Sunrise Island

The Neighborhood: Welleby, Sunrise

Welleby sits in a suburban part of Broward County near parks, shops, and schools. Markham Park offers trails, model airplane field and picnic shelters. Sawgrass Mills serves as a large shopping and entertainment center. Xtreme Action Park runs indoor rides, go karts, and arcade games for teens and adults. Everglades Holiday Park leads airboat tours and wildlife exhibits near the Everglades. Hugh Taylor Birch State Park provides beachside trails and picnic spaces. Restaurants like Olive Garden, Denny's, Panera Bread, and Chili's serve everyday meals. Bars such as Duffy's Sports Grill and Tap 42 offer casual food and drinks. Buses operated by Broward County Transit connect the district to nearby shopping and work centers. Tri-Rail trains link the region to Miami and Palm Beach County stations for longer trips. Local streets carry commuter traffic toward Fort Lauderdale and central Broward employment hubs. Sidewalks and small green spaces appear near apartment clusters and strip centers. Community centers and churches host classes and events for older residents and families. Census data shows the most common age group is 60 to 64 years old and households with 1 person make up the largest part of the local population.