Forest Lakes, Oldsmar, FL: neighborhood guide
Oldsmar, FL 34677 · Pinellas County · prepared 2026-09-28 · distances are approximate
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Getting oriented
Forest Lakes is a residential community in Oldsmar, Pinellas County, ZIP 34677, in the north-west part of the city around Forest Lakes Blvd and Tampa Rd (SR-580). Listings commonly use sub-names such as Hamlets of Forest Lakes, Manors of Forest Lakes and The Woods at Forest Lakes; confirm the exact MLS subdivision name for a given home. Distances in this guide are measured from the Forest Lakes Blvd / Tampa Rd area. Nearby: Oldsmar city center to the east, Safety Harbor and the Countryside area of Clearwater to the south-west, and East Lake / Palm Harbor to the north-west.
- Tampa Rd (SR-580) — main east-west commercial road through Oldsmar; continues east as W Hillsborough Ave toward the Veterans Expressway
- Forest Lakes Blvd — main street of the community; Tavernier Dr — Forest Lakes Elementary School
- Curlew Rd (SR-586) — east-west road to the north-west, toward Countryside / US-19 N
- N McMullen Booth Rd — north-south road to the west (Mease Countryside Hospital) · Race Track Rd — north-south road on the east side of the city
Local streets: Forest Lakes Blvd, Tavernier Dr, Tampa Rd.
Map
Use the box at the map’s top-right to toggle schools, grocery, dining, parks & culture, and shopping. Pin locations are approximate.
Schools (assigned attendance area)
District: Pinellas County Schools. Assigned schools depend on the exact address. Map data lists Forest Lakes Elementary School (Tavernier Dr) and Oldsmar Elementary School as public schools located in the city (location only, not an assignment). Confirm the assigned elementary, middle and high school by exact street address with the district zone locator.
Pinellas County Schools zone locator · GreatSchools · Florida DOE School Grades
Grocery (nearest of each)
| Store | Address | Approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Walmart | 3801 Tampa Rd Oldsmar | ~0.2 mi |
| ALDI | 3705 Tampa Rd Oldsmar | ~0.5 mi |
| Publix | 8975 Race Track Rd Tampa | ~2.1 mi |
| Target | 900 E Lake Rd Palm Harbor | ~3 mi |
| Whole Foods Market | 27001 US 19 N Clearwater | ~5 mi |
| Costco | 8712 W Linebaugh Ave Tampa | ~7 mi |
| Sprouts Farmers Market | 33652 US Hwy 19 N Palm Harbor | ~6 mi |
| Trader Joe’s | 33591 US Hwy 19 N Palm Harbor | ~6 mi |
No Winn-Dixie, Sam’s Club appeared in map data within about 4.5 mi; confirm current locations.
Shopping & home improvement (nearest of each)
| Store | Address | Approx. |
|---|---|---|
| CVS Pharmacy | address: confirm | ~0.3 mi |
| Walgreens | address: confirm | ~0.4 mi |
| Home Depot | 30144 US 19 Clearwater | ~5 mi |
| Lowe’s | 13841 W Hillsborough Ave Tampa | ~2.3 mi |
| Ross | 3705 Tampa Rd Oldsmar | ~0.5 mi |
| Marshalls | address: confirm | ~2 mi |
| Dollar Tree | address: confirm | ~2 mi |
Restaurants & cafés (local independents emphasized)
| Name | Cuisine | Location | Approx. | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flamestone Grill | American grill | 4009 Tampa Rd | ~1.2 mi | Yelp |
| Chef Li | Chinese | Oldsmar, Tampa Rd area (confirm) | ~1.3 mi | Yelp |
| Suegra Tequila Cantina | Mexican | Tampa Rd | ~1.5 mi | Yelp |
| Zapata’s | Mexican (confirm) | Oldsmar, State St area (confirm) | ~1.1 mi | Yelp |
| Aki Sushi Bar | Japanese / sushi | Oldsmar (address: confirm) | ~1.1 mi | Yelp |
| Hot Tuna Sushi Bar & Grill | Sushi / Japanese | 3689 Tampa Rd | ~0.6 mi | Yelp |
| Desi Tadka (Indian Cuisine) | Indian | Oldsmar (address: confirm) | ~0.3 mi | Yelp |
| Cuban Breezes | Cuban | Race Track Rd | ~2.1 mi | Yelp |
| Sparta Seafood and Grill | Seafood / Greek | 3157 Curlew Rd | ~2 mi | Yelp |
| Craft Street Kitchen | American comfort food | Curlew Rd area (confirm) | ~2.2 mi | Yelp |
| Green Market Cafe | Cafe / breakfast (confirm menu and hours) | Curlew Rd area (confirm) | ~2 mi | Yelp |
| Oishi Sushi Bar | Japanese / sushi (confirm) | W Hillsborough Ave / Race Track Rd area (confirm) | ~2.9 mi | Yelp |
| Ice Cream Theory | Dessert | Oldsmar (confirm) | ~1.6 mi | Yelp |
Cuisine types and locations should be confirmed; see Yelp for current hours and reviews.
