Parks & Recreation
Overview
The St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department is committed to a thriving local park system, the opportunity for our residents and visitors to enjoy healthy, active lifestyles, and the preservation of the natural beauty of our environment. Explore the many ways Parks and Recreation is making our communities happier and healthier by providing a place where it all comes together – a sense of community, an appreciation of history, and a respect for nature.
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Parks bring community, history, and nature together.
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SJC Parks & Rec News
SJC Approves $1.9 Million DeLeon Shores Park Improvement Project
At its regular meeting on December 4, the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners approved a $1,976,559 construction contract for an improvement project at DeLeon Shores Park (9 Dolphin Blvd. E., Ponte Vedra).
St. Johns County Celebrates Renovation of North Beach Park with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
On Jan. 9, 2026, St. Johns County celebrated the total overhaul of North Beach Park (3721 Coastal Highway, St. Augustine) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Office of Public Affairs produced a video to commemorate the event.
Adam Vermut Wins 20th Annual St. Augustine Amateur Golf Tournament
On Dec. 7, 2025, University of North Florida senior Adam Vermut won the 20th Annual St. Augustine Amateur Golf Tournament with a birdie on the 18th hole of St. Johns Golf Club.
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SJC Parks & Recreation Recognized as a Certified Autism Center
In April 2024, St. Johns County Parks & Recreation achieved the designation of Certified Autism Center through the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES).
This distinction comes after a comprehensive program of staff training, heightened awareness efforts, and an on-site review of county parks and facilities.
