ATTRACTIONS
Bird Island Park
101 Library Blvd.,
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32004
904.209.0346
www.sjcfl.us/Recreation/Parks/
BirdIslandPark.aspx
New, innovative park features an island in the
center of a boardwalk-encircled pond. The park
emphasizes native flora/fauna and is perfect for
smaller gatherings, theater, children’s programming,
picnicking and more.
Davenport Park
See the Legacy... Flagler College
Explore the gradeur of the former Hotell Ponce de Leon, built in 1887 by Henry Flagler and now
home to Flagler College. Take a tour of this restored gem, listed as a National Historic Landmark
Tours run daily, year round.
74 King Street, St. Augustine
904-819-6400
legacy@fl agler.edu
174 San Marco Ave.,
St. Augustine, FL 32084
www.citystaug.com/government/
public_works/parks.php
Located at the corner of San Carlos and San Marco
Avenues, the park has a restored antique carousel
which operates seven days a week. The playground
area is fully handicap accessible with both open
and closed slides, monkey bars and other exercise
and fun equipment. The entire park is fully enclosed
and picnic tables are available.
Davis Park
2455 Palm Valley Rd.,
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32081 904.209.0346
www.sjcfl.us/Recreation/Parks/DavisPark.aspx
Fee-based facility; groups may rent for sports and
activities. Also: Stocked fishing ponds, fenced-in
dog parks, a playground, concessions.
Eddie Vickers Park
399 S. Riberia St., St. Augustine, FL 32084
www.citystaug.com/government/
public_works/parks.php
This park has a fully equipped playground area,
basketball courts and a baseball diamond and
picnic area.
Faver-Dykes State Park
Saint Augustine
Film Festival
Plan your holiday or weekend getaway
to this charming city around the annual
Saint Augustine Film Festival Jan 17-20. See
remarkable foreign and independent films,
meet filmmakers at their screenings, or chat
afterwards at Festival parties while the city
still twinkles with the Nights of Lights.
[email protected]
www.StAugFilmFest.com
The Pirate Ship
Black Raven
Best Live Pirate Show in Florida! Sail with
us and experience the greatest adventure
you’ve ever seen. Family programs and
Club 21+ (adults). Treasure hunts, birthday
parties and much more. Located at the
City Marina next to Bridge Of Lions.
1000 Faver Dykes Rd.,
St. Augustine, FL 32086
904.794.0997
www.floridastateparks.org/faverdykes
Bordering Pellicer Creek, this is a popular site for
birding, with more than 100 species observed.
GTM Research Reserve
505 Guana River Rd.,
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
904.823.4500
www.gtmnerr.org
Extensive nature trails, fishing and an outstanding
environmental education center. Hiking, biking are
popular along the 9-plus miles of nature trails.
City Marina, St. Augustine
Toll FREE: 877-578-5050
www.BlackRavenAdventures.com
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