A unique community rich in history and natural beauty
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One of Florida's first tourist destinations in the late 1800s, Fernandina's beautiful beaches, charming 50-block historic district, year-round cultural events, fabulous dining and varied shops and galleries continue to enchant visitors.
Named in honor of King Ferdinand VII of Spain, the quaint seaport is steeped in history with an amazingly preserved downtown brimming with Victorian architectural gems.
Fernandina Beach is the birthplace of the modern shrimping industry. The city's famed Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival began as an annual shrimp boat race. Half a century later, the Shrimp Festival's mix of shrimp, art, entertainment and pirates (yes, pirates!) now annually entertains more than 100,000 people each May.
Fernandina Beach offers residents a variety of lifestyles, including historical and modern urban residential areas along with a distinctive beach community.
Fernandina Beach was incorporated in 1951 and encompasses more than 10 square miles in the north-central portion of Amelia Island. It has an estimated population of 12, 339. Fernandina Beach is Nassau County's largest municipality and the county seat. The city operates a municipal airport, golf club and marina as well as offering a variety of programs through its many parks, community centers, and recreation areas.
Named in honor of King Ferdinand VII of Spain, the quaint seaport is steeped in history with an amazingly preserved downtown brimming with Victorian architectural gems.
Fernandina Beach is the birthplace of the modern shrimping industry. The city's famed Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival began as an annual shrimp boat race. Half a century later, the Shrimp Festival's mix of shrimp, art, entertainment and pirates (yes, pirates!) now annually entertains more than 100,000 people each May.
Fernandina Beach offers residents a variety of lifestyles, including historical and modern urban residential areas along with a distinctive beach community.
Fernandina Beach was incorporated in 1951 and encompasses more than 10 square miles in the north-central portion of Amelia Island. It has an estimated population of 12, 339. Fernandina Beach is Nassau County's largest municipality and the county seat. The city operates a municipal airport, golf club and marina as well as offering a variety of programs through its many parks, community centers, and recreation areas.
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City Parks
Buccaneer Fields Football, baseball, softball, batting cages | map Central Park Baseball, tennis, playground, gazebo, picnic tables, veterans memorial, restrooms | map Charles Albert Field Lighted baseball field, concessions building, restrooms, pavilions, batting cages | map Egans Creek Greenway 13 pieces of outdoor fitness equipment, paved trails, walking, biking, wildlife | map Egans Creek Park Atlantic Avenue next to Egans Creek | map Fernandina Beach Athletic Complex Lighted soccer and softball fields | map Fernandina Beach Pétanque Courts Home of the Pétanque Amelia Island Open | map Fernandina Beach Skate Park Ramps and obstacles for skateboarders and inline skaters | map Hickory Street Fields Baseball, multi-purpose field | map Main Beach Park Beach access, sand volleyball, basketball, inline hockey, skate park, playground, picnic shelters, outdoor showers, restrooms | map North Beach Park Boardwalk, pavilions, picnic tables | map Pirate Playground at North Beach Park Playground, benches, picnic tables, restrooms | map Pirate Pointe Disc Golf 9 hole disc golf course; closed during school hours | map Seaside Park Pavilions, picnic tables, boardwalk, outdoor showers, restrooms | map Sunrise Park Playground, scenic views | map |
Libraries
Fernandina Beach Branch Library (904) 530-6500 | map Recreation Centers Atlantic Recreation Center Parks & Recreation Department, pre-school, after-school and summer programs, fitness center, swimming pool, children's splash park, aquatics, karate, senior programs, auditorium, playground, basketball, baseball, restrooms (904) 310-3350 | map Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center After-school and summer learning programs, summer food service, bingo, open card night, horseshoes, exercise classes, auditorium, full kitchen, playground, baseball, basketball, pavilions, swimming pool, children's splash park (904) 310-3351 | map Peck Center Peck Gymnasium: basketball, volleyball, weights and cardio equipment Peck Center: computer lab, library, auditorium, reception room Peck Fields: baseball (904) 310-3358 | map Schools Southside Elementary School (904) 491-7941 | map Emma Love Hardee Elementary School (904) 491-7936 | map Fernandina Beach Middle School (904) 491-7938 | map Fernandina Beach High School (904) 491-7937 | map St. Michael Academy (904) 321-2102 | map State Parks Fort Clinch State Park Beaches, biking, campfire circles, camping, fishing, pier, hiking, nature trails, pets, picnic areas, showers (day visitors), swimming, visitor center, wildlife, 19th century fort (904) 277-7174 | map |
