Is South Buenaventura Lakes 2 safe?
Kissimmee, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates South Buenaventura Lakes 2 as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on South Buenaventura Lakes 2
“Go. South Buenaventura Lakes is a quiet, working-class suburban residential community in Osceola County that is generally safe for travelers and visitors. While routine precautions against opportunistic property crime like unlocked car thefts are recommended, violent crime is relatively rare in the residential tracts.”
About the area
South Buenaventura Lakes is an established master-planned residential suburb located northeast of downtown Kissimmee and south of Orlando International Airport. Characterized by single-family ranch homes, canals, and pocket parks, the neighborhood has a vibrant Hispanic cultural presence and a distinctly family-oriented, car-reliant environment.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Residential
Walking and biking in South Buenaventura Lakes 2
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 41/100
There are no public bike-share systems in the area; cycling is generally confined to residential sidewalks and neighborhood roads as dedicated bike lanes along major thoroughfares are limited.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Solid rate of owner-occupied single-family homes fostering neighborhood stability
- Violent crime rates remain significantly below urban core averages in Central Florida
- Close proximity to medical centers, Orlando International Airport, and major transit arteries
Cons
- Incidents of property crime, notably vehicle break-ins and package theft, occur periodically
- Extremely car-dependent layout with limited pedestrian lighting on interior residential roads
- Occasional traffic congestion along main thoroughfares like Simpson Road and Buenaventura Boulevard
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in the interior residential neighborhoods, though occasional individuals may be seen near bus stops along Simpson Road or adjacent commercial shopping centers.
What South Buenaventura Lakes 2 is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with school buses, commuters heading out, and residents walking dogs along subdivision sidewalks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with moderate local traffic returning along the primary access avenues.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet suburban streets with families gathered at home and local plaza restaurants experiencing dinner rushes.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic; largely quiet and safe, though sparse street lighting warrants staying alert when walking.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by LYNX bus service with routes along Buenaventura Boulevard and Simpson Road (such as Link 18 and 423). The nearest commuter rail is the Tupperware SunRail Station, located roughly 5 miles west and not walkable.
Parking is straightforward, abundant, and completely free in private driveways, residential side streets, and commercial plaza surface lots.
Things to do in South Buenaventura Lakes 2
- Visit 65th Infantry Veterans Park for athletic fields, walking paths, and community events
- Sample authentic Puerto Rican and Latin American cuisine at local strip-mall eateries
- Enjoy family recreation and community programs at the Robert Guevara Community Center
Local favorites
- Melao Bakery · Puerto Rican Bakery & Restaurant · 4.5★ (3850)Popular local bakery offering traditional Puerto Rican pastries, sandwiches, and hot platters.
- El Cilantrillo Restaurant BVL · Puerto Rican Restaurant · 4.4★ (1620)Vibrant and well-known dining room serving mofongo, roasted pork, and Caribbean specialties.
- Pizzeria Uno Express / local favorites · Pizza Restaurant · 4.3★ (410)Neighborhood spot delivering classic pies, calzones, and casual Italian takeout.
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.