Thirty miles east of Cinderella Castle, Winter Park, Florida, promises magic of a different kind. Five sparkling lakes in this well-to-do Orlando suburb are connected by bougainvillea-draped canals.

An average of 150 rose bushes bloom at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, which is a remarkable feat. Ask any rose gardener, and they’ll tell you that roses typically don’t like humidity, and ...

A new place to relax, unwind and exercise is now open in Winter Park. Seven Oaks Park is a new 2.4-acre park featuring garden zones, open spaces, public parking and paved pathways.