Is Twin Lakes safe?
Oakland Park, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Twin Lakes as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Twin Lakes
“Go with care. Twin Lakes is an unassuming, mostly quiet suburban neighborhood centered around small lakes in Oakland Park. While the interior residential streets feel safe during daylight hours, visitors should remain aware of property crime and vehicle break-ins that occur near the perimeter commercial corridors.”
About the area
Twin Lakes is a mid-century residential neighborhood in Oakland Park, Florida, characterized by single-family homes, modest townhomes, and scenic artificial lakes. It offers a calm, suburban lifestyle just minutes away from downtown Fort Lauderdale and central Broward County attractions.
- Suburban Residential
- Lakeside Enclave
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
Walking and biking in Twin Lakes
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 51/100
There are no municipal bike-share stations directly within Twin Lakes, and cyclists must share the road on standard residential streets before connecting to bike lanes along regional arterials like Prospect Road.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Interior residential streets experience low rates of violent crime compared to broader regional averages.
- Established homeownership base supports stable residential blocks and quiet surroundings.
- Convenient driving access to I-95, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, and local beaches.
Cons
- Opportunistic property crime and car burglaries occur with regularity in adjacent parking lots and curbs.
- Street lighting is sparse along certain interior loops and cul-de-sacs at night.
- Bordered by heavy-traffic thoroughfares that suffer higher rates of theft and traffic incidents.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior residential streets of Twin Lakes, though occasional panhandling and unhoused individuals are visible along major commercial intersections like Commercial Boulevard and Powerline Road.
What Twin Lakes is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm, with local residents walking dogs around the lakes and light commuter traffic departing.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Low-key and tranquil, feeling generally safe for walking along residential roadways.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential vibe settles in, though dimmer streetlights warrant extra caution on pedestrian walks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets are largely deserted; foot traffic is minimal and vehicle security should be prioritized.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) serves the area via bus routes along Commercial Boulevard (Route 55) and Powerline Road (Route 14). The nearest commuter rail option is the Cypress Creek Tri-Rail Station, located roughly 2.5 miles northwest.
Residential parking is free and readily accessible in private driveways and on quiet residential curbs, while adjacent commercial strips feature ample free surface lots.
Things to do in Twin Lakes
- Enjoy peaceful water views and birdwatching around the neighborhood lakes.
- Spend an afternoon enjoying athletic fields and open green space at nearby Prospect Park.
- Take a short five-minute drive to the Oakland Park Culinary Arts District for local dining and community events.
Local favorites
- Funky Buddha Brewery · Brewery & Taproom · 4.6★ (4600)Spacious craft brewery offering creative IPAs, sours, and a full pub-fare dining menu.
- Catfish Dewey's · Seafood Restaurant · 4.3★ (2700)Longtime local staple famous for stone crab, fried catfish, and all-you-can-eat Southern seafood.
- El Guanaco · Salvadoran & Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (750)Unassuming strip-mall gem serving authentic handmade pupusas, tacos, and traditional Latin dishes.
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.