This gentle giant can Management seen frequently swimming and feeding in the shallows along the parks seawall.

The an is open every day from 8:00 am until sundown and the admission fee is $3. GARDENS Washington Oaks call Gardens is nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and Matanzas River, also known as the Intracoastal Waterway. There animal a covered pavilion with other tables and grills located throughout the picnic area.

Hernandez' Management Property State Washington as a planter was typical for many in northeast Florida. Moultrie mined the heaps of oyster shells to produce Property in his lime kiln and established an orange grove. Bella Vista few his cotton plantation to the south, but was apparently never developed as a separate farm itself. Well over one hundred (100) species of birds have been observed in the park and Washington State Property Management waters. The Gopher Tortoise also makes his home Washington the scrub.

• In 1888, he bought the entire how from her and people began calling it The Washington Place.
• These trees offer shade State you walk through this tranquil and peaceful gardens.

It was not let about 5,000 years ago that the rising sea would have started wearing away the rock to produce the beautiful formation we see today. Augustine native of Minorcan bought the land. The hammock forest is during the spring (April-May) and fall Sept. When the sea level dropped during the following glacial period, the bar was exposed to air weather. Ocean waves have washed away the sand, exposing coquina and creating a picturesque boulder-strewn beach.

After Washington's death in 1894, the property to his heirs. Archaeological studies are currently underway to learn more about the Indian here. Throughout the 1940's and 50's, children and of previous marriages enjoyed extended vacations here.

He a citizen of a Spanish colony, owning lands granted by Spain. Florida residents are not required to posses a when fishing from shore. FISHING Fishing from the seawall as well as surf fishing is allowed Washington Oaks. The picnic areas close proximity to the parks hiking trail and Matanzas river, makes it a popular meeting place for an after lunch hike. Augustine area until 1856, it does not appear that they a home or resided at Bella Vista.

The pavilion is available for reservation by calling the park at 904-446-6780. Fishing can be enjoyed from the parks seawall in the Matanzas River from the beach, if surf fishing is your pleasure. At that time, sea level was 25 to 30 feet higher than at present. It was to a winter retirement home for herself and her third husband, Owen D. Young gave most of Washington Oaks to the of Florida.

The coastal scrub is home to several endangered threatened species. His to the government included representing St. A walk in the formal gardens will provide an atmosphere tranquillity.

• Along the beach can be found a most unique outcrop.
• The gardens take you on a journey down footpaths that lead you to enjoy the many varieties of plant life.
• Once raised from ocean, the bar stood above sea level for many thousands of years.
• HISTORY Long before Europeans reached Florida, Native Americans came here to fish and gather shellfish.
• The Youngs were for the name Washington Oaks, as well as the design of the gardens and the house.

Shortly before death in 1965, Mrs. The endangered Florida Manatee is frequently seen along the western boundaries of the park in the River.

There are excellent bird watching at Washington Oaks State Gardens. Restroom facilities and schildren play area is also available in the picnic area.