Jacksonville

Nature Adventures

This page lists nature parks, botanical gardens, environmental centers, and other places where kids can study and enjoy nature in the Jacksonville, Florida area.
Kids Jacksonville: Nature Adventures - Fun 4 First Coast Kids
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7 Creeks Recreation Area

Not far off I-295, on Jacksonville’s Northside, starting at the intersection of New Berlin and Cedar ...

Multiple locations, Jacksonville, FL
Adams Park

Adams Park is located in the historic Avondale section at the intersection of Edgewood Ave. and Oak ...

3419 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL, 32205
Alexandria Oaks Park

Available Amenities Multipurpose Field Trash Barrels

1620 Marco Place, Jacksonville, FL, 32207
Alimacani Park and Boat Ramp

Hours of Operation (seven days a week): 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. the day prior to Daylight Savings Tim ...

11080 Hecksher Drive, Jacksonville, FL, 32226
Arlington Lions Club & Playground

About Arlington Lions Club Park Arlington Lions Club Park is located along the St. Johns River, in ...

4322 Richard D. Gatlin Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32277
Belmonte Park

Belmonte Park is located in the San Marco section of the City. A serpentine sidewalk now connects Be ...

1440 Belmonte Avenue, Jacksonville, FL, 32207
Bethesda Center and Park

This fully ADA accessible facility offers a lodge, 16-acre stocked lake, 14,000 feet of nature trail ...

10790 Key Haven Blvd., Jacksonville, FL, 32218
Bettes Park

Bettes Park is located in southwest Jacksonville – part of the Ortega neighborhood. Elegant homes al ...

3800 Bettes Circle, Jacksonville, FL, 32210
Betz Tiger Point Preserve

Park open for public use in April 2011. Amenities: Equestrian Trail Fishing Available Gri ...

13990 Pumpkin Hill Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32226
Big Talbot Island State Park

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Effective April 6, 2023: The floating dock at the Sawpit Boat Launch at Big Talb ...

State Road A1A North, Jacksonville, FL, 32226
Bird Island Park

Bird Island Park features an entrance gazebo, followed by a winding trail which leads park guests pa ...

101 Library Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082
Blue Cypress Park

The city-owned park named Blue Cypress in the Arlington section of Jacksonville. Amenities: Benc ...

4012 University Blvd. North, Jacksonville, FL, 32277
Brown L. Whatley Memorial Park

Tree-shaded areas, numerous benches, and open spaces combine to provide a pastoral environment at th ...

1507 Alexandria Place South, Jacksonville, FL, 32207
Bulls Bay Preserve

Bulls Bay Preserve consists of 1,222 acres, acquired on December 21, 1999, as part of a conservation ...

3000 Imeson Rd., Jacksonville, FL, 32220
Cameron Park

Cameron Park is located in the Murray Hill section of west Jacksonville. This attractive neighborhoo ...

1055 Day Avenue, Jacksonville, FL, 32205
Camp Milton Historic Preserve

History buffs and visitors can become familiar with Civil War history or enjoy scenic nature trails. ...

1225 Halsema Road North, Jacksonville, FL, 32220
Castaway Island Preserve

Castaway is considered one of Jacksonville's premiere preservation properties located along the Intr ...

2921 San Pablo Road South, Jacksonville, FL, 32224
Cecil Field Conservation Corridor

Cecil Field Conservation Corridor includes the Cecil Field property, which consists of 5,366 acres a ...

32215 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, 32234
Cedar Point Preserve

Located on Black Hammock Island, the preserve provides habitat to several bird species. It is also a ...

7116 Cedar Point Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32226
Columbus Park

Columbus Park is located in the Ortega neighborhood of southwest Jacksonville, adjacent to busy Roos ...

2850 Iroquois Avenue, Jacksonville, FL, 32210
Cortez Park

Cortez Park resides in the Ortega neighborhood of southwest Jacksonville. In 1909, the Ortega Compan ...

4260 Baltic Avenue, Jacksonville, FL, 32210
County Dock Road Park

County Dock is located at the end of County Dock Road. It is adjacent to Walter Jones Historical Par ...

2400 County Dock Rd., Jacksonville, FL, 32223
Cradle Creek Preserve

Cradle Creek Preserve, the newest of Jacksonville Beach’s parks, is 43.3-acres of primarily undistur ...

