Is Delaney Park safe?
Orlando, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Delaney Park as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Delaney Park
“Go. Delaney Park is one of Orlando's most charming and safe historic residential neighborhoods, characterized by canopy oak trees and brick-paved streets. Violent crime is rare, making it an excellent spot for daytime strolls and visits to local parks.”
About the area
Delaney Park is an affluent, historic enclave located just south of downtown Orlando and Lake Cherokee. Known for its picturesque lake views, historic homes, and quiet neighborhood vibe, it offers a peaceful retreat while remaining minutes away from downtown amenities.
- Historic / Tree-Lined
- Quiet Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Affluent
Walking and biking in Delaney Park
Walk score: 62/100 · Bike score: 72/100
Biking is popular on the low-traffic neighborhood streets, with easy connections north toward Lake Eola and the Orlando Urban Trail network.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates than the Orlando citywide average
- High household income levels and well-maintained owner-occupied historic housing stock
- Quiet, shaded residential streets ideal for walking and jogging around the lakes
- Direct proximity to Orlando Health medical campus and Downtown Orlando
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like unlocked vehicle burglaries
- Traffic congestion along border arterials such as Orange Avenue and Delaney Avenue
- Limited commercial dining options directly within the neighborhood core
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the neighborhood's interior streets, though individuals occasionally transit along border commercial corridors such as Orange Avenue.
What Delaney Park is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with joggers, dog walkers, and parents pushing strollers along shaded brick streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with light neighborhood traffic and residents relaxing at Delaney Park.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Pleasant and very safe for an evening walk around the lakes as the sun sets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally very quiet and secure, though standard awareness is advised due to proximity to the downtown core.
Transit, parking and getting around
Served by LYNX bus routes 11 and 18 along Orange Avenue and Delaney Avenue. The Orlando Health/Amtrak SunRail commuter rail station is roughly a 10-to-15-minute walk to the west.
Street parking is generally free and readily available along residential roads, with dedicated free parking lots available at Delaney Park itself.
Things to do in Delaney Park
- Relax or picnic under the massive oak trees at Delaney Park playground and ballfields
- Stroll along the historic brick streets surrounding Lake Davis and Lake Cherokee
- Take an architectural walk to admire early 20th-century Craftsman and Colonial homes
Local favorites
- The Waterfront · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (2300)Lakeside dining spot on Lake Jennie Jewel just south of Delaney Park serving seafood and casual comfort fare.
- Sister Honey's · Bakery · 4.8★ (1100)Award-winning neighborhood bakery known for artisanal pies, custom cakes, and pastries.
- 903 Mills Market · Cafe & Deli · 4.6★ (1400)Beloved neighborhood cafe located nearby offering gourmet sandwiches, salads, and patio seating.
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.