Outdoors

explore the outdoors

Spend time outdoors in Clay County exploring the 35 miles of trails and 39 square miles of waterways throughout our local and state parks, conservation areas and Florida trailways.

Our accessible boat ramps and fishing piers are available to those ready to make memories on the water. From kayaking to hiking and even camping, explore the natural wonders that make Clay County a popular destination for exploring the outdoors.

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Playground at Vera Francis Hall Park

Vera Francis Hall Park

Vera Francis Hall Park is located on the west end of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. The entrance is across from the north end of Highland Avenue. Park facilities include two picnic pavilions, restrooms, nature

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basketball court and playground at Ridaught Landing Park

Ridaught Landing Park

This .92-acre park is located on Chief Ridaught Trail in the Doctors Inlet/Ridgewood area. This park has an equipped playground and a half basketball court.

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The Disc Shop

The Disc Shop

Open by Appointment, please call before stopping by: 904-606-5828 For More Information: The Disc Shop | Middleburg FL | Facebook

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Playground at Gano Avenue Park - Orange Park Fl

Gano Avenue Park

This playground is attached to the Town of Orange Park Sports and Recreational Park. For additional information, please call (904) 264-2635.

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Governor’s Creek Boat Ramp

Located on on the West bank of the St. Johns River at the mouth of Governor’s Creek, visitors can access two concrete boat ramp lanes, 13 trailer parking spaces, and a fishing pier. By Water:

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Horse back riding in Keystone Heights guiding a horse and rider around the farm

Batton Family Ranch

Batton Family Ranch in Keystone Heights, FL offers trail rides and riding lessons for the whole family. Owned and operated by 5th generation horse rancher and trainer Charles Batton, the ranch provides a safe, fun,

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River View of Spring Park

Spring Park

Spring Park is located on the beautiful St. Johns River.  Access is available via Walnut Street, Magnolia Avenue, Spring Street and Ferris Street/St. Johns Avenue.  It is open to the public from sunrise to sunset.  Spring

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PADL Paddle Board Rentals

PADL offers self-service Clay County paddle board rentals directly from your smartphone at three locations! Simply download the PADL app, select the station of your choice: 1. Fleming Island’s Doctor’s Lake Park 2. Green Cove Spring’s

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Oakleaf Community Park

Oakleaf Community Park is a 102 acre facility that is leased to Oakleaf Sports Association, Inc. OSA provides: Youth Baseball Youth (girls) Softball Youth Football Youth Cheerleading AMENITIES: Baseball Field Concessions Football Field Multi-Purpose Playing

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Building and Field at Tanglewood Park

Tanglewood Park

Tanglewood Community Park is a 12.75-acre facility that is leased to the Fleming Island Athletic Association, Inc. Amenities at this park include: Baseball Field Covered Pavilion Playground Softball Field Tennis/Pickleball Courts   The FIAA provides:

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Playground at Deerfield Point Park

Deerfield Point Park

Within the Deerfield Point development in the northern portion of the County, the 1.87-acre park includes one picnic area with a covered pavilion and one fully equipped play area.

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Trees at Bayard Conservation Area

Bayard Conservation Area

This conservation area’s importance is magnified by its closeness to the St. Johns River and the Jacksonville metropolitan area. Its riverine bottomland hardwoods, pine flatwoods and sandhill communities protect approximately seven miles of the St.

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Belmore State Forest

Belmore State Forest is located in Northeast Florida, in southern Clay County. The forest is approximately 15 miles west of Green Cove Springs and 20 miles southwest of Orange Park. The forest is composed of

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Sports building at Paul C. Armstrong Park in Orange Park

Paul C. Armstrong Community Park

Paul C. Armstrong Community Park is an 18-acre facility that is leased to Fleming Island Athletic Association, Inc. FIAA provides: Football Cheerleading Baseball Softball Lacrosse   Contracted Association: Fleming Island Athletic Association President: Ernie Menendez

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Wooded area with a creek in the background, hand rails in the center

Pioneer Trail

The Pioneer Trail at Jennings State Forest offers a unique hiking experience not commonly found in Florida. Constant elevation gain/loss, beautiful bluffs above Black Creek, hollows, waterfalls and much more can be found on this exciting

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Jennings State Forest

Jennings State Forest

There are more than 15 different natural biological communities on Jennings State Forest, including sandhill, slope forest, flatwoods, seepage slope, dome swamp, blackwater stream and seepage stream. Fire is needed to maintain many of these

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