Parkland, FL Road Trips
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Trip Routes
4
Longest Drive
444.1 mi
Tallahassee, FL
Quickest Drive
4h 4m
Lakeland, FL
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Parkland, FL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
35,799
Median Income
$200,156
Median Home Value
$896,300
Median Age
38.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Parkland, FL at a Glance
Founded
1963
Elevation
13 ft
Area
13 mi²
Notable People from Parkland, FL
A sampling of people born in Parkland, FL.
Anthony Rizzo
1989
American professional baseball player
Andrew Peeke
1998
American ice hockey player
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Traveler Guide to Parkland, FL
Parkland is a city of about 35,000 people (2020) in western Broward County about 20 miles (32 km) from Fort Lauderdale.
It is a mostly residential community, with many housing developments, and public parks. Parkland is known for its zoning laws, which 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. It gained notoriety in February 2018 as the location of the deadliest high school shooting in American history, which took place at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
Parkland Golf and Country Club, 10001 Old Club Road. (updated Aug 2018) Heron Bay Golf Club, 11801 Heron Bay Blvd. (updated Aug 2018) Parkland Airboat Rides, ☏ +1 561-252-4030. Jun-Sep. Everglades tours in the Loxahatchee preserve just west on Loxahatchee road in Parkland. An in-depth look at the everglades ecosystem, its history, and wildlife. Adults $75, children 3 to 12 $35. (updated Aug 2018) Barkland, 9245 Ranch Rd. Daily 7:30AM until sunset. 2 acres of park dedicated to dogs. One area for dogs under 25 pounds and a larger area for dogs over 25 pounds. Amenities include a dog washing station, water fountains for both pets and people, walking trails, covered pavilions, and benches. There are also things for the dogs to climb through and climb over. (updated Aug 2018)
Bluefin Sushi Thai Grill, 6694 Parkside Dr, ☏ +1 954-755-0120. Su-Th 11:30AM-10PM, F Sa 11:30AM-10:30PM. Sushi, Thai food. (updated Aug 2018) Pizza Time Caffe, 6620 Parkside Dr, ☏ +1 954-345-8665. Su noon-9PM, M-Th 11:30AM-9PM, F Sa 11AM-10PM. Pizza and authentic Italian cuisine. Pasta $13-19, mains $17-29,. (updated Aug 2018) Blue Agave, 7609 N State Road 7, ☏ +1 954-775-0098. M-Sa 11AM-10PM, Su 11AM-9PM. Mexican. Lunch $8-12, mains $15-20. (updated Aug 2018) Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream, 7869 N University Drive. (updated Aug 2018)
There are no hotels within the city limits, but there are two located just outside the city's borders. Hampton Inn & Suites Coconut Creek, 5740 SR 7, Coconut Creek, ☏ +1 954-363-3000. (updated Aug 2018) Studio 6 Coral Springs, FL - Fort Lauderdale, 5645 N University Dr, ☏ +1 954 796-0011. Extended-stay hotel featuring free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, laundry services, an airport shuttle, and kitchenettes in some rooms. It's also pet and kid-friendly, and smoke-free. $64. (updated Sep 2020)
Broward County Transit Bus #30 leaves from Fort Lauderdale's Central Terminal every 30 minutes ($3); transfer at West Terminal to Bus #2 (every 30 minutes) and get off at University D/Westview D (1hr 50min total) (Aug 2018). Parkland is about 24 mi (30 km) north and west of Fort Lauderdale.
Broward County Transit has several routes through Parkland.
Travel tips adapted from Parkland (Florida) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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