Is The Fountains East safe?
Greenacres, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates The Fountains East as “Go”.
Gogo's take on The Fountains East
“Go. The Fountains East is a quiet, predominantly residential and condominium enclave offering a secure and stable environment. While there is little reason to visit outside of visiting residents or utilizing adjacent golf facilities, the area has low violent crime and well-managed residential properties.”
About the area
The Fountains East is a tranquil residential neighborhood centered around golf courses, manicured lawns, and low-rise condominium associations in Greenacres, Florida. The population is a mix of retirees, seasonal snowbirds, and working families who benefit from suburban calm and private access roads. Commercial plazas offering groceries, casual dining, and everyday services are located just outside the neighborhood borders along Jog Road and Lake Worth Road.
- Quiet / Residential
- Gated Community
- Suburban
- Retiree-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in The Fountains East
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 44/100
There are no public bike-share kiosks in the neighborhood; cycling is best suited to internal subdivision roads or dedicated multi-use paths at nearby Greenacres Freedom Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low violent crime rates supported by controlled gate access and private neighborhood patrols
- Well-maintained condominium complexes, landscaping, and community amenities
- Strong homeownership stability and quiet residential atmosphere
- Convenient proximity to essential retail and dining corridors on Lake Worth Road
Cons
- Highly car-dependent environment with minimal walkability outside the gates
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle burglaries in perimeter open parking lots
- Limited public attractions or nightlife directly within the subdivision
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually absent within the gated residential sections, though occasional unhoused individuals or panhandlers may be observed around major arterial intersections along Lake Worth Road.
What The Fountains East is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and secure, with residents walking dogs and exercising along internal paved loops.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and sleepy, characterized mainly by landscaping contractors and light resident traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful atmosphere as residents return home; perimeter streets remain safe and well-regulated.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Exceptionally quiet with minimal vehicle movement and low risk under active community security.
Transit, parking and getting around
Palm Tran provides public transit service via Route 62 along Lake Worth Road and Route 63 along Jog Road. The nearest commuter rail link is the Lake Worth Beach Tri-Rail Station, situated roughly 7 miles east.
Residential parking is primarily reserved for residents and designated guests in off-street lots and carports, while neighboring shopping plazas provide ample free surface parking.
Things to do in The Fountains East
- Play golf or attend community social events at the adjacent Fountains Country Club
- Walk the shaded trails and utilize athletic fields at nearby Greenacres Freedom Park
- Explore nature trails, fresh-water fishing, and watercraft rentals at Okeeheelee Park just to the north
Local favorites
- The Fountains Country Club · Golf & Country Club · 4.2★ (215)Established country club offering 18-hole championship golf, tennis courts, and private banquet dining.
- El Balcon de Las Americas · Colombian Restaurant · 4.4★ (1450)Popular local destination serving generous portions of authentic Colombian specialties and baked goods.
- Park Avenue BBQ Grille · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.3★ (1200)Casual South Florida chain staple dishing up slow-smoked ribs, pulled pork, and signature corn nuggets.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.