Audubon Park is one of the safest, most charming, and community-oriented garden districts in the Orlando-Winter Park area. Visitors can comfortably explore local boutiques, bakeries, and gardens at almost any time of day with basic urban awareness.”
Recent local city initiatives have focused on safety improvements and traffic-calming redesigns along the Corrine Drive corridor.
About the area
Nestled just south of Winter Park, Audubon Park (often called the Audubon Park Garden District) is an eclectic, eco-friendly enclave known for vintage shopping, independent eateries, and lush tree-lined streets. Centered along Corrine Drive, it blends retro Florida mid-century charm with modern community-focused markets.
- Artsy & Eclectic
- Foodie Hub
- Tree-Lined
- Community-Focused
Walking and biking in Audubon Park
Walk score: 68/100 · Bike score: 74/100
The neighborhood provides easy connectivity to the Cady Way Trail and Orlando Urban Trail via dedicated lanes and low-stress neighborhood greenways.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than the broader Orlando metro average.
- Strong local economy with median household incomes well above the state average and high homeownership rates.
- Active, tightly-knit merchant and neighborhood association that maintains a clean, well-monitored streetscape.
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle break-ins along commercial corridors.
- Heavy vehicular traffic and limited pedestrian crosswalks on parts of Corrine Drive.
- Dimly lit residential side streets require alertness if walking alone late at night.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in Audubon Park, with only occasional individuals passing through commercial corridors; there are no major encampments or active shelters in the immediate neighborhood.
What Audubon Park is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with joggers, dog walkers, and locals grabbing morning coffee around Corrine Drive.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Lively and bustling with shoppers and diners at East End Market; very safe for solo travelers.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Warm and inviting with families and couples dining outdoors and visiting local brewpubs.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet on residential roads with modest activity around bars on Corrine Drive; generally secure though quiet.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by LYNX bus route 13 along Corrine Drive; the nearest SunRail commuter rail station is Winter Park Station, roughly 3 miles to the northwest.
Free surface parking lots are available at East End Market and plaza strip centers, though lots can fill up quickly during peak weekend hours; limited residential street parking is permitted.
Things to do in Audubon Park
- Browse local food artisans, cheese shops, and bakeries inside the East End Market.
- Explore mid-century vintage clothing, vinyl records, and retro furniture at The Lovely.
- Stroll through the 50-acre Harry P. Leu Gardens located just along the neighborhood border.
Local favorites
- East End Market · Food Hall & Artisan Market · 4.6★ (3250)A bustling community hub featuring top-tier bakeries, specialty coffee, and local craft food vendors.
- Gideon's Bakehouse · Bakery · 4.8★ (1850)The original home of famous half-pound decadent cookies and specialty cakes.
- Redlight Redlight · Craft Beer Bar & Brewery · 4.7★ (1100)An acclaimed neighborhood craft beer tavern with an extensive international selection and house brews.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.