Not to be confused with the Alice in Wonderland author Lewis Carroll, Larry M. Carroll Memorial…read morePark is a great little versatile park which also includes a skate park, playground, and is on one end of the historic Jacksonville-Baldwin Hiking Trail where the railroad used to run. There are a 2 covered areas and 6 tables for holding parties or just picnicking on the premises. It's right by a community center, as well if you'd like to hold your party or celebration indoors. It's a bit out of the way, so don't get discouraged when your GPS or map leads you into empty roads. You'll get there, and it will be worth it! Note: This was my 200th FTR! Yay!!

Sunshine Park is the best and safest playground in Jacksonville Beach. It's a modern, fully fenced…read moredestination designed for stress-free play. Just (sometimes) the big kids run wild and it can be dangerous for toddlers or babies. Why it's a favorite: Safe & Clean: Fully enclosed with artificial turf (no mulch or sand). The "Fort": A massive, multi-level wooden-style structure kids love. Inclusive: Separate "Tot Lot" for toddlers and ADA-accessible gear. Bonus: A seasonal splash pad, skate park, and pickleball courts. Verdict: It's the gold standard for a clean, secure, and fun family day. Bring lots of water during the summer!

This is such an awesome park!! Our kids absolutely loved it and we would go back in again when we…read moreare in the area!! So much to do and play on! And they have a little splash play area for those hot summer days!

This place was absolutely beautiful and gave an amazing spot to hang out in the great outdoors and…read morespend time together as a family!

The fishing is no good but the place is absolutely beautiful. It's great to have a picnic or just…read morewalk around on the wooden platforms, but stay away if you plan to leave with any fish.

Small but pleasant duck pond in the corner of a park…read more If you are in the area, check it out.

Great area, layout, facilites and concept...Poor upkeep and security…read more. This park is centrally located in Macclenny and is used by lots of people on a daily basis. It has lots of playground equipment, 3 large pavilions, a pond with dock, half mile walking track, restrooms and open field the size of a football field. They have had several farmers markets and movies in the park. The vandalism is a sad thing. I wish the Macclenny residents would take a little pride in this nice or what could be nice area. To sum it up the park is good but could be a lot better.

Wow!! Small park. Big Fun!! If you are in the White Springs area you have to check this place out…read more About an hour and a half west and north of Jacksonville. Just a 1.5 mile trail. 3 miles in all. The scenery is amazing. Beautiful views of the historic Suwannee River all along the trail. Hike ends at the majestic Big Shoals. Your experience will depend on the water level of the river, but ours was pretty impressive. Park is pristine. Trails are well maintained and easily accessible. We went in the middle of the week and were the only people there. It's really hot in the summer,so make sure you have water available. Don't miss the bat house at the very beginning of the trail. If the bats hear your voice they will start moving around and making noise. Great old Florida experience.

Great park and you pretty much have it all to yourself. Nice swimming area with a place to put in…read morekayaks and canoes. Several trails of reasonable distance if you are into hiking. Slightly off the beaten path past White Springs, but if you missed it in my opening statement, it is a nice facility, well maintained, and you will probably be the only human there.

Fort Clinch entrance is off of Atlantic Ave so check your directions!…read moreIt is $6 per vehicle up to 4 people There are other entrance fees for bicycles and etc. Fort entry is $2.50 per person no discounts! Kids under 5 are free. We went on Saturday and there was a reactment event! Great way to experience the life at that time and hear the stories and historical information! These people are volunteers and it's their hobby that I appreciated a lot! The beach when you get out of the fort is different kind, no swimming and lots of driftwood and whatnot! The drive there and back is breathtaking following the winding road and looking at the moss covered trees that frame the road! We visit all the forts and historical sites as much as we can and this one is great!

There's a cool historic fort, but I came for the birdwatching on the beach. The birds are amazing…read moreand I saw one or two rare ones. The Ranger was kind and helpful. They have hiking, biking, and nature trails. The fort looks great, although I didn't have time to go inside. The tree lined roads are beautiful.

