James Farm Ecological Preserve

I really enjoyed this beautiful little slice of nature. There are a few walking trails that are quiet and peaceful here, one of them even led to a cool deck that overlooked the marshland! Its a dog friendly park (on a leash), very easy to walk, but not paved. There are bathrooms, an information station, and wildlife! I was just looking to get away for some peace and this place absolutely hit the mark. Bring a dollar or two for the donation box!

Beautiful park with a fantastic bayside beach. The trails are not very extensive; I think we did all of them in less than 2 hours, and we were strolling leisurely and stopping to take lots of pictures. They are beautiful trails, just not extensive enough for a day of hiking. I wouldn't plan on spending the whole day here unless you plan on going to the beach too.

It's a narrow beach, especially at high tide, and you have to walk pretty far out, even at high tide, before the water gets deep enough to swim. This makes it an ideal place for small children who are still learning to swim. But it's great for adults too, if you want to avoid the surf and have a calm, relaxing swim. You just need to walk out for awhile until it gets deep enough.

I even saw a lone dolphin swimming out there!

Just off the beach is a shed where you can rent kayaks and/or paddleboards, but nobody was there on a Sunday afternoon. Not sure how it works, maybe you have to book online ahead of time, and maybe nobody booked that day? That's hard to believe, on a Sunday during peak beach season, but who knows. The business is called "Ecobay Kayak & SUP," if you want to try calling to inquire.

There is no parking or entrance fee, no tickets to buy. I only mention this because Google is asking me if I recommend buying tickets in advance.

Beautiful and serene, so glad that I stumbled upon this beach/trail. Perfect place to walk your dog and enjoy the scenery while doing so.