Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve, Park Site in Jacksonville, Florida
Park Site

Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve

Jacksonville · Florida

Overview

About Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve.

Visit one of the last unspoiled coastal wetlands on the Atlantic Coast. Discover 6,000 years of human history and experience the beauty of salt marshes, coastal dunes, and hardwood hammocks. The Timucuan Preserve includes Fort Caroline and Kingsley Plantation.

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Weather

We have mild winters and hot summers. In the winter average highs are in the 60's, lows in the 40's. The summer temperatures reach up into the 90's.

Key Facts

TypePark Site
DesignationEcological & Historic Preserve

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a ranger takes a photo on the dock

Become a Citizen Scientist

1-5 Minutes

Help park rangers monitor erosion and shoreline changes.

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Become a Senior Ranger

15-40 Minutes

Enjoy the learning and excitement of the Junior Ranger program but aimed toward an older audience.

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a bright red, green and blue song bird sits on a branch with vivid purple berries

Birding in Timucuan Preserve

10-90 Minutes

Go on a birding adventure in Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve.

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Boating in the Backwaters

1-24 Hours

Sailboat, fishing boat, kayak, or canoe, choose your own boating adventure in Timucuan Preserve.

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silhouetted angler fishing at dawn

Catch a Keeper

Fish the waters of Timucuan Preserve, enjoy the peace of the backwaters, take in the beauty of the salt marsh.

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green marsh grasses swirl under a vibrant cloudy sky

Climb the Observation Tower at Round Marsh

40-90 Minutes

Hike the trails at Theodore Roosevelt Area out to Round Marsh and climb the observation tower to look over the eco-system, bird watch, read the exhibit plaque, or sit and watch the world go by on the St. Johns River.

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Cross the Bridge

30-90 Minutes

The Cedar Point bridge connects National Park Service and City of Jacksonville trails, provides a beautiful vista, fishing and birding opportunities, and a spot to just watch the world go by.

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Discover Our Partnership Parks

120-500 Minutes

The power of working together is on display in this park partnership area which offers more than any one unit could provide. The 7 Creeks Recreation Area is managed by state, local, non-profit organizations, and federal agencies.

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Drive the Saturiwa Trail

20-60 Minutes

Take a drive through 6,000 years of history on Fort George Island.

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