Just 5 miles inland from the Atlantic shore, the city of Greenacres is an attractive community of approximately 32,000 residents. Its central location west of Lake Worth provides residents easy access to the attractions of West Palm Beach as well as the exciting equestrian activities of Wellington. Greenacres has earned the "Tree City USA" designation for 17 consecutive years by the National Arbor Day Foundation, thanks to its establishment of a tree ordinance and a forestry program to care for the city's beautifully landscaped parks and roadways. In 2007 and 2008, it was also recognized as one of the 100 Best Communities for young people by America's Promise-The Alliance for Youth. Greenacres has a diverse assortment of shopping centers, educational and recreational choices for people of all ages.