Came here for Father's Day with family and friends where we rented a pavilion. It was a long wait…read moreto get inside the park, but that could have been because it was a holiday. The pavilion was nice and covered perfect for our big picnic! Right next to us was the bathrooms, shop, and little restaurant. We were able to change easily into our bathing suits to go swim at the beach and my friend was even able to buy a bikini from the store since she forgot one - so convenient! The beach is beautiful and the water is stunning, be prepared to walk across a lot of sand to get to the water part. After swimming, we went to get some ice cream from the shop, and I got a root beer float, which was good. Overall, such a nice time!

Spent the day at Anastasia State Park and it really delivered. The beach was beautiful with soft…read moresand and plenty of space to spread out. It was definitely windy, but honestly it didn't take away from the experience at all. If anything it made the waves more fun to watch and kept things from getting too hot. The playground was a big hit with the kids. They had a great time running around and burning off energy while we relaxed nearby. It's one of those spots where both adults and kids can enjoy themselves without feeling cramped or bored. Between the scenery, the clean beach, and the family friendly setup, this is an easy five star stop. Would come back again without thinking twice.

Across from the historic St Augustine public parking garage is this Swing Park entirely constructed…read moreof a big wooden jungle gym consisting of ladders, slides and forts. My nephews were having a blast running around in the park. Open dusk to dawn. They have a covered pavilion for adults with a few benches to keep an eye on the kiddies. A wooden fence surrounds the park for added safety. Although it did look like fun, my extreme weight would probably wreck the structure.

Got a chance to hang out with my nephews in Saint Augustine and they wanted to climb the monkey…read morebars in the frontier style kiddie park. The park was secure by a fence so it felt like a safe area but still did not take my eyes off them. They had a fun time and so did I.

Beautiful place! Awesome fishing! Even if you don't catch a fish... you leave with a smileread more

A hidden entry to this pond with no access by car and no legit area to park my car to then walk in…read moreon foot. Golf carts, bicycles and pedestrian traffic only. Took a nice hand-in-hand walk thru the park with my wife. Beautiful lake (not really a pond) with a winding paved pathway and a docking area for canoes or kayaks. No gators seen but they are surely in the lake.

What a lovely little park, just across the street from the St. Francis Inn, where we stayed, it is…read morein part, maintained by the hotel. In the park there is an art installment that was erected back in 2015 for the city's 450th birthday celebration, It's an 8.5' tall replica of the original Monumento de la constitućion covered in photographs of people holding a minature of the original monument. "I hope to concentrate on the ideals of freedom, democracy, human rights and compassion by focusing on the individuals who make up St. Augustine's community," Said of the art installment. As we say in Oldsmar "It starts in parks".

I love this park. If I lived in St. Augustine, I would most likely take a walk here and sit a lot…read more This park is right across the street from the St. Francis Inn. We stay at the inn at least 3 weekends a year and always take our fur child. We like to walk with her in the park. The park is never crowded and very peaceful. Being in Florida, it is also has many trees, which provide plenty of shade. There are also several benches throughout for you to sit. They are made out of stone. There is a statue of St. Francis of Assisi in the back corner of the park. Our dog hates it for some reason and always barks at it! We did notice this recent trip that homeless people are staying there at night, just an FYI. It is also a little higher than the sidewalk. I never noticed a ramp for wheelchairs, just stairs. This park is so quiet and a great place to meditate or reflect. You don't even need music.

Nice park right off A1A (so there can be traffic noise). Lovely little spot of nature which…read moreincludes a Veterans Memorial, sculpture garden, fishing pier area, benches & picnic tables on tiny Lake Anhinga. On a walking/bike path. Free park.

This park has a couple different names. I have driven past so many times- and it took me being out…read morewith a fellow Yelper to turn around and go back. Problem is- signage isn't very clear on how to get to the parking lot for the park! The directional sign on the road says "Sculpture Park" with a right arrow- and if you make the next turn you are sitting in front of the police station. Which is where we parked and walked down the sidewalk on A1A to get to the park. Turns out- there is a back exit to the parking lot at the police station that goes down a road and dead ends into the parking lot for the park. Who knew?- not this woman! Oh well- the Lakeside Park/Veteran's Memorial/Sculpture Garden park has a large round memorial to all of the service branches- very pleasing to the eye. In the center is the American Flag and the POW flag below it. There is a board walk along the lake- which provides a wonderful view of turtles! I'm sure you could see some birds too- depending on the time of day. The path winds South and is adorned with a variety of sculptures- hence "Sculpture Garden". I think my favorite was the one that looked like a Phoenix- although there were several that caught my eye. Plenty of shade, benches and art! Oh Well- the big sign at the Southwest corner of the park said Lakeside Park, Veteran's Memorial Park.

