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Lake Park is a town in northern Palm Beach County, Florida, occupying a compact area along the Intracoastal Waterway just north of West Palm Beach. It sits between Riviera Beach and North Palm Beach to the north and West Palm Beach to the south, with Palm Beach Gardens immediately to the west. Its population of roughly 9,000 lives in one of the smaller municipalities in the county, in a setting that blends a traditional small-town grid with direct waterfront access. The town's history is distinctive. Lake Park was founded in 1923 as Kelsey City, promoted as the "Miracle City of Florida" and planned as one of the state's early comprehensively designed communities. It was later renamed Lake Park, and its original street layout and some early commercial buildings survive as reminders of that era. The town developed as a working-class and maritime community tied to the Intracoastal Waterway and, later, the Port of Palm Beach. The marina is Lake Park's signature asset. Lake Park Harbor Marina is the only municipal marina in the Palm Beach County area offering extended overnight trailer parking for boaters traveling to and from the Bahamas, a distinction that makes the town a known stop in the region's boating world. From the nearby Lake Worth Inlet, the run to West End in the Bahamas is about 60 nautical miles, placing Lake Park at the edge of a significant recreational boating corridor. Today Lake Park balances its maritime character with an urban-suburban residential fabric, a revitalized downtown, and a local arts scene. Its position along U.S. 1 and near Interstate 95, the Port of Palm Beach, and Palm Beach International Airport makes it one of the more convenient addresses in the northern Palm Beaches. For homebuyers, Lake Park offers an accessible entry point to Palm Beach County's northern communities, with water access, a central location, and a genuine town identity, at a scale and price point distinct from its larger, more expensive neighbors. It suits boaters, first-time buyers, and those who want proximity to West Palm Beach and the coast without the premium of the surrounding resort towns.

Population 9,047

County Palm Beach County

Active Listings 320

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is Lake Park in?

Lake Park is a town in Palm Beach County, Florida, in the southeastern part of the state. It sits on the Intracoastal Waterway, just north of West Palm Beach and south of Palm Beach Gardens.

What is Lake Park known for?

Lake Park is best known for Lake Park Harbor Marina, the only municipal marina in the Palm Beach County area offering extended overnight trailer parking for boaters traveling to the Bahamas. The town also has a revitalized downtown and a local arts scene.

How far is Lake Park from West Palm Beach?

Lake Park sits immediately north of West Palm Beach, with downtown West Palm Beach roughly five to six miles to the south. Palm Beach Gardens lies just to the north, and the town is minutes from the beach communities of Singer Island and Riviera Beach.

What school district serves Lake Park?

Lake Park is served by the Palm Beach County School District. Local schools include Lake Park Elementary School, with middle and high school students attending district schools in the surrounding area.

What was Lake Park originally called?

Lake Park was originally founded in 1923 as Kelsey City, sometimes called the Miracle City of Florida, one of the state's early planned communities. It was later renamed Lake Park, and its original street grid survives today.

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