A distant relative of George Washington once owned this beautiful state park, which lies between the Atlantic Ocean and the Matanzas River, before it was donated to the state.  Formal gardens serve as the centerpiece of the park and 20 acres oak hammocks provide visitors with plenty of shade.

-The park is open from 8 a.m. to sundown every day
-Entrance fee is $5 per vehicle or $2 per pedestrian
-The pavilion can be rented out for $40 a day
-Most visitors enjoy fishing on the seawall, there they can catch trout, redfish, drum, flounder and more
-A playground is located near the picnic area
-The park is part of the Great Florida Birding Trail, so be sure to bring your binoculars so you can spot all the species
-Hiking and nature trails are available
-The park is known for having one of the largest outcroppings of coquina rock on the eastern seaboard