Is Lake Pickett safe?
Orlando, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Lake Pickett as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Lake Pickett
“Go. Lake Pickett is an expansive, tranquil rural-suburban pocket in East Orange County characterized by large private parcels, equestrian estates, and minimal violent crime. Visitors will find a peaceful setting, though a personal vehicle is essential to navigate the area.”
About the area
Lake Pickett is a scenic, low-density community situated around its namesake lake east of Orlando and the UCF campus. It blends equestrian properties and quiet residential tracts with natural wetlands and proximity to the Econlockhatchee River basin.
- Rural / Equestrian
- Peaceful & Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Lakeside
Walking and biking in Lake Pickett
Walk score: 8/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes or bike-share stations in Lake Pickett, and riding along high-speed two-lane country roads requires extreme caution.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime and property crime rates are significantly lower than the Orlando metropolitan average
- High median household incomes and homeownership rates above 80% foster neighborhood stability
- Peaceful rural atmosphere with low traffic congestion off the main arterial corridors
Cons
- Extremely car-dependent with virtually no pedestrian infrastructure along main thoroughfares
- Limited street lighting on secondary rural roads creates visibility hazards at night
- Isolated location requires long drives to access major hospitals and urban amenities
Homelessness: Visible homelessness and encampments are not a notable presence in the Lake Pickett area due to its strictly residential, agricultural layout.
What Lake Pickett is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Crisp and quiet with light equestrian traffic and local commuters heading toward Orlando.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and sunlit, though high-speed traffic on two-lane connector roads requires caution.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential setting with very little foot traffic and peaceful sunset lake views.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Pitch-black on unlit rural streets; exceptionally safe from street crime but unsuitable for walking.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit coverage from LYNX is nonexistent along Lake Pickett Road; the nearest fixed-route bus services operate several miles west along SR 50 / East Colonial Drive.
Parking is abundant and free on private driveways, trailheads, and local business lots; there are no paid meters or parking decks.
Things to do in Lake Pickett
- Launch a kayak or boat to explore the waters of Lake Pickett
- Hike and observe native wildlife at the nearby Long Branch Park and Econ River Wilderness Area
- Visit local equestrian boarding stables and rural farm stands along Lake Pickett Road
Local favorites
- Pickett Greenery & Nursery · Plant Nursery · 4.7★ (120)Family-run rural nursery offering native Florida plants, palms, and landscaping supplies.
- Bithlo Country Feed & Farm Supply · Farm Equipment & Feed Store · 4.6★ (210)Longstanding local supply store serving the equestrian and hobby farming community along the corridor.
- Town House Restaurant · Diner · 4.5★ (2350)Beloved classic country-style diner located just northwest in nearby Oviedo serving hearty breakfasts.
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.