Damage to Fort Clinch State Park Fishing Pier

Susan Hardee Steger

FL Department of Environmental Protection

October 13, 2016 5:58 p.m.

Fort Clinch State Park Fishing Pier sustained major damage as Hurricane Matthews brushed our shores. Photos provided by Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

Fort Clinch State Park's Fishing Pier is off limits after Hurricane Matthew caused considerable damage to the structure. According to Jason Mahon, public information specialist, "The Florida Park Service is currently working to reopen all parks impacted by Hurricane Matthew and to cleanup parks that have already reopened, including Fort Clinch State Park. Due to the damage sustained to the pier, it is currently closed to ensure visitor safety. DEP has hired an engineering firm to perform an analysis of the structural integrity of the pier."