Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park

Category: Archaeological museum

Address: 11 Magnolia Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32084, USA

Phone: +19048293168

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–5PM

Monday: 9AM–5PM

Tuesday: 9AM–5PM

Wednesday: 9AM–5PM

Thursday: 9AM–5PM

Friday: 9AM–5PM

Saturday: 9AM–5PM

Reviews

Billy Gibson

Sep 15, 2022

cool place i enjoyed the visit i will go back and do it again .i didnt realise how big it was .alot of walking wich i cant do alot of nect time ill bring my handicap scooter

Vinny D.

Sep 14, 2022

great place to visit

Johanna Killingsworth

Sep 13, 2022

What an Awesome place !! So much history, very impressive. The people that worked there were very nice, dressed in costume. The water tasted fine from the fountain & i feel younger already !! We watched a cannon demonstration, was fun. Many things to do here. Peacocks are beautiful !!

Alexander Brown

Sep 13, 2022

Just learn. Awesome.

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Questions & Answers

How much for senior Is there a lot of walking?

Barb Stirrat | Sep 16, 2018
The Life of Rylee O | Sep 16, 2018

It isn't that much really. Pretty much a circle unless you walk over by the water.

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Is it a good field trip for fourth grader

Shianne Hayes | Sep 16, 2018
David Hall | Sep 16, 2018

Absolutely. It is the history of the US plus it has fun things to see and do.

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Is there parking?

Angie traveling | Sep 16, 2019
Mark Delmonte | Sep 16, 2019

Yes

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How much younger will you be after drinking from the fountain?

George Watt | Sep 16, 2018
Kimberly “A.C.E LILY” Shakar | Sep 16, 2018

As young as you feel getting water in Florida heat 😁

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Is it effected by government shutdown?

Anna Daly | Sep 16, 2019
Life Schoolin' | Sep 16, 2019

No

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Is the fountain radioactive

note kote | Sep 15, 2021
Ryan M | Sep 15, 2021

No

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Is it dog friendly?

Anthony Meulen | Sep 15, 2020
Joshua Messing | Sep 15, 2020

Yes, but there is very loud cannon and gun shots, that could hurt a dogs ears.

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What is the cost of admission?

Ana Lozano | Sep 16, 2019
Edna Ventura | Sep 16, 2019

$ 15 per person

We're planning on coming tomorrow, Friday 6/1. There are 5 of us. Will we need a reservation? What's the best time to come?

Cheryl Abbate | Sep 16, 2018
Laranie Hoppe | Sep 16, 2018

No you don't need a reservation you can buy tickets online or you can buy them there its best to go early because there is a lot to see in St.Augustine and the best way to do it is to ride the old town trolley...there is a ticket booth for everything at the old jail

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Sell tickets at the door?

soleil grajales | Apr 18, 2022
Luke Golden | Apr 18, 2022

Yes they do.

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does it cost anything?

Bob Reidy | Sep 15, 2021
Mary k kraft-ewing | Sep 15, 2021

About 20 bucks.... And the peacocks are cool....🦚

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Do they have parking

BRUCE BROPHY | Sep 15, 2020
Constance Faulmann | Sep 15, 2020

The free parking is by the visitors center....there is also some parking on the grounds

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are pets allowed in the park?

dan harri | Sep 16, 2019
Terry Danford | Sep 16, 2019

Yes

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Are the bathrooms clean

Gordon Eder | Sep 16, 2019
Chris Halstead | Sep 16, 2019

We were there 2 days ago. The bathrooms both inside and outside of the attraction we're clean.

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Will it be open tomorrow?

paola gonzalez | Sep 16, 2019
Angel R Rodriguez | Sep 16, 2019

The castle is closed until the politicians agree to open it, everything else in the area is open.

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Why is it called the fountain of youth.

Nancy Baylor | Sep 16, 2018
Carlos Rosales | Sep 16, 2018

They say as well this was the only fountain of pure water to drink other than this the other source available was contaminated even by human feces or else drink alcohol.

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Is there a military discount?

Maxwell Fox | Sep 16, 2018
Maxwell Fox | Sep 16, 2018

Only active duty discount, unfortunately...

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Is there z fee yo foimtaon youth

Judy branson | Sep 16, 2018
Lee Diaz | Sep 16, 2018

Yes there is, dogs are free. Adults $14 Children $8 Senior $13

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Can we get married there

Doug Lowe | Sep 16, 2018
MG Coffee and Beyond | Sep 16, 2018

I'm not sure if it's rented out but it would be nice for a wedding

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Yes there is a fair amount of walking if you want to see it all.

Scott | Sep 16, 2018
James Springer | Sep 16, 2018

Cool place. And, yes the water sucks. My wife said she'd rather get old than drink it again

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Can u drink from fountain

Marie Pierce | Sep 16, 2018
Dave Cipriani | Sep 16, 2018

You sure can. Although I still felt old. Lol

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Can I bring my dog with me?

Jacqueline Trokey | Sep 16, 2018
Dave Cipriani | Sep 16, 2018

Yes pet friendly park.

