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Green Cove Springs, FL

Green Cove Springs is a city in and the county seat of Clay County, Florida, United States. Green Cove Springs is a part of the Jacksonville metropolitan area. The population was 9,786 at the 2020 census. The city is named after the portion of the St. Johns River upon which it is built. The river bends here, and the area is sheltered by perennially green trees.

Green Cove Springs is located on the eastern border of Clay County at 29°59′34″N 81°41′2″W (29.992716, –81.683786), along the St. Johns River.

U.S. Route 17 passes through the center of town as Orange Avenue and leads north 28 miles (45 km) to downtown Jacksonville and south 26 miles (42 km) to Palatka. State Road 16 departs west from the center of the city and leads 27 miles (43 km) to Starke. SR 16 leaves eastbound from US 17 south of the city center and crosses the St. Johns River by the Shands Bridge, leading to St. Augustine 25 miles (40 km) to the east. By the late 2020s, the First Coast Expressway, a major toll bypass road connecting I-10 and I-95, is expected to pass to the west and south of Green Cove Springs.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.9 square miles (25.6 km²), of which 7.4 square miles (19.1 km²) are land and 2.5 square miles (6.5 km²), or 25.35%, are covered by water.

Health and wellness are integral to the community of Green Cove Springs. Select Physical Therapy offers comprehensive physical therapy services, including orthopedic rehabilitation, sports medicine, manual therapy, and specialized programs for various conditions. CORA Physical Therapy provides personalized physical therapy programs for musculoskeletal injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, balance and fall prevention, and occupational therapy services. Results Physiotherapy offers evidence-based physical therapy treatments for pain management, sports injuries, spine conditions, and neurological disorders. Physiotherapy Associates (now ATI Physical Therapy) provides individualized rehabilitation programs, sports performance enhancement, work injury prevention, and wellness services. HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital offers inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers is specializing in physical therapy for balance and vestibular disorders, orthopedic conditions, chronic pain management, and pre/post-surgical rehabilitation.

Top sites in Green Cove Springs, FL are Miltary Museum of North Florida, Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park, and Camp Blanding Museum.

Population: 10,087 (2024). ZIP code: 32043. Area codes: 904, 324. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Area: 10.27 sq mi (26.59 km²).

FAQs

Is Green Cove Springs, FL a nice area?

Green Cove Springs is a suburb of Jacksonville with a population of 9,758. Green Cove Springs is in Clay County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Green Cove Springs offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Green Cove Springs there are a lot of parks.

What is the ethnicity of Green Cove Springs, FL?

As of the census of 2000, there are 5,378 people, 1,987 households, and 1,402 families residing in the city. The population density was 789.0 inhabitants per square mile (304.6/km²). The 2,199 housing units averaged 322.6 per square mile (124.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city is 71.55% White, 24.40% African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.54% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.34% from other races, and 1.73% from two or more races. 5.08% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

How deep is the spring in Green Cove Springs, FL?

Water is constantly flowing and cycling from the spring, so chlorine is never needed! The Spring has a depth of about 30 ft and has a cave opening into a big cavern with depths of 120 ft. Although you are not able to explore the cave, it's still a crowd-pleaser with how unique this spring's entrance is.

Sources

City of Green Cove Springs

Wikipedia

Springs In Florida

Niche

Select Physical Therapy

CORA Physical Therapy

Results Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy Associates (now ATI Physical Therapy)

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital

Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers

Miltary Museum of North Florida

Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park

Camp Blanding Museum

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