This is kind of hidden in plain sight near the Publix shopping center next to the A1A bridge. It's…read morea boardwalk through the marsh and goes next to and under the bridge. Good views of the water, marsh and under the bridge along with some art featuring various animals found in the area. It's not too long and takes maybe 20 minutes round trip but it's worth a look if you're in the area.

Cute little boardwalk getting off the Vilano causeway. It's a very short walk. Good for walking…read moreyour pup or stretching your legs. The water is a murky gray and did not see any fish life. Could also be a seasonal thing. It's a nice public mega-mini park worth walking if you're very near.

So the first thing that I needed to do when I got here was go to the beach so what perfect spot…read morecould there be other than an interesting low key spot like this! Coming here was kinda confusing as I had to look to the walkway to find my way to the shore line so walking down the path was fun and interesting all to its own and with the beach at the end I was all for it! The beach is long and has a way for cars to drive down the middle of it seeing this was kinda a trip to me as I'm not used to cars driving on the beach as you just don't see that in many places outside or Mexico. This spot was definitely a locals spot as I can tell I didn't fit in here which is one of the main reasons I went here as those are generally the best beaches. The beach was right and the time I spent here was awesome I really couldn't have asked for more. Overall super cool spot that has a handful of parking spots right next to the trail and just a ton of beach for you to enjoy. With that said who knows when or if I'll get back here again but let's just say I'll always have another beach day somewhere.

We were bicycling along the busy/noisy roadway when we saw the sign. Why not head to the beach and…read morebike there? We found our way into the end of the boardwalk & happily shared the boardwalk with pedestrians, families & little kids with scooters! It left us off NEAR the beach-there is some walking still to get to the other side of the beach road in soft sand. Had a nice conversation with a whale watcher stationed at the end of the walkway. Be like the locals & check out Ocean Hammock Park Walkway!

Canopy Shores Park in St. Augustine, Florida. 804 Christina…read moreDrive, St. Augustine, 32086 Beautiful crystal spider webs, a colorful skink, and an enchanted walk in the forest among palm trees. (July 10,2021) Other information: (Source: http://www.co.st-johns.fl.us/Recreation/Parks/CanopyShores.aspx) This 33 acre parcel, purchased in 2004 with funding assistance from the Florida Communities Trust Florida Forever Program, is located in southern St. Johns County along the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in the Shores Community along Christina Drive adjacent to the Riverview Club. The park affords the visitor many opportunities to enjoy nature under the large oak hammock canopy, thus getting its name Canopy Shores Park. The park includes a 1.5 mile loop paved trail for walking, biking and bird watching. Mutt Mitts are provided for those guests who like to walk with their canine companions. Canopy Shores provides ample parking, restroom facilities and a covered pavilion with picnic tables completed as part of Phase I improvements. Additional improvements will consist of trail fitness equipment, educational signage, a boardwalk with scenic overlook and a canoe/kayak platform. Canopy Shores Park 804 Christina Drive, St. Augustine, 32086

The saint Augustine light house it's a must visit when visiting here . It's great for the holidays…read moresince it's full of decorations and the weather it's perfect , not too hot to actually enjoy all the grounds and walk around while just buy a something to drink from the small little shops springs the park .

The Lighthouse Park is an amazing place. The highlight,of course, is the lighthouse itself. The…read moretours are busy all the time. Be sure to buy your tickets ahrad of time. The park grounds are amazing also. Dogs are welcome if on a leash and under supervision of the owner, but they are not allowed in any of the buildings. There are many varieties of trees and shrubs. We were there at night and it seemed a little spooky to me. Afterwards, I learned that the Ghost Tours are held there at night. We only went for the Lighthouse tour. I think that on the next trip we will do a Ghost Tour, if we are brave enough.

Great pit stop on way to southern Florida with little kids. Free parking, bathrooms , splash pad,…read moresmall covered slide and easy quick beach access to put your feet in the ocean. Great little donut shop nearby too.

The St. Augustine pier's splash pad has it ALL!!! It has covered pavilions with tables and covered…read morebenches. It also has a playground, which is also covered, a beach entrance, a great rinse station with showers and spouts. It had great restrooms and a little cafe to get snacks. For the older kids, there are beach volleyball courts, and for the fisher-folks, the pier is lovely with rinse stations and covered benches (small fee to enter). There are restaurants in walking distance and there's a Circle K across the street for any last-minute needs Today was a success!! We spent hours outside and were able to really beat the heat.