New year, new trees: How Atlantic Beach residents can get a free tree on Arbor Day
ATLANTIC BEACH, Fla. โ Would you like a new tree outside your home for free? The City of Atlantic Beach needs 365 people to sign up for a free tree by Arbor Day. Residents and businesses need to confirm a spot for the tree and promise to water it. Community members need to sign up for the free tree program by Jan. 15, 2021. Click here for an application.
Jacksonvilleโs best kayak & paddle board launch site: Dutton Island Park & Preserve
Looking for the best spot to drop-in for a day of kayaking or paddle boarding? Youโll want to head to Dutton Island Park and Preserve, your choice for the best launch site. According to the City of Atlantic Beach, itโs the cityโs largest park, located at the end of Dutton Island Drive and west of Mayport Road. LINK: Map of Dutton Island Preserve Park | VIEW: 360 tour of Dutton Island Preserve ParkThe park itself has 9,000 feet of nature trails and three miles of hiking trails. Camp Chowenwaw Park Launch
Atlantic Beach begins paid parking program with soft launch
ATLANTIC BEACH, Fla. - The pay-for-parking program at Beaches Town Center began with a soft launch on Thursday, the City of Atlantic Beach announced. The North Beaches Pilot Parking Management Program is a public-private partnership between the cities of Neptune Beach and Atlantic Beach. The first half hour of parking is free; after the first free half hour, the cost is $1 per half hour. The City of Atlantic Beach, meanwhile, has established a 50-percent discount for its registered residents who utilize pay-to-park spaces in Atlantic Beach. Neptune Beach and Atlantic Beach residents may register their vehicles at Northbeachesparking.com.