Prescribed fire
Planned burns support native vegetation and reduce fuel loads to help lower the risk of catastrophic wildfires.
Natural areas · Southwest Escambia County
A network of wetlands, creeks, pine flatwoods, and trails that helps protect water quality while offering room to explore.
Launched as part of Bayou Chico restoration efforts in 1996, the preserve initiative targeted approximately 1,300 acres in the Jones Creek Watershed for acquisition and long-term wetland protection.
Open daily
Sunrise to sunset
Sunrise to sunset
Preserve stewardship
Caring for the watershed
Management work protects habitat, supports natural stream processes, and helps reduce flooding and runoff impacts downstream in Bayou Chico and Pensacola Bay.
Beaver dam levelers
Levelers help manage water levels and reduce flooding impacts in nearby residential areas.
Jones Creek restoration
More than a mile of creek restoration work helps reestablish natural stream processes. Rock vanes reduce erosion and support biodiversity, while level-spreader ponds slow runoff and help restore wetland functions.
Stormwater education
The Glynn Key project transformed an overgrown stormwater pond into a wet pond that treats water before it enters Jones Creek.
A place to learn and explore
Glynn Key Boardwalk
Created in partnership with Mr. Glynn Key and South Gate Plaza, the boardwalk project includes educational signs identifying native plants and animals visitors may see along the trail.
The Glynn Key Boardwalk connects to Lexington Terrace Park, which features a paved trail, playground, community center, pavilions, and a dog park.
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Trail access
Use the maps below to find the Patton Drive access points shown for Jones Swamp Wetland Preserve.
