Garcon Point (Florida)
Garcon Point is a peninsula located south of Milton and directly across Escambia Bay from Pensacola.
Roads
There are two major roads that link Garcon Point with the surrounding cities.
- Avalon Boulevard
- Garcon Point Road
Environment
The area is mostly marsh and swamp and contains mostly pine trees. It also serves as an important watershed, filtering water for the surrounding bays and their ecosystems.
Wildlife
Garcon Point contains at least 13 endangered and or threatened plant and animal species.
Some notable species are:
Nature Trails
There are some very notable nature and bike trails along the east coast of the peninsula. These trails, totaling 2.7 miles are maintained by the Florida Trail Association.
Demographics
The demographics of the Garcon Point, Florida CDP is as follows:
Population: 457 (2020)
Population Growth: 31.7% since 2010-2020
Garcon Point is home to several additional census designated places.
References
- ^ "Garcon Point (Florida)". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "Garcon Point Water Management Area". Northwest Florida Water Management District. Retrieved 13 December 2015.
- ^ "Garcon Point (Santa Rosa, Florida, USA) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map, Location, Weather and Web Information". City Population Online. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
