Anastasia State Park
Anastasia State Park | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Location | St. Johns County, Florida, United States |
Nearest city | St. Augustine, Florida |
Coordinates | 29°51′43″N 81°16′23″W / 29.86194°N 81.27306°W |
Area | 1,700 acres (6.9 km2) |
Established | 1949 |
Governing body | Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
Anastasia State Park is a 1,600-acre (6.5 km2)
It is also home to the Old Spanish Coquina Quarries, an archaeological site from which the coquina stone used in the construction of the Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine was mined, earning it a spot on the National Register of Historic Places.
Acquired by the state of Florida in 1949, Anastasia State Park has long been a favorite playground for hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.
Recreational activities
Activities include bird watching,
Along with park interpretive programs and nature trails, there is also a campground. The campground contains 139 campsites all located within the beautiful maritime hammock and just a short walk or bike ride from the beach. Anastasia State Park has concessions to provide guests with rental opportunities of bicycles, paddleboards, kayaks and canoes. There is also a grill area and a small gift shop for visitors to take home an Anastasia memory. The grill location also provides Wi-Fi for visitors' use.
Hours
Florida state parks are open between 8 a.m. and sundown every day of the year (including holidays).
See also
- Fort Mose Historic State Park
- St. Augustine Amphitheatre
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