In 1959, John D. MacArthur announced plans to develop approximately 4,000 acres of land to create a new community with visions of tree and flower-lined streets. MacArthur, in keeping with his “garden city” plan, decided to call the city Palm Beach Gardens. He wanted this new city to be a place to raise a family and earn a living – to realize the American dream in a beautiful location with hundreds of waterways, rolling terrain, magnificent mature pine and shade trees, and rich foliage (City of Palm Beach Gardens).
The Professional Golfers Association (PGA) has its home here. Palm Beach Gardens is an active city with several indoor and outdoor classes and events each week for people of any age. It has many city parks with activities ranging from golfing to playing tennis to swimming in its award-winning aquatics complex.
Palm Beach Gardens has several fantastic restaurants and shopping centers, including open air and indoor malls.