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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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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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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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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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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Valiant Outfitters

Valiant Outfitters

One day a few years ago, a little girl, our founder’s first grandkid, was born. Her name is Lucy. It’s not short for Lucille or anything, it’s just Lucy. But she is named after someone,

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Sports area at Foxmeadow Recreational Park - Middleburg FL

Foxmeadow Recreational Park

A local park located in Middleburg close to Jennings State Forest. Amenities at this park include: Baseball Field Covered Pavilion Fitness Station Horse Riding Trail Nature Trails Playground Tennis/Pickleball Courts

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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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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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Playground at Orange Park Town Hall Park

Orange Park Town Hall Park

Town Hall Park facilities include an Inclusive Playground, picnic tables, grills, band stage, and restrooms. Many community events are held in the park each year, including the popular Fall Festival and Farmers’ & Art’s Market!

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Table and chairs at farm

Reparation Earth

We are a farm destination with an aquaponics greenhouse, chickens, goats and bees. Our primary focus is with the aquaponics greenhouse where we grow produce in an all-natural, sustainable way with no chemicals ever. We

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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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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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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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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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