When Harry Seymour Kelsey purchased this South Florida town as a “winter playground,” he hardly expected the Okeechobee hurricane of 1928 to drive out most of its residents. But locals persisted. Restoration efforts included changing the street names from numbers to flowers, plants and trees. “Kelsey City” would henceforth be named “Lake Park,” the first zoned municipality in the state of Florida. Lifelong resident and local Realtor, Jennifer Fredricks, says that “people move here for the beaches and community events.” Located just six miles north of West Palm Beach, Lake Park certainly has great proximity to both.
Ranch-style homes and original Kelsey builds
Beachy ranch-style homes and waterfront condos overlooking Lake Worth Lagoon are common in Lake Park. Hammocks hang between palm trees in this community, but houses aren’t always surrounded by trees. Properties with shady verandas are painted pastel colors, typically constructed in the 50s. Original Kelsey City builds from the 20s might sell for over $1 million, though standard homes mostly range between $400,000 to $600,000. The occasional fixer-upper typically sells for less than $100,000.
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Ranch style homes in Lake Park, Florida makes up the bulk of the neighborhood.
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STEM programs at Palm Beach County Schools
The Palm Beach County School District extends into Lake Park, earning a grade of B-plus on Niche. Students begin at Lake Park Elementary, where school spirit days encourage a playful learning environment. Howell L. Watkins Middle School earns a C on Niche, offering a variety of “Choice” programs like math and robotics. Palm Beach Gardens Community High School has a B-plus on Niche, with magnet programs in disciplines like culinary arts and entrepreneurship. Private options for students of all grades are additionally found throughout the district. Baldwin Prep School enrolls K-12 students, while Coastal Middle & High School is solely sixth grade and above.
Baldwin Prep Academy in Lake Park has an excellent program for students to flourish in.
Lake Park Elementary in Lake Park has dedicated teachers and staff to help students grow.
Enroll your child at Coastal Middle & Sr. High School in Lake Park and watch them flourish.
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Lake Park's thoroughfares and public transit
Lake Park’s main thoroughfares are Northlake Boulevard, 850, Route 1 and A1A. Fredricks explains that the Palm Beach TPA provides public transportation including “the Palm Tran,” running along Route 1, and the Tri-Rail, accessible via Northlake Boulevard. “Most people are car-dependent, though,” she concludes. The community is quite walkable and/or bikeable, with plenty of sidewalks. Palm Beach International Airport is 10 miles south via Australian Avenue.
Lake Park, Florida is within 5 miles from the shore lines of West Palm Beach.
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You can find reliable public transportation living in Lake Park, Florida.
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Parks along Lake Worth Lagoon
Lake Park allows plenty of beach time for residents, as Palm Beach Shores is located across the Lake Worth Lagoon. The Earman River runs along the northern region of Lake Park, its canal serving as a local fishing area. And the Lake Park Scrub Natural Area is a 56-acre plot with sandy walking paths, ideal for observing South Florida’s native plant and animal species. The Lake Park Development Center has basketball courts, soccer fields, a baseball diamond and a shaded playground. Kelsey Park’s pickleball and tennis courts accompany multiple shaded gazebos and pavilions, while Ilex Park occupies a small triangle inlet with a playground and climbing equipment.
Residents of Lake Park, Florida could enjoy Bertha "Bert" Bostrom Ballfields for sports.
Lake Park Recreation Park has a variety of sports fields and playgrounds to have fun in.
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Craft brews and weekend brunch
Lake Park’s assortment of grocery and retail options are accessible via Northlake Boulevard. The North Promenade Shoppes have a Publix, while Target and Wal-Mart Super Center are down the road. Aldi, Kohl’s and Lowe’s are off North Congress Avenue. A weekend brunch might look like homestyle American plates at Southern Kitchen, open since the 80s. Regulars affectionately deem this diner a “home away from home.” And Coastal Karma Brewing has hand-crafted beer. Well-behaved pets are welcome, so long as they’re on a leash. The Pirate’s Well Restaurant & Bar serves fresh seafood and pirate-themed drinks. Their cornhole, poker and trivia tournaments accompany classic car shows and kickball league meet-ups.
Aldi at Lake Park, Florida has low prices from groceries to decor.
Lake Park, Florida celebrates local artists and their talents.
Chunkay at Lake Park serves up amazing Pork Curry Dinner and Passion Fruit Juice combo.
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West Palm Beach's popular festivals
Located close to West Palm Beach, Lake Park is privy to an array of events occurring throughout the year. SunFest is Florida’s largest waterfront music festival, bringing around 100,000 guests annually to the area. The iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre is 16 miles south, but pop-up foodie events like the Jerk Drive-Up occur in the heart of the Lake Park community. Local businesses offer plenty of special events from crafts to live music to block parties. The Brewhouse Gallery is a notable art lounge with craft beer and “farm-to-fork fare.” Home to one of the largest continuous murals in South Florida, artists can participate in the co-op to hang and sell their work here.
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