Friends of Anastasia State Park

Tracks, Trails and Tails
2025-05-23 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Blvd, St Augustine, FL, 32080
Date: Friday, May 23, 2025
Time: 9 a.m. -10 a.m.
Location:
Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Road, St. Augustine, FL 32080
Description:
Come join a Ranger and learn about the amazing wildlife that lives here in the Park. When you arrive please pull up to the Ranger Station window and the Ranger on duty will give you directions to the program location.
*This event is weather permitting and subject to cancellation.
For more information please call the Ranger Station at 904-461-2033.
Cost:
Program is free with regular park admission fee. ($8.00 per vehicle. Limit 2-8 people per vehicle. $4.00 per single-occupant vehicle. $2.00 per pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass).

Who's On The Beach?
2025-08-08 09:00 - 10:00 | FL
Date: Friday, August 8, 2025
Time: 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Location: Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Road, St. Augustine, FL 32080
Description:
It’s nesting season at Anastasia State Park and there is a lot of activity happening on the beach. Come join a Ranger to learn about what animals are nesting right now and what precautions we take to keep them safe. Suggested items to bring are binoculars, comfortable walking shoes, a camera, drinking water, bug spray, and sunscreen. Please meet at the Hilltop Picnic area. This event is weather permitting and subject to cancellation.
Cost:
Program is free with regular park admission fee. ($8.00 per vehicle. Limit 2-8 people per vehicle. $4.00 per single-occupant vehicle. $2.00 per pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass).
For more information please contact the park at (904) 461-2033. For more about Anastasia State Park or Florida State Parks visit, www.FloridaStateParks.org.

Coffee with a Ranger
2025-10-10 09:00 - 10:00 | Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Blvd, St Augustine, FL, 32080
Date: Friday, October 10, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Location: Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Road, St. Augustine, FL 32080
Description:
Come grab a cup of coffee and hang out with a Park Ranger! This family-friendly event is a good time to ask questions, learn more about the park, and hear stories from the field. Meet at the Island Beach Shop & Grill parking lot at the end of the main park drive. This event is weather permitting and subject to cancellation.
Cost:
Program is free with regular park admission fee. ($8.00 per vehicle. Limit 2-8 people per vehicle. $4.00 per single-occupant vehicle. $2.00 per pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass).
For more information please contact the park at (904) 461-2033. For more about Anastasia State Park or Florida State Parks visit, www.FloridaStateParks.org.

Ancient Dunes Hike
2025-12-19 09:00 - 10:00 | Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Blvd, St Augustine, FL, 32080
Date: Friday, December 19, 2025
Time: 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Location: Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Road, St. Augustine, FL 32080
Description:
Come enjoy a guided hike through ancient dunes shaded by a maritime hammock. Discover the park’s natural communities while exploring this unique trail. Although only a mile long, this hike is more challenging than our other trails due to the natural sloping landscape. Please meet at the Hilltop Picnic Area, near the parking lot, and we will walk into the hammock together. Suggested items to bring are binoculars, comfortable walking shoes, a camera, drinking water, bug spray, and sunscreen. This event is weather permitting and subject to cancellation.
Cost:
Program is free with regular park admission fee. ($8.00 per vehicle. Limit 2-8 people per vehicle. $4.00 per single-occupant vehicle. $2.00 per pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass).
For more information please contact the park at (904) 461-2033. For more about Anastasia State Park or Florida State Parks visit, www.FloridaStateParks.org.

First Day Hike
2026-01-01 08:30 - 10:30 | Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Blvd, St Augustine, FL, 32080
Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Road, St. Augustine, FL 32080
Description:
Come join in our annual First Day Hike. Join a Park Ranger on a guided 2 mile hike through Anastasia’s Marsh Trail along Salt Run and our Ancient Dunes Trail through our shaded maritime hammock. Discover the park’s natural communities while exploring these unique trails. Please meet at the Anastasia Watersports Parking Lot. Suggested items to bring are binoculars, comfortable walking shoes, a camera, drinking water, bug spray, and sunscreen. This event is weather permitting and subject to cancellation.
Cost:
Program is free with regular park admission fee. ($8.00 per vehicle. Limit 2-8 people per vehicle. $4.00 per single-occupant vehicle. $2.00 per pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass).
For more information please contact the park at (904) 461-2033. For more about Anastasia State Park or Florida State Parks visit, www.FloridaStateParks.org.

