Parks & Waterways

Home to 39 acres of waterways and more than 35 parks, Clay County offers access to boat ramps, kayak launches and parks with activities like fishing, frisbee golf, pickleball and more.

While the St. Johns River is the main thoroughfare of area waterways, others include Black Creek, Doctors Lake, Lake Brooklyn and Spring Park. Area creeks and tributaries offer a unique view of local nature and wildlife.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 Gano Avenue Park - Orange Park Fl

Gano Avenue Park

This playground is attached to the Town of Orange Park Sports and Recreational Park. For additional information, please call (904) 264-2635.

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Middleburg Athletic Association Building at Omega Park

Omega Park and Playground

Omega Community Park is a 16-acre facility that is leased to Middleburg Association of Athletics, Inc. MAA provides: Youth Baseball Youth (girls) Softball Youth Football Youth Cheerleading   Contracted Association: Middleburg Association of Athletics, Inc.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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EXPLORE CLAY COUNTY

Explore the beautiful parks and waterways of Clay County, Florida, perfect for hiking, paddling, fishing, and outdoor relaxation.