The small, picturesque neighborhood of Countryside Palms is in Palm Harbor, Florida. This Pinellas County community is a part of zip code 34684. It lies to the south of Countryside Boulevard, to the west of McMullen Booth Road, and to the north of the neighborhood of the Oaks at Countryside. Countryside Imperial is another adjoining neighborhood located in the northwest.
There are many beautiful lakes in this area, perfect for nature gazing, fishing, and picnics at sunset. Countryside Palms residents also enjoy relaxing at Forest Run Park. Altogether, including its land and water features, the park encompasses approximately twenty acres. It has scenic jogging and exercise trails, picnic tables, tennis courts, basketball courts, and racquetball courts.
Curlew Creek Elementary School is located within walking distance for Countryside Palms children. Countryside Palms is zoned for the Pinellas County School District, one of the largest school districts in both Florida and the United States. The district is highly regarded for its progressive and innovative concepts and initiatives. Its school “Choice Program” allows parents the opportunity to have a voice in where their children will attend class.
Pinellas County’s prime location allows for easy access to all major area attractions and destinations. It is thirty minutes from the Tampa International Airport, within fifteen minutes of the beaches of the Gulf coast, two hours from Walt Disney World, one hour to the University of South Florida, and 45 minutes to Busch Gardens in Tampa.
Residents also enjoy living close to Broadway plays, Ruth Eckerd Hall, the Mahaffey Theatre, the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, the Florida Orchestra, the Salvador Dali Museum, and the Tampa Aquarium.