St. Johns County Parks and Recreation hosts free Easter egg hunts

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It’s that time of year again! St. Johns County Parks and Recreation is hosting free Easter egg hunts at multiple locations on Thursday, April 18 and Saturday, April 20. Photos with the Easter Bunny begin at 10:30 and the egg hunts begin at 11 a.m. Children ages 8 and younger are invited to participate in the following Easter egg hunts:

Thursday, April 18 at 10:30 a.m.

Veterans Park, 1332 Veterans Parkway in St. Johns

Palencia Park, 405 Palencia Village Dr. in St. Augustine

Saturday, April 20 at 10:30 a.m.

Treaty Park, 1595 Wildwood Dr. in St. Augustine

Al Wilke Park, 6140 Main St. in Hastings

These events are free. Children must bring a basket for collection and parents are invited to bring their own camera for photos with the Easter Bunny. For more information, please contact Stephanie Taylor at sntaylor@sjcfl.us or (904) 669-6612.

Underwater Easter Egg Hunt

Parks and Recreation is also partnering with First Coast YMCA for a free Underwater Easter egg hunt on Thursday, April 18 from 6:30 to 7 p.m. at Solomon Calhoun Community Center and Pool, 1300 Duval St. in St. Augustine. Children ages 5 to 12 years are invited to gather eggs left underwater and trade them for prizes at the Bunny Store. Bring your swimsuit, towel and a bucket to collect your eggs. Please RSVP to mcasson@fcymca.org or (904) 704-4644.

Photos courtesy of St. Johns County Parks and Recreation