There are many parks throughout the St. Augustine area. There are a number of National Parks, state parks, and recreational parks located in St. Johns County. Enjoy an afternoon at one of St. Augustine's parks at the beach, river, or historic sites. This complete guide to parks and recreation facilities in St. Augustine will help visitors who enjoy the great outdoors plan the perfect Florida vacation.
This picturesque park on the St. Johns River features a late 19th-century homestead, citrus grove, butterfly garden, nature trails and a dock for fishing.
Pristine beaches, native Florida hammocks, tons of wildlife, and a full range of facilities make Anastasia State Park ideal for campers and beachgoers.
Canopy Shores Park, a 33-acre St. Johns County and Florida Communities Trust park, has a picnic pavilion, a paved 1.5-mile loop trail for walking, bird watching, and biking.
Deep Creek Conservation Area stretches between St. Johns and Putnam County. Deep Creek North tract is located in St. Johns county and features flooded swamp plains and the St. Johns River.
Deep Creek Conservation Area has two park sections, the Yarborough Tract and North Tract. The Yarborough Tract is a compilation of several old farming lands that are now how to an array of wildlife, and man-made wetland.
Operated by St. Johns County Parks and Recreation, Eddie Vickers Park offers a basketball court, baseball diamond, and picnic area. The park also has a fully equipped playground area with swings, a slide, and monkey bars.
This Florida State Park on Pellicer Creek features scenic trails, bird-watching, fishing, and water recreation, along with several overnight campsites.
This quiet beach south of St. Augustine figured prominently in the struggle for civil rights and now serves as a preserve for its vulnerable dunes ecosystem.
Tucked away near I-95, Gourd Island is a wetland conservation area with several walking trails. The swamp area, which is bisected by trails, forms a gourd-shaped island.
The Guana Tolomato Research Reserve is 73,000 acres of preserved wetlands and estuaries on the northeast Florida coast, including some beautiful pristine beaches.
