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Active lifestyle and the natural environment go hand-in-hand in Palm Coast, and the City places a high priority on making the community a great place to live, work and play. At the heart of that is our system of beautiful parks and connecting trails.

Our 15 City parks offer a variety of amenities such as playgrounds, fishing docks, picnic pavilions and athletic fields and courts. Among the parks are the Indian Trails Sports Complex, the Palm Harbor Golf Club, the Palm Coast Tennis Center, Frieda Zamba Swimming Pool and our newest gem – Long Creek Nature Preserve. Palm Coast’s parks are connected by 125 miles of trails, pathways and bicycle lanes.

Lined with historic oaks, towering pines and indigenous vegetation, our parks and trails showcase the splendid elegance of the native Florida landscape. Bird-watching is popular at St. Joe Walkway and Linear Park, which are designated as Great Florida Birding & Wildlife Trails, and you can spot dolphins and seabirds as you stroll along the Intracoastal at Waterfront Park.

The Parks & Recreation Department offers a comprehensive, year-round recreation program for all ages and an extensive schedule of special events. Many of the programs and special events are held at the Palm Coast Community Center or in Central Park in Town Center.

We treasure our parks as gateways to nature, peace, beauty, birds and wildlife, and invigorating exercise. I invite you to use this guide as you set out on an exploration of the most special spots in Palm Coast!

Parks & Recreation

Luanne SantangeloDirector of Parks & Recreation

ong Creek Nature Preserve is the newest jewel in the City of Palm Coast’s park system. Located at 1050 Palm Harbor Parkway, the nine-acre preserve provides fishing

and kayak/canoe access to both Long Creek and College Waterway, and a tranquil area for walking and enjoying the outdoors. The property is a major archeological resource, the Hernandez Landing Site, related to the early1800s Plantation Period in Florida. The first phase of the Long Creek project includes a path and boardwalk to kayak/canoe launches, a fishing pier and floating dock, and a parking area. The preserve is connected to the 225-acre Long Creek Basin and Palm Coast’s saltwater canal system. Its natural beauty serves as a living laboratory for environmental education programs, including the Children Helping In Resource Protection - or CHIRP - program, offered by the City for Flagler schoolchildren.

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LONG CREEKNATUREPRESERVE9 Acres1050 Palm Harbor ParkwayPalm Coast, FL

• 39 Parking Spaces

• Walking Trails

• Kayak Launch

• Floating Boat Dock

• Wildlife Viewing

• Fishing

Amenities Include

olland Park is a recreational and social hub in the community. Currently closed while under construction, the park is scheduled to re-open to the public in spring 2016.H


• Additional Parking Available

• 1 Baseball Field

• Grass Infield

• 60-ft. Bases; 46-ft Pitchers Mound

• Covered Players Benches

• 2-5 Row (15-ft/row) Bleachers

• 1 Softball Field

• Clay Infield

• 60-ft. Bases; 46-ft Pitchers Mound

• Covered Players Benches

• 2-5 row (15-ft/row) Bleachers

• 2 Soccer Fields

• Goals Available; Various Sizes

• 3 Tennis Courts – Lighted

• 4 Three-Wall Handball/Racquetball Courts

• 2 Basketball Courts – Lighted

• 2 Bocce Ball Courts

• 1 Shuffleboard Court

• 2 Pavilions - Available For Reservation

• Picnic Tables

• BBQ Grills

• 2 Sand Volleyball Courts

• Restrooms

• Playground

• Water Fountains

• Dog Park (.75 acre)

• Walking Trail

Amenities Include

JAMES HOLLANDMEMORIAL PARK27 Acres18 Florida Park DrivePalm Coast, FL

his recreational complex offers a variety of leisure amenities. The Frieda Zamba Swimming Pool is a heated outdoor seasonal aquatic facility, a focal point

for families and residents of all ages and abilities.

