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COMPLETE NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE

Living in Jacaranda & Central Park, FL

Jacaranda and Central Park offer a classic suburban Plantation lifestyle with established neighborhoods, lakes, mature landscaping and some of the city’s best-known recreational amenities—all with convenient access to shopping, dining and major roads.

Jacaranda & Central Park at a Glance

Location

CENTRAL-WEST PLANTATION

Known For

ESTABLISHED NEIGHBORHOODS

Walkability

LOW–MODERATE

Getting Around

CAR FRIENDLY

HOA

COMMON IN SOME COMMUNITIES

Community Character

SUBURBAN & ACTIVE

Shopping Access by Car

VERY GOOD

Outdoor Recreation

PARKS + GOLF + LAKES

HOMES & REAL ESTATE

A Wide Range of Established Communities

Jacaranda and Central Park offer more housing variety than Plantation Acres. The area includes single-family homes, townhomes, villas and condominiums, with many communities built around lakes, landscaped streets and shared amenities.


Individual Jacaranda communities can vary considerably in price and housing style. For example, Realtor.com's August 2026 snapshot showed a median listing price of about $605,000 in The Lakes of Jacaranda, while other Jacaranda condominium and townhouse communities were considerably less expensive.


This makes the area worth exploring for buyers who want central Plantation without limiting themselves to one type of property.

Central Park Plantation neighborhood
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PARKS & RECREATION

Central Park Is the Neighborhood’s Big Advantage

Plantation Central Park is at 9151 NW 2nd Street and serves as one of Plantation's major recreation hubs.

 

Plantation Central Park

9151 NW 2nd Street
Plantation, FL 33324

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Sports facilities
Walking & recreation
Aquatic facilities
Community activities
Large open spaces

Schools In & Around Jacaranda & Central Park

Public-school assignments depend on the individual property, but several Plantation schools are located in and around this part of the city. The City of Plantation's school directory confirms these Plantation public schools and addresses.

Public Schools

Central Park Elementary School

ELEMENTARY • PUBLIC

Seminole Middle School

MIDDLE • PUBLIC

Mirror Lake Elementary School

ELEMENTARY • PUBLIC

Plantation High School

HIGH SCHOOL • PUBLIC

Plantation Middle School

MIDDLE • PUBLIC

South Plantation High School

HIGH SCHOOL • PUBLIC

​Check Your Assigned Public School

School boundaries can vary by individual address and can change. A school being near Plantation Acres does not mean every Plantation Acres address is assigned to it.

Parks & Outdoor Life
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Plantation Central Park

Major recreation destination with sports facilities, open space and community amenities in the heart of the area.

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Jacaranda Lakes Park

Jacaranda Lakes Park is a neighborhood park at 1200 NW 94th Avenue, adding another outdoor space within the Jacaranda area.

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Jacaranda Golf Club

Jacaranda Golf Club at 9200 W Broward Boulevard is one of the private or semi-private golf courses within Plantation recognized by the city.

Shopping & Everyday Convenience

Jacaranda and Central Park sit close to some of Plantation's busiest commercial corridors, with shopping, restaurants, groceries and everyday services concentrated around University Drive, Broward Boulevard and nearby neighborhood centers.

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Jacaranda Square

Jacaranda Square is a neighborhood shopping destination at 1801 N Pine Island Road.

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The Fountains

The Fountains is a major shopping and dining destination along University Drive in Plantation.

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Plantation Walk

Mixed-use destination combining restaurants, shops, services, entertainment and residential development in central Plantation.

City Services & Local Information

Everything you need from the city in one place.

City of Plantation

Government services, meetings, permits, departments and community information.

Building & Permits

Useful when researching property use, additions or future development.

Planning & Zoning

Research permits before purchasing or remodeling a property.

Property Records

Government services, meetings, permits, departments and community information.

Businesses in Plantation FL

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