I absolutely love going for an evening stroll in Willow branch Park. With its beautiful trees and…read moreflowing creek it's the best place to relax after a hard day. They have a basketball court as well as two baseball fields. I played kickball here last spring with Stonewall sports Jax. It has a lot of tree covers, so it's cool even in the midst of the Florida heat.

This is a lovely, low-key park located in the southern part of Riverside before the neighborhood…read morebecomes Avondale farther south. Willowbranch Creek meanders through it. Willowbranch Park is bordered by Willow Branch Avenue, Sydney Street, Cherry Street, and Park Street. At one end is the Willowbranch Library and on the same side, at the other end, are baseball and soccer fields. The other half of the park are paths and gently wooded areas to stroll and benches to sit on. This is not a dog park, so dogs need to be leashed at all times (city ordinance). Parking is located on the outskirts of the park. Please only use the library parking lot when the library is closed. Also, when parking across from the park, be careful of driveways and do not block.

Years ago when my sons were young, we were at Blue Cypress frequently. First because of the…read moreproximity to our home...but also because it is a beautiful space! There was a huge pool at Blue Cypress back then and my boys were on the swim team. Whem we weren't at practice or swim meets, we'd often be at the pool nights and weekends enjoying ourselves, cooling off from the oppressive heat! Some years ago, the pools just disappeared. From what I have read, the city is supposed to be building a bigger and better one at some point. Recently I decided to stop by Blue Cypress and check out walking paths. So glad I did! An awesome scenic paved trail leading to the river. It is wide enough to accommodate multiple pedestrians...bicycles also, but I wish they had a separate path for each. You will find people walking and jogging with babies and dogs. There are quite a few cats that hang out here-not sure if they are feral or it-and there is almost always someone making sure the cats have food and water. The surprise at the end of the path is a beautiful view of downtown and beyond. Sometimes accompanied by lovely sunsets! There is a fishing pier and also a fairly lengthy wooden walkway by the water. It does need some work-loose nails and boards popping up here and there. Some rotting boards too. Watch your step. Wander off the walkway a bit into the woods and you will find a picnic area. The golf course is currently under renovation. The restrooms are locked and there are a couple of porta potties ourside the main building near front of the park, by the playground equipment. I'm not going to sugar coat it, they are gross! I would not use them. These are the only restroom facilities at the park. This is concerning as apparently there is no handicapped accessible restroom. On weekends especially, you will see soccer games going on at the front of the park. Unfortunately I've also witnessed a lot of trash following those games. Recently it seems that more trash cans have been placed around thst area. I hope they are being used. The is a small playground area which appears to be safe and you will see kids playing there all the time. A tip about the walking path to the river...right beside it there is also a paved road for cars. The walkway and road are separated by a few feet of woods and greenery. Most people seem to understand that the road is for vehicles. But I have seen a car driving down the walking path. Be aware of your surroundings! The two are not marked clearly. I have never felt threatened being at the park alone, although usually I'm accompanied by my son and a ferocious Yorkie lol. There are several stations in different areas with dog bags and trash cans Still, watch out for poo, because not everyone uses the bags! The park hours are unclear. Several signs have conflicting hours. Online indicates the park is open 7-7. But I have left at 7 many times while there were still many people present. We are fortunate to have this wonderful open area to breathe some fresh air! You should go!

Played pickleball. Nice courts. There are 4 courts in a…read morefenced in area to prevent loosing balls while playing.

The walk itself was a good length, the issue was that we accidentally walked into a homeless camp…read more we didnt stay to find out if it was abandoned or active, but definitely changed our pace.

Love taking my kids here to explore and walk around on a nice day! Such a great place to enjoy…read morenature.

I love the trails here. Plenty of different distance options. First time I went I missed the 4…read moremile turn and did 6 by accident. Oops! It is all dirt trail. Some of the cut thrus are more worn than others. Some are a little bumpy to say the least. It's quite clean and well cared for. Bring some binocs and your Merlin bird app for some excellent birding to make the experience even better!

This was a really nice park and we will be back. After leaving a run down regional park we came…read morehere with our puppy to try a trail briefly. The trail was wide and peaceful.

We've been here many times and love walking these trails!!!…read more So quiet and love the wildlife. It has so many large beautiful trees on this property. It runs next to the old Cecil Field military base. I was told back in the day this property used to be a private hunting camp back in the 50's through the 70's. We've walked pretty much each trail on the property and love each one. We usually take our time and spend around 2 or so hours hiking. Today we just kept it short due to my foot was still hurting from when I hurt it a few months ago. I definitely recommend this hiking trail! Added note; make sure you use the restroom first before get here because there are no facilities here (unless you like going next to trees lol).

I love taking my dog out on walks here & it's always quiet. I think the most traffic I've seen is…read morelike three or four cars parked & I didn't run into anybody on the trails while I was out! It's cool to see the planes that fly over too since the airport is so close. 10/10 for me.

Absolutely wonderful for bird watching and walking. We took time walking in the park right after we…read morehad lunch at the Moroccan restaurant. This is definitely a beautiful park. There is a playground and water fountain. There is a bird habitat that is great to check out, we saw a blue heron and different ducks, including a mating set.

In the heart of Riverside, this park was a great stop before hitting the restaurants for lunch. My…read morelittles, 4 yo and 2 yo, had a blast running back and forth between play yards. The pond in the center needs a little maintenance. It was dirty and the turtles need better landings. It seemed that turtles didn't have a way out of pond. Overall it's a very nice park for the area.

Great place to hike .keep your eyes on the trail.hiking these woods you will forget there are…read morecotton mouths and rattle snakes out there.keep your eye on the trail ahead of you.

Jennings State Forest is a gem in NE FL. I ventured out with a group yesterday to do the Dunn's…read moreFarm trail. I've also hiked much of the Pioneer Trail. The trails are well maintained and well marked with blazes. The trails take you through a wealth of biological diversity from pine forests to uplands that hug Black Creek and other smaller creeks. I haven't camped so can't speak to the campgrounds but the camp sites are well marked. Cost to visit is $2 pass that can be purchased online. The parking lot does not have good reception so better to purchase in advance. Parts of the trail is shaded but a lot of it is in the sun so be aware if visiting during the hotter months.

Great experience, walking trails and wonderful animal exhibits. We've been going there for over 15…read moreyears.

Yesterday was my second time visiting the nature center. It's tucked away in the Arlington…read morecommunity and I rarely see it mentioned on social media but it's a great place to take the kids. I went on my own and ventured on some of the trails. They're well marked and a decent distance. The Boardwalk trail is my favorite and features a beautiful boardwalk that ventures over a variety of plants and ecosystems. The tree coverage and diversity makes it a great place to bird watch. I got there early when they were feeding the animals and that was fun to watch. Highly recommend for a several hour day trip activity.