Black Hammock Island

Black Hammock Island is known in the Jacksonville area for its timeless beauty and endless tranquility. Its pristine coastal marshlands, oak hammocks, and pines are beloved by locals for hiking, wildlife viewing, canoeing, and fishing. But what makes Black Hammock Island so special also caught the eye of development companies trying to build new homes on its stunning waterfront. Trust for Public Land helped safeguard 345 total acres at Black Hammock Island with the help of local advocates, the City of Jacksonville, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and the National Park Service—ensuring the land remains untouched and open to everyone who loves to get outside.

The protected land is now part of two adjacent parks, with 240 acres added to the Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve and the remaining acreage conveyed as an addition to the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve. These spaces provide expanded recreational opportunities to Floridians and play a crucial role in creating climate resilience against extreme weather events like hurricanes, warmer weather, and rising sea levels. Because of your support, Black Hammock Island will continue its 4,000-year story of human settlement and remain in public hands forever.