Parkland

Population

37,196

Amenity Access Index

4/100

Life & Practicalities

Est. drive to the airport: 41 minFort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Est. drive to the beach: 26 minSouth Inlet Park beach access
Mean commute to work: 32.4 min
Public schools nearby: 6

Flood zoneX · AH · AE · AREA NOT INCLUDED — the zone changes from parcel to parcel, so look up the FEMA designation of the specific property; inside an A or V zone, a federally regulated lender makes flood coverage a condition of the mortgage

Sources: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenStreetMap contributors · Urban Institute / NCES. Informational only, not a flood insurance determination. Amenity Access Index: our measure of dining, grocery, park and transit density inside the mapped area boundary, from OpenStreetMap data; it is not a walkability score. Census values apply only to the named municipality/CDP (ACS 2020–2024 5-year). This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

About

Parkland was incorporated in 1963 on former cattle-ranch land, and the city still describes its character as “rustic, country”; its first paved roads arrived only in the 1980s. Nearly every home is a detached house, many of them built since the turn of the century in planned communities around lakes and golf courses, while The Ranches and Pinetree Estates hold estate lots of an acre or more. The city's parks include trails for walkers, dogs and horses, and its Equestrian Center sits on Ranch Road. The Sawgrass Expressway runs along the southern edge, and the beach at Deerfield Beach is about 20 to 25 minutes away by car.

Suburban, Equestrian, Large-Lot

Highlights

Pine Trails Park

Terramar Park

City Equestrian Center

Brian D. Archer Wilderness Preserve

Acre-plus estate lots

Location

Parkland

Location

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about buying and investing in this area

What is Parkland known for?

Parkland is a low-density inland city founded in 1963 on former ranch land at the edge of the Everglades, known for large residential lots, horse trails and subdivisions set around lakes.

What types of properties are available in Parkland?

Nearly every home in Parkland is a single-family house, many of them in planned communities built around lakes, such as Parkland Bay, Watercrest and Heron Bay, or around a golf club, such as Parkland Golf & Country Club. Estate lots of an acre or more are found in The Ranches and Pinetree Estates, while condominiums and townhouses are few.

What amenities and landmarks does Parkland offer?

Pine Trails Park has a fishing pier, walking trails, sports fields and an amphitheater that hosts concerts, and Terramar Park adds an observation pier, trails, and tennis and pickleball courts. The city's Equestrian Center has two riding rings, and a farmers' market sets up there from November to April.

What should buyers check before purchasing in Parkland?

In planned communities, review the HOA or master-association rules and fees, along with the club membership terms where a community is built around a golf club. On older large-lot parcels, confirm whether the house is on a septic system or city sewer, and check the FEMA flood zone for lots on lakes and canals.

How do residents get around Parkland?

Getting around Parkland means driving, mainly on University Drive, Hillsboro Boulevard and the Sawgrass Expressway, since the city has no rail station. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is about 40 minutes and Palm Beach International about 50 minutes by car without traffic, and the nearest Brightline station is in Boca Raton.

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