Get to know…Wesley Chapel

Wesley Chapel is an area of Pasco Country that is quickly growing into a popular destination to live. Apartments and homes are being built here at a rapid rate, and businesses are springing up as well. Wesley Chapel is located north of the commotion found in downtown Tampa, right above the New Tampa neighborhood. Wesley Chapel is a great spot in the suburbs of the greater Tampa Bay area.

Apartment Living in Wesley Chapel

Apartments in Wesley Chapel trend toward luxury living. That said, there is still some variety in these apartments making them suitable for many different lifestyles. Wesley Chapel is a fast growing part of the Tampa Bay area, and there are many reasons that this area is desirable to renters. The varied jobs, plentiful entertainment, and quick access to the rest of Tampa makes Wesley Chapel a great place to live.

Things to Do in Wesley Chapel

Located North of the bustle of Downtown Tampa, Wesley Chapel is a popular destination for those interested in outdoor activities, such as tennis and golf. You can find a great variety of activities here, and from visiting an exotic bird sanctuary to hot air ballooning, there's plenty to do within the Wesley Chapel community. There are plenty of family activities, such as laser tag, arcades, bumper cars, movie theaters, and more. Restaurants are plentiful and varied.

Schools Serving Wesley Chapel

Wesley Chapel is located in Pasco County. There are seven elementary schools; Double Branch Elementary School, New River Elementary School, Seven Oaks Elementary School, Sand Pine Elementary School, Wesley Chapel Elementary School, Watergrass Elementary School, and Veterans Elementary School. There are two middle schools in Wesley Chapel; John Long Middle School and Thomas E. Weightman Middle School. There are also two High Schools in Wesley Chapel; Wesley Chapel High School and Wiregrass Ranch High School. There are also several private schools in Wesley Chapel, serving all grades. Several of these schools are very highly ranked.

The Wesley Chapel Business Community

Many residents of Wesley Chapel work within the community. Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel is one large employer, as well as the many schools in the area. The majority if workers in Wesley Chapel work in management and other professional areas, sales, real estate, finance, and retail. The community aspect of Wesley Chapel can be seen in organizations such as the Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce and Women of Wesley Chapel.

Shopping in Wesley Chapel

Shopping in Wesley Chapel is constantly being built and remodeled. The Shops at Wiregrass is a beautiful outdoor mall that is very open and has lots of events year-round as well as a great selection of shops. Grove at Wesley Chapel is another great shopping center. Shopping is certainly not limited to these two areas – Wesley Chapel is known as an area in Tampa that is great for shopping.

Traffic and Driving in Wesley Chapel

I-75 and Bruce B. Downs Boulevard (581) are the two main roads going North and South through Wesley Chapel. 56 runs East to West, as does County Line Road. A great deal of shopping as found on the intersection of 56 and Bruce B. Downs. There are several apartments near this intersection as well.

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