Southwood provides activities such as a community pool, tennis courts, play grounds, parks, nature trails, a community center for personal events, a community garden, and a golf club. In the neighborhood there is dining, shopping, health clubs, and places of worship. Southwood is also close to several government offices. Fun fact, Southwood has over 1,000 acres of green space! This neighborhood is zoned for Florida High or Conley elementary, Florida High or Fairview middle, and Lincoln or Florida High/Rickards high school