Did a virtual Santa on the Loose 5k with a small group at Palm Coast Linear Park…read more I was curious what makes it a "linear" park and as the name indicates a linear park is a park in an urban or suburban setting that is substantially longer than it is wide. A coworker from Palm Coast recommended this spot as our meet up point. It's 57-acres which features a playground, picnic pavilions, hiking and biking trails, shuffleboard, bocce ball and bird watching and (well-maintained) restrooms. There's even a bicycle maintenance station. A few benches are sprinkled throughout the path which came in handy for the senior citizen in our group for quick breaks. I wish I had a map though as we weren't quite sure which path would loop around back to our parking spot and Google maps wasn't as clear. At one point, our path lead us by the Matanzas River and we saw dolphins! We will have to come back with our bikes for more exploring.

I like this park because it is hidden away and has parking. Not to busy and is clean. Love the…read morenature trail that is not paved. Lots to see and butterfly garden

Old Salt Park has this quiet, natural charm that makes it easy to enjoy from the outside looking…read morein. The dunes feel almost sculpted by time, covered in sea oats that sway just enough to make the whole place feel peaceful. What I love most is that it's a relaxed spot where animals and their owners can simply exist without all the usual chaos of a crowded beach. You see people walking their dogs along the sand or letting them explore the edges of the dunes, and the whole scene feels calm and genuine. Even as someone who doesn't have a dog myself, I like watching those little moments where animals seem perfectly content and humans look just as relaxed. I think that's why Old Salt Park sticks with me. It's not trying to be a polished postcard beach. It's a little wild, a little rugged, and completely unbothered by perfection. The kind of place where nature feels honest and the atmosphere feels easy. It gives you room to breathe, to think, to just take in the view without any pressure. And even without a dog, I can appreciate a place that lets people and their pets be themselves. It's peaceful in a way you don't find everywhere, and that simple, natural beauty is what makes it meaningful to me. there is a great FREE place to park nearby.. or you can park for free at the resort and just walk

This area is great for walking and less crowded than Flagler beach. It's north of Flagler beach in…read morethe Hammock Dunes area of Palm Coast. Dogs are allowed on a leash. There's parking, but not that many spaces, maybe 20. There's a shower and bathroom. You can get there by paying for the toll bridge from I95, or you can get there free by going in from the beach's south in Palm Coast.

Nice local beach to do morning walks, complete with Doggie bags to keep the beach clean & free f/…read more'poopies'... if dog owners would be responsible & use of them, which most do. Boardwalk & sand walkway to the ocean. Lots of different flora & fauna to enjoy... but watch out for the submerged rocks! Nice little beach for sunbathing and building sandcastles, but NOT a good place to swim. Fairly clean bathrooms... grey water outdoor shower, approx 24 parking spaces, 2 picnic tables. And if you're from NJ, NY, RI, MA, MD, IL, IN, MO, OH, PA, TN, AL... you are likely to run into a compatriot... LOTS of out-of-state peeps have become new p/t & some, even f/t, residents in #PalmCoast. ALSO... PLEASE walk your trash, glass, plastic, used sunscreen, condoms, doggy bags & half-eaten food back up the dunes, to the trash bins. If full, be a considerate beach-goer & take your garbage back to your home trash & recycle bins. Let's keep Jungle Hut pristine for everyone to enjoy... & the turtles, too!

Yesterday was a perfect afternoon just to hang out by the beach. This would be the perfect place…read morefor that's it's nice and secluded. Sand is smooth. This beach has bathrooms, shower and nearby parking and dog friendly. That's everything I want. But it's only good for hanging out. I wouldn't swim here. Lots of those big rocks you could seriously break your ankle. It's nice to take pics for sure and super relaxing!

Searching for True Love & Forgiveness? Talk to GOD and get a…read moreDOG! #ReflectDogs Love & Forgiveness Wild according to the other reviews it looks like this has been freshly remodeled and it certainly shows. It has a very nice wood frame fencing with wire. It has a very nice gazebo structure that looks fairly new and has multiple picnic benches underneath it. It has a few old growth trees that are still growing and a few it looks like we're cut down. And of course it has the mandatory fire hydrant. And parking is very close

Nice Dog park! Great pavilion style areas with picnic tables. Nice huge grass area. Both the large…read moredog and small dog sections appear similar in size.

