Ravine Gardens State Park - Palatka, Florida
N 29° 38.283 W 081° 38.829
17R E 437357 N 3278854
This is a beautiful state park that is on the Great Florida Birding Trail with lots of flowers and things to do.
Waymark Code: WM3978
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 02/29/2008
Views: 72
Welcome to Ravine Gardens State Park
A ravine was created over thousands of years by water flowing from the sandy ridges on the shore of the St. Johns River. In 1933, this ravine was transformed into a dramatic garden by the federal Works Progress Administration. Much of the original landscaping still exists as formal gardens and an extensive trail system. A 1.8-mile paved road winds around the ravine, offering motorists and bicyclists a view of the gardens. The Ravine Loop is closed to vehicle traffic one hour before sunset, but remains open for pedestrians, bicycles, and wheelchairs. The garden's peak flowering period is azalea season, late January to April. Numerous picnic sites, equipped with tables and grills, are available to visitors. The Roy E. Campbell Civic Center complex features a large covered pavilion, auditorium, and meeting rooms that are available for rent. Located in Palatka at 1600 Twigg Street.
Admission fees are $4.00 per car of 8 people or $1.00 per person over 8 and for all pedestrians, and bicycles. They are opened from 8:00am until sundown 365 days a year, including holidays.
Contact the Florida Park Service Information Center for general inquiries.
For Information about Ravine Gardens State Park, please call 386-329-3721.
Quoted from their web page www.floridastateparks.org/ravinegardens
Managing Agency:
Great Florida Birding Trail
East Florida section
County: Putnam
Cluster Name: Not listed
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