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.

Great little park hidden away in Atlantic Beach. Nice playground, tons of shade, and a free splash…read morepad that's open in the summer.

This is a park tucked deep in Mayport but it claims to be Atlantic Beach?!? Anyway it has lots of…read morefamily friendly opportunities for locals. We had to use our GSP to find bc it is well hidden. Once here I was surprised all that it had to offer! They had a well constructed community center though closed now, , I guess you can read it?!I They had basketball courts, lots of pickleball courts (all being used), swings/monkey bars, etc, big multi-purpose field which our pack of 8 year old boys and girls were playing kick ball in and loving it. There is green space too where we had sack races, tug of war....you reserve (or rent) a pavilion where we had our food, drinks, cake etc. Like I said it's a very nice park and well used. One thing was the restrooms, they could be updated.

My two sons are big fans of the Oceanside Rotary Skate Park located on the grounds of the Jack…read moreRussell Park at 800 Seminole Road. Open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, I appreciate the requirement of Helmets for skaters 17 years old and under. Design-wise, The park is nicely equipped: a 12' vert 1/2 bowl cuts down to a 6' wall on one side with a 6' to 3' on the other and a "hump" joining the two. It has an additional 12' wall with a hubba hole and a "snake run." There are Cool seasonal events as well: The Skate Park hosts a late night skate under lights in winter and an annual skateboard competition in May.

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

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.

Did a 5k here recently and there's plenty of parking. It's pretty and well set up for running or…read morewalking. Also the big green space was great for all the food vendors and sponsors. Would definitely come back here for a walk or run again and to explore more! Get outside!

A Jacksonville Gem I've Loved for Years…read more As a Jacksonville native, Ed Austin Park has been one of those places I've enjoyed for as long as I can remember. It's one of the few parks in the city that truly offers something for everyone, and it's only gotten better over time. The walking trails are peaceful and well‑kept, the open fields are perfect for families and community events, and there's always some kind of activity happening. They've got great frisbee‑throwing areas, well‑maintained baseball fields, and plenty of space for casual sports or just relaxing outdoors. Every now and then, you'll even catch fireworks in the area, which adds a fun, unexpected touch to the atmosphere. I've always appreciated how clean, spacious, and welcoming it feels. Whether you're a longtime local like me or just discovering the area, Ed Austin Park really shows off the best of Jacksonville's outdoor spaces. Highly recommend spending some time here.

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!!!

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!!