Wellington is a beautiful village in Palm Beach, Florida with an estimated population of just over 55,000. The village was incorporated on December 31st, 1995. In the 30’s and 40’s Wellington was the worlds largest strawberry patch before becoming a distinguished city in Palm Beach. In the area, there are over 25 parks, which includes 13 oceanfront parks, and recreational centers where you can enjoy anything from Soccer to Tennis to Swimming. Wellington has something for everyone to enjoy, the parks and local beaches attract families while the nightlife in Wellington attracts people of all different ages.

Wellington is internationally famous for their big Equestrian and Polo events and the annual Top Gun model aircraft show, among others. The National Horse Show draws in hundreds of horses every year to compete in the longest running series of the equestrian events. Golfing is also a very popular sport in Wellington, with many courses to choose from. There are six elementary schools, three middle schools, and two High schools in this area. The majority of the time, children will be sent to the school that corresponds to the neighborhood the child lives in. There are also two private schools, if you wish for a smaller setting for your child and want to spend the extra money. There are plans for a college in Wellington, one that the Palm Beach Community College has proposed building.

When the sun goes down and the moon comes out, the nightlife is in full swing. There are many nearby clubs, restaurants, and shops in the Wellington area to satisfy anyone looking for an enjoyable and fun time. From the Blue Martini, one of the most sophisticated bars in all of Palm Beach to the casual Hotel Nightclub, a nightclub with their own hotel, where you can check in whenever you like. If you want a nice place to relax and unwind after a long day, then Mizner Park is the place to go. The Boca Raton Museum of Art plays host to many beautiful art collections.

Many celebrities either have temporary places here or live here all year long, including great actors such as Tommy Lee Jones and Glenn Close, former baseball great Sammy Sosa, and musicians Bruce Springsteen and Vanilla Ice. New York mayor Michael Bloomberg also has a residence in Wellington. The weather in Wellington is perfect. You can enjoy outdoor activities all year long. It never gets too cold, a main reason why Wellington has become a primary place for northern travelers during the winter.

So no matter who you are, Wellington is a great city to either visit or permanently make a home. With hundreds of activities to participate in and numerous shops to spend hours at a time attempting to find the perfect gift, Wellington is the perfect place to be, sure to provide endless entertainment and enjoyment.