I skate here all the time, I do love it! I do wish special awareness was better but its a great…read morespot that Jax has maintained pretty well!

I am not a skater but this park is amazing! Always busy and watching the people of all ages in…read moreskate boats, bikes and roller skates is quite entertainingly wish I could do this! Great job Jacksonville!

This place has everything for a family to spend some quality time. I took my two sons here to…read moreskateboard when they were young. I've always loved the peacefulness of the pond and the fountain. They have a gazebo to sit in the shade on hot days. Acetone the Gazebo is a hiking trail. This is in a neighborhood off of Emerson. It's easy to miss the turns, so go slow. Pros: great place to spend family time with kids. Great picnic area. Plenty of parking. Love the pond and benches. I have never been inside the community center, so I can't comment on that until the first voting day of the year. Cons: sometimes the older kids out here skating use foul language. It's so disrespectful to others around. I just try to ignore it. Recommend? Yes

Grew up calling this the Emerson skate park. It's been decades since I've been here. They now have…read morea playground, nature trail (sort of), an open field and of course the skate park. We showed up on a Saturday afternoon after picking up some lunch. There's a covered gazebo with two picnic tables. Plenty of park benches throughout the park. After the kids got done eating they went to the playground area for a bit. After my wife and I got done eating we grabbed the skateboard and scooter then headed to the skatepark. The skatepark was basically empty so the kids had all the ramps to themselves for a bit. They said they liked the new skate park in the 5 points area over this one... Go figure. There's also a restroom here. Two of them to be exact. One was being occupied by a homeless person. The one that was open reeked of cigarettes and looks like someone was partly living in there. Pretty gross but functional. The nature trail had a couple homeless folks hanging out in some of the area. There's clothing, pillows and all sorts of trash that's been thrown over the rails and left behind by whomever was camped out there. Such a shame because it's an awesome park being littered and loitered.

Great place to run, rollerblade or ride your bike. Approximately 16 miles of paved trail that…read morestretches between Imeson Rd in Jacksonville to Baldwin (western Duval county). The trail is relatively flat (minor elevation changes) and pretty straight, so it's not the most exciting trail. But it's recently been replaced (2022) and there are several access points & rest areas along the way. I prefer to start at the Halsema entrance around mile marker #6. There's a nice pavilion with grills and a porta potty that's kept somewhat clean. Near the end on the Baldwin side, there's a nice park with lots of shade that's good for picnics. There's a skate park & playground and an old train station

No biking for me today but I took the opportunity to go for a bit of a walk along the trail today…read more After driving for a couple of hours, it was great to get some fresh air and a bit of exercise. The trail is part of a piece of land purchased from CSX Transportation through the "Rails to Trails" program. The Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail is a right-of-way extending approximately 14.5 miles from Imeson Road in Jacksonville to the Town of Baldwin. A 12' wide paved trail currently exists for hikers, bikers and roller-bladers to enjoy. The trail is contiguous with the Camp Milton Historic Preserve, which serves as a mid-point trailhead. Five other trailheads along the Rail Trail are located at Imeson Road, Halsema Road, Otis Road, the old trail depot in the City of Baldwin, and Brandy Branch Road. There are approx. 8.5 miles of spur trails onto the Jacksonville Rail Trail Buffer Properties that are designated for unpaved day hiking and equestrain use. Always walk with a friend. There is a small parking lot. No facilities but there is a port-a-potty. [Review 13242 overall, 559 of 2020.]

An update is due because thankfully Treaty Skate Park is now free of admission and the silly…read moreconcession shop gatekeeping system is gone--hopefully for good. Most of the better skate parks around Florida--Bradenton, Gainesville, Daytona and others--are public and free of admission, so Treaty ought to be as well. I'm glad the powers that be finally came to their collective senses on this. Treaty is a good park, it's somewhat unique as it has more rolling inclines and bowl-like features than most skate parks which emulate street skating and street features have. It harkens back to the early days of pool-inspired concrete parks in California in this regard. It has lights and seems to be open until ten on weekends, maybe nine or ten weekdays? Not sure on that, but on a Saturday the lights were on until ten. This skate park is used, too: there are always skaters here when it's open and it's open for BMX as well as skating. Overall, it's not the very best but a pretty rad park and the new policies are certainly an improvement.

