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Castaway Island Preserve

2885 San Pablo Road South   Mapit Jacksonville, FL 32224

Amenities offered at this park: Qty. Amenity 7 Benches 1 Canoe/Kayak Launch 50 Car Parking 4 Grills 10 Picnic Tables 1 Restrooms 0.3 Trails Paved (Miles) 1 Wildlife Observation Posts Yes Drinking Fountain Yes Perimeter Site Fencing Yes Security Lighting Yes Visitor/Interpretive Center

Acres: 234.7 Park Type: Preservation Council Person: Richard Clark History: 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).

 

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