Have You Ever Seen a Park within a Park?
Living a healthy lifestyle is so much more than getting in your daily exercise. Babcock Ranch provides an unparalleled way of living, with amenities, parks and trails that help every member of your family live their happiest, healthiest life. Half of this new home community’s 18,000-acre footprint is dedicated to lakes, parks and greenways. With […]
Exploring the Countless Benefits of Parks and Open Spaces at Babcock Ranch
In the heart of Babcock Ranch, parks and open spaces stand as sanctuaries that offer a wealth of benefits to individuals and families alike. These green spaces serve as more than just recreational spots—they are essential for our well-being, environment, and social cohesion. Nurturing Mental and Physical Health Parks are a tonic for the mind […]
Babcock Ranch featured on Action News Jacksonville
Action News Jax Anchor Tenikka Hughes visited Babcock Ranch and spoke to Syd Kitson to learn how innovation here could help make homes safer when severe weather hits the Jacksonville area. WATCH THE FULL SEGMENT HERE.
SustainRWorld Day: Advocating for a Better Tomorrow
From environmental issues to social issues and everything in between, it’s more important than ever that we band together to help create a better, more sustainable world. Our own Syd Kitson, CEO/Chairman of Kitson & Partners and visionary behind Babcock Ranch, is a part of a fantastic campaign. SustainRWorld Day is a movement to bring […]
Babcock Ranch: A Birding Paradise
When you move to Babcock Ranch, get your binoculars and long camera lenses ready to meet many of your nesting neighbors. Surrounded by thousands of acres of wilderness, Babcock Ranch is home to a stunning variety of resident and migratory birds. Don’t be surprised to see spotted peregrine falcons, bald eagles, wood storks, wild turkeys, […]
Babcock Ranch: The Most Environmentally Sensitive Development
Curry Lake is a prime example why Babcock Ranch has been hailed as the most environmentally sensitive development in Florida. The lake on the Babcock Ranch property provides a model for the surface-water management strategies that will be incorporated throughout the town as it grows. Rather than create manmade solutions for storm water, Babcock Ranch […]
Kayak Enthusiast? The Best Places to Kayak in Florida
Lakes, rivers, estuaries and bays in Florida provide kayakers with hundreds of miles of scenic paddling. The best places to kayak offer up-close encounters with birds, fish and other wildlife that populate the waterways of Florida. In fact, you may not see another person while you’re gently paddling through mangrove forests, oak hammocks and tall […]
Ten Reasons You Should Relocate to Florida
This isn’t your parents’ Florida. The state has come a long way since retirees began flocking to Florida 50 years ago. Today, you’ll find world-class entertainment, great schools, leading universities, high-tech jobs and top health care facilities. Of course, Florida still has all the great amenities that have been here forever, including sun-soaked beaches, turquoise […]
Top Five Things to Look for on a Nature Hike in Florida
Hiking in Florida is unlike anywhere else in North America. That’s because Florida’s tropical climate creates an environment that’s ideal for the state’s unique flora and fauna. From reptiles to birds and plants, visitors are often amazed by the biodiversity they witness on nature hikes in Florida. Here are the top five things to look […]
Walking to Improve Health
With more than 50 miles of trails, Babcock Ranch offers plenty of opportunities for walkers. In fact, developer Kitson & Partners developed Babcock Ranch to promote pedestrian instead of vehicular traffic. The town’s streets fanning out from the downtown area called Founders Square are specifically designed to encourage residents to leave their cars parked and […]
