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.

It was shaded along the way. There were minimal tree roots, making it easy to push a stroller over…read more There are different marked paths along the way. We went to the beach at the end of the 1 mile hike and walked the beach, looking for shells, watching crabs scramble by, and enjoying the views. It is well maintained by maintenance crews, and there are several picnic benches at the beach. It was hot on the way back, but there was a restroom at the beginning of the trail and a pavilion with benches. There was plenty of parking, no crowds, and places to fish, kayak, paddle board, and boat.

Amy helped us by giving us an overview of the work the center does and answering our questions…read more She was incredibly friendly and informative! She clearly loves her work. The visitor's center is beautiful and interesting. Our eight year old was engaged by the exhibits and live animals. We did the yellow hike, which was perfect for a July morning. We saw tortoise and many different types of birds and enjoyed looking at crabs along the waterline. Really cool experience. I highly recommend!

More of a collection of tennis courts, basketball courts, a baseball field and a pavilion than a…read morepark, it still is pleasant enough and if you regularly play one of the above mentioned sports, a good enough place to head. There is a small parking lot. All in all, a decent enough place.

While in St. Augustine for the day we decided to make a stop at the north beach park. My very first…read moretime here was 2022 , we placed a heart shaped padlock with our initials and anniversary date on it so I wanted to see if they still had it while hanging with my princess on the beach with her friends. And to my surprise , I found my old lock !! And love the new area heart shaped love lock wall we placed our cute heart shaped locks on it and my daughters is the cutest one on there now. Interesting that I actually saw a lock with initials of someone I knew lol ! There is plenty of parking available , restrooms and a play area as well. The beach wasn't too crowded so we really had a fun time. My friend's vacation home is close by so I plan to visit again before summer is out . Come make memories and live a lock , making memories is amazing !

WOW! When was the last time you were at North Beach?…read more I don't know when they finished the renovations since we've been going to other beaches, but golly...the updates are incredible! It is quite beautiful and definitely more user-friendly and inviting. When you enter the park now, they have created an island of sorts in the middle of the parking area with a one-way traffic driveway and parking all around it. No longer the free-for-all it used to be. The old bathrooms are gone, and now there is a new facility in the center of the island/parking lot. Definitely more handicapped friendly as well. Moreover, there is a nice picnic area, showers, and drinking fountains in the center building too. There is an additional picnic area off in the grassy area near where the old one used to be. In addition, near the walkover bridge, there are more showers, changing rooms, and a surfboard stand. Remember how the bridge used to have a lot of love locks? They are all gone! Now, a big red heart is provided with a wire fence to lock your love near the entrance on the parking lot side. Oh, and remember how the parking lot would flood? No more! It is nice and level with a new surface. The same bridge walkway is still there, but it's been cleaned up, and with all the locks gone, it looks very nice. The park is absolutely beautiful now! For those of you that have not been here, it is NOT associated with the North Beach Resort, which is a business. North Beach Park is a public beach, and it's free. It is located a few miles north of Vilano Beach Park.

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/

Nice dog park for the Shearwater development. Grass is still intact so our dogs don't get too dirty…read moreunlike other similar parks. Ample agility activities for both large and small dogs throughout the complex. Dogs enjoyed the last two afternoons here with the mild climate. While we practiced social distancing, the dogs still need a little help in that area. #SYOY from a minimum of 6 feet away.

Very clean and well maintained neighborhood dog park…read more The agility course features are a nice addition. The large dog side has a hill and tunnel, Gates are locked with keypad entry. Shaded benches for humans. Outside the gates is a water fountain. Dogs love going there to play with other dogs. Nice neighborhood amenity.

First time at the Seafood fest. This is everything but Seafood. I was loooking for crabs, lobster,…read morefish and more seafood. Most of the food is $20 or more. There are a few things worth the trip. One the shuttle bus to and from the festival. The second is the commute to and from my house. Not pictured is the shrimp tandoori. It needed more sauce. The ribs were not the best as per my wife. There were bathrooms and table and chairs around to sit, relax and eat. We are looking forward to next year and know what to expect. Long lines for the food and beverages so have patience. Please, next year have more seafood that is in the title. I was looking forward to more seafood!

As good as it could be for 25,000+ attendees at a two day music festival. Sing Out Loud put…read moretogether a nice lineup with the Black Keys headlining day 1 and Mumford and Sons on day 2 There was a bit of everything from general admission to Corporate rooftop tents. We opted for VIPZ which was below the corporate rooftop but offered a prime viewing platform Lots of vendors, food, plenty of bar spaces and extremely responsive medical staff (at least three people needed help) as it was HOT and humid. Free water refill stations were available and stay hydrated messages posted frequently on the jumbo TVs Too long to get in with airport level security and restrictions on almost everything (no chairs, no coolers, no bags over 12x6, no backpacks and so on...) The line for GA admission ran over an hour. That certainly needs to improve for future events.

Nease Beachfront Park offers free public parking in a small lot across the street from the Atlantic…read moreOcean. The park area includes a long boardwalk over the saltwater marsh & raw Florida scrub. From the gazebo at the end, we had a peekaboo view of the Tolomato River. Vilano Beach access was easy with a pedestrian crossing right in front of the park building. Then only a few stairs down to the sand! It was still a bit of a hike to the water, however I think it was low tide during our visit. That aside, the sand was SO SOFT! Adjacent to the parking lot is a shady area with picnic tables. We also saw a couple of gopher tortoises in a fenced area behind the park building. The park also has several informational signs about the wildlife that may be seen in the area. This was a great spot for us to park & enjoy a quick beach visit! I also want to note that this stretch of Vilano Beach is dog-friendly, as is Nease Beachfront Park. We didn't try to go inside the park building but it may have bathrooms. From Visit St Augustine (https://www.visitstaugustine.com/thing-to-do/nease-beachfront-park): "Nease Beachfront Park is a Florida Communities Trust Park and is a thriving saltwater marsh habitat on the Atlantic Coast. The park was home to local conservationist, Allen Nease, who was a pioneer in Florida's reforestation and preservation efforts in the mid-20th century. He planted more than 55 million pine trees throughout North Florida, and eventually earned the nickname, "Johnny Pine Tree". The house itself mirrored his professional background in forestry, with heart pine wood floors, 12-inch bald cypress wall planking, and solid bald cypress ceiling beams."