Parks

Get green at one of St. Augustine's beaches, rivers, or historic parks.

For a nature fix, visit one of the national, state, and recreational parks in St. Johns County. The parks are diverse with beaches, rivers, and historic sites as cornerstones. Use this guide to determine which one has the best sunrise, and which has the best sunset, to capture the perfect vacation photo.

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Parks

At the beach, river or a historic site
Cannon Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos

Castillo de San Marcos

(904) 829-6506

1 South Castillo Dr.

The city's crown jewel and the oldest masonry fort in the continental United States.

A play section fit and accessible for all children

Aberdeen Park Playground

(904) 814-3275

1401 Shetland Dr.

Encouraging togetherness and offering something for children of all abilities.

The pier overlooking the St. Johns River at Alpine Groves Park

Alpine Groves Park

(904) 209-0333

2060 S.R. 13

54-acre park with history, trails, gardens, and stunning sunset viewing from the pier.

Visitors walking on the boardwalk to the beach

Anastasia State Park

(904) 461-2033

300 Anastasia Park Rd.

A top rated park that has a wide variety of outdoor activities to enjoy.

A county park, with basketball court in the foreground and a pavilion at the far end

Armstrong Park

4950 Harvey Ave.

A small park including a basketball court, playscape, and a trailhead.

The rustic home of Stetson Kennedy on the Beluthahatchee lake

Beluthahatchee Park

1523 S.R. 13

The home of author, journalist, and activist Stetson Kennedy is now a small park.

The turtle maze at Bird Island Park in Ponte Vedra, FL.

Bird Island Park

(904) 469-7275

101 Library Boulevard

A sample of the Northeast Florida ecosystem that features a hedged turtle maze.

The playground area is shaded with plenty of trees

Canopy Shores Park

(904) 209-0348

804 Christina Dr.

An all-natural tree canopy greets visitors at this unique park.

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