Annual First-Day Clean-Up
2026-01-01 08:30 - 10:30 | Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Blvd, St Augustine, FL, 32080
Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Road, St. Augustine, FL 32080
Description:
Join the Friends of Anastasia in their annual First-Day Clean-Up. Come join the effort to start the year off with a healthy beach and a clean park. Suggested items to bring are gloves, comfortable walking shoes, drinking water, bug spray, and sunscreen. The Park will have buckets and trash pickers available to use. Make sure to let the Ranger Station know you are here to join the Clean-Up. Please meet in front of the Island Beach Shop & Grill. This event is weather permitting and subject to cancellation.
For more information please contact the park at (904) 461-2033. For more about Anastasia State Park or Florida State Parks visit, www.FloridaStateParks.org.

Guided Salt Run Paddle
2026-03-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Blvd, St Augustine, FL, 32080
Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location:
Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Road, St. Augustine, FL 32080
Please meet at Anastasia Watersports
Description:
Join in a beautiful guided paddle down our Salt Run and experience the diverse wildlife and peaceful scenery we have here at Anastasia State Park.
In order to participate in this program, one:
• Must have the ability to follow visual and/or verbal instruction independently or with the assistance of a companion.
• Must wear a PFD and have a whistle at all times while on the water
• Must have the ability to withstand exposure to the outdoors for up to two hours, this includes currents/wave action, and exposure to insects.
• Must have the ability to operate a watercraft independently, which includes paddling against and with a current, entry/exit of the watercraft, and maneuvering the watercraft around other vessels.
• Also masks cannot be used while on the water. They present a health hazard if the paddler ends up in the water while wearing a mask.
•Contact Brian Murphy at MurphyKayak@gmail.com to register for the trip. Space is limited.
• If you need to rent a kayak, you can contact Anastasia Watersports. https://anastasiawatersports.com/
*This event is weather permitting and subject to cancellation.
Cost:
Program is free with regular park admission fee. ($8.00 per vehicle. Limit 2-8 people per vehicle. $4.00 per single-occupant vehicle. $2.00 per pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass).

Gopher Tortoise Talk
2026-04-23 09:00 - 10:00 | Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Blvd, St Augustine, FL, 32080
Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Location: Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Road, St. Augustine, FL 32080
Description:
Join in to learn more about our amazing Gopher Tortoises and the different environments they call home. Please dress for the weather and bring binoculars, a reusable water bottle, comfortable walking shoes, and a field guide if you have one.
Meet in front of the Island Beach Shop & Grill at the end of the main park road.
*This event is weather permitting and subject to cancellation.
Cost:
Program is free with regular park admission fee. ($8.00 per vehicle. Limit 2-8 people per vehicle. $4.00 per single-occupant vehicle. $2.00 per pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass).
For more information please contact the park at (904) 461-2033. For more about Anastasia State Park or Florida State Parks visit, www.FloridaStateParks.org.

Guided Bird Walk
2026-07-08 08:15 - 10:00 | Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Blvd, St Augustine, FL, 32080
Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Time: 8:15 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Location: Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Road, St. Augustine, FL 32080
Description:
Come meet the birds at Anastasia State Park on this monthly bird walk! This fun and informative walk is open to participants of all birding levels. Participants will observe a diverse variety of shore birds, marsh birds, and hammock birds by walking the beach, boardwalks, nature trails, and other areas. Please dress for the weather and bring binoculars, water, comfortable walking shoes, and a field guide if you have one. Meet at the Island Beach Shop & Grill parking lot at the end of the main park drive. This event is weather permitting and subject to cancellation.
Cost:
Program is free with regular park admission fee. ($8.00 per vehicle. Limit 2-8 people per vehicle. $4.00 per single-occupant vehicle. $2.00 per pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass).
For more information please contact the park at (904) 461-2033. For more about Anastasia State Park or Florida State Parks visit, www.FloridaStateParks.org.

Guided Bird Walk
2026-07-26 08:15 - 10:00 | Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Blvd, St Augustine, FL, 32080
Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026
Time: 8:15 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Location: Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Road, St. Augustine, FL 32080
Description:
Come meet the birds at Anastasia State Park on this monthly bird walk! This fun and informative walk is open to participants of all birding levels. Participants will observe a diverse variety of shore birds, marsh birds, and hammock birds by walking the beach, boardwalks, nature trails, and other areas. Please dress for the weather and bring binoculars, water, comfortable walking shoes, and a field guide if you have one. Meet at the Island Beach Shop & Grill parking lot at the end of the main park drive. This event is weather permitting and subject to cancellation.
Cost:
Program is free with regular park admission fee. ($8.00 per vehicle. Limit 2-8 people per vehicle. $4.00 per single-occupant vehicle. $2.00 per pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass).
For more information please contact the park at (904) 461-2033. For more about Anastasia State Park or Florida State Parks visit, www.FloridaStateParks.org.

