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.

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!

If Jacksonville had a backyard. Central views of the cities bridges, stadiums and river with swampy…read morepier walkways, parks, turf and grass spaces. Perfect for community, families, exercise or solo quiet time.

So happy I decided to get up a move my body. This was the perfect scenery to start my morning. I…read more really enjoy the boardwalk. First time visiting and definitely not my last.

Absolutely wonderful for bird watching and walking. We took time walking in the park right after we…read morehad lunch at the Moroccan restaurant. This is definitely a beautiful park. There is a playground and water fountain. There is a bird habitat that is great to check out, we saw a blue heron and different ducks, including a mating set.

In the heart of Riverside, this park was a great stop before hitting the restaurants for lunch. My…read morelittles, 4 yo and 2 yo, had a blast running back and forth between play yards. The pond in the center needs a little maintenance. It was dirty and the turtles need better landings. It seemed that turtles didn't have a way out of pond. Overall it's a very nice park for the area.

I absolutely love going for an evening stroll in Willow branch Park. With its beautiful trees and…read moreflowing creek it's the best place to relax after a hard day. They have a basketball court as well as two baseball fields. I played kickball here last spring with Stonewall sports Jax. It has a lot of tree covers, so it's cool even in the midst of the Florida heat.

This is a lovely, low-key park located in the southern part of Riverside before the neighborhood…read morebecomes Avondale farther south. Willowbranch Creek meanders through it. Willowbranch Park is bordered by Willow Branch Avenue, Sydney Street, Cherry Street, and Park Street. At one end is the Willowbranch Library and on the same side, at the other end, are baseball and soccer fields. The other half of the park are paths and gently wooded areas to stroll and benches to sit on. This is not a dog park, so dogs need to be leashed at all times (city ordinance). Parking is located on the outskirts of the park. Please only use the library parking lot when the library is closed. Also, when parking across from the park, be careful of driveways and do not block.

I was pleasantly surprised by this park. Went to play disc golf on a beautiful day. The course is…read morefairly well marked - had to back track a couple times but finally did find the tee boxes. Discovered that the park also had basketball courts, tennis courts, baseball field and a few swings. Sits within the Historic Springfield area. Downside is that there are some homeless people that are living under the bridges. Also, very few trash cans available.

Klutho Park hosts the main gathering area for Porchfest - a music festival that uses ordinary…read more(sometimes extraordinary) porches as stages. The park is transforming - via huge public assistance from neighbors & friends and the City of Jacksonville. Hogans Creek flows through the park and connects it to what will hopefully be Jacksonville's "Central Park" one day. Named for architect Henry John Klutho - a man that left his mark on Jacksonville - the park is a reminder & a vision for better times in this neighborhood. They've recently added a sculpture walkway as you enter the park - curated by a UNF sculpture professor and featuring some Jacksonville artists!

Spent some time at Jacksonville Riverfront Plaza and it was easily one of the nicest chill spots in…read morethe city. The whole riverfront area has that peaceful but still lively feel where you can just walk around, sit down, and watch the water for a while without feeling rushed. The view of the river is honestly the highlight, wide open water, boats passing by, and that calm breeze that makes everything feel slower in a good way. My family and I just wandered around, grabbed a few snacks, and found a spot to sit and people watch. There is something about being right on the water that makes even doing nothing feel like a good time. Kids were running around, couples were taking pictures, and everyone just seemed relaxed. It was clean, easy to get around, and had plenty of space so it never felt overcrowded even with people out enjoying the day. Five stars for a simple but perfect riverfront experience. Great place to walk, relax, and enjoy Jacksonville without any stress at all.

Our 1st time here to enjoy the Jacksonville Light Boat Parade & Fireworks Spectacular Down Town…read moreJacksonville at the Saint John's River Walk across from the Hyatt on the Mortons Steakhouse side in front of the Condo's for Jacksonville's 250th Celebration. "Information About This Fireworks Spectacular" Celebrating America's 250th birthday (the Semiquincentennial). Cities and states across the country are organizing massive America 250 campaigns to mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Because of this historic milestone, the City of Jacksonville expanded its usual Fourth of July footprint into a two-day downtown festival featuring the largest fireworks show in the city's history. Prime check-in locations and viewing spots along the St. Johns River include:Friendship Fountain (1015 Museum Cir.)RiversEdge (1915 RiversEdge Blvd.)Both the Northbank & Southbank Riverwalks. Our thoughts... The fireworks display did not speak to 250 years of celebration to us. Savannah's River Street off Bay Street is by far way better. Honestly. We were like... where's the rest. We really don't enjoy saying that. However it's true. Over n Out FranknKimm Downtown Jacksonville Florida July 4th 2026 Saturday FranknKimm

Right next to the Shoppes of Avondale is a little Oasis of trails and playgrounds that is just…read moreabout fully shaded and beautiful. Dogs, kids and families are welcome and there are spaces designed for all of them. A prefect place as well to exercise or sit quietly with your thoughts and take in the beautiful nature through the park. On hot days, this offers not just beauty but a difference of 10-12 degrees and a bit of a breeze. Boone park is an awesome place to refresh yourself.

Beautiful park, wish there were additional trails for exploring with our pups. We parked near the…read moretennis courts off Park Street and walked down and around to St. John's Avenue. Street crosswalks worked well and we decided to walk up and back through Avondale shops as well.

It's a park I see in the newer housing development. You drive by it and see the blue and green…read moreplayground while on Arlington Expressway/Southside connector or Arlington Road. It's small but super clean and everyone is friendly. It has a gate entrance at the front and the back side (grass toward white fence). There is some parking Lennar Home management office. Says for 2 and up, my 2 year old loved it. Four or Five benches and two trash cans.