Coffee & fitness
- Coffee: Starbucks, 3180 Tampa Rd Oldsmar (~1.8 mi) · independent coffee shops: search on Yelp
- Gyms: YouFit Health Club, Oldsmar area (~2.2 mi; address: confirm) · Orangetheory Fitness, 11721 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa (~5 mi) · Crunch Fitness (Countryside), 2591 SR-580, Clearwater (~4.5 mi)
- Community fitness: City of Oldsmar recreation facilities, including Cypress Forest Recreation Center (Cypress Forest Park, 650 Pine Ave N) and Oldsmar Sports Complex, 3120 Tampa Rd (~2.6 mi) — see myoldsmar.com for programs
Commute & transit
| Destination | Distance | Time | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closest highway interchange: Veterans Expwy (SR-589) at W Hillsborough Ave (SR-580) (exit number: confirm) | ~6.5 mi | ~10-15 min | Tampa Rd / W Hillsborough Ave east |
| Closest toll on-ramp: Veterans Expwy (toll road) ramps at the same interchange | ~6.5 mi | ~10-15 min | confirm ramp and toll details (SunPass) with the toll authority |
| Nearest hospital: Mease Countryside Hospital | ~2.5 mi | ~5-10 min | 3231 N McMullen Booth Rd, Safety Harbor |
| Tampa International Airport (TPA) | ~12 mi | ~15-25 min | Tampa Rd / W Hillsborough Ave east to the Veterans Expwy, then south (confirm routing) |
| Downtown Tampa | ~19 mi | ~25-35 min | Veterans Expwy to Dale Mabry Hwy / I-275 (or Courtney Campbell Cswy) |
| Tampa Premium Outlets (Lutz / Wesley Chapel area) | ~25 mi | ~35-50 min | Veterans Expwy / I-275 / I-75 (confirm routing) |
| Moffitt Cancer Center | ~19 mi | ~25-40 min | Veterans Expwy / I-275 N / Bruce B Downs Blvd area |
| USF Tampa | ~20 mi | ~25-40 min | Veterans Expwy / I-275 N / Fowler Ave area |
| MacDill AFB | ~20 mi | ~25-40 min | Veterans Expwy / Courtney Campbell Cswy / Dale Mabry Hwy or I-275 S |
Distances are straight-line x ~1.25 as a driving estimate; times are rough estimates and vary with traffic. Interchange location is approximate; confirm exits and ramps.
