Located near the western tip of the Bayou Grande, Sherman Grove is a Pensacola neighborhood that encircles Kinard Avenue, in the 32507 zip code. On the south, it is bordered by North Loop Road and on the east by Robertson Road. With the Pensacola Naval Complex six minutes to the southeast, Sherman Grove appeals to military families.
Children in the Florida community can go to the public schools of the Escambia County School District or attend private schools such as St. Johns Catholic School or S.L. Jones Christian Academy, both fewer than six miles away. Opportunities for post-secondary education include Troy University, which is seven miles away; Virginia College, a nine-mile commute; and Pensacola Junior College, 10 miles from home.
Thoroughfares include Sorrento Road to the north and Gulf Beach Highway/County Road 297, to the west. Both are lined with an assortment of shops and restaurants. A Wal-Mart Super Center sits at the intersection of South Blue Angel Parkway and Sorrento Road, less than two miles away from Sherman Grove.
Lovers of nature and water will enjoy both Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park to the west, and Fort Pickens State Park Aquatic Preserve to the south. While the Fort Pickens preserve is approximately 25 miles away, it does not take long to reach when traveling by boat; the preserve is open only to foot and boat traffic.
Golf is also a popular recreational choice for residents of Sherman Grove, and Pensacola offers many challenging courses. Some of the closest are the Pensacola Country Club and Perdido Bay Golf Course.