Washington Oaks Gardens State Park

$5 per car to visit which was totally worth it. Great spot to visit after Fort Mantanzas.

It's a quite little State Park that is extremely well landscaped. The main garden area is well manicured. Bikes and pets are not allowed. There is a spot on the water where dolphins have been spotted.

Theres a great little picnic area and park.

There are 2 trails. The Bella Vista Trail system is quite long! Totally doable for the active but there wasn't a sign to tell you the distance.

Beautiful gardens and ancient oaks on the intracoastal... drive across the street and enjoy beach access. FYI This oceanfront has submerged rocks and there was not a lifeguard during our visit. $5 per vehicle (as of 2023). The beachside has an honor box for exact change. The gardens has a manned drive up kiosk (if you pay at one, you don't have to pay at the other). Limited parking at the beach, more parking at the gardens. Several small eateries around the area too.

The gardens are lovely and the pathways if you are biking or walking are wonderful. It's great to sit by the river and chillax!

Beautiful and relaxing spot in N.FL! If you are looking for a place to get away and connect with nature this is your spot. We went when the weather was less than perfect and still had a nice time.

I wanted to love this place but couldn't really have a good experience but it wasn't the parks fault. The beach part and the trails were closed due to hurricane damage. We were planning on biking the trail. Also the fountains were drained of water and flowers weren't blooming yet. I guess January isn't a good time to visit? Will give it another shot if we ever head back this way.

I recently took a vacation to Palm Coast and found this gem when I was searching for things to do. I went on a Friday around mid day. There was no one in the office, so you pay on the honor system. They have envelopes where you put your cash, take the pass (to put on your dash or rewrview mirror) and put the envelope in the box. Individuals pay $2 and cars with multiple occupants pay $5. I parked in a small parking lot (there is more than one area to park) and explored from there. There were people visiting the park, but it definitely was not crowded.

I absolutely loved exploring this park. It was so beautiful and peaceful. The sounds and views were stunning. Please check out the photos I took and you will see for yourself!

Mostly shaded by the main garden section with huge Oak Trees ; an open grass area and amphitheater with electric for venue rentals; garden walking path and a park perimeter hiking trails is a most especially by the water ; benches for sitting throughout park and cottages turned into gift shop and museum; such a peaceful place worth it to bring a sandwich and sit

Cost $5 enter/ to park your car, however it covers the beachside parking too- if you choose to hit the private beach after sweating all day in the gardens. Lots of walking trails, and beautiful landscape. We saw tons of butterflies and deer too! Def a place to check out and bring the kiddos too! They have a playground and tons of picnic tables! Lots of tree too for your shade needs. Don't forget to bring your water as it gets real hot out there walking around!!

We had a great time walking down all the trails and the roses were absolutely beautiful! The gift shop had alot of cool stuff and the workers there were very nice. When we were talking with the gift shop workers they were telling us about the beach and how we should make sure to see it before we leave. We made a wrong turn and ended up in and employee only area and once we realized we immediately turned back around. On our way out we ran into a park ranger who was rude to us and had a condescending tone saying "Didn't you see the employee only sign?" And while it was our fault for going the wrong direction it was an honest mistake and he didn't need to jump down our throat. I was really excited to visit again but know I probably won't.

I had heard about this park , definitely a great place to visit my wife and I loved it .. It's a well maintained park BEAUTIFUL Gardens, it has sitting by the river you can see boats pass by or even fish . It's got a picnic area under oak trees, . You can bring a small cooler and sandwiches and sit by the river and see boats go by . You can also walk the gardens and all the numerous plants and and flowers all over the place , it's not to pricey, all this for $5 . It has a gift shop a small museum and trails, you can walk or bike ride.. ,.We also saw wild life turtles , squirrel's and many Butterflies, nice quiet place to relax and sit or just walk nice clean bathrooms Good place to visit and relax .. You can also bring you're pets , and they even have wedding venues , with a fee and by appointment. We will be back specially to see the beach side . It was closed due to the last Hurricane that had came by ..Yes a must place to visit ..