As a mom who frequents many a local skate park, Treaty (Robery-Layrn Skate Park may be the official…read morename), is perhaps on the top of my list for a variety of reasons. For those of you who enjoy a good kick flip, here is what the skate park offers: -Huge bowl - looks like an empty swimming pool with 9 foot walls! -A couple of 1 / 2 pipes -Rails to grind -Ledges to drop in -Skaters can do their thing until 10:00 pm every evening! There also is a little area for beginning skaters to practice their budding 'Tony Hawk-ness' as well! You can rent skate equipment in the Pro Shop as well. This is a plus in my book as most of the kids, well maybe it's just MY kid, don't like to bring their own. If you have a skater under 18 they will be required to sign a 'If you break your neck, we are not liable waiver', but in my experience this document is standard for all skate parks of this nature. The only thing to really be aware of is that there really is no covered areas in the actual bowl of the park. So, make sure you slather up your son or daughter with sunscreen and bring some Gatorade as this kind of physical activity in the Florida sunshine can be taxing on the most conditioned child. The Pro Shop is air conditioned, but is very small. So it doesn't serve as a very efficient resting point as this park can get packed with kids. They do sell drinks here in the Pro Shop however. Here is the best part for the parent of the avid skateboarder...this professionally constructed park is completely FREE!!!

This park is nice but a few things to keep in consideration…read more One. It isn't a crazy park for scooters now as a scooter rider it is a little annoying. Two. Some stuff is cool while others are lame. Three. There are a lot of snakes like a lot and if you're trying to ride and go with the nice flow of this park a kid coming on a bike or scooter that isn't being looked after bu parents can ruin your time. Four. It's crowded. Would recommend though.

What an interestingly shaped skate bowl. I think the skate…read morepark is very small for a skate park, not as small as the old UF skate park but this park is not as large as a skate park should be. ESPECIALLY the bowl. This park is always crowded because all the skaters are always trying to do tricks and it results in no room for people who aren't regulars to become regulars. The actual park part is cool, full of children which can be weird. This park is okay. Terrifying to those with social anxiety and very intimidating to new skaters. Busy every single day, poor park never gets a break.

Nice Park. my boys enjoy the skate park . It is very clean. The water play area is great in the…read moresummer

Okay now I'm a big skatepark guy, and this place is nice. I used to come here alot when I was…read moreyounger for the splash pad but I stopped going when I got older. But this place is nice. They redid the skatepark sometime I don't know when but it's still amazing. The spot isn't too extreme just a couple half pipes, ramps, rails, and tabletops, but if you're a skater, scooter, Rollerblade anything this is a nice spot would recommend if you're in the area.

Great little park for advanced or beginners. My son went to the elementary school next door. They…read morebuilt it when he was in kindergarten. He and I have skated it from day one. Even though it seems small it draws the best people:skaters... a great spot to learn a trick. We've seen all types of skaters come thru from the legendary and current pros, to old skaters from the 70s like myself... and most of all, kids just looking to learn to sKate. If you are a beginner, best to go before noon.... after 1pm all the college, high school and middle school heavies take over. It's most crowded 3 hours before sunset. Though it's set up for street ... there is a fun 4' quarter pipe and C Bowl (small 2' half bowl ). If you are an old Skool skater, like I am ... I suggest you evolve and learn to skate some street obstacles ;) plenty of obstacles to help you evolve at this little park... as a person & a skater

Doesn't look like much from the pictures but if you are going to the dock near by this is a faster…read morewalk! I would not consider this a skate park! There's a playground on the other side and it is fenced in! There are tennis courts and on some mornings you can see pickle ballers taking over the courts! This park is wheelchair accessible, I believe there are two paved handicap parking spots! There's a covered pavilion, bathrooms, and no stairs! Popular fishing spot, great sunset spot, great place to see the stars! You can ride bikes here! Closes at 11 pm!

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 was my first time here, and it was a very good time!…read moreThe bleachers were packed, with almost no available seats left, when the event started. If you go to see roller derby, go early! The teams were passionate with funny nicknames on the backs of their jerseys. Fleetwood Smack, Cat Scratch Fever, and Bek Off are some examples of the players' and refs' jerseys! The action was about as physical as a basketball game, rough but not too violent. The fan cheering, mascots whooping, and whistles blowing made the price of the ticket well worth your seat! Can't wait for the next match!