Lake County, Florida • Est. 1925
This is a dump of all the great things Montverde has to offer.
Explore the TownThe Town
Nestled on the western shore of Lake Apopka, Montverde is one of Florida's best-kept secrets. Named "Green Mountain" for its rare rolling hills — a landscape almost unheard of in flat Florida — this small town has been home to settlers since 1865.
First known as "West Lake Apopka," the town was settled by homesteaders including John W. Harden, who received a 200-acre Federal Land Grant from President Chester Arthur for his service in the Seminole Wars. Incorporated in 1925, Montverde has maintained its easy-going, rural character while quietly becoming home to world-class institutions.
What to See & Do
From championship golf to lakeside parks, Montverde packs remarkable experiences into a small-town setting.
A stunning 1,900-acre luxury gated community featuring a Sir Nick Faldo-designed championship golf course, full-service spa, fine dining, and Italian-inspired architecture overlooking pristine lakes.
Visit Bella CollinaOne of Florida's largest lakes borders Montverde to the east. The Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive offers world-class birding, and the scenic shoreline provides fishing, kayaking, and unforgettable sunset views.
Town WebsiteWalk the streets of a town largely unchanged for a century. The historic cemetery, original rail line paths from the Tavares and Gulf Railroad (1887–1969), and Native American archaeological sites tell centuries of stories.
Explore HistoryKirk Park, Truskett Park, and Lake Florence Park offer peaceful escapes with scenic trails along Montverde's signature rolling green hills — a rare landscape for Florida that inspired the town's name.
Discover ParksFounded in 1912 as a two-room schoolhouse, now an elite international college preparatory school with 1,400 students from over 70 countries. Home to one of the most dominant high school basketball programs in history.
Visit AcademyMontverde is the birthplace of the iconic Snapper Mower, originally called the "Snappin' Turtle," developed right here by local inventors Alex and Neal Smith. A piece of American industrial history.
Learn MoreThe NBA Pipeline
Montverde Academy has produced more NBA first-round picks than almost any high school in America. These athletes walked the same streets as the town's 2,000 residents.
Montverde Academy's athletic program extends beyond basketball — MLB All-Star Francisco Lindor is also an alumnus. Learn more at montverde.org
The Montverde Dump
Public environmental data and historical information regarding the Montverde dump site in Lake County, Florida.
Access the latest environmental records from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Review electronic documents, facility reports, and compliance data through the DEP Nexus public portal.
View DEP RecordsView the historical location of the former Montverde general dump site on Google Maps. This interactive map shows the precise geographic coordinates and surrounding area of the former facility.
View on Google MapsPlan Your Visit
Just 30 miles west of Orlando, Montverde offers a rare glimpse of old Florida — rolling green hills, lakeside sunsets, and a century of history waiting to be explored.