Avon Park, Florida

About Avon Park

Avon Park is a close-knit town in central Florida with an estimated population of 10,415.

Avon Park holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 10.19 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,022 residents per square mile.

📰 Avon Park News Today

• HUGH HAYNES Obituary | Sean A. Banks Mortuary and Cremation Center | Avon Park, FL Tribute Archive · Aug 17
• Search at Avon Park Correctional Institute uncovers ‘dangerous contraband’ WFLA · Aug 6
• Two people die in Avon Park motel fire Mid Florida Newspapers · Aug 7
• Secretary Byrd Designates Avon Park Main Street and Tarpon Springs Main Street as Florida Main Street Programs of the Month dos.fl.gov · Mar 31
• Avon Park Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 24

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Avon Park Unique

• The only place in America named Avon Park — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Part of the fabric of Florida — one of 956 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 10,415.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Avon Park

• North Course Clubhouse — burger
• Pizza Hut — pizza
• Taquiera Merlo — mexican
• Avon Park BBQ and Ice Cream Company
• Avon Park Diner
• Castle on Delaney/Rib Shack
• Denny's — american
• Diving Girl Diner
• Duchess Diner — diner
• Froggy's — mexican

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• City of Avon Park Depot Museum · Museum
• Avon Park Depot Museum · Museum
• Avon Park Old Post Office · Attraction
• Diving Girl Sign · Attraction
• The Jacaranda Avon Park · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Avon Park

• Rafter T Ranch Phase II Conservation Easement · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Sun 'n Lake Preserve reviews ★
• Wetlands Reserve Program Easement #141 · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Wetlands Reserve Program Easement #181 · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Avon Park reviews ★
• Avon Park Parks & Recreation reviews ★
• Calvin Porter Park reviews ★
• Donaldson Park reviews ★
• Durrah Martin Playground and Baseball Complex reviews ★
• Lake Adelaide Boat Ramp and Park reviews ★
• Lake Olivia Park reviews ★
• Lake Wales Ridge Wildlife and Environmental Area - Sun N Lak · Nature reserve reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Avon Park

• AVON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• AVON PARK HIGH SCHOOL
• AVON PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL
• MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Avon Park

🏘️ Nearby Communities