Parkland’s roots are as green as its landscaping. The city was largely developed by Bruce Blount, a rancher and animal enthusiast, who encouraged young families to try their hand at country living in the 1960s. Today, Parkland is primarily a suburban area, but it remains a treasure trove for nature lovers. On the edge of the Everglades, the city features nine beautiful community parks, many canals and several lakes. However, aside from its striking beauty, the neighborhood is known for its exceptional schools and community-focused events. It also benefits from a location central to major employers in healthcare, professional services and finance.
Aerial on inner waterways in Parkland residential sector.
Parkland Pumpkin Patch
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Pine Trails Park is a community hangout
One of the most popular green spaces is Pine Trails Park, an 80-acre hub designed with group activity in mind. “Pine Trails is a place where the community comes together,” says Sherri Pfefer, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty and city resident. “We’ve created a free library there funded by donations. Parades are organized on the grounds. And when charitable events are held, they usually benefit someone in the neighborhood, our way of giving back.” It’s also the spot where all of the city’s youth recreation leagues play, including baseball, lacrosse, soccer and football. The park’s amphitheater is popular on certain weekends for the Eats ‘N’ Beats Concert Series, filling the space with lawn chairs, picnic blankets, live music and food trucks.
Another community hangout is Liberty Park, best known for its miniature Statue of Liberty and Mount Rushmore-themed playground. It’s in the Florida Fruit Lands community, which is also home to the Parkland Equestrian Center. Between April and November, the equestrian center hosts the Parkland Farmer’s Market on the first and last Sundays of the month.
Laugh and play in vibrant recreational spaces where Pine Trails Park comes alive.
Pine Trails Park offers newly built and well maintained facilities to Heron Bay residents.
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From Parkland Golf and Country Club to The Ranches
The median cost of homes in Parkland is almost double the national median at about $1.1 million. The city’s neighborhoods cater to a variety of lifestyles. Fairway views and private streets are offered in Parkland Golf and Country Club . The planned community features Spanish Revival houses, townhouses and condos built in the early 2000s and 2010s. Other planned communities are in Miralago at Parkland and Heron Bay . For multi-acre lots and proximity to the equestrian center, homebuyers can look into the BBB Ranches community – often just called The Ranches. This premier neighborhood is home to multimillion-dollar, custom-built properties with no HOA.
Hurricane season on the Atlantic Coast ranges from the beginning of June to late November. While flooding isn’t a major issue everywhere in Parkland, rising groundwater levels and high winds make proper hurricane preparation essential.
Monterey style mansion in parkland, Florida.
Mansion with Mediterranean style accents in Parkland, Florida.
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High marks for Broward County Public Schools
Broward County Public Schools, graded B-plus on Niche, serves Parkland with several sought-after schools, each graded A-minus or higher. The city’s only high school, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High, earns an A-plus, in part due to its 99% graduation rate and high scores on the SAT and ACT. Students here can also earn college credits through a dual enrollment program supported by Broward College, the University of Florida, Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University.
The Parkland 17 Memorial Foundation recently announced the final design for a public memorial honoring the lives of the 17 students, faculty and staff members killed in the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High. It will be located on the Parkland and Coral Springs border, signifying how the two affected communities came together following the tragedy. Currently, there is a small tribute garden on the Stoneman Douglas High School campus.
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School has been serving the neighborhood since 1990.
Park Trails Elementary is committed to provide the best curriculum possible to its students.
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Florida State Road 7 to Coconut Grove and Coral Springs
True to founder Blount’s vision, Parkland is predominantly residential and doesn’t have much commercial presence. That said, the city is not without convenience. Five commercial centers are along the outskirts, and three are in Cypress Head along Florida State Road 7, which runs south into the commercial-heavy cities of Coral Springs and Coconut Grove.
Walmart is always a residents favorite when it comes to shopping in Parkland.
Publix bakery in Parkland offers fresh baked bread daily to its patrons.
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Proximity to the Sawgrass Expressway and Florida’s Turnpike
The Sawgrass Expressway, a toll road and major commuter thoroughfare, runs along the south side of Parkland. It connects to Florida’s Turnpike, 5 miles west, and can take travelers most of the way to Boca Raton, roughly 15 miles northeast. The closest hospital is HCA Northwest Hospital, less than 10 miles south.
Broward County Sheriff’s Office
The Broward County Sheriff’s Office provides policing services. However, recent crime trends for the county are not readily available.
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