The City of Lighthouse Point, Florida is named for the famous Hillsboro Lighthouse, which has stood guard over Hillsboro Inlet since 1906. The City is characterized by informal affluence and a leisurely pace, tree-shaded streets and water-laced residential areas. The Intracoastal Waterway forms the eastern boundary of the city and Federal Highway (Rte. 1) the western boundary. Approximately 20 acres of parks have been set aside along with 13 miles of walking and bicycling paths.