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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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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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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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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Outdoor Adventure Park

The Clay County Outdoor Adventure Park is a sprawling 158-acre complex near Camp Blanding, at 3829 Sergeant Bradley Crose Road, Middleburg, on County Road 215, just south of Oak Grove Baptist Church. The 200-yard gun

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Under The Stars Glampling

Under The Stars Glamping Adventures

Under the Stars Glamping Adventures is Clay County’s first and only mobile glamping service offering outdoor luxurious bell tents and indoor teepees at your location. From family campouts and movie nights, sleepovers and birthdays, date

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Field of Little Rain Lake Park - Keystone Heights FL

Little Rain Lake Community Park

Little Rain Lake Community Park is a 34-acre facility that is leased to Keystone Heights Sports Association, Inc. The park provides: Youth Baseball Youth (girls) Softball Youth Football Youth Cheerleading   For information on registration,

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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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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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Kingsley East River Overlook

Kingsley East River Overlook is a pocket park in the public right-of-way at the east end of Kingsley Avenue overlooking the St. John’s River in Orange Park. Enjoy the panoramic river views, read about torpedo

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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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Obstacles on Course at Fleming Island - Fleming Island FL

Fleming Island Golf Club

Fleming Island Golf Club offer players an award winning golf experience from the moment they arrive. Designed by local architect Bobby Weed, Fleming Island’s stunning design features diverse backdrops of native wetlands, dense timbers, and

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