Fernandina Beach Community Hub
The complete, fact-checked guide to active living, sports, service, and culture on Amelia Island.
01 · Active Living
Active Lifestyle & Fitness
Amelia Island Pickleball
Leveled Drop-InSix lighted public courts at Central Park. Open paddle-rack rotation run by the volunteer Pickleball Pirates. Peak drop-in play 8–10 AM and 4–6 PM (Sun 2–5 PM).
Amelia Island Boules
PetanqueSocial pétanque play at Waterfront Park (S Front St). Backup at Central Park during downtown construction. Loaner boules provided.
Amelia Island Runners
300+ MembersRunning & walking community. Track intervals and post-run socials at Mocama or First Love.
AI Cycling Group
Social RideSocial road cycling (No-drop / B-Group). 30-40 mile loop covering the island & Fort Clinch.
Tails of the Trail
Hiking / DogsSocial hiking group pairing members with shelter dogs for exercise. Meets at Humane Society.
AI Sailing Club
BoatingCruising, racing, and social dining for boat enthusiasts. Boat ownership not required.
Beach Volleyball
PickupInformal sand volleyball games. First-come, first-served courts.
02 · Sports
Organized Sports Leagues
Youth Soccer (AIYS)
LeaguePrimary youth league. Matches at AIYS Complex (Bailey Rd). 2026 Spring Reg closes Feb 8.
Adult Softball
Co-EdCorporate and Open teams. Games Mon/Wed/Fri evenings at Ybor Alvarez Sports Complex.
Pop Warner Football
YouthFall Tackle & Spring Flag Football/Cheer. Played at Buccaneer Field.
Surf Asylum Camps
Summer 2026Youth surf camps (Ages 7-15) at Seaside/North Beach. Registration opens Feb 2026.
Adult Soccer
7v7 LeagueCo-ed 7v7 play at Ybor Alvarez Sports Complex. Managed by Parks & Rec / BASL.
03 · Service
Service & Community
Fernandina Pirates
GoodwillAmbassadors & Shrimp Festival promoters. Mtg: The Surf. Next: Jan 21, 2026.
Rotary Sunrise
Breakfast"The Morning Club." High energy service group meeting for breakfast.
Fernandina Beach Rotary
Lunch"The Historic Club" (Est. 1928). Lunch group meeting at Florida House Inn (Primary).
VFW Post 4351
Veterans"The Post Under the Bridge." Canteen open to public (Cash Only).
Council on Aging
SeniorsMeals on Wheels, Life Centers, and Health services for 3,000+ seniors annually.
Optimist Club
Youth Support"Friend of Youth." Supporting local scholarships and youth sports.
Friends of the Library
LiteracyLibrary advocacy & literacy funding. Semi-annual book sales at Peck Center Gym (510 S 10th St); board meetings at the Library (25 N 4th St).
05 · Arts
Arts & Culture
Amelia Community Theatre
Theatre2026 Season: 'Lend Me A Soprano' (Feb), 'Bye Bye Birdie' (Apr). Main Stage on Cedar St.
Amelia Musical Playhouse
Volunteer100% Volunteer community theater. Early 2026: 'Mamma Mia' (Jan/Feb).
06 · Nature
Nature & Conservation
Invader Raiders
VolunteerVolunteer "strike team" removing invasive plants from dunes. Bi-weekly in Summer.
Nassau Master Gardeners
UF/IFASHorticulture education. Spring Plant Sale: May 9, 2026.
Sea Turtle Watch
Marine BioNest monitoring & excavations along 9+ miles of shoreline. FWC Permit #088.
Amelia Tree Conservancy
PreservationMaritime forest preservation. Arbor Day Celebration: April 24, 2026.
Keep Nassau Beautiful / Wild Amelia
ConservationWild Amelia now operates as a KNB program. Wild Nite seminars monthly (2nd Tue, Nov–May) at FB Golf Club.
Whale Ambassadors
Right WhalesEducation during calving season (Nov-Mar). Annual Mtg: Feb 7, 2026 (Story & Song).
St. Marys Riverkeeper
WatershedWatershed protection. Major River Cleanup: April 18, 2026.
04 · Social
Social & Hobbies
Men's Newcomers
200+ MembersSocial club. Monthly luncheons. Next Mtg: Jan 15, 2026 (11:30 AM).
Newcomers Club of Amelia Island (Women)
900+ Members80+ monthly hobby sub-groups. Monthly Welcome Coffee on 3rd Wednesday at 10:15 AM.
Bartram Garden Club
GardeningFloral design & beautification. Meets at Story & Song (Primary).
Silent Book Club
IntrovertsBring your own book. Read silently, then socialize. Rotates (Mocama/The Loop).
Amelia Island Quilters
GuildQuilting guild meeting in the Grand Hall at NCCOA.