The park is awesome. The pond is amazing but not stocked very well and the facilities are always…read morenasty

Disgusting bathrooms. Absolutley unbeleiveably gross, had no toilet paper either. Toilet and sink…read morehad toilet paper in it and all over the walls were wadded up pieces of wet toilet paper balls. The park itself was okay, there was an older lady who seemed to be volunteering to pick up the trash by the playgrounds. I wish there was more for infants. Overall the place needs more keeping up with.

Castle Ottis Coastal Hwy,…read moreSt. Augustine, FL 32084 Did you know we have a hidden castle in St Augustine? Castle Otttis is a unique, privately-owned landscape sculpture in Vilano Beach, Florida, built by Rusty Ickes and Ottis Sadler. They wanted to build something unique and different that would go well with the landscape of St Augustine. Since both were religious, they also wanted to built something that would show their appreciation to Jesus. The Castle features rustic stone walls and an interior with elaborate cypress woodwork, serving as a venue for religious weddings and events. Its not open to the Public. It offers tours available only by appointment. So you would have to go to their website and request an tour appointment via email. The story behind it is interesting. Just 2 men who wanted to be in peace with nature.

Just about 10 minutes north outside of historic St. Augustine is a unique castle that sits back…read morefrom the main road among trees and hedges. Sadly, the owner and creator of Castle Otttis, Kendle Icke, passed away in July 2023. However, his son, who lives on the property does conduct tours for small groups of people who have reservations. His tours are very interesting with information on how the castle came to be. Apparently, Mr. Icke had a couple of dreams about a castle in great detail, which he shared with a builder friend of his. The friend encouraged him to build it and agreed to help him. They were able to get donated building materials to work with. Mr. Icke built the castle in the image of old castles in Ireland and dedicated it to his wife. Castle Ottis was built between 1984-1988. The Ickes also had a home on the property to the left of the castle. We took the tour with a small group of people, which worked out very well. There are 3 levels if you count the rooftop, where you will see gorgeous panoramic views of the ocean. This is a castle based on 1000 year old Irish castles. The tour is free but donations will be greatly appreciated. A must see if you are in St. Augustine. It is a magical experience. There are special events held at the castle, like weddings or anniversaries. It is also great for photography opportunities. This is a one of a kind opportunity. Please note that Castle Otttis does not have handicapped accessibility. Parking is available on the property for the guests. You are allowed to take pictures inside the castle.

This park was built by Walmart. I worked for the attorney who was trying to get the Walmart…read moreapproved. The neighbors were very much against it. Said it would bring crime and traffic. (Um no that's car washes and storage units). Anyway, Walmart said they'd donate the back parcel for a park. It turned out pretty nice. The first park was destroyed by angry neighbors or neighbor but Walmart rebuilt. Lots of people use it. Dog walkers, sports teams, exercise clubs, families. It has a pavilion for parties and grills for picnics. Plenty of parking too. And we cannot forget CCSO who frequently keep an eye on what's going on there, just to keep the bad folk away.

When I ask my four-year-old grandson what park he wants to go to he knows this one by name so this…read moreis the one we come to very often. There's something in the bright colors of the play equipment that catches a childs eye. The equipment is newer in the park and the place is always very clean There is good parking and lots of space for playing and running and walking.

I have recently started trying new walking trails every week and this one came highly recommended…read more This was a very shaded walk with beautiful trees and paved boardwalk. This Preserve is rich in culture from the civil war era so very educational. I think kids would enjoy it. There were bathrooms and even a dog water station for the pups. There was a trail that was off path near the water and it was beautiful. I can only imagine how much prettier it is when the trees are in full bloom. Walking under the canopy of beautiful oaks felt like the cover of a book! The only negative was it says open every day at 9am but they never opened the gate. You can still access the preserve but everyone was parked outside and on the street. I will definitely be back!

Love this park. Just wish it was closer. A great place for a walk and exploring. As a photographer…read morethere are several spots throughout the preserve for portrait photos. Well maintained.