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Cantonment, Florida is a town with a beautiful balance of tranquility and entertainment. Residents enjoy cheering on local sports teams, and meeting under Friday Night Lights is as much a social event as it is a game. The welcoming small-town atmosphere blends a slower-paced way of life with local gatherings and larger entertainment, such as dining, shopping, and shows about a half hour away in Pensacola, Florida. D.R. Horton offers a range of homes for sale in Cantonment, Florida with spacious open floorplans and smart home technology. Many of our new home communities have amenities to enjoy, so you can meet up with neighbors at a playground or a pool within walking distance from your house.

What’s life like in Cantonment, FL?

Cantonment, FL fosters a small-town atmosphere in a rural setting near Pensacola. Community pride and support of local high school sports teams create connections among neighbors. The town sponsors plenty of community events and celebrations, and many residents hop in the car for about 30 minutes to enjoy Pensacola's various festivals and entertainment. Cantonment is conveniently located along Highway 29 and I-10, making commuting to other towns within the greater Pensacola area easy. Traveling farther for work or leisure is just as easy; the Pensacola International Airport is just half an hour from town.

Entertainment in Cantonment, FL

The town of Cantonment, FL gathers together for various celebrations and events throughout the year. Local sports are a big deal in town, and residents come together for Friday Night Lights throughout the fall. In the spring, locals head out to the ball games to cheer on their team and meet up with friends. This is a town where you can become a part of a larger community and cheer long and loud when there’s a touchdown or a homerun.

If sports aren’t your thing, you can still enjoy gathering with locals at one of the regular events. Quintette Community Center and Park hosts several community gatherings, from holiday meetups to town celebrations. The Annual May Day event features arts, crafts, food, entertainment, and costumed characters. Go with family or get together with friends; there is plenty to do and enjoy. Quintette Community Center and Park is also the site of fun seasonal gatherings, like the town’s Trunk or Treat event or the Back to School Bash. For Back to School, the town often sponsors a backpack giveaway, games, raffles, and food like snow cones and cotton candy. It’s the last hurrah of the summer, and Cantonment welcomes the school year with plenty of fun.

Cantonment, FL is also home to Into the Wood, a popular artist and farmer’s marketplace in the greater Pensacola area. The marketplace features six acres of fresh ingredients and art. There is fresh honey, fruits, vegetables, pottery, and more every Saturday. It’s a great way to meet with local farmers and artists and pick up something for a great dinner or to brighten up your room at home.

For additional entertainment, Pensacola is less than half an hour away. The city has numerous fun festivals: Mardi Gras, the Great Gulf Coast Arts Festival, the Crawfish Festival, and more. There’s always something on the calendar, so you can easily spend an afternoon enjoying the city’s great events. Proximity to a larger city provides more regular entertainment options as well. Pensacola is the home of the Blue Angels, the U.S. Navy’s Flight Demonstration Squadron. You can head into the city to watch them practice their fancy formations or plan to attend the famous Pensacola Beach Airshow or the Blue Angels Homecoming Airshow, major events in the greater Pensacola area. If the arts are more your thing, the city has plenty of options. Saenger Theatre, for example, hosts various events, from the symphony to shows and plays in a beautiful historic building. Whether you head into the city or stay in town, plenty of great entertainment options are close to your new home in Cantonment, FL.

Outdoor fun in Cantonment, FL

In the greater Pensacola area, enjoying the Florida sunshine is easy, with convenient access to beautiful beaches and recreation areas. Cantonment is no exception, as it is home to several great parks, and Escambia County’s Parks and Recreation Department sponsors several sports leagues in town.

Quintette Park and Community Center is the site of numerous town events, but there is plenty to do between community gatherings. The 18-acre site features a playground with nearby benches, picnic area, pavilion, community center, and athletic fields. Similarly, Carver Park offers a wide range of options for outdoor play. There are basketball and volleyball courts, swings, a playground, and a walking trail. These local parks offer great options for exercise, strolls with friends, or enjoying family time.

Pick-up games in the park are not the only way to participate in sports in Cantonment, FL. The Escambia County Parks and Recreation Department manages several sports leagues for the area, and many kids sign up for the Cantonment Baseball league and the Cantonment Football Club, which includes football and cheer. Families and friends come together to watch the games, and kids have a great time making friends and scoring for their team. It’s a win all around.

Cantonment, FL is also conveniently located for horseback riding and equestrian competitions. The Escambia County Equestrian Center is less than 20 minutes from town and features three barns, performance rings, warm-up areas, and an arena. The trails in the region are great for enjoying leisurely rides and are open for walking.

Pensacola, FL is less than half an hour away and offers additional outdoor recreation options, including beach activities. Pensacola Beach is known for its beauty with white sand and clear water, but of course, you can fish, kayak, walk along the shoreline, or simply sit out and enjoy both the view and the sun. There are also fitness facilities, such as those open to the public on the University of West Florida campus; walking paths; biking trails; state parks, including Big Lagoon State Park and Tarkiln Bayou State Park; and several nature preserves, such as the Jones Swamp Wetland Preserve. With so many outdoor activities close to home in Cantonment, Florida, you will surely find something to enjoy in the great outdoors.

Businesses in and around Cantonment, FL

Cantonment, FL offers the balance of a quiet community with a strong local economy. Customer Control Solutions, an industrial pre-fabricated steel building and control system manufacturer, is headquartered in Cantonment, and there are numerous other large businesses with a significant presence in town. Graphic Packaging International and Praxair/Linde both have extensive facilities in the area and provide a range of employment opportunities close to Cantonment, FL.

The town’s proximity to Pensacola provides added flexibility as the city is about half an hour away, which is an easy commute. Home to a wide range of industries from healthcare and education to technology and finance, Pensacola provides ample professional opportunities. Baptist Healthcare, Gulf Winds Credit Union, Gulf Coast Industrial, ATR Recycle, and Pegasus Laboratories are all headquartered in Pensacola. Several higher education institutions in the city, such as the University of West Florida and Pensacola Christian College, also provide additional roles in education and administration.

New homes in Cantonment, FL

D.R. Horton’s homes for sale in Cantonment, Florida allow you to take advantage of all the area offers–both in town and the surrounding areas. Whether you are enjoying the community spirit and events in town or heading over to Pensacola, you can come home to the comfort of spacious living and kitchen areas and the convenience of smart home technology. Browse our listings of new homes for sale in Cantonment, Florida or contact us to find a house in the greater Pensacola area that fits your needs.