JANUARY 2023

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 makes our communities happier and healthier by providing a place where community, innovation, and stewardship come together.

Matanzas Fun Run

Join SJC Parks and Recreation and the Ancient City Road Runners in the 43rd Annual Matanzas Fun Run on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. Find more information and register using the link below.

St. Johns County Annual Beach Driving Passes on Sale Now!

St. Johns County annual beach driving passes went on sale Monday, Dec. 5.

St. Johns County resident passes are $50, non-resident passes are $100, and ADA-accessible passes are $40.

Passes will be available during normal business hours at the following locations through March 1, 2023:

• Tax Collector’s Main Office – 4030 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine
• Tax Collector’s DuPont Center Office – 6658 US 1 South, St. Augustine
• Tax Collector’s Julington Creek Office – 725 Flora Branch Blvd., St. Johns
• Tax Collector’s Ponte Vedra Office – 151 Sawgrass Corners Drive, Ponte Vedra Beach
• St. Johns County Beach Services Office – 901 Pope Road, St. Augustine
• St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier Gift Shop – 350 A1A Blvd., St. Augustine

Residents must present a valid I.D. with a St. Johns County address or present proof of property tax payments in St. Johns County to purchase a resident pass. A disabled person parking permit or proof of qualification must be presented when requesting an ADA-accessible pass. Disabled military veterans are eligible for a free annual pass by showing their military I.D. or a letter from Veterans Affairs verifying their disabled status.

Vehicles accessing the beach do not need a beach pass until March 1, 2023. After March 1, 2023, annual and daily beach passes will be available for purchase at tollbooth locations. Purchases made at toll booths are cash only. If passes are lost or misplaced, a new pass must be purchased. Vehicular access is dependent on beach conditions. 

For more information about beach driving passes, please call the St. Johns County Beach Services Office at 904-209-0331.

Bike Tour

Fishing 101

Geocaching

Join St. Johns County Parks and Recreation as we kick off the 2nd Annual Geocaching Passport Program. This event is for beginners and pros alike as we start the search for 10 caches scattered throughout our parks. Learn about the passport program, learn about geocaching, and get your copy of the passport to start your adventure. Once all 10 caches are found you can turn in your passport for a specialty coin at our main office.

Date: Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023

Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Location: Treaty Park

1596 Wildwood Drive, St. Augustine

Senior Yoga

Sole Striders Walking Club

Crafty Tots

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The lottery is open from Feb. 27 to March 10, 2023. 

Watch our newsletters, social media, and website for more information. Our summer camps are geared toward youth ages 5 to 12. Students must have completed kindergarten. Registering for the lottery DOES NOT guarantee a place in our summer camp.

For more information, contact Brian James at 904-209-0365 or bjames@sjcfl.us.

For more information about the St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department, please contact our main office, 2175 Mizell Road, St. Augustine, FL 32080, (904) 209-0333.

This newsletter was written and produced by the St. Johns County Office of Public Affairs.