Years ago when my sons were young, we were at Blue Cypress frequently. First because of the proximity 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! read more

Blue Cypress Park - january sunset at blue cypress park - Parks Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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

Blue Cypress Park - Some pickleball action - Parks Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Blue Cypress is awesome! I remember when it was just a golf course. The golf course is still there, along with soccer fields, swimming pool,and miles of hiking trails. Some trails are on the banks of the st Johns river, which is easily accessible at low tide. I walk the banks looking for historic artifacts and I have found a lot of interesting items. It's free and busy on the weekends, but lots of fun. Go explore!! read more

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This is a nice trail system. There are a lot of amenities, including pickleball courts, golf course, community pool, boardwalk, boat ramp, playground, and fields. The trail was asphalt or boardwalk, so it is easy to push a stroller on it. There is plenty of parking, and bathrooms throughout the park. The boardwalk has a nice view of the st. Johns River. read more

Blue Cypress Park - View from boardwalk - Parks Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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The lifeguards are awesome very kid friendly and patient. The only concern is they're very inconsistently open. I come up here today at 4 o'clock. The only person inside the pool is a security guard and he says no one's been there all day and he doesn't know why the pool is closed. I'm sitting here thinking what a waste of taxpayers money that the poor security guard is sitting at a pool and it's not even open. somebody's not communicating with each other very well. Do better COJ. read more

Visit this park if you are looking to enjoy a nice walk or a jog. Very nice views of the water. When walking the "boardwalk" there were many little crabs running about. I think sand crabs someone told me ‍ read more

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There is no access to the fishing pier. They have removed a section of the walkway dock and blocked it off. The walkway along the river has been replaced*, but not the dock out to the covered fishing area. I walked alone the newly rebuilt walkway a short distance and noticed the *contractors had drove the screws too deep causing the wood to split at the ends of the top rail boards. This was just un-necessary and shoddy work, which will cause rotting issues. Shame on them AND the city for accepting this type of poor workmanship. Hopefully the repairs to fishing pier area will soon be underway, and professional craftsmen installing screws properly. When are the dock repairs expected be completed? Let's see if this post survives or if it will even post? I'll be back to post some photos soon. read more

Okay so I would rate this much higher due the amazing water walkway and pier, but there's some many negatives that should be fixed, as the park could be amazing. Positive: Lots of fishing areas and appears very family friendly. Trail is easy--start to finish about 2.5 miles, mainly shaded. Has fitness challenges along the route. Water pier and walkway is beautiful a must see as you can see the whole city. Negatives: The trail cuts off by A fallen tree so you have to walk back and walk half the way down a road. Garbage on the walk is alot even though they have plenty of trash cans. There is so much parking, yet everyone parks in the grassy area, and in the grass by the main entrance and back area. So sad because it ruins the park! read more

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The park has trails golfing, ocean view ,warf and plenty of parking also has bathrooms, For the most part it's clean. read more

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Very nice one mile trail for a stroll. Water from the ocean makes for some fishing and relaxing. Easily get in and out from the parking lot.

It's a little rough around the edges but it's a great place to walk and take in the scenery. read more

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We have been looking for a place to take the dogs for a good walk with a safe change of scenery, so we stopped by this lovely park to check it out. There is a great paved trail good for walking the dogs or riding bikes. The trail has doggie bags and waste bins, so that makes it easy. We walked the boardwalk along the St Johns river and while we really enjoyed the nice walk, we would not recommend walking the dogs or attempting to ride a bike on the wooden path. There are a few rough spots that could cause splinters in the paws, and it is a bit narrow to ride a bike by potential pedestrians. We really enjoyed the nice walk watching the river and there are even a few spots you can walk down off the boardwalk to the sandy shores of the river or off into the woods for a picnic in the shade. The playground equipment looked a little faded but otherwise nice and clean. Overall I really enjoyed this park and would take on the various paths and the scenery again. read more

