Kendale Lakes, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kendale Lakes, Florida
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A lake at the Miccosukee Golf & Country Club
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Location in Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida
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U.S. Census Bureau map of Kendale Lakes showing boundaries
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Miami-Dade |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.61 sq mi (22.29 km2) |
| • Land | 8.07 sq mi (20.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.53 sq mi (1.38 km2) |
| Elevation | 8 ft (2 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 55,646 |
| • Density | 6,891.15/sq mi (2,660.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
33175, 33183 (Miami)
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| Area code(s) | 305, 786, 645 |
| FIPS code | 12-36062 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867158 |
Kendale Lakes is a community in Florida, USA. It's like a neighborhood or suburb of the big city of Miami. It's located in Miami-Dade County, which is in South Florida. In 2020, about 55,646 people lived there.
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Exploring Kendale Lakes' Past
Kendale Lakes started growing in the 1970s. Many homes were built around 1970 by Janis homes and by Caravel homes around 1973-1974. At first, it was mainly a "bedroom community." This means most people lived there and traveled to other places for work.
The Old Kendale Lakes Mall
El Dorado Boulevard was once home to the Kendale Lakes Mall. This was an outdoor shopping area with many small, local shops and restaurants. People loved to visit places like Fiesta Tacos and Burns Bakery. It was a big shopping center with a main mall and two smaller strip malls. There was even a roller skating rink nearby!
Today, only K-Mart remains from the original mall. It used to be one of the main stores. Many people who grew up in Kendale Lakes in the 1970s and 1980s remember the mall with fondness.
Local Favorites and Changes
Some long-time favorite restaurants, like Mike's Pizza and Marino's Pizza, are still open today. The Don Carter's Bowling Alley used to be in the area, but now it's called Carter Plaza.
The Kendale Lakes Country Club was a special place for local homeowners. It was later bought by the Miccosukee tribe. This club is surrounded by beautiful trees and green lawns. It has lakes and used to have a small beach and picnic area. There were also two swimming pools, including an Olympic-sized one, which is now a volleyball court.
Where is Kendale Lakes Located?
Kendale Lakes is found at coordinates 25°42′30″N 80°24′42″W.
The community covers about 8.6 square miles (22.29 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 8.2 square miles (20.91 square kilometers). The rest is water, which makes up about 0.4 square miles (1.38 square kilometers).
Who Lives in Kendale Lakes?
The number of people living in Kendale Lakes has changed over the years:
- 1980: 32,789 people
- 1990: 48,524 people
- 2000: 56,901 people
- 2010: 56,148 people
- 2020: 55,646 people
Kendale Lakes Community Makeup (2020)
In 2020, there were 55,646 people living in Kendale Lakes. Most of the people living here are of Hispanic or Latino background, making up almost 89% of the population. Other groups include White (not Hispanic), Asian, and Black or African American residents.
Learning in Kendale Lakes
Kendale Lakes has many schools for students of all ages.
Public Schools for Kids
Miami-Dade County Public Schools manages the public schools in the area.
Elementary Schools
- Bent Tree Elementary School
- Kendale Lakes Elementary School: This school is located near Kendale Lakes Park and the golf course. Its students are called the Kendale Lakes Tigers!
- Royal Green Elementary School
K-8 Schools
These schools teach students from kindergarten all the way through 8th grade.
- Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center
- Winston Park K-8 Center
Middle and High Schools
- Howard D. McMillan Middle School
- Miami Sunset High School
Other School Options
Besides public schools, there are also charter and private schools.
Charter Schools
- Archimedean Schools (for students from kindergarten to 12th grade)
- Somerset Palms Academy (for students from kindergarten to 8th grade)
- Academir Preparatory Academy (for elementary students)
Private Schools
- Calusa Preparatory School (for students from kindergarten to 12th grade)
- Good Shepherd School (K-8) is a Catholic school run by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Miami.
See also
In Spanish: Kendale Lakes para niños