Riverfront Park in Palatka runs along the St. Johns River just south of Memorial Bridge, a wide and…read moreopen stretch of waterfront with a smooth walking path, fishing and boat piers, a kayak launch, and the city's tall Millennium Clock Tower standing close to the water. The tower gives the park a clear focal point, its height and simple lines rising above the river and the lawns around it. From the walkway you get a strong, unobstructed view of Memorial Bridge, its long concrete sweep carrying traffic across one of the broadest points of the St. Johns. On a sunny day it is an easy and pleasant walk, the kind where you slow down without meaning to. In December, though, the river goes quiet, and you will not see much boat traffic at all. [Review 1630 of 2025 - 2207 in Florida - 25178 overall]

aka James C Godwin Riverfront Park. On the banks of the St…read more John River in Palatka near the downtown area this riverfront park offers a nice respite. Restful benches are placed throughout the green & treed banks. There is a free boat launch, marina, playground, amphitheatre and fishing pier. There is a walking/biking path that stretches from one side of the park to the end. Large free parking lots west of the park.

This park/beach is nice. We went there for just a couple minutes cuz of the awful smell and it was…read moreextremely windy but the Atlantic ocean and Matanzas river together looked beautiful

Well groomed paths but bring insect repellent in the warm weather! Lots of great historical signs…read moreexplaining the area and the unique nature of the area.

The remote entrance off Route 17 is narrow and the change of elevation is more than a little…read morenoticeable especially for this part of Florida, I grab a lower gear and crawl up the incline towards the gate - the rules are posted, some display the park's hours, another reminds you to be "bear aware" and a drop box is available to pay the entrance fee on your honor, I throw my annual pass on the dash but it's doubtful that I'll need it as the rain continues to drizzle across the pavement that winds through the charred pines from the previous control burn. Most of the side trails are blocked by iron gates or logs and disappear from sight after only a few yards. The air is heavy with humidity as the sun peeks in and out of the clouds, the condensate drips from my water bottle tucked in the cup holder and a dragon fly kisses my side window as I navigate at an idle towards the water edge. The only sounds audible as I creep through this forrest are the winding sounds of the super charger and the exhaust from my Jeep "Ole Red". The rumble ends with the turn of the key at the river's edge the silence is only broken by the tidal flow of the St. John's River as it challenges the narrow channel of Dunn Creek. The drizzling rain continues soaking the leafs and underbrush while cleansing the air and awakens the forrest - a gray squirrel scurry's across the foliage jumping on the nearest tree trunk as he scans his territory for intruders. There's a small pier and floating dock to moor your skiff or wet a line, a small branch in the shallows snagged some kids red and white bobber and displays it like a trophy while some fish celebrates. Just when I thought I was the only winner on this fine day I'm humble by nature once again, I guess if a tree falls in the woods it does make a noise even if no arrogant human hears it - this is the kind of place where I find my reset button, I really need to do this more often...

Great area to walk, run, ride a bike or dive if your unable to do those activities. Parking is…read moregreat and is handicapped accessible. There are primitive type bathrooms that are well maintained. Dock is very nice on a wide curve of the creek. Great area to bird watch or even see the occasional deer, alligator, and other wildlife.

The Betty Steflick Memorial Preserve is a breathtaking 200 acres of marshes, wetlands, and costal…read moreuplands, all nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. There is plenty of parking, as well as a restroom and picnic tables. There are many hiking trails, some of which are on well-maintained, elevated wooden walkways. I saw at least a dozen gopher tortoises during my short visit, as well as countless birds and reptiles. This is a beautiful preserve, that is well-maintained and CLEAN. There are many secluded areas that make this perfect for a peaceful hike, or lunch away from civilization. Come see nature at it's finest!