Four historic neighborhoods comprise Broward County's newest city
Four communities merged in 2005 to create West Park, Broward County's newest city. Officials combined Lake Forest, Miami Gardens, Utopia and Carver Ranches – a planned Black community established in the 1940s – to create a community that combines enough old school and new school to make it attractive to investors. “What I love about living in West Park is that it’s affordable and a great investment. My home was reasonable when I purchased it 15 years ago. Today, it's worth four times as much,” says Salima Mohammed, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty Professionals.
Tee off and enjoy a day of golfing at Orangebrook Golf & Country Club near West Park.
Explore the tranquil streets of West Park and its charming residential homes.
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Ranch and minimal traditional style homes on sidewalk-lined streets
Ranch-style homes, built between 1950 and 1960, are the most common here. The rest of the residential streets are made up of minimal traditional and bungalow-style homes from the 1970s and New Traditional-style homes from the early 2000s. The median price for single-family homes is about $455,000, less expensive than nearby Hollywood. Mohammed says most of the homes in West Park are owner-occupied, which is important. “Houses are clean and well-kept, something homebuyers pay attention to,” she says.
Discover a row of gated single-family homes in the vibrant community of West Park.
Unwind in the comfort of a cozy single-family home in West Park.
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Broward County Public Schools offers school choice
Broward County Public Schools serves the city and rates a B-plus on Niche. The district encompasses 327 schools, which includes 88 charter schools. It also offers school choice. The closest private schools are in Hollywood: Chaminade Madonna College Preparatory School, which rates an A, and Sha’arei Bina Torah Academy for Girls, which rates an A-minus.
Explore academic excellence at McNicol Middle School in West Park.
Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory in West Park is known for its strong academics and athletics.
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City parks buzz with activity, golfers head to Hollywood to play at Orangebrook Golf & Country Club
McTyre Park and Mary Saunders Park offer athletic fields, picnic pavilions and covered playgrounds. The city sponsors special activities for residents 55 years and older at McTyre Park, and Mary Saunders Park offers kids' basketball and summer camps. Golfers head to Hollywood to play at Orangebrook Golf & Country Club or Hallandale Beach to practice their swing at Aqua Golf Driving Range & Pro Shop.
Bond with family at the playground near West Park.
Skate and enjoy outdoor fun at Young Circle Park, a short distance from West Park.
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Hallandale Beach Boulevard, nearby Hollywood offers shopping and dining
Local restaurants, retailers, and services are located along Hallandale Beach Boulevard. Big box stores and more dining options can be found in nearby Hollywood. About a dozen houses of worship are scattered throughout the city, most tucked within subdivisions so residents don’t have to go far to get to them. The closest hospital is Memorial Regional Hospital South, about 3 miles away.
Satisfy your cravings for Mexican cuisine at Oaxaca Mexican Restaurant near West Park.
The restaurants on the boulevard in West Park serve a variety of delicious cuisines.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated all week each January
Carver Ranches Library is located on the city’s north side and features regular activities for patrons of all ages, including babies. Each January, the week of Martin Luther King Jr. Day is full of events, including a breakfast for residents 55 and older and a parade. Residents also head to nearby Hollywood for its annual events, including the Star Spangled Spectacular on the Fourth of July and the Candy Cane Parade, which takes place in early December.
I-95 is nearby, U.S. Route 441 is closer
U.S. Route 441 runs along the city’s west side, and Interstate 95 is not far away. Broward County Transit buses run along major thoroughfares. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is about 11 miles away.
The city provides online resources to prep for hurricane season
Like many cities in South Florida, West Park is susceptible to hurricanes. The city provides resources on its website to help prepare residents for “hurricane season,” which spans June to November.
Crime statistics for West Park are not readily available.
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Angie is originally from Costa Rica and is bilingual to Spanish and she enjoys helping her clients that are selling, buying, leasing and renting a property. She specializes in Residential and Commercial Real Estate in South Florida.
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