BELLETERREPARK &FRIEDAZAMBASWIMMINGPOOL

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10 Acres339 Parkview DrivePalm Coast, FL



• 25-Yard Heated Swimming Pool – Lighted

• 4 Pavilions On The Pool Deck - Available For Reservation

• Lighted Facility For After-hours Pool Reservations

• Tables With Umbrellas And Chairs And Chaise Lounges

• 3 Multi-Purpose Athletic Fields (No Lights)

• 3 Tennis Courts – Lighted

• 2 Handball/Racquetball Courts – Lighted

• 2 Gazebos• 1 Pavilion Located Adjacent To The

Playground Available For Reservation• Restrooms/Locker Rooms• Water Fountains• Playground

Amenities Include

ne of the City of Palm Coast’s most popular event venues, Central Park in Town Center boasts several acres of open space in the heart of Palm Coast’s

downtown adjacent to the new City Hall. Central Park features a half-mile walking path, sound speaker system throughout the park and offers a large concrete patio designed for staging performances or ceremonies.

CENTRAL PARK

O10 Acres

975 Central AvenuePalm Coast, FL

Amenities Include• Lake With Decorative Fountain• Entrance Feature • Park-Wide Public Address System • Enhanced Electrical Service• .48-Mile Walking Trail – Lighted• Parking Around Park Perimeter• Benches• Restrooms• Water Fountains

Available for Reservation For Your Special Event

RALPHCARTERPARK13 Acres1385 Rymfire DrivePalm Coast, Fl

alph Carter Park, adjacent to Rymfire Elementary School, offers 13.1 acres of lighted multi-sports fields, a mini skate park, a

lighted basketball court, walking trail, playground, BBQ grills and restroom facility. The park was named in memory of Palm Coast City Council Member Ralph Carter, who proudly served the City from 1999-2005.

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Amenities Include• 78 Parking Spaces


• Lighted Multi-Purpose Fields

• 1 Basketball Court – Lighted

• Water Fountain

• Playground – Lighted

• Skate Park – Lighted

• Restrooms

• 2 Covered Patios With Picnic Tables - Available For Reservation

• BBQ Grills

• .4-mile Perimeter Walking Trail

PALM COASTLINEAR

PARK57 Acres

31 Greenway CourtPalm Coast, Fl

estled between the eastbound and westbound lanes of Palm Coast Parkway, Linear Park is a 57-acre jewel with

amenities including a playground, picnic pavilions, hiking and biking trails, shuffleboard, bocce ball and bird watching. The park is designated as a Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail by the Audubon Society for its vast diversity of bird species numbering more than 40.

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Amenities Include• Parking Spaces

• Playground

• Meeting Room

• 1 Shuffleboard Court

• 1 Bocce Court

• 3 Pavilions (2 Picnic Tables; 2 Grills) - Available For Reservation

• Restrooms

• Water Fountains

• Walking/Biking Trails

Amenities Include

INDIAN TRAILSSPORTS COMPLEX

Host site of local, regional and state Lacrosse and Soccer Tournaments, the Indian Trails Sports Complex provides exceptional

athletic facilities conveniently located off of major transportation routes. Shopping, restaurants and hotels are in close proximity to the complex.

35 Acres5455 Belle Terre ParkwayPalm Coast, FL



• 10 Soccer Fields – 4 Lighted

• Goals Available; Various Sizes

• Bleachers & Players Benches

• 3 Baseball Fields – Lighted

• Covered Player Dugouts

• Electronic Score Boards


• 1 Softball Field – Lighted

• Covered Player Dugouts

• Electronic Score Board


• 2 Concession Stands

• Water Fountains

• 2 Restroom Buildings

• Playground

• Tables; 2 Grills

• Walking/Biking Trails

he serene beauty of Waterfront Park delivers a unique experience for visitors to enjoy the Intracoastal Waterway. The 11-acre park’s amenities include

family picnic pavilions, playground, fishing pier and trails that connect to the City’s entire trail system. Visitors will often see manatees and dolphins while strolling along the Intracoastal Waterway Trail.

