Egans Greenway is a natural area encompassing over 300 acres on Amelia Island, managed by the city of Fernandina Beach, Florida. Native flora and fauna can be observed in Egans Greenway. It’s a peaceful place to spend some quality time outdoors, and there’s seasonal variation of the landscape.
Grassy trails are perfect for a nature walk or a bike ride. It’s also one of the best spots on the island for birdwatching. Migrating butterflies love a variety of wild flowers in the Greenway, including the white flowers of Spanish Needle. Be sure to bring binoculars and your camera for nature photography.
There are two sections of the Greenway. To enter the north section, go to the city of Fernandina’s Recreation Center, located at 2500 Atlantic Avenue, where you’ll find the entrance to the Greenway behind the auditorium. This is a good place to park (plus there’s a public restroom at this Greenway entrance/exit). Also, trail maps are available at the Atlantic Recreation Center during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 am – 6 pm.
Folks can also enter the Greenway (both the north section and south section) from Jasmine Street (between Citrona and South Fletcher Ave.). However, there’s limited parking along Jasmine near the entrances to the Greenway. The newest Greenway entrance/exit of the south section is located on Sadler Road behind the Residence Inn hotel, where there are designated parking spots near the entry to the Greenway.
Leashed dogs may be walked in the Greenway (pick up after pets). Find out lots more about the Greenway, guided tours, and watch an Egans Greenway video.
Amelia Island Living’s “Seaside Snapshots” are a photo journal feature. Photo taken in January, 2011 in the Greenway’s north section.
