Wellington, Florida
Wellington is a village of 62,146 people in Palm Beach County, Florida, founded in 1972.
Why visit Wellington
Townapedia lists 26 museums and landmarks, 50 parks and trails, 76 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, Regal Royal Palm Beach & RPX, National Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame and Yesteryear Village.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 58°F.
Weather in Wellington
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Wellington
Wellington is a village in Palm Beach County and 66 mi (106 km) north of Miami. It is part of the Miami metropolitan area and the fifth largest municipality in Palm Beach County by population. As of the 2020 census, the village had a population of 61,637 according to the U.S. Census Bureau, making it the most populous village in the state.
From the Wikipedia article Wellington, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
South Florida Fair
Monument and historic site · 5.3 mi
Annual city fair
Wellington Cinema 8
Cinema and theater · 1.1 mi
13881 Wellington Trace, Wellington
Wellington Amphitheater
Cinema and theater · 1.9 mi
12100 Forest Hill Boulevard, Wellington
Museums and landmarks26
Loxahatchee Groves School House
Museum · 5.4 mi
9067 Southern Blvd, West Palm Beach
14 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds50
Yesteryear Village
Park · 5.4 mi
Yesteryear Village is one of Palm Beach County’s most unique cultural attractions: A living history park where interpreters share their...
9067 Southern Blvd, West Palm Beach
Palm Beach Polo Golf & Country Club
Park · 1.9 mi
18 hole Par 72 Cypress Course & 18 hole Par 72 Dunes Course
11199 Polo Club Road, Wellington
38 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes76
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.0 mi
12840 Forest Hill Boulevard, Wellington
Mo-Sa 05:00-21:00; Su 05:30-21:00
TaOne Asian Fusion
Restaurant · Asian · 4.3 mi
4095 State Road 7, Lake Worth
Mo-Su 12:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-21:30
Agliolio
Restaurant · Italian · 2.0 mi
12793 Forest Hill Boulevard, Wellington
Mo-Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 03:00-22:00
Duffy's Sports Grill
Restaurant · Traditional, American · 2.7 mi
11935 Southern Boulevard, Royal Palm Beach
KickBack Neighborhood Tavern
Restaurant · Traditional, American · 1.9 mi
12771 Forest Hill Boulevard, Wellington
64 more on the map.
History
In the 1950s, Charles Oliver Wellington, an accountant from Massachusetts, purchased about 18,000 acres (73 km2) of central Palm Beach County swampland located south of Florida State Road 80 (locally known as Southern Boulevard) and west of U.S. Route 441. Wellington named the property Flying Cow Ranch, due to his other occupation as an aviator and his initials spelling the word "cow". The ranch became protected against floodwaters from the Everglades after the United States Army Corps of Engineers constructed a levee to the south of the property between 1952 and 1953. Following his death in 1959, his son Roger inherited the property. The family sold 1,200 acres (4.9 km2) at $300 per acre to Arthur William "Bink" Glisson, Charles' agent. Glisson sold the land for $1,000 per acre within the following several months. Many other farmers began purchasing or leasing portions of the Flying Cow Ranch in the 1960s. About 2,000 acres (8.1 km2) were used for growing strawberries at one point, which was claimed to be the largest strawberry patch in the world.
From the History section of Wellington, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Fairfield Inn & Suites Wellington-West Palm Beach
Motel and hotel · 3.2 mi
10616 Forest Hill Boulevard, Wellington
Southern Palm Bed & Breakfast
Motel and hotel · 3.1 mi
15130 Southern Palm Way, Loxahatchee
Churches and places of worship10
Epiphany Lutheran Church and School
Church · Lutheran · 5.6 mi
4460 Lyons Road, Lake Worth
Red Level Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 5.5 mi
9067 Southern Blvd, West Palm Beach
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.4 mi
990 Big Blue Trace, Wellington
Shopping27
Gas and EV charging14
Schools, colleges and libraries41
PBCLS Wellington Branch Library
Library · 2.6 mi
1951 Royal Fern Boulevard, Wellington
H. L. Johnson Elementary School
School · 6.0 mi
1000 Crestwood Blvd N, Royal Palm Beach
Healthcare13
Prescriptions Plus Inc
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
12773 Forest Hill Boulevard, Wellington
Palm Beach Equine Medical Centers
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
13125 Southfields Road, Wellington
South Florida Radiation Oncology
Clinic and pharmacy · 4.1 mi
3343 State Road 7, Wellington
Map of Wellington
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°F | 58°F | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 77°F | 60°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 79°F | 63°F | 3.3 in |
| Apr | 82°F | 68°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 86°F | 72°F | 4.9 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 75°F | 8.5 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 76°F | 5.6 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 76°F | 8.7 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 76°F | 8.0 in |
| Oct | 85°F | 73°F | 5.9 in |
| Nov | 80°F | 66°F | 3.6 in |
| Dec | 76°F | 62°F | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for West Palm Beach Intl Ap 72203 (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, 11 miles away.
- Royal Palm Beach 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Loxahatchee Groves 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Greenacres 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Westlake 8 mi north, about 12 min by car
- The Acreage 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Lake Belvedere Estates 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Royal Palm Estates 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Haverhill 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Palm Springs 10 mi east, about 17 min by car
- West Palm Beach 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
- Beezie Madden Onlight WEF 2008, Julia Rubinic, CC BY 2.0
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