Avalon - Fort Pierce, FL
N 27° 32.314 W 080° 18.983
17R E 567500 N 3046275
One of the state's newest seaside parks, Avalon has more than a mile of increasingly rare undeveloped beachfront.
Waymark Code: WM7ER2
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 10/15/2009
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The park provides habitat for many species of wildlife. Threatened and endangered sea turtles, like the loggerhead, Atlantic green, and leatherback, nest on the beach during the spring and summer. Dune crossovers protect the fragile dune ecosystem. We welcome swimmers, snorkelers, fishermen and sunbathers for beach recreation.
The waters adjacent to the park are part of the Indian River Lagoon, one of the most important estuary systems in the United States. Over 1,800 species of plants and animals depend on the Indian River Lagoon for their survival.
***Swimmers and snorkelers are advised to be cautious of underwater obstacles left behind by amphibious warfare exercises during World War II.***
***Collect your stamp at Ft. Pierce Inlet State Park***
N27 29.0447 W80 18.1091
The park is located four miles north of Fort Pierce Inlet State Park, via Highway A1A and the North Causeway.
**Information gathered from the Florida State Park web site**
Name of Park, Protected Area, or Cultural Location: Avalon
Name of System or Passport Program: Florida State Parks Passport Book
Passport Available: No
Parking or Entrance Fee: Not listed
Park Website: [Web Link]
Address of Station:
905 Shorewinds Drive
Fort Pierce, Florida United States
34949
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Visit Instructions:
No special instructions, but a picture of yourself or of something unique to that place would be a nice touch.