Is The Fountains Southeast 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 Southeast as “Go”.
Gogo's take on The Fountains Southeast
“Go. The Fountains Southeast is a peaceful, largely gated residential and golf-oriented enclave where visitors will encounter virtually no street crime. The atmosphere is quiet and oriented around suburban living, meaning standard personal safety awareness is all that is required.”
About the area
The Fountains Southeast is a tranquil suburban community in Greenacres, Palm Beach County, centered around residential subdivisions, condo developments, and golf courses. It offers lush tropical landscaping, gated entrances, and easy proximity to retail corridors along Lake Worth Road and Jog Road.
- Quiet & Residential
- Gated Community
- Car-Dependent
- Golf & Leisure
Walking and biking in The Fountains Southeast
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There is no public bike-share program in the neighborhood; biking is practical on quiet interior residential streets, with broader trail access located nearby at Okeeheelee Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Controlled gate access and community security minimize random through-traffic and violent crime
- Stable housing base with well-maintained condo associations and low residential vacancy
- Low rate of reported violent offenses compared to the wider Palm Beach County metro area
- Close proximity to healthcare facilities, grocery stores, and suburban services
Cons
- Car break-ins and petty theft occasionally occur in open parking lots near major thoroughfares
- Strict private community rules and gated access restrict general pedestrian wandering for non-residents
- Heavy suburban traffic along nearby arterial corridors like Lake Worth Road during rush hour
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the gated residential footprint of The Fountains Southeast, though occasional panhandling occurs near major commercial intersections along Lake Worth Road.
What The Fountains Southeast is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and pleasant as residents walk dogs and head out to the golf courses or morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and orderly with minimal vehicle traffic within residential roads and gated sections.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Well-lit and peaceful, feeling secure for evening walks within the interior residential loops.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and safe inside the community gates, with no nightlife disturbances.
Transit, parking and getting around
Palm Tran provides bus transit along adjacent corridors like Lake Worth Road (Route 62) and Jog Road (Route 63). The nearest commuter rail is the Lake Worth Beach Tri-Rail station, located roughly 6 miles to the east.
Ample free surface parking is available in assigned residential spots and commercial plazas; street parking within subdivisions is regulated by HOA rules.
Things to do in The Fountains Southeast
- Play a round of golf or practice on the driving range at Fountains Country Club
- Stroll around the landscaped community lakes and quiet internal subdivision pathways
- Visit nearby Okeeheelee Park for boating, walking trails, and nature center exhibits just a short drive away
Local favorites
- Fountains Country Club · Golf & Country Club · 4.1★ (185)A private member-owned club featuring championship golf courses, tennis courts, and casual dining.
- Eagle Grill & Oyster Bar · Seafood Restaurant · 4.3★ (820)A lively local staple serving fresh seafood, raw oysters, and classic pub fare nearby on Jog Road.
- Chris' Taverna · Greek Restaurant · 4.6★ (1640)Popular nearby spot offering generous portions of traditional Greek gyros, souvlaki, and salads.
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.