From ancient oak trees to authentic working waterfronts, Florida's Forgotten Coast is dotted with historic oddities making it the perfect backdrop for exploring the "other" forgotten parts of Florida.
Continue to read to find top sites and parks to relax and explore on the Forgotten Coast of Florida.
Apalachicola
Many parks feature butterfly gardens, botanical features, walkways, and open spaces in Apalachicola.
Riverfront Park
Set on the Apalachicola River, Riverfront Park is where fishing boats dock, providing the setting for tons of community events. From the annual arrival of Santa Claus on a shrimp boat to summer concerts and benefits.
Scipio Creek Boat Basin
Locally known as the Mill Pond, Scipio Creek Boat Basin is the site of a former sawmill where lumber floated from upriver and was milled. Today, it is a commercial fishing marina and park that houses the monthly farmers' markets.
Seafood Landing Park
The Franklin County Seafood Landing Park is located near the westerly entrance into Apalachicola on US Hwy 98. This park features a concrete boat launch ramp, restrooms, covered picnic tables, grills, and a nature observation dock.
Carrabelle
Carabelle Riverwalk & Wharf
The Carabelle Riverwalk & Wharf features informational kiosks outlining Carrabelle's waterfront history, a cement boat launch ramp, handicap-accessible fishing piers, and fish cleaning stations.
Sands Memorial Park
Located on the east side of Carrabelle on Hwy 98, Sands Memorial Park has amenities including a children's play area, pavilion, and restrooms.
Tillie Miller Park
The amenities at Tillie Miller Park include a children's play area, tennis courts, basketball courts, a picnic pavilion, and restrooms.
Eastpoint
Fort Gardens
Located on the east bank of the Apalachicola River, north of Eastpoint is the Fort Gardens, a site that played an important role in early US history. Today, you can find earthen embankments and detailed interpretive kiosks. The site interprets the role of Native and African Americans during the early 1800s.
The Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve
The ANERR Visitor Center is located off Island Drive in Eastpoint, encompassing over 246,000 acres in Apalachicola Bay, making this reserve the second largest estuarine research reserve system in the nation. Here, you can find educational center features exhibits on flora and fauna in the area, giant live fish tanks, videos, and a 1/2 scale model oyster boat.
Indian Creek Park
The Indian Creek Park is located on five acres on Indian Creek that leads to Apalachicola Bay East. It features a boat launch ramp, a children's playground, and covered picnic tables.
St. George Island
Dr. Julian Bruce St. George Island State Park
9 miles of underdeveloped beaches on St. George Island is where you will find the Dr. Julian Bruce St. George Island State Park. This park is the perfect setting for the nature lover, offering ample recreation opportunities, including birding, fishing, and swimming. The park has several large picnic shelters equipped with grills, tables, and nearby restrooms.
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