Deerfield Beach is located just 16 miles north of Fort Lauderdale in Broward County on the border with Palm Beach County. This seaside community once known as Hillsboro has a thriving tourism industry, an important manufacturing and distribution economy within South Florida and a great quality of life for its inhabitants with numerous parks and special events throughout the year.

Along the Atlantic Ocean, there is a mix of beachside hotels, casual restaurants and private condominium residences such as One Ocean Boulevard and Puerta del Sol.
Deerfield's beach parks are open from sunrise to sunset and offer picnic facilities including covered pavilions and plenty of sun, sand and surf for all to enjoy. The Island Park is accessible only by boat and provides guided nature tours, fishing, playgrounds and a marina. Other parks in the area include Constitution Park, Pioneer Park and Westside Park, all offering a host of facilities for outdoor activities.

Heading west you'll find the Deerfield Beach Arboretum located on Hillsboro Boulevard. Also known as the Tree Zoo, it covers over 9 acres and contains more than 200 different species of trees and palms from around the world. Also on the west side of Deerfield Beach, there are numerous office parks housing distribution centers for large companies such as JM Family Enterprises, Inc., Publix and Double Eagle Distributing. Manufacturing firms like MWI Corporation add to the business environment in Deerfield Beach.

Special events and celebrations happen throughout the year in Deerfield Beach. The annual Deerfest celebration features arts and crafts, live entertainment, carnival rides and a variety of foods. Other events include the Women's Pro Beach Volleyball Tournament, the Mango Festival, the Cracker Day Parade and the Deerfield Beach Art Show.

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