Cordova Park is a neighborhood in southeast Pensacola, Florida. The history of this neighborhood goes way back to the beginning of Pensacola. But, today, the neighborhood has a bustling community that many people call home. In this blog post, we discuss the neighborhood today and the amenities residents enjoy. First, let's cover the neighborhood's rich history.

The History of Cordova Park

The land that is now Cordova Park was once Henry Gerhardt Sophus Baars' property. Baars was a veteran who once worked at a British lumber firm. He eventually quit his job at this firm to start his own Pensacola firm. This catapulted him into success, hence why he owned so much land. 6,000 acres to be exact.

The Baars' driveway was what we know today as the Tree Tunnel. This family is likely behind the name Cordova Park because they named their mansion Cordova Towers. For more background on this family, we go far more in-depth in our blog post with the title, "Cordova Park Pensacola History". The history of this family's property leads us to what Cordova Park is like today.

Cordova Park Today

Despite its history of being a wealthy family's property, Cordova Park turned out to be a friendly, small-town neighborhood for the middle-class society. Most of the neighborhood was built between the 1960s and the 1980s. Today, many homes have been renovated and expanded. The residents of this neighborhood often stay in their homes for decades, if not forever.

The neighborhood is surrounded by natural beauty and a scenic atmosphere. Coming into the neighborhood, you pass the Tree Tunnel. As mentioned above, this was once the Baars' driveway. However, today, it's a beautiful entrance into the neighborhood. When driving down the street surrounded by trees, you feel as though you are entering a new world.

The Cordova Park Schools

Although this is a family-friendly area, perfect for a family with children, there is only one school within the lines of the neighborhood. Cordova Elementary School, however, is a great school to have your children grow up in. Walking distant from the residential area, your kids will always be right down the street. Cordova Elementary was ranked 87% in the Florida state percentile in 2019 and 284th out of the 2,182 Florida elementary schools. Since it is a small community, there are 628 students, which gives your child the opportunity to have more attention given to them while learning.