Fish Island Preserve 

Fish Island Preserve, located at the west end of Plantation Island Drive South, is a park with 62 acres of maritime hammock and salt marsh with nearly 2 miles of trails and multiple spots to view the expansive salt marsh surrounding the property. The preserve is open from sunrise until sunset.

In 1972, Fish Island was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 2019, the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation named Fish Island as one of the 11 most threatened historic properties in the State of Florida. Thanks in part to a grassroots effort to save Fish Island, the State of Florida purchased the property in 2019 with Florida Forever funds, to be permanently preserved for future generations. The City of St. Augustine became the manager of this beautiful natural area in 2020.

As you walk or bicycle the preserve’s trails, please be mindful of the people who called this island home for over 4,000 years.

PLEASE:

• Stay on the trails.
• Do not remove anything, even though it may look insignificant.
• Be respectful of the many plants and animals that live here. We are fortunate to share such a place.
• Follow “Pack it in – Pack it out” principles. Leave the trail cleaner when you depart than it was when you arrived.
• Keep your pet leashed and take your pet’s waste with you when you leave.
•  Enjoy your time on the preserve.

Interpretive panels are located in the center of the property.