Petunia Gardens

The Neighborhood: Hawaiian Gardens, Lauderdale Lakes

Hawaiian Gardens sits in a suburban spot in Broward County near parks, shops, and transit. Butterfly World attracts families with butterfly houses and wildlife exhibits. Seminole Casino Coconut Creek provides gambling and live shows for visitors. Tradewinds Park offers trails, picnic areas, and equestrian space. Pompano Beach Pier gives a place for fishing and beach access. Hugh Taylor Birch State Park preserves coastal hammock and lagoon habitat. Restaurants like Boston's on the Beach and Casablanca Cafe serve seafood and casual meals. Diners also find chains such as IHOP and Denny's. Bars such as Elbo Room and local taverns host live music. Buses run under Broward County Transit and connect to Tri-Rail and Brightline service for regional trips. Shopping centers provide grocery, drugstore, and small retail. This district keeps a mix of single family homes, apartments, and small businesses. Neighbors use cars, buses, and rail to reach jobs in Fort Lauderdale and Miami. Local schools and clinics serve residents in everyday life. Data shows that the most common age group falls between 0 to 4 years old. Households with 1 person make up the largest part of the local population.