Guided Bird Walk
2026-08-04 08:15 - 10:00 | Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Blvd, St Augustine, FL, 32080
Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Time: 8:15 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Location: Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Road, St. Augustine, FL 32080
Description:
Come meet the birds at Anastasia State Park on this monthly bird walk! This fun and informative walk is open to participants of all birding levels. Participants will observe a diverse variety of shore birds, marsh birds, and hammock birds by walking the beach, boardwalks, nature trails, and other areas. Please dress for the weather and bring binoculars, water, comfortable walking shoes, and a field guide if you have one. Meet at the Island Beach Shop & Grill parking lot at the end of the main park drive. This event is weather permitting and subject to cancellation.
Cost:
Program is free with regular park admission fee. ($8.00 per vehicle. Limit 2-8 people per vehicle. $4.00 per single-occupant vehicle. $2.00 per pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass).
For more information please contact the park at (904) 461-2033. For more about Anastasia State Park or Florida State Parks visit, www.FloridaStateParks.org.

Guided Bird Walk
2026-08-16 08:15 - 10:00 | Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Blvd, St Augustine, FL, 32080
Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026
Time: 8:15 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Location: Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Road, St. Augustine, FL 32080
Description:
Come meet the birds at Anastasia State Park on this monthly bird walk! This fun and informative walk is open to participants of all birding levels. Participants will observe a diverse variety of shore birds, marsh birds, and hammock birds by walking the beach, boardwalks, nature trails, and other areas. Please dress for the weather and bring binoculars, water, comfortable walking shoes, and a field guide if you have one. Meet at the Island Beach Shop & Grill parking lot at the end of the main park drive. This event is weather permitting and subject to cancellation.
Cost:
Program is free with regular park admission fee. ($8.00 per vehicle. Limit 2-8 people per vehicle. $4.00 per single-occupant vehicle. $2.00 per pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass).
For more information please contact the park at (904) 461-2033. For more about Anastasia State Park or Florida State Parks visit, www.FloridaStateParks.org.

Guided Bird Walk
2026-09-06 08:15 - 10:00 | Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Blvd, St Augustine, FL, 32080
Date: Sunday, September 6, 2026
Time: 8:15 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Location: Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Road, St. Augustine, FL 32080
Description:
Come meet the birds at Anastasia State Park on this monthly bird walk! This fun and informative walk is open to participants of all birding levels. Participants will observe a diverse variety of shore birds, marsh birds, and hammock birds by walking the beach, boardwalks, nature trails, and other areas. Please dress for the weather and bring binoculars, water, comfortable walking shoes, and a field guide if you have one. Meet at the Island Beach Shop & Grill parking lot at the end of the main park drive. This event is weather permitting and subject to cancellation.
Cost:
Program is free with regular park admission fee. ($8.00 per vehicle. Limit 2-8 people per vehicle. $4.00 per single-occupant vehicle. $2.00 per pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass).
For more information please contact the park at (904) 461-2033. For more about Anastasia State Park or Florida State Parks visit, www.FloridaStateParks.org.

Guided Bird Walk
2026-09-16 08:15 - 10:00 | Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Blvd, St Augustine, FL, 32080
Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Time: 8:15 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Location: Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Road, St. Augustine, FL 32080
Description:
Come meet the birds at Anastasia State Park on this monthly bird walk! This fun and informative walk is open to participants of all birding levels. Participants will observe a diverse variety of shore birds, marsh birds, and hammock birds by walking the beach, boardwalks, nature trails, and other areas. Please dress for the weather and bring binoculars, water, comfortable walking shoes, and a field guide if you have one. Meet at the Island Beach Shop & Grill parking lot at the end of the main park drive. This event is weather permitting and subject to cancellation.
Cost:
Program is free with regular park admission fee. ($8.00 per vehicle. Limit 2-8 people per vehicle. $4.00 per single-occupant vehicle. $2.00 per pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass).
For more information please contact the park at (904) 461-2033. For more about Anastasia State Park or Florida State Parks visit, www.FloridaStateParks.org.