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This is a great place for people, children, dogs on leashes, for hiking, fishing, picnicking, or for sun and fresh air. A little bit of country right in the middle of the big bold city of Jax. I love this place and have been coming here for many years. There is no charge to enter. Fish off the docks or off the shoreline. See a dolphin or others once in a while. Check it out, you won't be disappointed. read more

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Lots of wide open spaces. There is a double tennis court, multiple large grassy fields that can be used for just about anything, and a nice playground that can be used for preschoolers and school-aged children. The bathrooms are ok, decently clean but the door didn't lock in our single person bathroom. There's a nice duck pond, at least one grill, covered picnic tables, and plenty of nearby parking. It's a pretty nice facility for watching sports since there's so much space, it's kept clean, and siblings can play at the park while you watch the game, as the park is centrally located. Bugs are not horrible here, which is awesome. The sun can be pretty brutal in the evenings, so bring a hat or sunglasses. There also aren't bleachers, so bring chairs with you. read more

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Started walking here back in 2017. They've allowed the water to push further up the bank towards the wooden shank boardwalk. They used to purposely dump sand on the bank to keep the river at bay. Now the water is pushing further towards the boards destroying the wood faster. They do take longer to fix parts of the boardwalk that is damaged than they used to. It was very clean up until a couple of years ago. There is a couple of homeless now living in the woods making the bathrooms disgusting and constantly littering. Doesn't make much sense since there's a police substation right next to the wooded area which should make it easier to police. Plenty of space to fish and do cardio. There's a lot of folks who allow their animals to crap on the wooden boardwalk without even cleaning up after them. People do often smoke weed while enjoying the trail which isn't very bothersome. If you're looking for a beautiful walk with lots of nature,scenery, and views this park is for you. On the weekends you are better off parking In the back. The flag football field makes the front crowded with nowhere to park as they park in the grass. read more

The park/trails up to the river are well maintained and open for a nice outdoor walk. There is an activity loop with exercises along the way to switch-up a basic walk and add some strength training, which is unique. But the boardwalk around the river edge is DISGUSTING. Trash everywhere, paths flooded. Although the river itself is a pretty site, the industrial sites in the distant are an eye sore and the trash you have to stare at along the beach is just heart breaking. Definitely a good spot for a local environmental club to come to and clean up. I'd imagine this was a beautiful spot many years ago...not so much anymore. read more

There is room for improvement but it's still a great place with tons to do. There are paved walkways but with a nice mix of undisturbed nature. We took the long path from the main parking down to the pier and my dogs had a great time playing by the river. Next time we'll drive to the other entrance and try our luck fishing off the pier. I sure wish people that visit the park would be respectful enough to use the trash cans. read more

The boardwalk was ok last time we were here, after Erima I recall. Today it is indeed in shambles. Two entrances at the Lion's Club are boarded up but the entrance to the boardwalk from Blue Cypress is still open with no warning signs. Be careful! The entire structure is unstable. read more

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Just got back from a nice stroll through the park. Trails leading up to the fishing pier were very nice. Fishing pier itself was very nice. The boardwalk along the river was a disaster. Looks like it took a major hit from Irma. Some parts of the boardwalk were twisted like a weird amusement park ride. Other sections were missing entirely leaving a 4 foot drop to the ground. Lots of exposed nails and screws. Broken boards were in piles all over the place. City of Jacksonville, please go out and fix this place before someone is seriously hurt. This is a beautiful piece of property along the river and needs much maintenance. The interior trails of the park were very nice, leading in a circular walk right back to the dilapidated boardwalk. In fairness to the city, it looks as if piecemeal work was being done, but with all the kids running around, work needs to be dune in a more timely fashion. I wish I would have taken pictures of some of the mess, but forgot my phone. I would like to go back in a couple of weeks to see if any progress has been made. read more

Wanted to get out and do a little hiking with the dogs and came here. It's a nice little neighborhood park for a little stroll but doesn't offer much for a real hike. It's a small paved trail ending at a fishing dock. We left and went to pumpkin hill instead read more