Recreation

Parks

In St. Johns County and surrounding areas

• Anastasia State Recreation Area
  This park offers camping, hiking, nature trails, birding, picnicking, fishing and volleyball.
  1340-A A1A S., 32084, (904) 461-2033, Fax (904) 461-2006
• Davis Park
  This is a fee based facility where groups can rent fields to play a variety of sports and activities. It features 4 lighted full size soccer fields, 3 football fields (2 lighted), 4 lighted softball fields and 6 lighted baseball fields. Also features 4 stocked fishing ponds for children under the age of 12, catch and release only, 2 fenced dog parks and a playground. Davis Park is 138 acre park located off County Road 210.
  2955 Palm Valley Road, 32082, (904) 209-0333
• Faver-Dykes
  Quiet, peaceful, relaxing and unhurried are the words used to describe Faver-Dykes State Park near St. Augustine. This tranquil park contains 752 acres along Pellicer Creek, an aquatic preserve. The creek, pine flatwoods and mesic hammock are home to many deer, turkeys, hawks and bobcats.
  From I-95, Exit 298 (US1 N.) go 300 yards, right on Faver-Dykes Rd. 1.5 mi. to entrance.
  1000 Faver Dykes Rd., 32086, (904) 794-0997, Fax (904) 794-1378
• Guana River State Park
  A 2,400 acre natural preserve, this park offers beach access, a boat ramp, bird, manatee and turtle watching.
  Located five miles north of Vilano Beach on A1A in South Ponte Vedra.
  2690 S. Ponte Vedra Blvd. (904) 825-5071
• Huguenot Park
  This park has over three acres on a lagoon setting and is walking distance to the ocean. Facilities include a playground, tennis, boardwalk and a fishing pier.
  Located in south Jacksonville Beach on South 3rd St. between 16th and 19th avenues.
  218 16th Avenue, Jacksonville Beach, 32250 (904) 247-6221
• Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park
  A large oceanfront park offering camping, picnic areas, freshwater fishing, nature, hiking and mountain biking trails.
  500 Wonderwood Dr., Atlantic Beach, 32233 (904) 249-4200
• Mickler’s Landing
  An oceanfront park that offers 200+ parking spaces, beach access and restroom facilities.
  Located at the intersection of Ponte Vedra Blvd. (Hwy. 203) and A1A.