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Greenacres, FL

Greenacres is a city in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Miami metropolitan area in South Florida. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 43,990 residents.

Frederick E. Bryant, Harold J. Bryant, and William Greenwood of the Palm Beach Farms Company began buying and selling thousands of acres of land in the area by 1909. However, difficulties with farming in wetland conditions left the land mostly unused until the 1920s land boom. Lawrence Carter "L. C." Swain then platted the original section of Greenacres beginning in 1923. The community was incorporated as Greenacres City on May 24, 1926, with the name being drawn out of a hat. The city was disincorporated under controversial circumstances in 1945, before being officially re-incorporated in 1947. The city's population remained small until rapid growth began in the 1970s. Residents voted to rename the community Greenacres in 1990.

Today, Greenacres is a diverse and relatively large community in terms of population. John I. Leonard High School, the largest high school in Palm Beach County and one of the largest in Florida, has been located in Greenacres since the city annexed the property in 1994.

The approximate coordinates for the City of Greenacres are located at 26°37′41″N 80°8′7″W (26.628045, –80.135389). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.79 square miles (15.0 km²), all land. Situated in the east-central portion of the county, Greenacres is located northwest of Atlantis, east of Wellington, and borders Palm Springs to its east.

The town was originally incorporated as Greenacres City on May 24, 1926. The name Greenacres was the winning entry in a local naming contest. Upon incorporating, the town had an estimated 1,250 residents. Swain also became honorary mayor, before the first officials were elected, which included J. H. Southard as mayor, G. W. Simpson as clerk, A. P. Lane as marshal, and S. R. Allen, A. E. Fernell, Robert Hansen, C. Martin, I. E. Shivers, and F. L. Woods as aldermen.

On December 4, 1945, a meeting was held to reincorporate Greenacres City. A total of 86 out of 120 registered voters turned out, more than the two-thirds of voters quorum required. The 86 voters unanimously decided to reincorporate. The area's rights as a city were restored, while Greenacres City was officially reincorporated in 1947. Over the subsequent decades, Greenacres City eventually expanded to 6 sq mi (16 km²) through annexation.

Health and wellness are integral to the lifestyle in Greenacres. The city prioritizes the well-being of its residents, offering access to modern healthcare facilities and services. Mandara Spa at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Universal Orlando offers a range of services including massages, facials, and body treatments in a serene Italian-themed setting. Massage Envy offers a variety of massage services including Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, sports massage, and more. Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa provides massage therapy services such as hot stone massage, couples massage, aromatherapy massage, and prenatal massage. Elements Massage specializes in custom massages tailored to individual needs, focusing on therapeutic techniques to address specific issues like pain relief or stress reduction. Bliss Spa offers a range of massages including Swedish, deep tissue, and prenatal massages, as well as specialty treatments like their "Blissage" and "Betweeny" waxing services. The Salt Room offers unique salt therapy sessions along with massage services, combining the benefits of massage with halotherapy for respiratory and skin health.

Top Sites in Greenacres, FL are Mounts Botanical Garden, Palm Beach Zoo, and Shark Wake Park 561.

Population: 43,990 (2020). ZIP Codes: 33400. Area codes: 561 and 728. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Area: 6.04 sq mi (15.64 km²).

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Is Greenacres, FL a good place to live?

Living in Greenacres offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Greenacres, there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Greenacres and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Greenacres are above average.

Is Greenacres, FL safe?

The crime rate in Greenacres is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 17 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Greenacres is 1 in 59. Based on FBI crime data, Greenacres is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Florida, Greenacres has a crime rate that is higher than 65% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

What is Greenacres, FL known for?

The City of Greenacres has been named a "Tree City USA" since 1992 by the National Arbor Day Foundation due to its demonstrated commitment to plant and maintain trees in public spaces. The City has been recognized for five years, most recently in 2012, as one of the "100 Best Communities for Young People" in the nation by America’s Promise-The Alliance for Youth, the nation’s largest alliance dedicated to children and youth. While providing the best, and most cost-efficient public services and facilities, the City is recognized as a safe, attractive, well-maintained, and financially stable community that is A Great Place to Be.

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City of Greenacres

Wikipedia

Niche

Neighborhood Scout

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

Massage Envy

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa

Elements Massage

Bliss Spa

The Salt Room

Mounts Botanical Garden

Palm Beach Zoo

Shark Wake Park 561

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