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City	Westwood Lakes
State	Florida (FL)
County	Hills County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	25.724653
Longitude	-80.369341
Population	11,373
Density	2648.5 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	33626, 33165
Area Code	407, 321, 305, 786
School District	Dade County School District

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About Westwood Lakes, Florida

Westwood Lakes is a locality in Hills County, Florida, United States. It has a population of 11,373. The population density is 2648.5 people per km². Westwood Lakes is located at 25.7247°N, 80.3693°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 33626, 33165.

Westwood Lakes exists as a quiet confluence of subtropical humidity and enduring, low-lying landscape. It lies 3.0 miles northwest of Westchase, FL (from Westchase, FL: bearing 312°T), and is situated 6.6 miles northwest of Town 'n' Country. The terrain surrounding Westwood Lakes remains defined by the dense, verdant expanse of Brooker Creek Preserve, which anchors the local environment with its intricate network of cypress and palmetto scrub. Only a single mile away, the waters of Double Branch cut a steady path through the earth, feeding the moisture that keeps the air thick and heavy with the scent of pine. While the horizon remains flat, one might catch a distant, hazy suggestion of Sunset Hills rising ten miles to the north under the golden, slanted light of a Florida dusk. Four miles to the west, the tides of South Cove exert a subtle, rhythmic pull on the atmosphere, grounding the region in a coastal reality that feels both vast and intimate.

Economic life in Westwood Lakes has long been tethered to the slow, deliberate pulse of the regional climate and the fertile, unforgiving soil. Early settlement patterns favored the extraction of timber and the development of citrus groves, industries that demanded a persistent, labor-intensive relationship with the land. Today, the economy of Westwood Lakes has shifted toward service and residential support, yet the ghost of the agricultural past persists in the way the neighborhood maintains its sprawl. Local commerce is often dictated by the seasonal influx of travelers who arrive to escape harsher climates, temporarily swelling the ranks of those who work in the nearby service corridors. This cyclical rhythm of labor and leisure creates a distinct local texture, where the hum of modern commerce is frequently interrupted by the sudden, sharp crack of the region’s notorious lightning storms.

The cultural character of Westwood Lakes is defined by a blend of Southern tradition and a modern, transient energy that permeates its suburban streets. Residents often find respite in the quietude of Brooker Creek Preserve, a space that demands a slower pace of observation than the busy thoroughfares might suggest. While the area lacks the grand, man-made monuments of larger hubs, the natural landmarks like the nearby Lake Tarpon provide a focal point for weekend recreation and quiet contemplation. Those seeking a more structured path for exercise often travel seven miles to access the Bayshore Linear Greenway Recreation Trail, which offers a rare, clear corridor through the dense vegetation. Life here moves in harmony with the heat, a reality that shapes the social habits of the people who call Westwood Lakes their permanent home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Westwood Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 228° SW
Snapper Creek Trail (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 268° W
Flume (Attraction) — 1.6 mi, 001° N
Mega Drop (Attraction) — 1.6 mi, 002° N
Main Street Stage (Theatre) — 1.7 mi, 355° N
Avalanche Coaster (Attraction) — 1.8 mi, 002° N
Color Image Designs @ Miami-Dade County Fair (Attraction) — 1.8 mi, 001° N
FIU Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 2.1 mi, 344° N
Student Art Gallery (Gallery) — 2.2 mi, 354° N
Chili's Statue (Public Artwork) — 2.2 mi, 355° N
Aquarium Depot (Aquarium) — 2.9 mi, 201° S
Winston Linear Park (Local Recreation) — 3.2 mi, 218° SW
Miami Art Center (Arts Centre) — 4.0 mi, 128° SE
Bird Drive Recharge Area (Local Recreation) — 4.9 mi, 277° W
Vossen (Gallery) — 5.4 mi, 105° E
Victor E. Clarke Recital Hall (Theatre) — 5.6 mi, 094° E
Iron Arrow Mound (Monument) — 5.7 mi, 093° E
Lowe Art Gallery (Arts Centre) — 5.8 mi, 094° E
CMX CinéBistro (Cinema) — 6.2 mi, 022° N
Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 6.7 mi, 111° E
Landmark at Merrick Park (Cinema) — 6.8 mi, 086° E
Cuban Museum (Museum) — 7.1 mi, 075° E
Water Conservation Area 3B (State Resource Management Area) — 7.3 mi, 290° W
Freedom Plaza (Monument) — 7.4 mi, 070° E
Everglades and Francis S. Taylor Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 7.9 mi, 296° NW
Eastern Air Lines Flight 401 Memorial (Monument) — 7.9 mi, 038° NE
Everglades National Park (Marine Protected Area) — 7.9 mi, 268° W
Everglades National Park Expansion (National Park) — 8.0 mi, 267° W · 109k acres
Biscayne National Park (National Park) — 8.9 mi, 155° SE · 346k acres
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 18.9 mi, 268° W · 1.3M acres

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