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Parkland, Florida
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| Motto(s):
"Environmentally Proud"
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 Parkland, Florida
Location in Florida
Parkland, Florida
Location in the United States
Parkland, Florida
Location in North America
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Broward |
| Incorporated | July 10, 1963 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| Area | |
| • City | 14.35 sq mi (37.16 km2) |
| • Land | 12.50 sq mi (32.38 km2) |
| • Water | 1.84 sq mi (4.77 km2) 3.77% |
| Elevation | 9 ft (4 m) |
| Population
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| • City | 34,670 |
| • Density | 2,772.93/sq mi (1,070.61/km2) |
| • Metro | 6,166,488 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
33067, 33073, 33076
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| Area code(s) | 754, 954 |
| FIPS code | 12-55125 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0307615 |
Parkland is a city in northern Broward County, Florida, United States. It is a suburb of Miami, located about 42 miles (68 km) north of the city. In 2020, Parkland had a population of 34,670 people. It is part of the larger Miami metropolitan area, which had over 6 million residents in 2020.
Parkland is known for its special zoning rules. These rules help keep the city feeling like a "park." For a long time, there were no stores or traffic lights here. This changed in the 1990s and early 2000s when new neighborhoods were built. The city has always focused on keeping its natural spaces and supporting equestrianism (horse riding). In its early days, there were even more horses than people living in Parkland!
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History of Parkland
On July 10, 1963, Parkland officially became a city. This happened after a special law was passed in Florida. The idea for the city came from Bruce Blount, a local farmer and politician. He wanted to create a rural, open-space town.
Representative Emerson Alsworth helped guide the law through the Florida House of Representatives. He suggested the name "Parkland" because it fit Blount's vision of an undeveloped town. On August 12, 1963, the Governor of Florida, C. Farris Bryant, officially recognized Parkland as a city. Bruce Blount became Parkland's first mayor.
On February 14, 2018, a very sad event happened at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. This is the only public high school in the city. A former student caused a deadly mass shooting there. This tragedy led to many deaths and sparked a major movement for change. Students from the school became activists, forming the Never Again MSD movement to speak out against gun violence.
Parkland's Geography
Parkland is located in Florida at about 26.315357 degrees North and 80.240444 degrees West. The city covers a total area of about 33.2 square kilometers (12.8 sq mi). Most of this area is land (31.9 sq km or 12.3 sq mi), and a small part is water (1.3 sq km or 0.5 sq mi).
The northern edge of Parkland is also the border between Broward and Palm Beach counties. To the north is West Boca Raton. Coconut Creek is to the east, and Coral Springs is to the south. The western side of Parkland borders the Everglades, a large natural wetland.
Parkland's Climate
Parkland has a tropical climate. This means it's warm all year round, similar to many places in the Caribbean. It's one of the few places in the United States (not including Hawaii or Alaska) with this type of weather. Specifically, it often has a tropical rainforest climate, which means it gets a lot of rain throughout the year.
Parkland's Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 165 | — | |
| 1980 | 545 | 230.3% | |
| 1990 | 3,558 | 552.8% | |
| 2000 | 13,835 | 288.8% | |
| 2010 | 23,962 | 73.2% | |
| 2020 | 34,670 | 44.7% | |
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Population Changes (2010 and 2020)
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Parkland. "NH" means "Non-Hispanic." This helps show the different racial groups without including people who are also Hispanic or Latino.
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 17,506 | 20,756 | 73.06% | 59.87% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 1,504 | 2,067 | 6.28% | 5.96% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 16 | 33 | 0.07% | 0.10% |
| Asian (NH) | 1,396 | 3,071 | 5.83% | 8.86% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 3 | 13 | 0.01% | 0.04% |
| Some other race (NH) | 89 | 373 | 0.37% | 1.08% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 335 | 1,951 | 1.40% | 5.63% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3,113 | 6,406 | 12.99% | 18.48% |
| Total | 23,962 | 34,670 |
In 2020, Parkland had 34,670 people living there. There were 9,819 households and 8,526 families.
In 2016, the average household income in Parkland was $131,340. The average value of a house was about $596,212. Only a small number of families (2.0%) and people (0.4%) lived below the poverty line.
Education in Parkland
Broward County Public Schools manages the public schools in Parkland.
Public High Schools
- Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School serves most of the city.
- Some small parts of Parkland are zoned for Coral Springs High School.
- Students can also attend Pompano Beach High School, which is a special magnet school.
Public Middle Schools
- Westglades Middle School in Parkland serves almost all of the city.
- Small areas are zoned for Forest Glen Middle School in Coral Springs.
Public Elementary Schools
- Riverglades Elementary School
- Park Trails Elementary School
- Heron Heights Elementary School
- Some areas are zoned for Coral Park and Park Springs elementaries in Coral Springs.
Private Primary Schools
- Mary Help of Christians School (part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Miami)
Notable People from Parkland
Many interesting people have lived in Parkland, including:
- Caesar Bacarella, a race car driver.
- Nick Bilton, a journalist, author, and filmmaker.
- Alfonso Calderón Atienzar, an activist against gun violence and a survivor of the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting. He helped start the Never Again MSD movement.
- Sarah Chadwick, an activist against gun violence and a leader of the Never Again MSD movement.
- Jaclyn Corin, an activist against gun violence and a survivor of the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting.
- Matt Deitsch, a writer and advocate for preventing gun violence. His siblings, Ryan and Sam, survived the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting.
- Ryan Deitsch, a student activist against gun violence and a founder of the Never Again MSD movement.
- Sam Deitsch, an author and gun control activist.
- Aalayah Eastmond, an activist for gun violence prevention, social justice, and racial equality.
- X González, a political activist who survived the 2018 shooting and organized protests.
- Fred Guttenberg, an activist against gun violence whose daughter was killed in the Parkland shooting.
- David Hogg, a gun control activist and survivor of the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting.
- Lauren Hogg, an activist against gun violence and David Hogg's sister.
- Kyle Kashuv, a conservative activist.
- Cameron Kasky, an activist against gun violence who co-founded Never Again MSD and March for Our Lives.
- Roberto Luongo, a former NHL goalie for the Florida Panthers.
- Andrew Peeke, a professional NHL ice hockey player.
- George Poveromo, a famous saltwater angler and TV show host.
- Anthony Rizzo, a professional baseball player for the New York Yankees.
- Dara Torres, a former competitive swimmer and 12-time Olympic medalist.
- Jon Weiner, an ESPN radio host.
- Alex Wind, an activist against gun violence and a founder of the Never Again MSD movement.
- XXXTentacion, a rapper and singer, lived in Parkland until his death.
See also
In Spanish: Parkland (Florida) para niños
