This nice park is down the street from my job. It's in the neighborhood and on the St. John's…read moreRiver. It will look like the gate is locked, but it's not. I do believe the park is open dusk to dawn. Then the gates might lock at dusk. I come here for my quiet times in the morning before I go to work and sometimes on my lunch break. Pros:close, nice neighborhood, on the river. Cons:there are NO parking spots. I just park on the side of the road. Enjoy!

I enjoy my childhood neighborhood park. There is a nice bench and the breeze is surprising…read morerefreshing after a long day or when the temperature allows. It can be nice to bring a blanket and even long pants and sleeves for a strong wind. What can be done to make use of the rest of the room in the park?

I have visited this park multiple times (the back lake) to paddle board and it has been a peaceful…read moreand enjoyable experience every time. I enjoy bringing my family out, some of us friends meet out there and it is a beautiful thing. However, my experience this past weekend (June 20) was anything but. Unsupervised Teenagers were there. The inappropriate language, the trucks and dirt bikes kicking up sand and the drinking has definitely gotten out of hand. I have no answer or idea on how to curtail these behaviors but at some point it will have to be addressed. One teen was so drunk he could barely stand. The others were trying to sober him up by standing him in the water; and the boy tipped over. We could not reach them because we were in the middle of the lake. It was a horrible situation. A young girl in an uncomfortable position being groped by an intoxicated boy as his friends stood by and watched. By the time an adult tried to intervene, they were gone. This lake should be a place for everyone to enjoy, but that's not easy to do any more

This quiet park is 1.5 miles from our home with sidewalks along the way. There is a police officer…read morehome on-site which adds to a safe environment. This park is very clean and well maintained.

This park that is within walking distance of my apt is so special. I love that it has a paved…read morewalkway for smooth bike riding, rollerblading, strollers, etc. I'm pleased to see both kids and adults taking advantage of the giant soccer fields located in the back of the park. I feel perfectly safe walking around, it's always clean, lawn manicured, quiet, & landscaped beautifully. The gorgeous old tree in the back by the open field is the true show stopper. The loop around the park is fairly short, but very pretty. If I had to take a guess on the length, I'd say it's half a mile long or a little less. It's the perfect length for dog walking on these hot summer days.

Close proximity to my house, but a park worth coming to even if you have to drive out from further…read moreparts of town. Alexandria Oaks Park is perfect for a large group playing frisbee, the loner with a good book, or a play park for the pups. Tips -- parking on North and South end, doggie bags available, massive greenway, basic walk path, rec leagues play here occasionally. When I first moved to San Marco, my kickball league used to play here on Sundays. The greenway that expands from the South to North end of the park is big enough for a music festival. Even if noise or crowds aren't your thing, there's plenty of room on the greenway for you to get some peace and quiet on your blanket. Hey, have I mentioned I have a new dog? Yeah, yeah. Well, we took her here for a play date yesterday and it was great. She had enough room to roam around, meet other dogs, and play until she was short of breath. I expect more frequent visits to Alexandria Oaks Park in the future.

Such a great park. I've been brining my daughter here since she was around 3. They have 2 sets of…read moreplayground equipment, a basketball court, baseball diamond, walking trail and much more. It's great for dogs, children, adults. Everyone. I like that there is a sidewalk circling the play equipment so I can walk while my daughter plays. It's also good for her to ride her bike on a continuous loop. There's a larger outside sidewalk for walking a longer trails or taking the pets for a walk. There's trees to help shade the equipment and people as well. The picnic tables allow for family picnics. Such a great park. I will continue to visit.

Recently found this nice park. Nice large open grassy…read morefields(soccer frisbee ect.), a softball/baseball diamond, an excellent basketball court, and very nice playground with swings for the kids!

Shaded small child playground, soccer field and baseball fields too the best part is the free big…read moreand small dog parks. To get to the dog parks. You will have to walk through the child playground to the soccer field. Then follow the path to the gated dog parks. Fun place to take dogs, children, or play organized sports.

This community park is free and offers bathrooms, playground, baseball, basketball, tennis, dog…read moreparks (basically just fenced run areas) and a splash pad. They have fit a lot into the space, and the large dog area allows quite a bit of open space. Unfortunately it was unmaintained and the overgrown grass is a haven for ticks, ants, and God knows what else. We saw teams playing baseball, a group of kids playing basketball, kids and their dad doing tennis drills, and kids at the splash pad and playground. The dog park areas were empty and we explored, but not for long because it was unwelcoming with the uncut grass. The parking lot was filled with litter and there was a bit of an unsafe feeling all around. Though people were there for recreation, all the parents were on edge, and just wary. I'm not from Jax so idk the safety of this area, just googled a free splash pad for my kid. It did the job, and was safe enough, but it wasn't a place we felt comfortable to stay for long.

I love finding new walking spots! This preserve is gorgeous with all the greenery and hanging moss…read more The trail is good for a walk or run and the sights are great. They have a small parking lot or some people park in the residential area right outside of it. I would suggest bringing bug spray though because I had a ton of mosquito bites after. Get outside and enjoy some fresh air!

It was an easy trail to walk with a stroller. It's a short 30 minute walk, but there are views of…read morethe marsh, trees, and boardwalks. Some of the trail is sand or mud, but it was easy to walk through. The trail isn't overly maintained, but there are branches, roots, and debris along the way. Parking is cramped, so make sure you come early. The bugs were bad so make sure you apply bug spray.

As you drive into San Mateo through the main entrance, the "Welcome to San Mateo" sign will greet…read moreyou. That's where this little park is. The park is circular... meaning you can drive completely around it. There is not parking lot, so you'll have to parallel park on the street. Most people who use this quaint park live within walking distance. There's no playground for kids or swings or anything of that nature, but it's a good little area for them to just run around and play on their own; however, this is the entrance to the neighborhood, so cars are constantly flying by here. Unfortunately, not many of the people obey the speed limit and very few even bother to obey the stop sign. Make sure you do keep a good eye on your kids so they don't run out into the street. There are a ton of trees here, so it's nice and shaded. That's a plus since we do live in Florida and that sun is HOT! This is a good area to walk your dog, but please be courteous and pick up after your fur baby. There is a nice covered area with a picnic table. There are also a few benches here and there. Honestly, I do just mostly see adults here walking their dogs. If you're looking to have a picnic and a place for the kids to play and run around without having to dodge cars, you may want to considering heading down the street to the San Mateo Neighborhood Park.

A pleasant enough strip of grass located in a residential neighborhood. It doesn't offer much, a…read morefew benches and a nice little bridge over a small creek, but it offers a nice respite from the day-to-day hassles.