Jacksonville parks are some of the best in the state. We have a wide variety of county, state, and National parks to choose from. If you’re looking for a great playground, North Florida has tons of great options to choose from. Most county parks are free to visit and offer visitors plenty of room to run and play as well as enjoy a picnic.
If you’re looking to hike some trails, visit one of the Florida State Parks that are located near Jacksonville. With just a minimal entrance fee, you can plan to spend the entire day visiting and exploring.
Tucked cozily between residential neighborhoods, Fort Family Regional Park is clean and quiet, even with its proximity to the highway. This Jacksonville park is located just across 295 from IKEA, south of St. Johns Town Center — perfect if you’re anything like me and always forget to pack a lunch! Fort Family Regional Park can […]
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This quaint Jacksonville park is located just one block from St. Johns River and a few blocks from San Marco Square. From the unique playground equipment to the photo opportunities in the rose garden, Landon Park is a San Marco gem. Landon Park can be found at 1800 San Marco Blvd. Refurbished in 2018 to
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Located on the outskirts of Jacksonville, the Jacksonville Baldwin Rail Trail is a 14.5 mile biking trail that’s the perfect spot to take the family for a leisurely ride. This Jacksonville park is a hidden gem where kids can ride and families can enjoy some time outdoors. Biking the Trail One of the first things
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While exploring Camp Chowenwaw and Spring Park recently my daughters and I stumbled upon StoryWalks. What is a StoryWalk exactly, and where are StoryWalks in North Florida? We weren’t sure either but we followed along and had a blast doing so. Simply put, a StoryWalk is a guided walking path where the pages of a
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Tucked away on the north end of Jacksonville’s beaches is Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park. While Jacksonvillle has tons of great parks and playgrounds for families, Hanna is one of the best there is. This city park has a small fee to enter, but it’s well worth it for access to all they have to offer.
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