The City of Greenacres is located 5 miles from the Atlantic Ocean in Palm Beach County, Florida, The City is home to approximately 39,970 residents and over 700 small and medium sized businesses. The City was founded in 1926, and today is the 8th largest city of the 39 municipalities in Palm Beach County. The City of Greenacres is a well-planned, safe, and attractive community, with an efficient and effective local government. The City has earned a “Tree City USA” designation for 28 consecutive years by the National Arbor Day Foundation and in 2007 and 2008 was recognized as one of the 100 Best Communities for young people by America’s Promise-The Alliance for Youth.