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St. Johns County drops Shore Drive Trail, redirects funds to San Sebastian River park renamed for Waldron family

WSOS "Behind the SJ Scenes" (St. Johns County) · March 5, 2026
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After public feedback and design changes, the county commission discontinued the Shore Drive Trail and unanimously redirected the trail funds to the San Sebastian River Park project, which the board renamed the Waldron Family Park; staff will begin property negotiations under the LAMP priorities.

The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners voted to discontinue plans for the Shore Drive Trail and redirect the project funds to the San Sebastian River Park and Boat Ramp project, which the board unanimously renamed the Waldron Family Park.

"At the end of the day, the board decided to discontinue with plans for this trail," said Wayne Larson, director of public affairs for St. Johns County, summarizing the decision and its immediate budgetary redirection. Larson said the reallocated funds will support improvements at the 31-acre San Sebastian River site, including a boat ramp and…

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