Reimagining Bird Island Playground
A resident-led effort to renew the playground at Bird Island Park
101 Library Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082.
Bird Island Park has been a peaceful place for families in Ponte Vedra Beach to walk, play, and connect. The playground behind the park is now aging and ready for a refresh.
Together, neighbors, the St. Johns County Parks Foundation, and St. Johns County Parks & Recreation are working to create a modern, inspiring, and more accessible play space for children of various ages and abilities.
A Resident-Led Project Supported by the Foundation
About the Bird Island Playground Project
The effort to refresh the Bird Island Playground is a resident-led project initiated by Ponte Vedra Beach neighbor and mom of three, Gabi Brown, who has enjoyed Bird Island Park for more than a decade. The St. Johns County Parks Foundation, in partnership with St. Johns County Parks & Recreation, is supporting this community-driven vision and guiding it through the County’s established design, safety, and approval process.
Project Vision & Use of Funds
Our community goal is $150,000 to help create a refreshed, modern, and more accessible play space at Bird Island Park — 101 Library Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082.
Gifts supporting this effort advance the Foundation’s mission and will help fund:
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New play equipment for multiple age groups
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Accessibility and inclusive-feeling features
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Updated safety surfacing and fall zones
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Site preparation and installation
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Community engagement and project coordination
Why This Matters
Bird Island Park is a cherished neighborhood space, and renewing the playground ensures it remains safe, welcoming, and enjoyable for today’s families and future generations. This project brings residents, the Foundation, and the County together in a partnership that strengthens our community and enhances local recreation for all.
Ways to Support the Bird Island Playground
Community members and local businesses can help bring a refreshed, modern playground to Bird Island Park — 101 Library Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082. All gifts support the mission of the St. Johns County Parks Foundation and help make this resident-led project possible.
For Families & Neighbors
You can support at any level that feels meaningful:
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$1+ — Supporter of Play
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$100 — Foundation Friend
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$250 — Parks Partner
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$500 — Community Champion
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$1,000+ — Legacy Leader
You can also create a personal or team fundraising page
to invite friends and neighbors to join you.
For Local Businesses
Businesses can make a charitable contribution and receive acknowledgment for their support. Business gifts strengthen parks and recreation countywide while helping bring this community-driven project to life.
Corporate Giving Levels:
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Community Partner — $1,000
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Leader — $5,000
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Champion — $10,000
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Legacy League — $25,000+
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Is this a County-approved project?
Yes. The effort is coordinated with St. Johns County Parks & Recreation to ensure all standards, safety protocols, and requirements are met.
Q2: Are gifts for Bird Island designated to this project?
Gifts made toward the Bird Island initiative support the Parks Foundation’s mission to improve park access and enhance recreation opportunities. The Bird Island Playground is a mission-aligned project, and the Foundation will carry it forward as community fundraising milestones are reached.
Q3: Will the new playground include accessible features?
Yes. While not labeled “fully inclusive,” the design aims to include a variety of accessible and age-appropriate play elements to support as many children as possible.
Q4: Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes. All contributions are charitable donations to the St. Johns County Parks Foundation (EIN 87-2315225).
