Parks

The oldest masonry fort in the continental U.S. and a National Monument, the Castillo is the focal point of historic St. Augustine.

Offering something for children of all abilities, this well-maintained park is a memory-maker.

54 acre park with historic structures, a butterfly garden, and the area's natural beauty.

Ranks #6 on the best state park list and is known for an assortment of recreational activities.

A peaceful haven that connects man with picturesque views of nature on the St. Johns River.

An all natural-awning created from outstretched oak, cedar, flowering dogwood, and other trees greets visitors at Canopy Shores Park.

The Collier-Blocker-Puryear Park Complex contains a thriving community center, playground, and courts that are rich in culture and history.

Football, soccer, and baseball fields are free and accessible to the public at the Davis Park Complex.

Stretching across thousands of acres of flatlands and moving across the St. Johns River, the Deep Creek Conservation Area gives visitors unique fishing, boating, and wildlife experiences.

Divided into two sections and serving as a host to several types of wildlife, the Deep Creek Conservation Area offers stunning views of the wetlands.

DeLeon Shores Park is a neighborhood park with something for everyone in Ponte Vedra Beach.

This community boat ramp allows visitors to enjoy salt or freshwater fishing.

In remembrance of the Civil Rights Movement.

The park offers a basketball court, a baseball field, a picnic space, and a playground.

The park features scenic trails, bird-watching, fishing, and water recreation, along with several overnight campsites.

Located on the Intracoastal Waterway immediately adjacent to the State Road 312 bridge onto Anastasia Island, Fish Island was once home to the plantation owner, Jesse Fish in the 1700s.

This National Monument's long history is closely connected with the founding of St. Augustine.

A National Historic Landmark since 1994 and a precursor site of the National Underground Railroad Network.

The park's expansive shoreline and beautiful location on scenic A1A south of the Mary Street Ramp make it a popular beach destination for visitors and locals alike.

Containing trails to semi-tropical swamps, flatlands, sand hills, and hammocks, Gourd Island is an outstanding place to view exotic animals and other wildlife.

The Guana Tolomato Research Reserve is 73,000 acres of preserved wetlands and estuaries on the northeast Florida coast, including some beautiful pristine beaches.

GTM Research Reserve is dedicated to the preservation of an unspoiled and undeveloped natural treasure, supporting a vibrant ecosystem and subsystems.

The Guana Tolomato Matanzas Research Reserve is 73,000 acres of preserved wetlands and estuaries in northeast Florida.

Providing a clean and cheery atmosphere, The Guana State Park Boat Ramp is well maintained and ready to receive visitors.

Hike, bike, picnic, and enjoy nature at this natural reserve.

Visitors can perform anchor grinds, backsides, Benihanas, and Casper flip at the Hamilton Upchurch Neighborhood Park.

Lakeside Park, situated on Anhinga Lake, provides a serene place for picnics, contemplation, and fishing.

The Lighthouse Park is shaded with oaks and offers picnic tables, a boat ramp, a playground, and tennis courts at the J. Edward “Red” Cox Recreation Facility.

Encompassing 300 acres comprised of four ecosystems, and also offers a beach on the Atlantic Ocean.

With over 4,600 acres, Matanzas State Forest offers a large area of protected land where visitors may hike, bike, ride their horses, watch birds, and camp.