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 Pristine beaches and woodlands |
11435 Fort George Road East Jacksonville, FL 32034 United States +1 904 251 2320 |
Offering more than 200 acres of natural, untouched land with beaches, salt marshes, and coastal woodlands set on the southern tip of the First Coast, the park offers a variety of outdoor activities including fishing, hiking, boating, sunbathing and wildlife watching. Amelia Island is northeast of Jacksonville, seven miles north of Little Talbot Island State Park on State Road A1A and eight miles south of historic Fernandina Beach. Bring the beach towels and grab the binoculars for a great day outdoors! Admission is USD1 per car. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fishing the day away |
10790 Key Haven Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32208 United States +1 904 764 5531 |
Restore yourself and head back to nature at this serene 50-acre park, which offers a variety of activities and amenities for individuals and groups in a picturesque natural setting. Groups should check out one of their fully equipped cabins or central lodge rooms; there are accommodations for 216. You will find plenty of picnic areas, as well as a boardwalk and nature trail. There is also a large lake stocked for fishing and the facility is handicapped accessible. Bethesda Park is located a few miles northwest of downtown Jacksonville. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Supernatural beauty |
12157 Heckscher Dr (20 miles east of downtown Jacksonville) Jacksonville, FL 32226 United States +1 904 251 2320 |
This park features a breathtaking coastal habitat covered with oak, holly and magnolia, along with sea-oat covered dunes overlooking the ocean. Hiking is a favorite activity on the scenic nature trails and fishing, canoeing or swimming on the Nassau Sound shoreline is tough to beat. Rumor has it that the island is haunted, particularly in the spooky Houston cemetery and Tamaqua Burial Grounds just outside the entrance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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State Park has it all |
6239 State Rd 21 Jacksonville, FL 32656 United States +1 352 473 4701 |
This 2,000-acre park features camping facilities, nature trails, swimming, picnicking, fishing and canoeing; bring your own or rent one at the park. There are also paved bike trails and a playground. The park is six miles north of Keystone Heights on SR 21, halfway between Jacksonville and Gainesville. Admission: $4 for up to eight people; campsites are $16 per night plus an additional $2 for electricity; canoe rentals are $4 an hour, $10 for a half day or $20 for the whole day (8 hours). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Untouched beaches |
2690 South Ponte Vedra Blvd between Jacksonville and St. Augustine Jacksonville, FL 32082 United States +1 904 825 5071 |
Located on a beautiful barrier island just south of Ponte Vedra in north Florida, this 2,400-acre park offers visitors sand-dune surroundings, protected beaches, salt marshes, tidal creeks and 17 historic cultural sites. Beach-goers can park in two locations for a $2 admission fee and, after walking across a short boardwalk, will find one of the most peaceful and unspoiled beaches in the Jacksonville area. Many species of wildlife can be spotted. Hiking, biking, bird watching, boating and fishing are just some of the activities that the park supports. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Jessie Hirsch |
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Drive on the beach! |
10980 Heckscher Drive Jacksonville, FL 32226 United States +1 904 251 3335 |
Named in honor of the Huguenot French settlers who colonized the area for a short while in the 16th century, Huguenot Memorial Park is another Jacksonville jewel. Aficionados of our fine-feathered friends will enjoy the avian observatory tower, and nature trails, perfect for bird watching. Adventurous types can rent canoes and use the boat launch to access the waterways, while sports-lovers can rent volleyball equipment, horseshoes and bicycles for an afternoon of fun. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beach and lake recreation |
500 Wonderwood Dr Jacksonville, FL 32233 United States +1 904 249 4700 |
Soak in the fresh air at this oceanfront park, which features a 1.5-mile beach, nature trails, campgrounds, picnic areas, stocked fishing lakes and serene beaches. Lifeguards keep a watchful eye on swimmers and refreshments can be purchased at concession stands. The lakeside swimming area has fountains and squirt guns. Boating, canoeing, hiking and biking are available, while lakeside tables and grills provide the perfect spots to relax. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Miles of sand |
12157 Heckscher Drive Jacksonville, FL 32226 United States +1 904 251 2320 |
Nature lovers will undoubtedly fall in love with the peaceful seascapes at this state park; pristine beaches and unspoiled marshlands allow visitors the opportunity to enjoy the abundant wildlife up close. Sportsmen can fish either in the ocean surf or in tidal inlets, and beachgoers can spend the day surfing, sunbathing and swimming. The park also features a variety of hiking trails, picnic areas and campgrounds. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A break from the highway |
4610 Ocean Street Jacksonville, FL 32233 United States +1 904 241 9969 |
Take a scenic break from highway travel aboard the last remaining ferry in the state, connecting to the historic village of Mayport to Fort George Island. The Jean Ribault, built in honor of the French explorer who settled on the First Coast in 1562, leaves Fort George Island at 15 and 45 minutes past each hour, with the final departure at 10:15pm daily. Departures from Mayport village are at 6:20am, 7am and on the hour and half hour until 10pm daily. The fee is USD2.75 per car, and USD0.50 for bicycles and pedestrians. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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