Loxahatchee Groves, Florida
Loxahatchee Groves is a town of 3,462 people in Palm Beach County, Florida, founded in 2006.
Why visit Loxahatchee Groves
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 13 parks and trails, 14 places to eat and 3 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Lion Country Safari and Safari World.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 56°F.
Weather in Loxahatchee Groves
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About Loxahatchee Groves
Loxahatchee Groves is a town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. The community had been settled since 1917, but didn't become a town until November 1, 2006, as the 38th municipality in Palm Beach County. It was incorporated primarily in order to protect the area from the encroaching urbanization of South Florida, as nearby cities continued to develop and to preserve the area's rural lifestyle. The town is part of the Miami metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Loxahatchee Groves, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks8
Parks, trails and playgrounds13
Safari World
Sports field and stadium · 2.9 mi
Animal-themed amusement park & mini-zoo as part of Lion Country Safari
2003 Lion Country Safari Road, West Palm Beach
1 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes14
Gator's Shack
Restaurant · Bar, American, Bar And Grill · 2.9 mi
5088 Seminole Pratt Whitney Road, Loxahatchee
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 3.1 mi
1103 Royal Palm Beach Boulevard, Royal Palm Beach
Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
Wendy's
Fast food · Burger · 3.2 mi
12011 Southern Boulevard, Loxahatchee
Mo-Th 07:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-23:00; Su 07:00-22:00
2 more on the map.
Where to stay3
Southern Palm Bed & Breakfast
Motel and hotel · 2.1 mi
15130 Southern Palm Way, Loxahatchee
History
The area now known as Loxahatchee Groves was originally a portion of the 2,000,000 acres (8,100 km2) of land purchased by the Southern States Land and Timber Company in 1902. After the West Palm Beach Canal (C-51), which connected Lake Okeechobee at Canal Point to West Palm Beach, was completed in 1917, George Frederick Bensel, the Southern States sales manager, envisioned a "waterfront" farming community along the canal. Bensel, and company engineer Torvald Garfield "T. G." Thorgesen, created the first topographical map of Loxahatchee Groves during the following three years. Bensel, Thorgesen, and others then established the Palm Beach Loxahatchee Company, and bought 6,500 acres (26 km2) from the Southern States Land and Timber Company, naming the land "Loxahatchee Farms". The Palm Beach Loxahatchee Company built almost 30 mi (48 km) of canals and roads, which were to be maintained by the Loxahatchee Groves Drainage District, that now is known as the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District.
From the History section of Loxahatchee Groves, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries30
H. L. Johnson Elementary School
School · 3.0 mi
1000 Crestwood Blvd N, Royal Palm Beach
Healthcare4
Map of Loxahatchee Groves
86 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74°F | 56°F | 3.4 in |
| Feb | 75°F | 57°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 77°F | 60°F | 3.8 in |
| Apr | 81°F | 64°F | 3.2 in |
| May | 84°F | 69°F | 6.4 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 73°F | 9.2 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 75°F | 7.2 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 75°F | 8.3 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 75°F | 8.4 in |
| Oct | 84°F | 71°F | 6.0 in |
| Nov | 80°F | 64°F | 3.9 in |
| Dec | 75°F | 60°F | 3.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Palm Beach Gardens (11 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Palm Beach County has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2022-12-13: Hurricane Nicole (Hurricane)
- 2022-11-08: Tropical Storm Nicole (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-09-29: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2022-09-24: Tropical Storm Ian (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Royal Palm Beach 3 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- The Acreage 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Wellington 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- West Palm Beach 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Lake Belvedere Estates 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Plantation Mobile Home Park 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Royal Palm Estates 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Haverhill 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Greenacres 11 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Palm Beach Gardens 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- ISS045-E-84402 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-84400 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS019-E-20105 - View of Florida, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-84399 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS019-E-20104 - View of Florida, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-84397 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-84398 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-84401 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Palm Beach County, FL, USA - panoramio (31), William “Patrick” Ma…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lion Country Safari after Tropical Storm Isaac - panoramio, qwesy qwesy, CC BY 3.0
- Kudu (16) (5738998854), osseous, CC BY 2.0
- Blackbuck (7) (5738220847), osseous, CC BY 2.0
- Blackbuck (17) (5739080736), osseous, CC BY 2.0
- CrestwoodBlvd-SR80SouthernNextSignal (34453217664), formulanone from Huntsville, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Giraffe in Miami, Okak67521, CC BY-SA 4.0
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