Parks and the outdoors in St. Augustine

10 parks, gardens, beaches and walks in and around St. Augustine.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

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Adventure Landing
Great for kids, this family fun park located behind the larger outlet mall off of I-95 offers miniature golf, an arcade, batting cages, go-karts, and a roller coaster simulator.
Sun-Thu 10AM to 11PM, Fri Sat 10AM to midnightPay per activity
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Alligator Farm Zoological Park
One of Florida's oldest continuously running attractions, this zoo features all 24 species of crocodile (including the American alligator) in addition to a range of other reptiles, mammals and birds. Educational demonstrations and activities like zip-lining are also offered.
Daily 9AM to 5PM (Summer: to 6PM)Adults $26, children (3-11) $15, guests in wheelchairs $13/$7.50, 10% off for AAA, military, and seniors
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Anastasia State Park
The park has a variety of wildlife, birds and plants in a setting of beaches, tidal salt marsh, and hammock. Recreational activities include bird watching, camping, fishing, sun bathing, surfing, sail boarding, swimming, kayaking, hiking and picnicking. Amenities include a campground and nature trails.
8AM-sundown
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Anastasia Watersports
A shack in the state park offering affordable kayak, paddleboard, and sailboat rentals, as well as rentals of bikes and beach equipment like umbrellas and surfboards. A nearby park store sells snacks and fishing bait.
Daily 9AM to 6PMPriced by the hour: $20-60
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Beachcomber Restaurant
This casual spot serves lunch and dinner in a unique atmosphere with an open deck just steps from the beach.
Daily 11AM to 8PM (Summer: to 9PM and to 10PM Fri-Sat)$12-25
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Faver-Dykes State Park
Activities include fishing, picnicking, boating, canoeing, camping and wildlife viewing.
8AM-sundown
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Fort Mose Historic State Park
Gracia Real de Santa Teresa de Mose
This park preserves the site of the first legal free black settlement in America. It was established in 1738 by the Spanish for escaped black slaves seeking asylum from the British colonies. The former site of the community, long forgotten but rediscovered in 1968, is located about two miles north of St. Augustine. Also spelled Fort Moosa or Fort Mossa.
Grounds: Daily 9AM to 5PM; Visitor Center: Thu-Mon 9AM to 5PMGrounds free; Visitor Center: adults $2, children (under 6) free
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Oldest House Museum Complex
A historic house just south of downtown that is believed to be the oldest house in the city, constructed under Spanish rule in 1723. The property, run by the St. Augustine Historical Society, also includes two museums, an exhibition gallery, an ornamental garden, and a store.
10AM-5PM, tours every half hour$13/adult, $10/senior, $4/student, $26/family
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Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth
A 15 acre (6.1 hectares) waterfront attraction touted as the 1513 landing site of Ponce de Leon, the discoverer of Florida. Although no evidence has been found to support this, the park is the location of the first Spanish settlement in St. Augustine. Guests can explore a recreation of a Timucuan Native American village, witness a cannon firing, view archeological digs, and even drink from the supposed "Fountain of Youth", a natural spring.
Daily 9AM to 6PMAdults $15, children (6-12) $9, seniors $14
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San Sebastian Winery
A few blocks from downtown, this winery was opened in 1996 in a restored railroad building and offers award-winning American wines dating back to 1562. Tours are offered seven days a week, leaving every 20-25 minutes and lasting for about 45 minutes. Wines are for sale at the on-site retail store, and a rooftop wine bar overlooking the San Sebastian River offers live jazz and blues on weekend nights.
Mon-Sat 10AM-6PM, Sun 11AM-6PMTours are free

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to St. Augustine (CC BY-SA 4.0).