Tropical Park is a neighborhood of small ranch homes and mobile homes located quite close to a comprehensive shopping and entertainment district. The main boundary roads of Tropical Park include West Tropicana Court, Lehigh Avenue, West Carroll Street, West Jackson Street, and Miami Terrace. The neighborhood lies within zip code 34741.
Only a mile away at the intersection of West Osceola Parkway and North John Young Parkway is one of Kissimmee’s lively entertainment and outdoor shopping districts, The Loop. Regal Cinema Stadium 16 theater complex is located here, as well as a number of national and regional restaurants. Also in this area are Best Buy, Lowe’s, and Kohl’s Department Store.
Also close by is Gatorland, where visitors can observe alligators and crocodiles, view wildlife from the observation tower, and enjoy a nature walk. There is also a splash park and petting zoo. This 110-acre theme park is an education and entertainment site.
About three miles south is one of Kissimmee’s oldest and most affordable public golf courses, Kissimmee Golf Club. Located near the municipal airport, this course has been open since 1940. A newer course is Kissimmee Oaks Golf Club.
For other outdoor recreational activities, Lake Kissimmee State Park provides boating, fishing, and 13 miles of trails with six miles of equestrian trails. Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek on Lake Wades Ridge is an 8,000-acre park and a great place to watch wildlife. There are hiking and equestrian trails here, as well.
Kissimmee Civic Center is a multi-purpose facility where many shows and sporting events are held throughout the year. The Civic Center includes a fitness center and gym. Bob Makinson Aquatic Center has lap lanes, water slides, and a water play area. It is available for private parties and children’s birthday parties.