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

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.

While staying in St. Augustine, we decided to see what there was besides the typical tourist spots,…read morewhen we came across Anastasia State Park. This is actually a pretty big park! The first thing we did was drive around to the campgrounds to check out the camp sites. There were tons of spots and each was clean and spacious. Like most places, there are spots for tents and rvs. There is a main road and on each side, a campground branches off. I didn't calculate the numbers, but my guess is that each campground has at least 25 sites, and there were at least 4 campgrounds. The only downside, is that it is a long drive to get out of the park from this area. Next we drove over to the concessions stand, but it was closed, so we continued over to a HUGE parking lot with beach access. From there, we walked across a very long boardwalk which took us through sand dunes and up over a large dune to the beach. It was another bit of walking from the boardwalk to the water's edge. I would say 1/4 to 1/3 of a mile for the whole thing? Anyway, the walk is worth it. The beach is clean and full of shells that you can collect. It is very large and stretches out in both directions, seemingly forever! It was far from crowded, for being the end of July, but that was appreciated and made it more enjoyable, obviously. We didn't go swimming, but we did walk in the water and up and down the beach until just before sunset, as there are no clear markers as to where we came onto the beach, and we didn't want to get lost. There is a shower/footwash station at the entrance to the boardwalk by the parking lot, so we took advantage of it before we got in the car. Entrance to the park cost $8 per car, and for beach access on an incredibly nice beach? Worth it. I don't know what camping costs, but i can't imagine it is much more. I would definitely camp here, if I had my gear with me, and I would ABSOLUTELY hit the beach! 110/2025

Treaty Park is an overall great park that has a lot to offer. It has sport fields, tennis courts,…read morepavilions, a pleasant lake, basketball courts, plenty of parking and so much more. The park is well-maintained and has a great community feel about it. We need parks like this. It allows us as a community to gather in our leisure time and feel a communal spirit. This is a great park and I definitely recommend a visit here.

Great pop tennis/pickleball courts hybrid. Shady area for…read morekids to play. Public bathroom on site.

What a great little park in a completely out of the way place. The park has a nice walking path and…read moreis just an altogether pleasant place to chill for a bit. Parking is a bit limited, but again, it is completely out of the way and I do not think it is that well-known. If you are in the area, go check it out.

Driving aimlessly around St Augustine last weekend, we found this plateau of a park where the San…read moreSebastián River meets the Matanzas River. My photos do not do justice to the view from this perch. Paved trails meandered in two different directions, and we rested on a bench while enjoying the expansive views. Dr Robert B. Hayling was the "father" of the Civil Rights Movement in St Augustine in the '60's, and this panoramic park is only one of many ways this notable leader has been recognized throughout the local community and in Florida. His encouragement & participation in non-violent activism exposed him to both admirers & haters. Additionally, he had served as an officer in the Air Force, and was the first black dentist in Florida admitted to the American Dental Association. Sources: https://www.citystaug.com/Facilities/Facility/Details/Dr-Robert-B-Hayling-Freedom-Park-6 https://www.visitstaugustine.com/history/black_history/dr_robert_hayling/

This place is truly amazing with so many places to slide and climb. My kiddo loves is and We have a…read moregreat time every time.

My toddler enjoyed this park so much! It's a large playground with a great variety of play areas to…read morekeep kids entertained. There's a section designed for toddlers and another area for bigger kids, which made it perfect for different ages. They have multiple slides and swings in different sizes, and they even have a tire swing that we both got to ride, which was such a fun moment. There are also short tunnels and climbing structures that made it feel like an adventure for little ones. I also appreciated the pavilion with benches where families can sit, relax, or enjoy a snack. The wooden design and shaded areas make it comfortable to stay for a good amount of time, even on warmer days. I'd definitely love to return the next time we're in the area!

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.

Park was great was there today had a baby shower for a friend today and I have to say we need more…read moreshaded areas there maybe another set of slides... I mean if it's hot we can't stay long because of the heat and there was a shaded area that d be great. Also should have portable potty there in case someone wants to use restroom we used the park today for a baby shower and we had to use the bathroom in the library. So just giving the owner a tip on what it needs

Great facilities had a great time with my family, lots of other kids there so the little ones all…read morehad a blast.

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!

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.