 Region:
Central
RAVINE GARDENS STATE PARK
Palatka, Florida
Contact Information
1600 Twigg Street, Mail P.O. Box 1096
Palatka, 32712
(386) 329-3721
Directions
Ravine Gardens is located within the city limits of Palatka, near
the St. Johns River, a few blocks south of downtown and U.S. Highway
17. Access to the park is from Twigg Street, east from Moseley Avenue,
south from S. R. 20 and U. S. 17. Ravine State Gardens is less than
an hour drive from Gainesville, Jacksonville and St. Augustine.
Hours of Operation
Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a
year.
Florida has been shaped geographically and culturally by water and
Ravine State Gardens is representative of the never-ending shaping
that occurs.
A
steep ravine was created by water flowing from beneath
the sandy ridges that flank the west shore of the
St. Johns River. As time passed, the slopes of the
ravine were colonized by grasses, shrubs and trees.
Ravine Gardens State Park has long been famous
for its extensive plantings of azaleas and other
ornamental plants. Recreational uses are generally
passive, related to the aesthetic enjoyment of the
gardens. Park programs emphasize interpretation
of the park's natural and cultural attributes.
Park Activities
Bicycling, Nature Trails, and Picnicking
Picnicking
There are numerous sites along the 1.8 mile paved
ravine perimeter road to picnic. Picnic tables and
grills are available at no additional charge. Stairways
and trail access into the ravines are located near
each picnic area.
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