Ravine Gardens State Park - Palatka, FL
N 29° 38.256 W 081° 38.813
17R E 437383 N 3278804
One of Florida's most scenic State Parks and locate right near my house. Ravine Gardens State Park is open 8 a.m. until sundown, 365 a year, including holidays.
Waymark Code: WM39AY
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 02/29/2008
Views: 21
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.
quoted from web site
Park Type: Day Use
Activities:
Formal gardens, natural ravine, trails (fitness as well as hiking, the 1.8 mile drive around the ravine. There is a playground available for the little ones. Picnic pavillions as well as grills and other picnic amenities are available as well. Passes and information can be obtained at the gate any time the park is open. The Civic Center’s Office is open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 3:30 pm, excluding holidays.
Background:
The park was constructed by the Works Progress Administration, with cypress buildings, rock gardens and fieldstone terraces. Near the park entrance is The Court of States and a 64 foot obelisk dedicated to Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Link to Park: [Web Link]
Park Fees: Not listed
Date Established?: Not listed
Additional Entrance Points: Not Listed
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