Is Storey Lake safe?
Kissimmee, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Storey Lake as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Storey Lake
“Go. Storey Lake is a secure, master-planned resort community built primarily for vacationing families and Disney travelers. While standard vigilance regarding rental car security is advised, the gated residential environment offers exceptional peace of mind.”
About the area
Storey Lake is a modern, master-planned vacation resort and residential neighborhood situated along Osceola Parkway in Kissimmee. Dominated by short-term vacation rentals, resort-style amenities, and townhome communities, it functions as a comfortable base for Central Florida theme park visitors.
- Resort-Style
- Family-Friendly
- Gated Community
- Car-Dependent
- Tourist-Heavy
Walking and biking in Storey Lake
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There is no public bike-share program available; cycling is safe and enjoyable along internal subdivision roads but not recommended on adjacent high-speed thoroughfares like Osceola Parkway.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Gated security checkpoints and active community patrols keep violent crime negligible.
- Modern housing stock built primarily after 2015 with pristine infrastructure and resort landscaping.
- Comprehensive private amenities including community clubhouses, water slides, and kayak launches.
Cons
- High volume of transient vacationers creates constant turnover and occasional clubhouse overcrowding.
- Unlocked rental vehicles can occasionally be targeted for opportunistic property theft.
- Complete car dependency requiring navigation of heavily congested arterial corridors like US-192.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not present inside the gated subdivisions. Occasional panhandling can be observed at major commercial intersections along US-192 outside the development.
What Storey Lake is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Pleasant and quiet, with joggers on the internal sidewalks and families packing up for the theme parks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Bustling with activity around the resort pools and clubhouse while feeling very safe and orderly.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and family-oriented as visitors return from area attractions to relax in private pools and patios.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and secure with minimal foot traffic, managed by access gates and private community security patrols.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by LYNX, with bus routes running along peripheral corridors like US-192 and Osceola Parkway, but service into the residential enclaves is nonexistent. The nearest SunRail commuter station is the Tupperware Station, about 5 miles east.
Parking is free and widely available in private driveways, townhome garages, and designated resort clubhouse lots, though street parking is strictly regulated by HOA rules.
Things to do in Storey Lake
- Spend a leisure day floating the lazy river and using the water park at The Hideaway Club.
- Rent a kayak or canoe to paddle around the central community lake and scenic wetlands.
- Access world-class shopping and dining just minutes away at The Loop and Crosslands shopping centers.
Local favorites
- The Hideaway Club at Storey Lake · Resort Clubhouse & Bar · 4.4★ (540)The central amenity hub offering poolside cocktails, casual American dining, and splash park access.
- Miller's Ale House - Kissimmee · Sports Bar & Grill · 4.3★ (4150)Lively nearby spot on Osceola Parkway known for craft beers, wings, and late-night sports broadcasts.
- Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (6280)Popular family dining destination on US-192 serving made-from-scratch American comfort classics.
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.