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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CJ Acres Animal Rescue Farm

CJ Acres Animal Rescue Farm

CJ Acres Animal Rescue Farm exists to reduce animal suffering by rescuing, rehabilitating and reintroducing in-need farmed animals suffering from abuse, abandonment, neglect or catastrophic disaster, while promoting responsible animal stewardship and compassionate consumption. We

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Aerial of Eagle Harbor Golf Club Course

Eagle Harbor Golf Course

Golfing at Eagle Harbor offers an opportunity for everyone in the group to play to their skill level. Every so often on the Course, around the bend, there will be a surprising test of skills

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Middleburg Main Street Boat Ramp

Located on Black Creek with access to the St. Johns River, this single lane boat ramp is located by water:  30.073127, – 81.852176 Additional Amenities include: Paved and overflow gravel parking spaces, 2 Fishing piers,

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father and son with Boat Florida Rentals

Boat Florida Rentals

At Boat Florida Rentals, we’re all about helping families and friends make lasting memories on the water. Our boats are kept in pristine condition and come equipped with everything you need for an unforgettable day

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J.C. Penney Memorial Scenic Highway

  The J.C. Penney Memorial Scenic Highway passes through a series of natural and majestic features, including centuries old oak and magnolia canopies, and a variety of bottomland hardwoods, commercial forest, mesic hammock, and wetlands

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Sign and gazebo at Leona F. Terry Azalea Park

Leona F. Terry Azalea Park

Tucked away in downtown Keystone Heights you will find Azalea Park. Along the pathway in Azalea Park are various fitness stations such as pull-up bars, balance beams and sit-up benches. After your workout the gazebo

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Kayak on the Water

Doctors Lake Kayak Paddle

The lake is an elongated estuary about five miles long and one mile wide. Due to its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, the water of Doctors Lake is brackish. Most of the 13-mile shoreline of

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Walk at Magnolia Park

Magnolia Park

A small area serviced by a parking lot with trash facilities, adjacent to a lake. A new sidewalk was added to Magnolia Park in early 2018. The sidewalk circles the adjacent lake and crosses the

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Clay County Topography

Walter Odum Park

Walter Odum Park is located at 450 Parkwood Drive and includes one softball field, five baseball fields, and a football field for league and tournament play. This park is leased to the Police Activities League

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Playground at the Keystone Heights Theme Park

Keystone Heights Theme Park

The Keystone Heights Theme Park can be found behind Keystone Heights City Hall. This park features lighted basketball and tennis courts, an EV Charging Station, playground equipment and picnic areas.

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Barn on a farm

Azalea Ponies & Farm

Offering mobile pony ride and petting zoo services, call for full services and booking information. Visit the Facebook Page to see the seasonal events hosted on the farm!

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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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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 Four Silo Park - Middleburg FL

Four Silo Park

A local park located in Middleburg, west of Fleming Island. Ammenities at this park include: Basketball Court Covered Pavilion Playground Softball Field Tennis/Pickleball Courts

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Hunter Douglas Park

The 10-acre park consists of a pavilion with large picnic areas, one softball field, one basketball court, one tennis court, and a playground. The park also provides a large meeting room with a kitchen available

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Cyclist on the Black Creek Park & Trail

Black Creek Park and Trail

Black Creek Park and Trail located at 7890Highway 17, is a 15-acre site that serves as the staging area for the bicycle/pedestrian trail that runs along Highway 17 between Green Cove Springs and Orange Park

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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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The Pond at Ronnie Van Zant Park

Ronnie Van Zant Memorial Park

There are as many activities at Ronnie Van Zant Park as there are hits from Lynyrd Skynyrd. Ronnie Van Zant, Lynyrd Skynyrd’s original lead singer, was tragically lost in a plane crash with other band

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Entrance of Carl Pugh Park

Carl Pugh Park

Carl Pugh Park is located at 317 S. West Street in Green Cove Springs and leased to the Green Cove Springs Baseball/Softball Association (GCSBSA). Recreational opportunities include one softball field, four baseball fields,and two tennis

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