15th Street South, Jacksonville Beach, FL, 32250
Desoto Park

Desoto Park resides in the Ortega neighborhood (platted in 1909) of southwest Jacksonville. It was o ...

3970 Baltic St, Jacksonville, FL, 32210
Dutton Island Park and Preserve

This preserve offers a pristine salt marsh ecosystem and amazing views of wildlife and the Intracoas ...

793 Dutton Drive, Atlantic Beach, FL, 32233
Egans Creek Greenway

A protected area of over 300 acres that runs north to south along Egans Creek, the Greenway is open ...

2500 Atlantic Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034
Elizabeth Park

Small Elizabeth Park rests nestled against the St. Johns River, between two elegant homes in the Avo ...

1886 Elizabeth Place, Jacksonville, FL, 32205
Fernandina Beach

There are over 40 points of access to the public beach in Fernandina Beach. Some offer parking and ...

Fletcher Park

Fletcher Park is located along Atlantic Boulevard, in the San Marco section of South Jacksonville, w ...

1652 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, 32207
Fort Caroline National Memorial

Fort Caroline memorializes the short-lived French presence in sixteenth century Florida. Here you wi ...

12713 Fort Caroline Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32225
Fort Clinch State Park

History meets nature at Fort Clinch State Park. Whether you’re a history buff, nature lover or a bit ...

2601 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034
Fort George Island Cultural State Park

Native Americans feasted here, colonists built a fort, and the smart set of the 1920s came for vacat ...

12241 Fort George Rd, Jacksonville, FL, 32226
Gourd Island Conservation Area

The 515 acre Gourd Island Conservation Area features wetland and upland natural communities, includi ...

10182 Russell Sampson Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32259
Greenridge Road Park

Greenridge Road Park is located in the Colonial Manor neighborhood of Jacksonville, on the east and ...

3850 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, 32207
Greenscape Celebration Park

Greenscape Celebration Park is at the end of the LaSalle Street facing the water of the St. John`s R ...

801 LaSalle St., Jacksonville, FL, 32207
Grove Park

The city purchased the property in March of 2001. With the input of the neighborhood associations a ...

1500 Grove Park Blvd., Jacksonville, FL, 32216
Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve

The former Guana River State Park, this research reserve offers excellent educational opportunities, ...

505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082
Historic Kings Road Park

Historic Kings Road Park is located at the intersection of the historic Kings Road (now Kings Ave.) ...

1972 Kings Ave., Jacksonville, FL, 32207
Howell Park Atlantic Beach

Howell Park, located between Seminole Road and East Coast Drive, is a passive park that has 2500 ft ...

810 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, FL, 32233
Intracoastal Boat Ramp

The Intracostal Boat Ramp is located at the street end of 2ND Ave North. Heavily used Boat ramp has ...

2510 Second Avenue, Jacksonville Beach, FL, 32250
Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens

The Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens is a 120-acre urban woodland full of trails to explore and enjo ...

1445 Millcoe Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32225
Jacksonville Baldwin Rail Trail

In August 1990, the City of Jacksonville applied to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) ...

850 N. Center Street, Jacksonville, FL, 32234
James and Downing Park

James and Downing Park is located in the Riverside section of west Jacksonville, bounded by Selma, J ...

1061 James St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205
Jammes Road Park

This 17 acre passive, undeveloped park is enjoyed by the neighborhood for picnics on the 1.5 acre cl ...

6382 118th Street, Jacksonville, FL, 32244
Jasmine Park

Jasmine Park resides in the Murray Hill section of Jacksonville, northwest of the Post Street and Ed ...

4030 College St., Jacksonville, FL, 32205
Johansen Park

Johansen Park is a 12-acre passive park off of Seminole Road in the Selva Marina neighborhood. Just ...

1300 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, FL, 32233
John M. McPherson Park

John N. McPherson Park is located in the West Springfield area of Jacksonville, at the intersection ...

526 West 8th St., Jacksonville, FL, 32206
Julington Durbin Creek Preserve

About Julington-Durbin Creek Preserve The area is located on a peninsula formed at the confluence o ...

13130 Bartram Park Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, 32223
Largo Well Park

Largo Well Park sits one block west of the Square at San Marco on Jacksonville’s Southside. The char ...

1967 Largo Rd, Jacksonville, FL, 32207
Lillian S. Davin Park

Lillian S. Davin Park is a 500 x 50 foot median on River Road, in the San Marco section of south Jac ...

2311 River Rd, Jacksonville, FL, 32207