Castaway Island Preserve
2921 San Pablo Road South Jacksonville, FL 32224
Open Sunrise
Closed at Sundown
Available Amenities
Benches
Bike Racks
Birding Trail
Boat Dock
Car Parking
Drinking Fountain
Fishing Available
Grills
Hiking Trail
Nonmotorized Launch
On Water
Picnic Tables
Restrooms
Scenic Overlook
Security Lighting
Trash Barrels
Wheelchair Accessible
About Castaway Island Preserve
Castaway Island Preserve consists of 235 acres, purchased on July 28, 2000 for $1,746,609, 25 acres, purchased on September 11, 2000 for $767,976, and 49 acres, purchased on December 8, 2000 for $1,138,768 by the City of Jacksonville. This site was purchased with the help of a Florida Communities Trust (FCT) grant. FCT reimbursed $1,427,754 to the City. The grant award agreement states that the City will provide a canoe launch, nature trails, waterway trails, information kiosks, and picnic areas on the site. An FDEP grant was awarded to control the exotic species on the site. The exotic species removal has been completed. The grant award was for $18,000. A Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) grant was awarded for the construction of the trails, canoe launch and parking area for $700,000 ($350,000 from FIND and $350,000 from a City match). The trail is wheelchair accessible.
February 2024, a self-service paddle board rental kiosk was installed as a pilot test.
February 2024, a self-service paddle board rental kiosk was installed as a pilot test.