Press Release
By the City of Fernandina Beach
3/7/25
PROJECTS
North Beach Park is currently closed for rehabilitation. This project involves the
redecking of the boardwalk and improvements to the parking lot. This beach access is
scheduled to reopen by the end of March
The Atlantic Recreation Center pool is closed due to building improvements that are
currently underway. The pool is scheduled to reopen by mid-March once building
improvements have concluded.
The ground breaking for the restoration of the Amelia Island Lighthouse is scheduled
for March 28th. The restoration of the lighthouse is a phased project and fully grant
funded. The restoration of the exterior is the first phase and scheduled to take 90 days
to complete.
Dredging of the Fernandina Harbor Marina continues and is 50% complete. This
project involves the removal of nearly 15,000 cubic yards of sediment. Work is
scheduled to be completed by the end of March
Calendar
March 9, 2025; 2:00pm
Ocean Rescue Graduation @ OR
Headquarters
March 13, 2025; 8:00am
FBPD Law Enforcement Torch Run for the
Special Olympics @ Sliders
March 29, 2025; 1:00pm
Spring Fling Wheeled Thing and 5k @
Poe Pinson Skatepark
We are excited to announce Fernandina Beach Golf Club’s partnership with Scott Womble for private and group golf lessons. Scott has taught in the last eight years at Clemson University where he is known as the “PGA PRO-fessor”. You can book lessons with him
directly via his website: scottwomblegolf.com
The 2025 Fernandina Beach Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics is March 13, at 8:00am. Meet at Sliders and walk/run to the Island Publix. Support the cause by purchasing a $25 (cash only) dri-fit t-shirt during regular of regular office hours at the FBPD (1525 Lime Street).
