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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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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kayaks for sale in retail store

Hagan Coastal Outfitters at ACE Hardware

Hagan Coastal Outfitters is a family owned and operated Outfitter Shop specializing in Kayaks, Paddleboards, and Outdoor Apparel. We have seven locations located inside our Hagan Ace Hardware stores throughout North Florida in Mandarin, Green

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Eagle Landing Bridge at Golf Club

Eagle Landing Golf Club

Nestled in the still growing OakLeaf Plantation community, Eagle Landing’s semi-private golf course features a 7,037 yard, par-72 Clyde Johnston design that weaves its way through beautiful Florida landscape of Southern pine and palmetto trees

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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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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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Baseball field at Moody Avenue Park

Moody Avenue Park

A 15-acre facility that provides an ADA/handicapped accessible modular playground unit with a poured-in-place surfacing for use by children both with and without physical disabilities as was the construction of the restroom. The park also

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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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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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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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Kayak on the Water

Peters Creek Kayak Paddle

Peters Creek provides a habitat for many water birds. The aquatic vegetation provides foraging areas for the St. Johns River manatee population as well as an ideal habitat for many fish species. Bald eagles, river

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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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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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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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Field ad building at Plantation Sports Complex

Plantation Sports Complex

Plantation Sports Complex is a 26 acre facility that is leased to the YMCA. The YMCA provides: Youth Soccer Youth Flag Football Contracted Association: YMCA Membership Director: Steven Hillan Phone:  904-278-9622 Email:  shillan@firstcoastymca.org

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Water view from Williams Park

Williams Park & Boat Ramp

This one-acre park includes two pavilions, two picnic areas, and a playground. The site is heavily wooded and affords a good view of the St. Johns River. Williams Park is an ideal spot for picnicking

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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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Old Ferry Boat Ramp

Located on Black Creek, this single concrete boat ramp lane offers paved parking and has a pier and kayak launch. By Water:  30.080619, – 81.805421

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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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Augusta Savage Friendship Park

Augusta Savage Friendship Park is located at the corner of Walburg Street and Pine Avenue. Also called the “Tot Lot,” the playground is designed for younger children and families. The Augusta Savage Friendship Park playground

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Panoramic image of the Eagle Harbor Soccer Complex

Eagle Harbor Soccer Complex

Eagle Harbor Soccer Complex is a 29 acre facility that is leased to Clay County Soccer Club, Inc.  CCSC provides: Youth Soccer Programs Summer Camps Clinics For information on activities and sign-up dates, please contact

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Entrance to Moccasin Slough

Moccasin Slough County Park

Exploration and fun await you at Moccasin Slough, located off of Highway 17. This 255-acre park invites you to explore the trails, one of which has 8 fitness stations along the path. Be sure to

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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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