Project SWING Playground

Climb and explore this colorful and wooden playscape.

<p>Project SWING park hit the St. Augustine scene in 1997, attracting children from all over as the playground brought happiness to everyone with its designated toddler and kid area where mazes, castles, and places to climb became the go-to "fun zone." Having much more than just swings and slides, this 23,000 square-foot playground offers a unique wooden playspace layout complete with tubes, towers, a fort, a space shuttle, and lighthouse.&nbsp;</p><p>Older kids love the interactive exercise elements, while toddlers are enthusiastic in their own little section with a sandbox, play trolley, and boat. There's also a picnic area and pavilion. The park limits entrance and exit to one location only for security.</p><p>Referred to as "St. Augustine's Wish for Its Next Generation," attracting kids of all ages for numerous years, eventually brought about some wear-and-tear to the playground and in May, 2021 Project SWING Park temporarily closed for renovations.</p><p>On November 11, 2022, <a href="/thing-to-do/project-swing-playground">Project SWING </a>was completed and the new and improved playground reopened.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p>

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The Fountain

A unique combination of the past and present, and an architectural icon.

Flagler College, housed in what once was one of Henry Flagler's most opulent Gilded-Age hotels in St. Augustine, is a private four-year college. The college opened in 1968 and now offers 37 majors, two pre-professional programs, and two master's programs. With an enrollment of 2,600 students, the college draws students from all over the world to study liberal and fine arts in the setting of the na...

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St.Augustine Foot Soilders

A national historic landmark that has been a gathering spot since 1573.

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The Plaza de la Constitución sits at the center of the historic city. It is bordered by the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, Trinity Episcopal, and the Government House. It faces the Bridge of Lions and features a central pavilion used for city events, private events, and live entertainment. There is also a public market that has been in use since the 1500s, when fish, vegetables, and other go...

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Gazebo

A national historic landmark that has been a gathering spot since 1573.

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The Plaza de la Constitución sits at the center of the historic city. It is bordered by the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, Trinity Episcopal, and the Government House. It faces the Bridge of Lions and features a central pavilion used for city events, private events, and live entertainment. There is also a public market that has been in use since the 1500s, when fish, vegetables, and other go...

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Oak Tree

An active military installation and the Florida National Guard headquarters.

The St. Augustine National Cemetery, located on the grounds of St. Francis Barracks, played an important role in the history of the Ancient City. The 1.4-acre cemetery has had 2,788 interments since 1828 when the first burials took place. These were soldiers stationed at St. Francis Barracks who were veterans of the Florida Indian Wars. In 1842, three coquina pyramids were erected in the cemetery ...

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Dade Pyramids

An active military installation and the Florida National Guard headquarters.

The St. Augustine National Cemetery, located on the grounds of St. Francis Barracks, played an important role in the history of the Ancient City. The 1.4-acre cemetery has had 2,788 interments since 1828 when the first burials took place. These were soldiers stationed at St. Francis Barracks who were veterans of the Florida Indian Wars. In 1842, three coquina pyramids were erected in the cemetery ...

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St Augustine National Cemetery

An active military installation and the Florida National Guard headquarters.

The St. Augustine National Cemetery, located on the grounds of St. Francis Barracks, played an important role in the history of the Ancient City. The 1.4-acre cemetery has had 2,788 interments since 1828 when the first burials took place. These were soldiers stationed at St. Francis Barracks who were veterans of the Florida Indian Wars. In 1842, three coquina pyramids were erected in the cemetery ...

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Our Lady of Perpetual Help Shrine

Historic Catholic site dating back to St. Augustine's founding.

The National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios traces its origins to 1565. It is the founding site of the oldest Catholic congregation and the oldest Marian Shrine (a shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary) in the continental United States. History of the SiteOn September 8, 1565, Pedro Menéndez de Avilés landed and proclaimed this site for Spain and the church. Menéndez named ...

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The Great Cross

Historic Catholic site dating back to St. Augustine's founding.

The National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios traces its origins to 1565. It is the founding site of the oldest Catholic congregation and the oldest Marian Shrine (a shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary) in the continental United States. History of the SiteOn September 8, 1565, Pedro Menéndez de Avilés landed and proclaimed this site for Spain and the church. Menéndez named ...

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Chapel Interior with Candles

Historic Catholic site dating back to St. Augustine's founding.

The National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios traces its origins to 1565. It is the founding site of the oldest Catholic congregation and the oldest Marian Shrine (a shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary) in the continental United States. History of the SiteOn September 8, 1565, Pedro Menéndez de Avilés landed and proclaimed this site for Spain and the church. Menéndez named ...

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