Lakes, parks & recreation
- Richard B. Rogers Park, 225 Pine Ave N — City of Oldsmar park (~0.4 mi) · Cypress Forest Park, 650 Pine Ave N, with the Cypress Forest Recreation Center (~1.5 mi)
- Harbor Palms Nature Park — City park with a fishing dock (map data address: 1820 Mapleleaf Blvd; some sources list 718 Lemonwood Dr — confirm) (~1.6 mi) · Sheffield Park, 1923 Cutty Bay Ct (~1.9 mi)
- Oldsmar Sports Complex, 3120 Tampa Rd (~2.6 mi) · Canal Park Extension / Canal Nature Preserve (City of Oldsmar; details: confirm) (~2.6 mi)
- Mobbly Bayou Wilderness Preserve (Oldsmar Park), 423 Lafayette Blvd — 396-acre preserve at the north end of Upper Tampa Bay, jointly managed by Pinellas County and the City of Oldsmar; fishing dock, canoe/kayak launch, trails, dog park, environmental education center, picnic shelters; confirm boat-ramp access (~1.6 mi) · Mobbly Beach Park, 807 Shore Dr E (~2.3 mi)
- Upper Tampa Bay Park (Hillsborough County), 8001 Double Branch Rd — kayak/canoe launch (~4 mi) · Philippe Park (Pinellas County), 2525 Philippe Pkwy, Safety Harbor (~2.9 mi)
- City of Oldsmar Parks & Recreation for hours, rentals and programs.
Local extras
- Oldsmar Flea Market, 180 Race Track Rd — outdoor market on about 28 acres; most recent listings show Sat & Sun, 8am-3pm (older sources differ) — confirm before visiting (~1.9 mi).
- Saturday Market (Upper Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce), State St, Oldsmar — Saturdays 10am-2pm; crafts, food trucks; season and exact location — confirm (~1.2 mi, measured to the city-center area).
- Tampa Bay Downs (Thoroughbred racetrack), 11225 Race Track Rd — live racing most Wed, Fri and weekends, roughly late Nov to early May; confirm the current schedule (~2.9 mi; location approximate).
- Golf: East Lake Woodlands Country Club, 1055 East Lake Woodlands Pkwy, Oldsmar (~2.3 mi; membership/access — confirm) · Westchase Golf Club, 11602 Westchase Golf Dr, Tampa (~4.5 mi) · Countryway Golf Club, 11111 W Waters Ave, Tampa (~5 mi) · Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf Course, 3030 N McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater (~3 mi)
- Breweries: The Wild Rover Pub & Brewery, 13921 Lynmar Blvd, Tampa (~4 mi) · Troubled Waters Brewing, 670 Main St, Safety Harbor (~4.5 mi) · Crooked Thumb Brewery, 555 10th Ave S, Safety Harbor (~5 mi)
Utilities & internet
| Service | Provider |
|---|---|
| Electric | Duke Energy Florida |
| Water / sewer / reclaimed water | City of Oldsmar Public Utilities & Utility Billing, 100 State St W (most Oldsmar addresses are city-served; reclaimed water availability varies by street) — confirm by address |
| Trash / recycling | City of Oldsmar solid waste service (city website names Coastal Waste & Recycling as hauler; twice-weekly garbage pickup) — confirm by address |
| Natural gas | Peoples Gas (where service is available) — confirm by address |
| Internet / fiber | Spectrum (cable) · Frontier Fiber — confirm exact availability by address |
Confirm availability and current plans for a specific address. City of Oldsmar Public Utilities
Healthcare, veterinary & library
- ER: Mease Countryside Hospital, 3231 N McMullen Booth Rd, Safety Harbor (~2.5 mi) · HCA Florida Citrus Park Emergency, 12922 Sheldon Rd, Tampa (confirm distance)
- Urgent care: BayCare Urgent Care (Countryside), near N McMullen Booth Rd (~2.6 mi; address: confirm) · BayCare Outpatient Center, 12780 Race Track Rd, Tampa (~3.5 mi)
- Veterinarian: Woodlands Animal Hospital, Oldsmar (~0.2 mi; address: confirm) · Banfield Pet Hospital (~2.9 mi; confirm address)
- Library: Oldsmar Public Library, 400 St Petersburg Dr E (~1.2 mi) · oldsmarlibrary.org · Safety Harbor Public Library (~4.5 mi)
- City services: Oldsmar City Hall, 100 State St W
This guide lists factual points of interest with sources for the buyer’s independent review.
It is not an endorsement or assessment of any neighborhood, school, or community.
Distances are approximate and business ratings change; buyer to verify all information.