The best parks & outdoor spots in Fernandina Beach

3 parks & outdoor spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Howard Gilman Waterfront Park

Parks & Outdoors

Stretch your legs along the riverside walkway, let the kids conquer the playground, and claim a patch of green for a laid-back picnic.…

Waterfront Park, Howard Gilman Memorial Park, 201 St Marys St (St Marys) · ✓ checked Sep 25

“Stretch your legs along the riverside walkway, let the kids conquer the playground, and claim a patch of green for a laid-back picnic. Howard Gilman Waterfront Park adds water views, a boat launch, and an event gazebo to your everyday routine, making simple afternoons feel like small-town gold.”

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Sea Camp Campground

Parks & Outdoors

Sea Camp Campground is the kind of close-to-home escape where dense woods meet soft sand, and the beach is a short wander away. Pitch a…

Cumberland Island (St Marys) · ✓ checked Sep 24

“Sea Camp Campground is the kind of close-to-home escape where dense woods meet soft sand, and the beach is a short wander away. Pitch a tent, listen to the surf, and let the phone stay buried in your pack... it’s St.”

From the St. Marys newsletter, September 30, 2026

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The Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary

Parks & Outdoors

The Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary lets you safely get up close to rescued tigers, lions, and pumas, and their Night Feeding is a…

1860 Starratt Rd (Jacksonville) · ✓ checked Jul 30

“The Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary lets you safely get up close to rescued tigers, lions, and pumas, and their Night Feeding is a show, with more than 600 pounds of dinner disappearing amid a wall of roars. Perfect feel good outing this week, all for a local nonprofit.”

From the Jacksonville newsletter, August 5, 2026

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