John Stockton Elementary School Park & Playground

About John Stockton Elementary School Park
The park is located at the John Stockton Elementary School in the Ortega Forest section of Jacksonville, which comprised part of a large plantation that was named Ortega in 1804. The original Ortega subdivision was platted in 1909 by the Ortega Company headed by John N.C. Stockton (1857-1922), but it was not until 1946 that the development of Ortega Forest began during the post-War migration to the suburbs. Built in 1955, the school was named for Mr. Stockton, who is best remembered for his devoted public service. He worked tirelessly distributing relief finds during the yellow fever epidemic of 1888, chaired the Board of Public Works through the financial crisis of 1893 and after the Great Fire of 1901, and often gave of his time and means to his fellow citizens. An improvement project was completed at the park in 2003. Recreational activities include playground, picnicking, tennis, pickleball, soccer, softball and basketball.

Available Amenities
Baseball
Basketball
Benches
Bike Racks
Hiking Trail
Lighting
Parking
Pickleball
Picnic Shelters
Picnic Tables
Playground
Soccer
Tennis
Trash Barrels