Located in Broward County, South Florida, the small city of Parkland has more than 30,000 inhabitants and is part of the Miami metropolitan area. It is a city of lakes and pleasant residential streets surrounded by impressive mature trees that provide shade and ambiance.
Parkland was famous for its lack of traffic lights and flashy stores for years. The city's strict zoning laws were designed to protect nature; although today, that has changed, Parkland retains a quaint, suburban feel.
This city began to develop after the devastation of Hurricane Andrew when many middle- and upper-class families decided to rebuild their lives in a place that would allow them to build larger homes. So in this area, on the edge of the Everglades, large real estate projects began to be developed, with security booths, golf courses, lagoons, and water fountains.
It is a beautiful area for those who visit it for its restaurants and baseball fields. It is also one of the safest cities in the U.S., with a rate of 0.6 violent crimes per 1,000 residents. Parkland has a friendly, welcoming atmosphere and a thriving community that strives to maintain a high quality of life.