Fort Caroline Memorial Park, Fort Caroline, Florida

Fort Caroline National Memorial

National Park



Tortoise



Add caption



 

     Recently my husband and I relocated from Scranton, PA to Jacksonville, Florida. The terrain is stunningly beautiful and spectacular. Filled with wildlife and perfect to live the Florida dream. Bountiful with lush plant life, tropical terrain, and exotic wildlife. It has all the perks of a new and life for us to embrace.  Approximately 35 minutes north of our future home, on the banks on Atlantic Ocean, east side of Jacksonville and South of Savanna Georgia is the location of Fort Caroline National Memorial Park. This is on the mouth of the St' Johns River.

Fort Caroline Memorial Park is a most see if you are passing through the area. This in one of the oldest historical locations in the country beginning in 1564 with the battles fought between the French and Spaniards settlement.  An outdoor memorial is dedicated to the battles fought between the Spaniards and Frenchmen who lost their lives on September 20, 1564. The preservation. of the land, plentiful walking and biking trails, historical outdoor and indoor museum, and enjoy a stroll through the gift shop.

Tips to make your trip a little more comfortable:

1. Free to the Public
2. Handicapped accessible
3. Bring plenty of water and fluids
4. Public Facilities
5. Pet Friendly
6. Prepare if you plan on hiking the trails. 
7. binoculars at hand
8. Camera is a must!
9. You will need insect repellent for our little insect friends.
10. You might want to pack snack, picnic, or hub knob with the locals at a restaurant with in the vicinity.

A good chance you will spot Manatee along the St Johns River.

We were not able to see the reenactment taking place at this time and however there are certain days during the course of the year they take place. You will need to research and find out when.

Across from Fort Caroline Memorial Park is a little spot called Spanish Pond. Spanish Pond is a wonderful place to up close Florida' wildlife.  Take a moment to stop in. It is worth it. You will experience a pictures pond with gorgeous wildlife up close.   Hope to see you there soon.  Enjoy!

Fort Caroline is ten miles east of Jacksonville and can be reached by traveling east on Florida 10, turning on St. Johns Bluff Road, then Monument Road, and proceeding east on Fort Caroline Road. For more information visit the National Park Service's website, Fort Caroline National Memorial. Previous Site

Louisiana Herron