Winter Garden is a desirable place to live and a local gathering place for residents within Central Florida and brings in visitors for many of their annual events. Nestled on beautiful Lake Apopka about 20 minutes west of Orlando, this former citrus town established in 1908 is home to over 40,000 residents and embodies a wealth of historical and natural assets. Winter Garden is known for its many recreational amenities, events and historical assets that make it a great place to live and visit.