Sunny Acres Park & Playground

About Sunny Acres
Sunny Acres is situated in the Mill Cove area of east Jacksonville, west of the Fort Caroline and Merrill Roads’ intersection. Created on County-owned land as a park for handicapped children, it was planned and funded by the Motion Picture Charity Club, a local organization composed of individuals that distributed and exhibited motion pictures. After the official opening in June 1964, the park was named by the children. Of special note have been summer camps for the handicapped, and the dedicated work of countless volunteers. Programs for disabled adults, which included recreational and life-skills instruction and some vocational training, were added later. As handicapped exclusive programs were phased out at the park in 1996, the City began an innovative recreation program for children who are being educated at home instead of attending a school. The popular home school program has spread from Sunny Acres to other City parks.

Available Amenities
Baseball
Basketball
Benches
Bike Racks
Boat Dock
Community Center
Drinking Fountain
Fishing Available
Grills
Multipurpose Field
Parking
Picnic Shelters
Picnic Tables
Playground
Restrooms
Swimming Pool
Trash Barrels