Palm Beach Gardens

The Founding of Palm Beach Gardens

This 55.3-square-mile community used to be primarily cattle ranches and pine forests. But then, in 1959, John D. MacArthur announced plans to develop 4,000 acres and to build homes for 55,000 people. He picked the name Palm Beach Gardens because his initial preference, Palm Beach City, was denied by the Florida Legislature because of its similarity to Palm Beach.

The community incorporated in 1959. Starting in the 1960s and 1970s, the community saw population grow significantly. People wanted to relocate to the area because of the growth potential, as well as esteemed location within Palm Beach County.

Growth really took off with the opening of the 1.3 million square foot Gardens Mall in 1988, which helped place Palm Beach Gardens on the map.

Then, the Professional Golfers’ Association of America located its headquarters in the city, which really helped the community become more famous. The location made sense, given that there are 12 golf courses within the city limits, including a course owned by the municipality.

Employers In Palm Beach Gardens

As previously mentioned, there is a diverse array of job industries represented in Palm Beach Gardens, including:

• School District of Palm Beach County
• Tenet Healthcare
• PGA National Resort and Spa
• Biomet
• Virtual Bank
• Belcan
• City of Palm Beach Gardens
• Palm Beach Gardens Marriott

World Class Dining, Shopping and Entertainment Options

This community has hosted the Honda Classic since 2003, attracting a large number of people to the community.

The Gardens Mall, PGA Commons, Midtown, Legacy Place and Downtown at the Gardens are all incredibly popular retail attractions. Plus, there are plenty of concert venues and theaters in the surrounding area as well.

Quality Education Supports the Youth of Palm Beach Gardens

The School District of Palm Beach County provides public education to children living here in Palm Beach Gardens. Specifically, this school district includes the high-performing Palm Beach Gardens Community High School as well as William T. Dwyer High School. There are also a number of excellent nearby private schools in the area.

Buy Your Next Home in Palm Beach Gardens

If this sounds like the kind of community that would complement your lifestyle well, then please contact us at Reback Realty. We would love to assist you by answering any questions you might have as well as providing you with available listing information. 

We’ll Help You Sell Your Home Too!

And make sure to also connect with us if you’re ready to list your home on the Palm Beach Gardens market. We will work hard to expertly market your home to interested and qualified buyers.