Timucuan Ecological and Historical Preserve


Timucuan Ecological and Historical Preserve in Jacksonville, Florida is a huge park dedicated to preserving many important historical occurrences of the past. For example, the preserve contains Fort Caroline National Memorial, Kingsley Plantation, and Theodore Roosevelt Area. The park is one of the only locations in the US with unspoiled wetlands. It runs along the Atlantic Coast. About 6,000 years of human history is protected by the park. The salt marshes, coastal dunes, and hardwood hammocks are also safe for visitors and residents to enjoy.

Depending on the visitation one wants to do at the preserve it is open from 7:45am to 5pm. For instance, Kingsley Plantation is open from 9am to 5pm daily. Theodore Roosevelt Area is available from 9am to 4:30pm. Cedar Point is open from sunrise to sunset as a beach and picnic area without any facilities.

Ribault Club, which is a visitor center is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9am to 5pm. As a national park it does close on major holidays. There are certain fees also based on the area of the park one wishes to visit. There is an entrance fee charged to enter the park, as well as other activity fees.

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