WATERFRONTPARK &

INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY TRAIL

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11 Acres150 Waterfront Park Road

Palm Coast, FL


• Additional Parking Available• Located Along The Intracoastal

Waterway• Restrooms With Covered Patio

2 Picnic Tables• 2 Pavilions With 1 Picnic Table -

Available For Reservation• Pier For Fishing Or Relaxing• Benches Along Walking Trail• Children’s Memorial Garden• Playground• Water Fountain

HEROESMEMORIAL

PARK

his park honors those in the military and law enforcement who have served and sacrificed for our country. Each

Memorial Day, 9/11, Veterans Day and Fourth of July, memorial services are held in this park to honor those who have served, and in some cases, given their lives in the line of duty. Branches of the military are honored with engraved granite monuments, along with a Purple Heart Memorial.

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CHIlDREN’SMEMORIALGARDEN

hildren’s Memorial Garden is nestled in the shade of old oak hammocks along the Intracoastal Waterway Trail on the north side of

Waterfront Park. Distinctive bluestone pavers and memorial benches dot the walkway through the garden. Dedications written by families honor the memory of their lost children. This special place serves as a peaceful sanctuary for rest, reflection and recollection of cherished memories.

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11 Acres150 Waterfront Park RoadPalm Coast, FL

1 Acre2860 Palm Coast Parkway

Palm Coast, FL

SEMINOLEWOODSPARK12 Acres350 Sesame BoulevardPalm Coast, FL

eminole Woods Neighborhood Park creates an active, social environment for our visitors. The variety of

recreational opportunities appeals to children, adults and seniors, making it a favorite family destination.

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• 1 Baseball/Softball Field

• Clay Infield

• 60-ft. Bases; 46-ft. Pitcher’s Mound

• 1 Tennis Court – Lighted


• Water Fountain

• Playground

• Pavilion (2 Picnic Tables; 2 Grills) - Available For Reservation

• Restrooms

• .5-mile Perimeter Walking Trail

PALM COASTCOMMUNITY

CENTER5 Acres

350 Palm Coast Parkway, NEPalm Coast, FL

he Palm Coast Community Center is the home for the Parks and Recreation administrative offices. It also serves as the host

location for meetings, recreation programs and activities. In addition, the meeting rooms may be rented for individual and group use.

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Amenities Include• 64 Parking Spaces.


• 7,000-Square-Foot Facility

• Room 102 – 2,231 Sq. Ft. With Projector, Screen P/A System, Tables & Chairs

• Room 109 – 1,153 Sq. Ft. With White Board, 3 Wall Mounted TVs, Tables & Chairs, Room Dividers

• Kitchen With Stove, Refrigerator, Sink

• Restrooms

• Water Fountains

• Playground

• Picnic Tables


he Palm Coast Tennis Center a USTA National Award Winner for the Outstanding

Small Public Facility, offers tennis enthusiasts 10 Hydro-grid clay courts lighted to tournament standards. Home of the USTA Futures Men’s Tournament, the PCTC delivers a quality facility for players of all ages and abilities.

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PALM COASTTENNIS CENTER

5 Acres1290 Belle Terre Parkway

Palm Coast, FL

Amenities Include• 10 – Lighted Hydro-Clay Courts• Pro Shop With Racquet

Stringing• Gazebo And Shaded Pavilion

• Restrooms

• Water Fountains

• Lehigh Trail Access/Parking

he Palm Harbor Golf Club, renovated and re-opened in

November 2009, challenges golfers of all skill levels. The redesigned bunkers, updated hazards and unique character of the Palm Harbor Golf Course provide a competitive experience with each swing of the club.

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PALM HARBORGOLF CLUB

145 Acres20 Cooper LanePalm Coast, FL

Amenities Include• 18-Hole, Par 72 Golf Course

• Practice Green & Driving Range

• Cart Rental

• Club Rental

• Club House/Pro Shop

• Restaurant/Bar

• Outdoor Covered Patio Seating

• Restrooms

• Walking Allowed

• Parking

CONTACT USPhone: 386.986.2323

www.palmcoastgov.com

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