Love the park! The best in Jacksonville area! Splash parks, kids park with a looooot activities and…read moreCOVER, skate park, tennis courcourts, exercises machine, volleyball and football fields! Zones for picnic wiwith tables and BBQ. Free parking. Restrooms. Isn't it great? We need more parks like that one!

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!

I've been going to Oceanfront Park for many years. The first time I went to the park I met friends…read morefor lunch as they have several picnic pavilions. My last several visits I practiced beginners Tai Chi at sunset. The park is on the beach and offers a free private parking lot. This is a great place to practice Tai Chi as the ocean noizes help you relax. The grass in the center of the park is soft so I'm sure it's also good for yoga. There were a couple of public restrooms open from daylight to dusk. You will also find lots of dogs being walked in the area. If you're looking for a beachfront park look no further.

This park has everything you need, and/or looking for, and then some!…read more First and foremost, there is a large parking lot. Considering how busy the beach can get at times I'm not going to say there will always be a space open, but your chances of finding a parking space are much better than other beachfront parks...and it's free. The park not only has a large parking lot, but it has restrooms and beach showers. There are boardwalks going out to the beach as well for ease and protection of the dunes. If you are in the park a little after dusk and/or before the first light, please know the parking lot has lighting for safety. Aside from the above, there are sheltered picnic areas, a large grassy area for just chillin' or playin' around, a sand volleyball court, and educational information signs about the area/Jacksonville Beach. Plus, there are concrete figures for you to enjoy, take pictures of or selfies, kids to play on, or whatever. In the center of the park, there is a bronze statue which is considered the focal point of the park. It is meant to symbolize the dedication to preserving public access to the beach for generations to come. If you are local or a tourist and haven't been to this beach...put it on your list to check out. Even if you just want to enjoy an early evening walk on the beach instead of a day at the beach...this beach is perfect for a little something different. There is handicapped parking, handicapped access to the beach, and to the grassy area. (Please note: Across the street from the grassy area is UNF's Seaside Sculpture Park--another good place to check out if you have time.)

Love Jack Russell Park for a spot for the kids to run around and blow off some steam. Tons of great…read morefields, playgrounds, a skate park, and so much more.

I went to the Atlantic Beach Farmers Market here for the first time. This park is hidden just a…read moreside street over from the main road. I never knew it existed! Parking is tricky on Sundays - the market was packed. The park itself is so nice and I love how the vendors were set up all throughout. I also noticed there were restrooms that were not port a pottys. They had a variety of vendors, food trucks, etc. This market is bigger than I expected, and I will go even earlier next time.

Hidden gem... shhhhh!…read more Nice hike through tree canopies! Bring your own fishing gear and kayak for a great time. I see folks trying to crab here too.

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.

Free to the public, sun up to sun down. Really cool place…read morefor a little hike, picnic, and some fun educational facts on your hike! You can bring your canoe, or kayak, there is a little ramp to do so!! Remember not to liter!

Ran here with some friends from their apartment and it has beautiful nature and views. The sky is…read morebeautiful here, especially the sunsets. Would love to explore more of the preserve but I think one of the viewpoints was closed off. Would come back here for a run or walk again with friends!

What a scenic view! It is a nice little trek from parking all the way to the end of the boardwalk,…read morebut your trek is rewarded with a spectacular view even nature haters can't resist. For your comfort, there are several seats available at the dock for you to relax as you marvel at the marshlands during the sunset. There appears to be a canoe launch area as well. It's a pretty cool spot to fish as well. While we only caught spot today, several folks that showed up tonight shared their experiences of catching red drum (cast around 2 feet from the grass formations). He suggested shrimp bait or bring cast net and catch your own minnows for bait.

It was a beautiful and easy walk. The majority of the walk is boardwalks,with some dirt and asphalt…read morepaths. There are plenty of benches, Adirondack chairs, and viewpoints. It was nice to walk then sit and enjoy the views. There is a kayak launch point, and plenty of trash cans. At the beginning of the trail is bathrooms and a parking lot with plenty of parking spaces. There was hardly anyone around. Take some time to enjoy this hidden gem.

Been wanting to check out this park for a while since I know they have Pickleball courts and I…read morewould love to try to play pickle ball more. Came here just for a little walk and to check out the courts and they were busy, there's not a lot of of them so that's probably why they're so busy but the park itself is so beautiful and well-maintained. There's a little lake in the middle and even a community garden that you can stroll through. It was very quaint and small but perfect for a little stroll and there were even some cute ducks here. I would love to try to come to play pickle ball one day and find out the best time to do so. It's so nice to have parks like this in the area to get outside!

Low stars due to "under construction" & closed right now. I have been here many times to shop at…read morethe Farmers Market. I am sad to see it gone, but waiting to see if it will still be a park. I hope so. I will update when I find out. Recommend:not right now.

Spent two and a half hours here walking half the circumference of the park. Beautiful scenery and a…read morenice bit of challenge in the difficult trails - watch for spiderwebs and/or wear a hat and bring some water. There are hiking trails , biking trails and easy walking paths inland and on the beach. Parking is spacious, didn't use the bathrooms but there is also a nice size park for the kids. Military and vets (& family of for that matter) entry is $2.50/person with ID. One of the few places honoring the discount.

One of our favorite parks to visit. Enjoy seeing wildlife and felt proud to see the Navy…read morehelicopters flying over doing their maneuvers. Proud to be in American. The neat thing was that we were taking a bike ride the OWL flew down right in front of us, then flew up into the tree directly above and sit there waiting & posing for me to take his picture for a good time because I had to get my phone out and open the camera. Glad he was patient and didn't turn his back on me. He was a big hoot!!

Definitely basic play things option (2 swing sets and a little jungle gym thingy). But what makes…read morethis place special is the fishing! This place is stocked with Fish options for kids of all ages to learn fishing basics. There are so many turtle and various types of birds that swoop in and out of the area. No covered areas exist, but there are a few free standing tables. There's also a tennis court area if fishing isn't your thing. Be sure to follow the fishing rules.

Amazing low key water spot about a 20 minute drive from downtown. Surrounded by the St. Johns River…read moreand Atlantic Ocean. Drive on beach. Big Inlet perfect for paddle boarding. Grills and picnic table available for use. Can rent out a pavilion as well. Police noted patrolling the beach- pulled cars over for speeding. Lifeguard on inlet side, not sure about beach side

Nice, small park with all the amenities you would probably look for (playground, basketball court,…read moretennis court & bathrooms). Parking wasn't terrible and you are a quick block or so from the beach! Pros: There are locks on the self-closing gates to keep the kiddos in from the busy, residential street. Lots of shade. Cons: Large sand area (I'm not sure if it's to play Bocce ball or a giant sand box) that is full of weeds and ants.

This is a great park for kids. It has 2 play grounds. A kiddy height basketball hoop as well as a…read moreregular size one, picnic tables, a tire play area thingy, restrooms and a skate park at the far end. My only wish is that that was a paved trail around the perimeter of the park to jog. If I were looking for a place to take the kids I'd pick here, if I were looking for a place to walk the dog I'd choose a park with a trail instead.