Discover Pomona Park: Putnam County’s Serene Riverside Escape

Pomona Park is the quiet soul of Putnam County — a place where the St. Johns River curves gently past century-old oaks, where front porches are made for rocking chairs, and where the loudest sound at night is the chorus of bullfrogs and whip-poor-wills. Known as the county’s “Serene Riverside Escape,” this tiny hamlet of just over 900 souls offers a lifestyle that feels like stepping back into the Florida of your grandparents’ stories — only with better Wi-Fi.

Here, cozy cottages and classic Florida homes sit on oversized lots, many with private docks or deeded river access. Life revolves around the water: sunrise coffee on the dock, lazy afternoons fishing for bluegill, and sunset cruises that cost nothing but a full tank and good company. With Palatka only 15 minutes north and Jacksonville an easy hour away, Pomona Park gives you total peace without isolation — the perfect landing spot for retirees, remote workers, and anyone who believes “rush hour” should involve bass boats, not brake lights.

At Coldwell Banker Ben Bates, we know every bend in the river and every hidden gem in Pomona Park — from dock-ready cottages under $250K to multi-acre retreats perfect for gardens and grandkids. Let us help you find the quiet, waterfront life you’ve been dreaming of.

Pomona Park was born in the late 1800s when settlers drawn by the rich hammock land along the St. Johns established small farms and citrus groves. The name “Pomona” honors the Roman goddess of fruit trees — a fitting tribute to the area’s once-thriving orange and grapefruit orchards. The old schoolhouse, now the community center, still stands as a proud reminder of the town’s roots.

Through freezes, floods, and booms, Pomona Park has deliberately stayed small and authentic — the kind of place where generations of the same families have lived, fished, and farmed the same land. Today, that legacy of simplicity and stewardship makes it one of the last true old-Florida river towns left.

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Riverside & Nature Adventures

Launch your boat or kayak from one of several public ramps or private docks, fish for bass and bream right from your backyard, or simply sit on the dock and watch the river roll by. Nearby Dunn’s Creek State Park offers hiking, picnicking, and some of the most peaceful scenery in the county.

Community Traditions

Church fish fries, holiday parades, and front-porch gatherings — Pomona Park is the heart of old-fashioned neighborly living.Events & Festivals

• Local Fish Fries – Year-round community gatherings with fresh catch
• Florida Azalea Festival (March) – 15 minutes to Palatka’s floral celebration
• Blue Crab Festival (May) – Waterfront fun just downriver

Pomona Park offers true old-Florida living at its finest — cozy cottages and classic homes starting in the low $200Ks, many with private docks or deeded river access. Large lots, mature oaks, and a pace of life that lets you hear the fish jump. Perfect for retirees, remote workers, or anyone ready to trade traffic for tranquility.

Coldwell Banker Ben Bates agents know every dock, every hidden lot, and every off-market gem in Pomona Park. Let us help you find your own piece of riverside paradise.

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