
Parkland Real Estate
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The City of Parkland,
Florida, truly lives up to its name. A small community of 20,000 nestled
among larger nearby metro areas (Ft. Lauderdale is just half an hour
to the south), Parkland has carefully preserved its natural areas and
restricted commercial development, maintaining a park-like character.
The city's Parks
and Recreation Department maintains six parks covering more than
96 acres. The department offers a variety of recreational opportunities,
including a summer camp program, equestrian center, trails, lakes, and
a number of athletic fields. The extremely moderate climate lends itself
well to outdoor activities, including boating, water sports, and golf.
Parkland, Florida students attend Broward
County Public Schools, the nation's sixth-largest fully-accredited
school district, serving more than 274,000 K-12 students. The schools
serving the Parkland community all rank near the top in statewide assessments.
Private schools are also available nearby in Coral Springs, Ft. Lauderdale
and Boca Raton. Eight colleges are located within 20 miles of Parkland,
including Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton and Nova Southwestern
University in Ft. Lauderdale.
Unlike much of Florida, the
Parkland real estate market is not dominated by planned housing developments.
The town offers both established neighborhoods and newer homes. Many
homes are built on larger lots, from one to three acres, and the tall
pine trees and cypress native to Florida are dominant in the landscaping.