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Parkland, FL

Parkland is a suburban city, 42 miles (68 km) northwest of Miami, in northern Broward County, Florida, US. As of the 2020 census, the population of Parkland was 34,670. Parkland is part of the Miami metropolitan area, which was home to 6,166,488 people in 2020.

Parkland's zoning laws are designed to protect the "park-like" character of the city. There were no stores or traffic lights in Parkland until the mid-1990s and early 2000s when large neighborhood developments (Heron Bay and Parkland Isles) were built. The city of Parkland has been known since its early days for its assortment of park spaces and its emphasis on environmental preservation and equestrianism, so beloved, that over the first decade of Parkland's existence horses had outnumbered the town's population.

The approximate coordinates for the City of Parkland is located at 26°18′55″N 80°14′26″W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.8 square miles (33.2 km²), of which 12.3 square miles (31.9 km²) is land and 0.50 square miles (1.3 km²) (3.97%) is water. The northern boundary of Parkland coincides with the border between Broward and Palm Beach counties. West Boca Raton, an unincorporated area of Palm Beach County that extends west of Boca Raton's city limits, lies to the north. Coconut Creek lies to the east, Coral Springs lies to the south, and the west is bounded by the Everglades.

On July 10, 1963 a city charter was passed upon legislative approval after actively supported through the Florida State House of Representatives as House bill 2079, guided through the Florida House with the aid of Representative Emerson Alsworth Esq., from the original idea of a city charter for an unincorporated rural ranch style open spaced town of founder and local farmer, rancher, veteran, and politician Bruce Blount. Early on, Blount put up tracts of his private land, calling his town BBB Ranches, in his original attempts for official recognition. 

Rep. Alsworth would facilitate this process of approval by adding in the bill the name of the proposed town as Parkland, a description befitting Blount's initial proposal of an undeveloped town out of the way of the building boon of Broward County. And after a passing vote in July, on August 12, 1963, Parkland was officially recognized as a city of the state of Florida, by C. Farris Bryant, the Governor of Florida. Blount would go on to be the inaugural mayor of Parkland, previously having served as mayor and city commissioner of Pompano Beach.

On February 14, 2018 at the site of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, the lone public high school in Parkland, became the scene of a deadly mass shooting perpetrated by Nikolas Cruz a former classmate of the school. Surpassing the death toll at Columbine High School, the Stoneman Douglas shooting became overall, the fifth deadliest shooting at a school inside of the United States.

Parkland prioritizes the well-being of its residents, evident in its commitment to health and wellness. The city boasts healthcare facilities and services dedicated to promoting a healthy lifestyle. Parkland is served by medical centers, clinics, and wellness programs that contribute to the overall health of the community. Equinox offers premium fitness facilities, personalized training, group fitness classes, spa services, and wellness amenities. Crunch Fitness offers a diverse range of workouts including group fitness classes, personal training, and specialized programs like HIIT and yoga. Select Physical Therapy offers comprehensive physical therapy services, including orthopedic rehabilitation, sports medicine, manual therapy, and specialized programs for various conditions. CORA Physical Therapy provides personalized physical therapy programs for musculoskeletal injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, balance and fall prevention, and occupational therapy services. Results Physiotherapy offers evidence-based physical therapy treatments for pain management, sports injuries, spine conditions, and neurological disorders. Physiotherapy Associates (now ATI Physical Therapy) provides individualized rehabilitation programs, sports performance enhancement, work injury prevention, and wellness services.

Top Sites in Parkland, FL are Terramar Park, Pine Trails Park, Barkland Dog Park, and Parkland Golf & Country Club.

Population: 36,895 (2022). ZIP Codes: 33067. Area codes: 754, 954. Elevation: 9 ft (4 m). Area: 14.35 sq mi (37.16 km²).

FAQs

Is Parkland, FL a good place to live?

Parkland is a suburb of Fort Lauderdale with a population of 34,832. Parkland is in Broward County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Parkland offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Parkland there are a lot of coffee shops and parks.

Is Parkland, FL expensive to live in?

Parkland is ranked 34 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. The cost of living in Parkland is 117.8% of the national average. The median household income in Parkland is $174,295, which is 182% more than that of the state. The median income for an individual is $79,505, which is 131% more than that of the state. The average rent in Parkland (located in Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Sunrise Metro Div.) metro area for a 2-bed home is $2,619, which is 78% more than the average rent across the US. The median home price in Parkland is $1,580,000 with a median price per sqft of $345.

What is the ethnicity of Parkland, FL?

Parkland, FL is home to a population of 34.8k people, from which 93.8% are citizens. As of 2022, 22.1% of Parkland, FL residents were born outside of the country (7.71k people). In 2022, there were 4.37 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (20k people) in Parkland, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.58k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.77k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Sources

City of Parkland

Wikipedia

Niche

Flyhomes

Data USA

Equinox

Crunch Fitness

Select Physical Therapy

CORA Physical Therapy

Results Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy Associates (now ATI Physical Therapy)

Terramar Park

Pine Trails Park

Barkland Dog Park

Parkland Golf & Country Club

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