Washington Oaks Gardens State Park
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jvincemery
N 29° 38.082 W 081° 12.265
17R E 480212 N 3278325
Part of the Great Florida Birding Trail, this is a quiet park of moss-draped oaks and coquina beach spanning both sides of A1A, including coastal and river habitats.
Waymark Code: WM483Q
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 07/20/2008
Views: 41
Although the formal gardens are the centerpiece of this park, Washington Oaks is also famous for the unique shoreline of coquina rock formations that line its Atlantic beach. Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Matanzas River, this property was once owned by a distant relative of President George Washington. The gardens were established by Louise and Owen Young who purchased the land in 1936 and built a winter retirement home. They named it Washington Oaks and, in 1965, donated most of the property to the State. The gardens make remarkable use of native and exotic species, from azaleas and camellias to the exquisite bird of paradise, sheltered within a picturesque oak hammock. Visitors can picnic and fish from either the beach or the seawall along the Matanzas River. A number of short trails provide opportunities for hiking and bicycling. Visitors can learn about the park's natural and cultural resources in the visitor center. Located two miles south of Marineland on State Road A1A.
Contact the Florida Park Service Information Center for general inquiries.
For Information about Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, please call 386-446-6780.
Managing Agency:
Florida State Parks Information Center (850) 245-2157
Florida Division of Recreation and Parks · 3900 Commonwealth Blvd · Tallahassee, Florida 32399
County: Flagler
Cluster Name: Not listed
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