Ravine Gardens State Park - Palatka, Florida

Address: 1600 Twigg St, Palatka, FL 32177, United States.
Phone: 3863293721.
Website: floridastateparks.org
Specialties: State park, Tourist attraction.
Other points of interest: Onsite services, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible parking lot, Hiking, Barbecue grill, Picnic tables, Public washroom, Slides, Swings, Good for kids, Good for kids birthday, Kid-friendly hikes, Playground, Dogs allowed.
Opinions: This company has 2541 reviews on Google My Business.
Average opinion: 4.7/5.

📌 Location of Ravine Gardens State Park

☎️3863293721

⏰ Open Hours of Ravine Gardens State Park

Monday: 8 a.m.–5:45 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m.–5:45 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m.–5:45 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m.–5:45 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.–5:45 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m.–5:45 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m.–5:45 p.m.

Ravine Gardens State Park is a tourist attraction and state park located at Address: 1600 Twigg St, Palatka, FL 32177, United States. The park can be contacted at Phone: 3863293721 and more information can be found on their website: Website: floridastateparks.org.

Ravine Gardens State Park offers a variety of services and activities for visitors. The park is wheelchair-accessible with an entrance and parking lot specifically designed for accessibility. Visitors can enjoy hiking through the park's beautiful trails, have a picnic at one of the many picnic tables, and even barbecue. There are also public washrooms, slides, and swings available for use. The park is good for kids and is a popular location for birthday parties. There is even a playground for children to enjoy.

Dogs are allowed in the park, making it a great location for families with furry friends. The park has received 2541 reviews on Google My Business with an average rating of 4.7/5.

Ravine Gardens State Park is a beautiful location with a variety of activities to enjoy. Visitors can spend the day hiking, having a picnic, or playing with their kids at the park. The park's wheelchair accessibility and dog-friendly policy make it an inclusive location for all to enjoy.

For more information or to plan your visit, be sure to check out the park's website: Website: floridastateparks.org. Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience the beauty and fun of Ravine Gardens State Park.

👍 Reviews of Ravine Gardens State Park

Ravine Gardens State Park - Palatka, Florida

L Cardinal

5/5

Ravine Gardens State Park is beautiful. This deep ravine is not what you would expect to find in Florida. We walked down the paved section for a while and then ventured down a path into the ravine. It was quite steep and didn’t have a handrail. When we reached the bottom there was a spring and little streams flowing. The water was very clear and had white sand. We walked over one of the wooded suspension bridges. Dogs are permitted in the park so we saw several people walking their dogs. The park even provided doggie waste stations in several places. There were picnic tables throughout the area and even had a playground. Being February I thought it would be cooler. Next time I go I plan to wear a hat and sunglasses. A lot of the trail was shaded, but much of it was in full sun. The entrance fee was very reasonable at $5.00/car with up to 8 people or $2.00/person to walk in.

Ray P

5/5

What a great State Park. Famous for its suspension bridges, the trails here are super cool. They wind up and down along the dry creek bed, and unlike most Florida trails, there’s elevation gain. If you’ve got mobility issues, this is not the place for you. There are lots of exposed roots and old cracked stairways But if you’re fit and able enough, this is a day well spent

Bill Lozano

5/5

We were heading to a different park when we saw a sign for Ravine Gardens State Park and decided to check it out. Wow this is an amazing little park. We have been to lots of parks in central Florida but Ravine Gardens is unique. There is a guard tower at the entrance but no one was there. A sign says to put money in the provided envelope and put it in the box with a tear off flap on your windshield.

You are greeted by a “60-foot obelisk dedicated to Franklin D. Roosevelt” called “Court of States” and has parking all around it. Right away you realize that this park is different from other Florida parks. It’s some combination of historic gardens with status, long suspension bridges to hike over, hills to hike up and down on rough trails or drive around on the 1.8 mile paved road. The website says “Ancient ravines have been transformed into a rustic tropical garden.” We were lucky as the park wasn’t busy. We still passed by lots of other walkers and hikers while here. Some people were just sitting on benches talking and enjoying the day.

We walked the 2.5-mile Azalea Trail plus some of the Springs Trail. Start at the Historic Gardens which are below the Civic Center and Picnic Pavilion. The sign says Difficulty Level: Strenuous. The trail is steep in places and has lots of uneven steps and roots to deal with. It’s not a hard hike but one you need to keep alert while walking. It starts off crossing one of the two suspension bridges to get you to the other side of the ravine where you go up your first historic stone stairs which are in their natural but poor shape.

A large Covered pavilion with lots of picnic tables is close to the parking lot with wheelchair accessibility. There is a long sloping ramp to get to the pavilion. Another bathroom building is near the amphitheater and picnic area by the road.

Parked opened on July 4, 1933
Hours: 8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year.
Fee: $5 per vehicle, “please use honor box. Correct change is required.”

Nicole Irwin

5/5

Great place to visit. Hiking is challenging in some areas. The steps are different heights. They are 90 plus years old. There are lots of exposed roots on some trails. But there are others that are easy. Also one is paved for the less agile.

Valerie Marks

5/5

What a beautiful serene park. We spent at least 4 hours exploring, walking the trails and still didn't see it all. The walk of flags was interesting the state flag hangs on the post with a little plaque below tells you the state, when it became a state, state nickname and flower. The FDR obelisk was cool.

Chrissann

5/5

What a gorgeous, well-maintained state park. The trails were well marked and free of debris. The suspension bridges were something truly special to see in person. We went early on a Monday and had the trails almost to ourselves.

Gary Y (ScaryGary)

5/5

My wife and I try going to as many state parks as we can lately. We've gone to maybe ...10 or so...
Ravine Gardens is our new favorite. Beautiful. Serene. Only found one tick on me.
Definitely worth the drive from Jacksonville.
We will be going back in March when the Azaleas bloom.

Brett Claggett

5/5

Several miles of fairly difficult hiking, although there are less strenuous options all the way up to being able to drive around the outer perimeter and park at the points of interest. There are multiple suspension bridges - one at least 100’ long. This park is a surprising slice of history, built in the 1930s and the host of historic events. It’s incredible to imagine what it used to look like - perhaps some day they will restore the gardens, fountains and the Court of States.