Is East Buenaventura Lakes safe?
Kissimmee, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates East Buenaventura Lakes as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on East Buenaventura Lakes
“Go. East Buenaventura Lakes is a quiet, residential suburban community that is generally safe for visitors, though it offers limited tourist attractions. Standard suburban awareness regarding vehicle security is all that is typically needed.”
About the area
East Buenaventura Lakes is an established, predominantly Hispanic working- and middle-class suburban area situated between Kissimmee and south Orlando. Characterized by single-family ranch homes, canals, and community parks, it functions primarily as a bedroom community for hospitality and service workers across Central Florida.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Residential
Walking and biking in East Buenaventura Lakes
Walk score: 34/100 · Bike score: 46/100
There is no local bike-share system; cycling is mostly limited to neighborhood residential roads and park loops without dedicated protected bike lane infrastructure.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are low and violent incidents rarely impact uninvolved visitors
- High family concentration and steady residential occupancy promote neighborhood cohesion
- Close highway access to Florida's Turnpike and Orlando International Airport
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle burglaries occur along residential streets
- Lacks substantial commercial entertainment or walkable dining districts within the interior
- Suburban sprawl makes navigation nearly impossible without a personal vehicle
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in the residential interior, with occasional unhoused individuals seen near bus stops along major commercial thoroughfares like Simpson Road or US-192.
What East Buenaventura Lakes is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with commuters heading out and residents walking dogs around the parks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet suburban streets with school traffic and routine commercial activity along the main perimeter roads.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and family-oriented with low foot traffic, feeling safe for neighborhood walks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet and largely deserted; safe, though unlit side streets require standard vigilance.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transportation is provided by LYNX bus service (such as Routes 18 and 108 along major arteries), but stops are sparse and headway times can be long; SunRail commuter rail is available several miles west at the Tupperware or Kissimmee stations.
Parking is exceptionally easy and universally free throughout the neighborhood, primarily consisting of private driveways and open commercial shopping plaza lots.
Things to do in East Buenaventura Lakes
- Enjoy outdoor sports, playgrounds, and walking paths at 65th Infantry Veterans Park
- Play a round of golf at the adjacent Remington Golf Club just south of the neighborhood
- Sample authentic Puerto Rican and Latin American bakeries and eateries along the Simpson Road corridor
Local favorites
- El Cilantrillo Restaurant · Puerto Rican Restaurant · 4.5★ (3200)A vibrant and popular dining spot famous for traditional mofongo and generous portions.
- Melao Bakery · Bakery & Cafe · 4.4★ (2850)A bustling Latin bakery serving fresh pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and espresso.
- Pizzeria Uno Express / local specialty spots · Casual Dining · 4.2★ (410)Convenient local stop for quick pizza, calzones, and casual family meals.
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.