Jacksonville's Southside Info Blog

My family and I like to ride around the Jacksonville Area to see how much things have changed. Since the gas prices are high we haven’t had a chance to get out as much as we would like to. But last week we decided to visit a couple of the local preserves. One such park is called the Castaway Island Preserve. The park is located almost exactly between the Arlington and Southside Area boundaries on the East part of the Jacksonville Florida area. On San Pablo Road between Atlantic and Beach Boulevard is a small little park or preserve with picnic areas, walking trails, an educational center as well as a floating dock to put in a canoe or kayak. You can also fish from the dock area.

Mostly, the preserve is a place to watch wildlife, birds and have a meal in a quiet and pretty setting. As with most parks in the Jacksonville Florida Area it is free to get in, is open from sunrise to sunset and available all year round. Of course, during the summer months its kind of nice to be near the water and being on the Intercoastal Waterway it is very close to the Atlantic Ocean with is cool breezes. As with any outdoor area in Florida you should take precautions with sunscreen, mosquito repellent and lots of water to keep hydrated. There are no swimming areas in the park though. Check out the city webpage: Castaway Island Preserve Webpage
We took some pictures of the area so that you can see what is in the park.
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