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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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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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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Magnolia Point Golf Club Golf Course

Magnolia Point Golf Club

With no parallel fairways, golfers will enjoy a tranquil and scenic view of the 1000 acre community that is abundant with wildlife including wild turkeys, deer, hawks, alligators, water fowl, snakes, turtles and an occasional

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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 Twin Lakes Community Park - Keystone Heights FL

Twin Lakes Community Park

Twin Lakes Community Park is a 50-acre facility that is leased to the Keystone Youth Soccer Club, INC.  The KYSC provides: Youth Soccer Contacted Association:  Keystone Youth Soccer Club, INC. President:  Trevor Waters Phone:  352-473-7777

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Treehouse Point at Camp Chowenwaw Park

Camp Chowenwaw County Park

Camp Chowenwaw (Cho’-wen-waw), is a beautiful 150-acre site at the mouth of Black Creek, near its confluence with the St. Johns River. The Girl Scout Council of Duval County operated the site as a camp

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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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Somer’s Sunshine Park

Somer’s Sunshine Park is named for Somer Thompson, a 7-year old Orange Park resident who was kidnapped and murdered in 2009. Spurred by the tragedy, the Town Council dedicated a 1-acre parcel of land, located

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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