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Are you open on 12/30 and 12/31?

Holly Ferrante | Sep 16, 2018
Tom Morris | Sep 16, 2018

Open the 31st, and closed on New Years Day

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Is it open every day

marlene bustillo | Aug 16, 2022
Ronald Treesh | Aug 16, 2022

Yes

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Who was his side kick

Linda Sneed | Nov 19, 2021
C.V. Jones Jr | Nov 19, 2021

No mention of a sidekick

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Hi. I would like to know if I can find public parking? Hello. I want to know if I can to find public parking?

Airles Perez | Sep 15, 2021
Liz Negron | Sep 15, 2021

At the fountain of youth there is free parking. In the castle there is paying. I did not see free parking !!

Is the park free in September for St. John’s county residents like it was last year?

G | Sep 15, 2021
KEVIN BOYER | Sep 15, 2021

In some areas

Do they have charcoal grills at the park?

David Kehaya | Sep 15, 2020
Fraren Aybar | Sep 15, 2020

No

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How much tickets

Marvin Rojas Rojas | Sep 15, 2020
vivim10 | Sep 15, 2020

18 adults , 5 years and up 12 dollars

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Is the park open?

Annette Rivera | Sep 15, 2020
misty Carlton | Sep 15, 2020

Yes

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Can water be ordered online.

Teresa Mathews | Sep 15, 2020
Ashley Licata | Sep 15, 2020

They had it bottled in the gift shop.

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How much do tickets cost

Theresa Crouch | Sep 15, 2020
RUSSELL HENNINGER SR | Sep 15, 2020

https://www.fountainofyouthflorida.com/

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Is it dog friendly

Bharat Patel | Sep 15, 2020
Carol Rudderforth | Sep 15, 2020

Definitely dog friendly. I love the peacocks. There beautiful.

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What is the value of the ticket

Wilson Cepeda | Sep 15, 2020
Estefany Briceno | Sep 15, 2020

I didn't pay anything for my car, but the entrance to the park cost me $ 18 which I thought was good. Well you can enter all the functions of that day

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To reserve park for an RV

hector galan | Sep 15, 2020
hector galan | Sep 15, 2020

How much would it cost to rent a parking for an RV?

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How much to get into Fountain of youth?

Kimberly Bearden | Sep 16, 2019
Camilo Velandia | Sep 16, 2019

Adult $16.20 and child (6-12) $9

If some people like me found the fountain of youth will my age regress very fast back to a 1 year old.

Aaron Brown | Sep 16, 2019
cristina shelar | Sep 16, 2019

It's possible but that would depend if you have the same bloodline. If not, you'll just be drinking water...like the rest of us.

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Can you go to gift shop without going in to park?

Jennifer Dailey | Sep 16, 2019
Linda Archambeault | Sep 16, 2019

Yes, you can go to the gift shop without visiting the rest of the park.

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Are dogs allowed?

Tabitha Ivey | Sep 16, 2019
Ryan Connery | Sep 16, 2019

Be aware though, of how your dog likes other animals. The peacocks roam free, and are all over the place. :)

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Whats the parking like? Can I park a 30 ft rv there to visit??

E M | Sep 16, 2019
Jackie Randall | Sep 15, 2020

I noticed no one answered your question. Some people just don't read.... YES! It's plenty room to park your RV

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Is the entrance free?

Liliana Rojas | Sep 16, 2019
Elcana Lima | Sep 16, 2019

No. But it's worth it.

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How much does it cost for kids age 8 and 10?

Olivia K | Sep 16, 2019
Tony Goodman | Sep 16, 2019

$12 piece

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Is there parking available on site?

The Medleys | Sep 16, 2019
Bill n Susan | Sep 16, 2019

Yes

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What is the cost of admission?

Tina Mathews | Sep 16, 2018
A | Sep 16, 2018

15$ per adult

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Do you have to pay to do the attraction?

Jennifer pittman | Sep 16, 2018
Ben Hinshaw | Sep 16, 2018

Yes

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How much is it

Trinity | Sep 16, 2018
Kimberly “A.C.E LILY” Shakar | Sep 16, 2018

I spent $15 for two local adults

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Can you still buy a vial of water? How much for this, please!

Debbie Brungard | Sep 16, 2018
Millie Terlizzi | Sep 16, 2018

Yes a couple different sizes price around 5.00.

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Is it handicap accessable

Rosey Ashes | Sep 16, 2018
Joseph Pirosch | Sep 16, 2018

Yes. All the attractions are on the ground level and it's easy to get around because this is primarily outdoors and there's plenty of room. I saw several people with walkers and canes and they seemed to be getting around just fine. Enjoy!

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Is this a State park? Senior pass?

Kelle Dean | Sep 16, 2018
Rhonda Sara | Sep 16, 2018

They do have a discounted rate for seniors though.

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What is the admission price

Debbie Chappell | Sep 16, 2018
Jason DePaola | Sep 16, 2018

We just went 2 weeks ago. $15 per adult. Very nice property with lots of history and things to see. And you get to drink from the fountain of youth! Enjoy!

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