Nocatee, St facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Town of Nocatee, Florida
Country	United States
State	Florida
County	St. Johns
County	Duval
Area
• City	23.48 sq mi (60.8 km2)
Population  (2014)
• City	5,702
• Metro	1,375,982
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	32081
Area code(s)	904

Nocatee is a large, planned community located in Ponte Vedra, Florida. It is known as one of the top-selling communities in the United States. Nocatee is home to many different neighborhoods, each with its own unique features.

This community offers a special lifestyle with great activities and events. Education is also very important here. St. Johns County, where Nocatee is mostly located, has one of the best school districts in Florida. The community has its own schools, like Valley Ridge Academy.

Nocatee is an area that was carefully planned out. It covers about 13,323 acres. Most of it is in St. Johns County, but a small part is in Duval County. It's close to popular places like Ponte Vedra Beach, Jacksonville, and St. Augustine.

Building Nocatee: A Planned Community

Nocatee was designed to be a complete town where people can live, work, and have fun. It's built to be a place where you can easily walk around. The main company behind Nocatee's development is The PARC Group, Inc. They are well-known for building communities in Northeast Florida.

A big part of Nocatee's land, almost two-thirds, is set aside for nature. This land is protected to keep the environment healthy. When Nocatee is fully built, it is expected to have about 12,000 homes. It will also have lots of shops, offices, and nine public schools.

In 2015, Nocatee was the third best-selling planned community in America. This shows how popular it is for families and individuals looking for a new home.

Exploring Nocatee's Neighborhoods

Nocatee has many different neighborhoods, each offering something special. Here are some of them:

• Austin Park has single-family homes built by several companies.
• Brookwood is Nocatee's first neighborhood in Duval County.
• Tidewater offers condominium homes.
• The Enclave has charming cottage-style homes near the Town Center.
• Kelly Pointe is a community with 172 single-family homes.
• Greenleaf Preserve features 40 single-family homes.
• Willowcove has both single-family homes and townhomes.
• Addison Park at Town Center is another Town Center community.
• Coastal Oaks is a gated community with single-family homes.
• Del Webb Ponte Vedra is a community designed for adults aged 55 and older.
• Greenleaf Village has 575 single-family homes.
• Greenleaf Lakes connects to other Greenleaf neighborhoods.
• Lakeside at Town Center offers coastal-style homes near the Town Center.
• Siena at Town Center features Mediterranean-style single-family homes.
• The Villas is a gated community with villa-style homes.
• Cypress Trails includes the Cypress Park amenity.
• The Palms has single-family homes and townhomes.
• The Pointe at Twenty Mile is in the historic Twenty Mile area.
• The Island at Twenty Mile is a gated community in the Twenty Mile area.
• Twenty Mile Village is also in the historic Twenty Mile area and has its own park.
• The Crossing at Twenty Mile is close to Twenty Mile Post park.
• Artisan Lakes is a gated community in Duval County for adults.
• The Hammock at Twenty Mile offers large custom homes.
• The Ranch at Twenty Mile is in the historic Twenty Mile area.
• The Vista at Twenty Mile is an exclusive gated neighborhood with luxury homes.
• The Outlook at Twenty Mile is also near Twenty Mile Post park.

Fun and Facilities: Nocatee's Lifestyle and Amenities

Nocatee offers many cool places and activities for its residents. These are called amenities.

Nocatee Town Center

The Nocatee Town Center is the main place for shopping and entertainment. It has a large Publix supermarket and many other stores. You can find restaurants, retail shops, and healthcare services here. It's a central spot for the community.

Splash Water Park

A very popular spot is the Nocatee Splash Water Park. It opened in 2010 and is about 8 acres big. The park has tall water slides, a lazy river, and a fun family pool. There's also an interactive sprayground and a zip line! The park includes a clubhouse with rooms for events and a modern fitness center.

Community Park and Trails

The Nocatee Community Park is a huge 75-acre park. It has grassy fields, tennis courts, and a fenced dog park. There are also concession stands for snacks. The park was given to St. Johns County for everyone to enjoy.

Nocatee also has about 3 miles of greenway trails. These trails wind through different neighborhoods, the Community Park, and the Town Center. They are perfect for walking, biking, or just enjoying nature.

More Fun Amenities

As of 2016, Nocatee has even more cool amenities. These include:

• A Kayak Launch for water adventures.
• The Nocatee Swim Club Green with a junior Olympic swimming pool.
• Several parks like Twenty Mile Park, Cypress Park, and Twenty Mile Post.
• Multiple dog parks for your furry friends.
• Expanded EV trails for electric vehicles like golf carts.