Located in Broward County along the southern part of Florida’s Atlantic coast, Plantation is a northern suburb of Fort Lauderdale and relatively distant between West Palm Beach and Miami.
Its convenient location gives visitors easy access to many of the state’s most popular attractions. Known for beautifully landscaped streets, an abundance of trees, and friendly neighborhoods, it’s a growing, vibrant city. The Palms at Plantation is conveniently located in the heart of it, within five miles of downtown Plantation, four hospitals and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
The Palms has been created to exceed the expectations of residents and their families – and is a place to live joyfully with curated lifestyle offerings and holistic wellness programming at the heart of the community. Experience modern, maintenance-free assisted living and memory care in a boutique-style setting – experience a community unlike any other. Our community’s desirable location offers the ease and convenience of Plantation’s nearby shopping centers, restaurants, medical facilities and more. But you’ll never have to go far – within our beautiful 5.8-acre campus, you’ll discover everything needed for uplifting experiences and unparalleled care.
Frederick Peters moved his family to South Florida in 1931 to escape the harsh Midwest winters. He purchased 10,000 acres along State Road that connected Miami-Dade to Palm Beach County. At that time, the area was isolated and far west of any existing development. Mr. Peters hired noted architect Russell Pancoast to develop a City master plan, which included an ordinance preventing homes next to each other from looking alike, minimum lot size restrictions and separate commercial, industrial and residential zoning districts. The idea was to entice people to buy “long acres,” one-acre lots with 2/3 of the land dedicated to gardens and fruit trees. The plan was to create a co-op farmer’s market where residents could pool their produce and sell it for a profit. In keeping with Frederick Peters’ original Master Plan, Plantation retains its original hometown charm. Community events, parades and holiday celebrations are highlights throughout the year, providing memories that last a lifetime and traditions passed down from generation to generation.
Plantation, Florida: Family, friendly attractions.
Plantation is know for it’s family friendly amenities including its large municipal recreation complex and aquatic center that are big hits with residents and visitors alike. Central Park Multi-Purpose Center and Plantation Aquatic Complex are municipal facilities with world-class amenities. They are open to the public for a small fee. Featuring two Olympic-size pools, a workout gym, basketball courts, and a shallow play pool for kids. Many of the complex’s programs are geared toward retirees and include water aerobics, billiards, and table tennis. They offer swimming lessons for adults and children and several other educational, instructional and health-related courses. Every Saturday, the Plantation Farmer’s Market takes place at Volunteer Park on West Sunrise Boulevard in Plantation. Part farmer’s market and part social outing, it’s the perfect place to spend time perusing a wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables. They also offer other locally-made, prepared food items like cheese, honey, baked goods, freshly brewed coffee, and salsa. The market is open year-round, and due to the fantastic array of produce grown in Florida, most items are available all year. Plantation Preserve Golf Course is one of South Florida’s most popular public 18-hole golf courses and was first opened in 2006. The course is located in central Broward County. It’s a natural oasis intersected by an Everglades-like wetland preservation area comprising nearly 60 acres. The course offers lessons for beginners and seasoned veterans alike and features a pro shop, practice facilities and a clubhouse with plenty of food and drink options.
Other cities nearby…
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Hollywood, FL
- Pompano Beach, FL
