Manager's Message
The staff at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park welcomes you to take some time to explore this gem of the Florida State Park System. While you are here please don't forget to visit the Owen D. Young Visitors Center and take a walk on the unique coquina beach. We look forward to seeing you at the park soon.
- Douglas Carter, Park Manager
Welcome to Washington Oaks Gardens State Park
Although the formal gardens are the centerpiece of this park, Washington Oaks is also famous for the unique shoreline of coquina rock formations that line its Atlantic beach. Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Matanzas River, this property was once owned by a distant relative of President George Washington. The gardens were established by Louise and Owen Young who purchased the land in 1936 and built a winter retirement home. They named it Washington Oaks and, in 1965, donated most of the property to the State. The gardens make remarkable use of native and exotic species, from azaleas and camellias to the exquisite bird of paradise, sheltered within a picturesque oak hammock. Visitors can picnic and fish from either the beach or the seawall along the Matanzas River. A number of short trails provide opportunities for hiking and bicycling. Visitors can learn about the park's natural and cultural resources in the visitor center. Located two miles south of Marineland on State Road A1A.
Contact the Florida Park Service Information Center for general inquiries.
For Information about Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, please call 386-446-6780.
Hours of Operation
Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.
Driving Directions
Washington Oaks Gardens State Park is located two miles south of Marineland, off A1A.
Park Fees
Admission Fee:
$5.00 per vehicle. Please use the honor box to pay fees. Correct change is required. Limit 2-8 people per vehicle.
$4.00 Single Occupant Vehicle.
$2.00 Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass.
Pavilion Fee
$40.00 per day, plus tax.
Washington Oaks Gardens State Park
6400 North Oceanshore Blvd.
Palm Coast, Florida 32173
Phone: 386-446-6780
Fax: 386-446-6781
Citizen Support Organization
Friends of Washington Oaks Gardens State Park
6400 N. Oceanshore Boulevard
Palm Coast, FL 32137
