Parks and trails

Parks and trails near Tidewater

Two city preserves on the marsh within two miles, the big oceanfront park two miles north, and nature trails that start at your door. In miles, with the facts attributed to the cities that run them.

On the property

Scenic nature trails run along the marsh behind the community, past the private fishing dock, with the dog park beside them. This is the walk you take every day, which is why it is listed first.

Dutton Island Preserve

1.6 miles. A City of Atlantic Beach preserve on the Intracoastal with 9,000 feet of nature trails, a fishing and viewing pier and a kayak launch. Open 8 a.m. to dusk. Quiet, shaded and rarely crowded.

Tideviews Preserve

1.9 miles, at the south end of Atlantic Beach. The city's paddling landing and marsh overlook; a shorter stop than Dutton Island and a good one at sunset.

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park

2.1 miles north. The City of Jacksonville's oceanfront park: 1.5 miles of beach, a 60-acre freshwater lake, campsites, and hiking and mountain bike trails through coastal hammock. Trail mileage is published differently by different sources, so we give no number. Entry fee per vehicle, set by the city. More on Hanna Park.

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Questions people ask

What parks are near Tidewater at Atlantic Beach?

Dutton Island Preserve (1.6 miles), Tideviews Preserve (1.9 miles) and Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park (2.1 miles), plus the community's own marsh trails.

Does Tidewater have walking trails?

Yes, scenic nature trails along the marsh behind the community, past the private fishing dock, with a dog park beside them.

What are the hours at Dutton Island Preserve?

8 a.m. to dusk, per the City of Atlantic Beach. Check coab.us for changes.

Is there mountain biking near Atlantic Beach?

Hanna Park, 2.1 miles from Tidewater, has mountain bike trails through the coastal hammock, run by the City of Jacksonville.

Distances measured by road from our address using OpenStreetMap, September 2026. Preserve and park facts from the City of Atlantic Beach and the City of Jacksonville.