Ravine Gardens State Park, State park in Palatka, US
Two natural ravines reach depths of 120 feet with steep banks at 45-degree angles, containing a spring-fed creek called Whitewater Branch.
The Works Progress Administration transformed the ravines into gardens during 1933, installing 250,000 ornamental plants and 95,000 azaleas as a tourist attraction.
The gardens represent one of nine New Deal-era state parks in Florida, marking a period when federal projects provided employment during the Great Depression.
Visitors can explore over two miles of footpaths or take the 1.8-mile paved road around the ravines, with peak azalea blooms from January through March.
The park features permanent steephead ravines formed by underground springs, unlike temporary gullies or sinkholes caused by flooding.
Location: Florida
Inception: 1934
Architectural style: National Park Service rustic
Website: https://floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/ravine-gardens-state-park
GPS coordinates: 29.63390,-81.64500
Latest update: May 12, 2025 07:41
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