Parks, preserves, world class equestrian venues, shopping and easy day trips.
Wellington is best known as the winter equestrian capital of the world, but there is a lot more here for families and visitors. Start with the free boardwalk at Peaceful Waters Sanctuary, catch a free show at the Wellington Amphitheater, spend a winter Sunday at the National Polo Center, or climb the observation tower at the Wellington Environmental Preserve. For more ideas, see our events calendar.
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The showgrounds at the center of Wellington's winter season and home of the Winter Equestrian Festival. For thirteen weeks each winter, show jumpers, hunters and equitation riders from across the United States and dozens of countries compete here, and spectators can watch much of the action.
The United States Polo Association's flagship venue, set on roughly 161 acres with seven tournament fields. Sunday polo during the winter season is a Wellington tradition, and the clubhouse hosts dining and private events.
The home of the Adequan Global Dressage Festival, which brings international dressage competition to Wellington each winter. Evening freestyle performances set to music are a highlight for spectators who are new to the sport.
A roughly 30 acre wetland preserve tucked into the back of Village Park, with about 1,500 feet of elevated boardwalk and a one mile trail. It is one of the best free birdwatching spots in Palm Beach County, with herons, wading birds and the occasional alligator.
Wellington's largest park at about 114 acres, with athletic fields, two gymnasiums, a skate park, a playground and a walking path of roughly 2.5 miles. It is the hub for youth sports leagues across the village.
A 365 acre preserve at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Everglades Habitat on the western edge of the village, with paved trails and a six story observation tower overlooking the Everglades landscape. Wide open and quiet, it is great for long walks and family bike rides.
The village's outdoor stage at Wellington Town Center, hosting concerts, movie nights, food truck events and seasonal festivals. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and make an evening of it by the lake.
The civic heart of the village, set along Lake Wellington. Town Center brings together the amphitheater, community center, aquatics complex, Village Hall and Scott's Place, a popular playground designed so children of all abilities can play together.
The village's public pool complex at Town Center, used for lap swimming, lessons, swim teams and summer fun. Resident rates are available.
Wellington's regional shopping mall on State Road 7, with department stores, national retailers, restaurants and entertainment under one roof. The surrounding Wellington Green area is one of the busiest dining corridors in the village.
A newer shopping and medical complex along State Road 7, anchored by Trader Joe's and a Cleveland Clinic facility, just east of the K-Park site where Village Landing is being built.
Related Ross is building Village Landing, a 71 acre walkable town center on the former K-Park land, with shops, restaurants, offices, a 180 room Hilton hotel and a central lake with a boardwalk. It is expected to open in fall 2028.
A new nonprofit PreK through 12 independent school being developed by ElevateED on the back portion of the K-Park site, with the first phase planned to open in August 2028.
A drive-through safari park a short drive north of Wellington, where you tour animal habitats from your own car, then park for a walk-through area with rides, animal encounters and a water play zone. A classic day out for families.
One of Palm Beach County's largest parks, just east of Wellington on Forest Hill Blvd, with lakes, trails, a nature center, a golf course and a BMX track.
Home of the South Florida Fair each winter and events year round, plus Yesteryear Village, a living history park that recreates Florida life from the late 1800s to the mid 1900s.
Palm Beach County's oldest and largest public garden, with themed gardens, tropical fruit trees and a striking floating walkway over water.
A long-running local air conditioning repair and service company based in Wellington.
Air conditioning service and ventilation cleaning from a Wellington-based team, available around the clock.
Heating and cooling repair, maintenance and installation for Wellington homes, with 24 hour service.
A Wellington air conditioning company in business since 2005, handling repairs, replacements and maintenance.
Round-the-clock air conditioning and refrigeration repair out of Wellington’s Commerce Park area.
Local air conditioning repair and service for homes in Wellington.
A Wellington air conditioning company with more than three decades of local service.
Air conditioning installation, repair and duct cleaning from a Wellington company with decades in business.
State licensed and insured local HVAC contractor serving Wellington homes.
Air conditioning repair with same-day service, based just north of Wellington in Loxahatchee Groves.
Plumbing repairs and drain cleaning for Wellington and the western communities, with 24 hour service.
Drain cleaning and plumbing repairs from a Royal Palm Beach company serving Wellington.
Plumbing, drain and septic service for the western communities, including properties on septic in rural Wellington.
Residential plumbing service based in Loxahatchee, available around the clock.
Plumbing repairs, water heaters and backflow testing from a longtime western communities plumber.
Residential and commercial plumbing service across Palm Beach County, including Wellington.
Plumbing repairs and water heater service in the 33467 area just south of Wellington.
Plumbing repairs and drain cleaning from a West Palm Beach company near Wellington, open 24 hours.
Residential plumbing service from a long-established Palm Beach County company.
One of Palm Beach County’s longest-running plumbing companies, serving the area since 1972.
Residential and commercial plumbing with emergency service for leaks and water heaters.
Plumbing, drain and water damage service from the Lake Worth Road location near Wellington.
A Wellington pool and spa company handling cleaning, maintenance, repairs and equipment service.
A family-owned pool company founded in 1985, offering maintenance, repairs, resurfacing and a retail pool supply store.
Licensed pool renovation company offering resurfacing, tile, coping and equipment upgrades for Wellington homes.
Recurring pool cleaning and maintenance across Palm Beach County, including Wellington.
A general dental practice on Forest Hill Blvd offering cleanings, crowns and implants.
A busy family and cosmetic dental practice on Forest Hill Blvd with online booking.
Family, cosmetic and pediatric dentistry with emergency appointments available.
General and cosmetic dentistry from Dr. Mitch Marcus on Forest Hill Blvd.
Board-certified pediatric dentistry for infants, kids and teens.
A boutique, fee-for-service cosmetic dental practice focused on smile design.
Orthodontic care for children and adults from a University of Florida trained orthodontist.
Wellington’s full-service hospital with a 24 hour emergency department, on Forest Hill Blvd near State Road 7.
Pediatric primary, urgent and specialty care close to home from Nicklaus Children’s Health System.
A local pediatric practice for well visits, sick visits and vaccines, with some after-hours appointments.
Walk-in urgent care with in-house labs, EKG and ultrasound, open evenings and Saturdays.
Walk-in urgent care for minor illnesses and injuries with on-site X-ray and labs, open seven days a week.
A full-service hospital with emergency and pediatric care, just north of Wellington on Southern Blvd.
A companion animal veterinary clinic on State Road 7 with weekday and Saturday morning hours.
A privately owned companion animal hospital caring for Wellington pets since 1991, with surgery, dentistry and digital radiography.
A neighborhood veterinary clinic on Forest Hill Blvd.
Small animal care with dental, X-ray, surgery and boarding on South Shore Blvd.
Preventive care, vaccines, dental cleanings and wellness plans for dogs and cats.
A veterinary practice on Lake Worth Road with early and evening weekday hours.
One of the best-known equine veterinary practices in the country, serving the horses of Wellington’s equestrian community year round.
A Wellington brokerage focused on luxury and residential properties, with multilingual service.
A Palm Beach County air conditioning company with more than four decades in business, serving Wellington.
Locally owned air conditioning installation and service for the western communities and all of Palm Beach County.
A Palm Beach County plumbing company with more than 40 years of residential repair and remodeling work.
Complete plumbing services across Palm Beach County, including drain and sewer cleaning.