Heron Bay · Parkland & Coral Springs
Heron Bay, Parkland: A Guard-Gated Master Plan, and What Comes Next
About 3,500 homes across Parkland and Coral Springs, with two clubhouses and staffed gates — and a former golf course now being reshaped by new homes and planned amenities.
- ~3,500 homes
- Two cities, one master plan
- Guard-gated
- Two clubhouses
The community
What Is Heron Bay?
Heron Bay is a guard-gated, master-planned community of roughly 3,500 homes that straddles the Parkland and Coral Springs city line, just off the Sawgrass Expressway. It is made up of dozens of neighborhoods, from condos and townhomes to single-family lake and estate homes.
Most of Heron Bay was built from the late 1990s into the 2000s. It was planned around an 18-hole golf course that has since closed, so its identity today rests on its two clubhouses, its lakes and its staffed gates rather than golf.
One master association, the Heron Bay Community Association, oversees the gates and shared amenities, while individual neighborhoods have their own associations. Whether an address sits in Parkland or Coral Springs affects which city provides services, so it is worth confirming early.
Why buyers look here
Three Things That Set Heron Bay Apart
Depth of amenities
Two clubhouses, resort-style pools, fitness centers, tennis and pickleball courts, playgrounds and walking paths are shared across the master plan. Few communities nearby offer this much under one association.
Range inside one gate
Condos, townhomes, single-family homes and larger estate homes all sit within the same perimeter. Buyers can start at one level and move within the community later.
A changing edge
The former golf course is being redeveloped, including Toll Brothers’ new Saltgrass neighborhood. For buyers and sellers, that change is both an opportunity and a variable to price in.
The former course
What Is Happening to the Heron Bay Golf Course?
The 18-hole Heron Bay Golf Course closed in the late 2010s, and its roughly 223 acres are being redeveloped in phases. Plans include new single-family homes, a fitness club and commercial space, with landscape buffering for adjacent homes.
The North Springs Improvement District purchased the course for $32 million, and the City of Parkland later bought 65 acres for commercial and residential use. On part of that land, Toll Brothers has built Saltgrass at Heron Bay, a new neighborhood of 52 single-family homes within the master plan. It opened in June 2026, and model homes are available to tour by appointment at 11773 NW 70th Place.
Near the former clubhouse, a Life Time fitness club is moving through approvals; Coral Springs commissioners approved land-use items for it in June 2026. A memorial is also planned along the Parkland and Coral Springs border.
Redevelopment plans change as they move through both cities. For a specific property, check what is planned on the adjacent land, and the buffering commitments, before you buy.
In context
How Does Heron Bay Compare?
The clearest comparisons are Eagle Trace, a smaller gated community still built around an active course, and Coral Springs Country Club, the ungated, no-HOA alternative nearby.
| Heron Bay | Eagle Trace | Coral Springs CC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gated | Guard-gated, staffed 24 hours | Guard-gated, staffed 24 hours | Not gated |
| Golf | Former course closed; redevelopment under way | Arthur Hills course inside the gates; optional membership | Semi-private course through the neighborhood |
| Associations | Master association plus neighborhood associations | Neighborhood HOA plus master association | No mandatory HOA |
| Size | About 3,500 homes | About 900 homes | About 490 homes |
| Built | Mostly late 1990s to 2000s, plus new construction | Mid-1980s to early 2000s | 1974–1985 |
| Home types | Condos, townhomes, single-family, estate homes | Estates, pool homes, coach homes, villas, townhomes | Single-family on ¼ to ~½ acre |
Community figures are approximate. Pricing appears in the market snapshot below, using BeachesMLS figures only.
Before you buy here
What to Check Before Buying in Heron Bay
In a community this large, the neighborhood decides most of the details: fees, rules, home age and what sits behind the back fence.
- Master and neighborhood feesMost homes carry the master association and a neighborhood association. Get both amounts, what each covers and any special assessments in writing.
- What borders the lotHomes along the former course now face new construction or planned uses. Ask what is planned for the adjacent land and what buffering is required.
- City and servicesPart of Heron Bay is in Parkland and part in Coral Springs. Confirm which city the address is in for taxes, services and permitting.
- Roof age and systemsMany homes date from the late 1990s and early 2000s, the age when roofs and HVAC systems commonly need replacement. Both affect insurance.
- Neighborhood rulesLeasing, pets and exterior changes are set by each neighborhood’s documents. Read them for the specific address.
Market snapshot
Heron Bay Market Snapshot
Over the past 12 months, homes in Heron Bay closed between about $462,000 for a townhome and $2.9 million for an estate home. Single-family homes made up most of those sales, with a median closing price of $1,105,000. The 27 homes on the market today equal about two months of sales.
Source: BeachesMLS. Closed residential sales Nov 1, 2025 to Oct 31, 2026, and active listings as of Nov 3, 2026, across Heron Bay neighborhoods in ZIP 33076. Figures do not account for seller concessions.
Schools
What Schools Serve Heron Bay?
Heron Bay is served by Broward County Public Schools, with assignment set by address. Recent Heron Bay listings commonly show Heron Heights or Park Trails Elementary, Westglades Middle and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High.
Boundaries change, and both city portions follow Broward’s assignment rules. Verify assignment for any specific property with Broward County Public Schools.
Common questions
About Heron Bay
Is Heron Bay in Parkland or Coral Springs?
Both. Heron Bay straddles the city line, with neighborhoods in Parkland and in Coral Springs, all within one master-planned community. The city an address sits in affects taxes and services, so confirm it for any specific property.
Is Heron Bay a gated community?
Yes. Heron Bay is guard-gated, with entrances staffed around the clock, and the master association oversees the gates and shared amenities.
Is there still a golf course in Heron Bay?
No. The Heron Bay Golf Course closed in the late 2010s. The land is being redeveloped, including Toll Brothers’ 52-home Saltgrass at Heron Bay neighborhood and a planned fitness club near the former clubhouse.
What amenities does Heron Bay have?
Residents share two clubhouses, resort-style pools, fitness centers, tennis and pickleball courts, basketball courts, playgrounds and walking paths, maintained through the master association.
Are there HOA fees in Heron Bay?
Yes. Most homes pay the master association and a neighborhood association, and amounts vary by neighborhood and home type. Confirm both fees, and what each covers, for any specific address.
What is Saltgrass at Heron Bay?
Saltgrass is Toll Brothers’ new neighborhood of 52 single-family homes on part of the former golf course. It opened in June 2026, with model homes available to tour by appointment. Homes range from roughly 2,600 to over 4,000 square feet, with access to the master plan’s amenities.
Sources: Coral Springs Talk: Heron Bay golf course plans · City of Parkland: former Heron Bay golf course · Toll Brothers: Saltgrass at Heron Bay now open (June 2026) · Boca Post: Coral Springs approves Life Time land-use items (June 2026)
Next step
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