Community Profile

Summary

PABLO POINT, WHERE NEIGHBORS ARE FRIENDS AND WILDLIFE ABOUNDS It is well known that Pablo Point is unique because of the beautiful oaks and hickories, quiet walkable streets, and tucked away charm. It is nestled up against the Intercoastal Waterway marsh with close access to restaurants and neighborhood stores on Atlantic Blvd. And it is just three miles from the Atlantic Ocean. Neighbors talk to each other while out walking, biking, strolling babies or just enjoying their yards. They often share their passionate stories of what attracted them to Pablo Point. Most often mentioned is the wooded environment with huge oaks and hickories. Trees were saved in the middle of winding neighborhood streets. In fact, the mission statement of the neighborhood association includes to preserve the natural environment. Many share recent wildlife sightings. Birds, owls, eagles, foxes, butterflies, river otters, woodstork, bobcats have been mentioned—and once a brief visit by a 2-year old bear was videotaped from a rooftop. Marsh front owners are sure their lots are the most beautiful. Lake owners wouldn't trade their lots on the serene spring fed lake with its own wooded island for anything. And the large wooded lot owners love their quiet seclusion and abundant wildlife. A former Jacksonville Mayor once recognized Pablo Point as Neighborhood of the Year. But, what really sets us apart are the people within our community. It’s a vibrant neighborhood of friends who share a love for the natural setting.