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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Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park
One of Florida’s first state parks, the park was developed on a 600-acre site by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) during the 1930s. The extraordinary craftsmanship of the CCC is still evident today. Gold Head
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
Carl Pugh Park
Carl Pugh Park is located at 317 S. West Street in Green Cove Springs and leased to the Green Cove Springs Baseball/Softball Association (GCSBSA). Recreational opportunities include one softball field, four baseball fields,and two tennis
Orange Park Skateboard Park
The Orange Park Skateboard Park is owned by the Town of Orange Park and operated by OP Skatepark Inc, a local nonprofit organization. Renovated in 2023, the park features a concession stand, music, retail shop
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:
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.
St. Johns River Trail – Leg 17, 18 and 19
This last Segment consists of legs 17 through 21 of the Lower Basin of the 310 mile long north flowing river. It is the longest flowing river in Florida. Water levels on the river vary
Town of Orange Park Sports and Recreation Park
The Town of Orange Park Sports and Recreation Park is a recreation and sports complex consisting of baseball/ softball fields, tennis courts, a playground, covered picnic pavilions, and open fields for sports training. Orange
Master Sgt. John E. Hayes Memorial Park
How can you enjoy one of our major waterways? See which of the fishing piers brings you the most luck for a big catch. Located next to the Main Street Boat Ramp in Middleburg on
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.
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
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
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
Greenwood Park
A 1.13-acre park that has three pavilions and four picnic areas, one basketball court and a fully equipped playground.
Green Cove Springs City Pier
The City Pier provides a gateway to the City of Green Cove Springs by way of the St. Johns River. The Pier provides a centrally located covered pavilion with handrails that are handicap accessible. The
Four Silo Park
A local park located in Middleburg, west of Fleming Island. Ammenities at this park include: Basketball Court Covered Pavilion Playground Softball Field Tennis/Pickleball Courts
Keystone Heights Beach Park and Geneva Jungle
Keystone Beach features picnic areas, The “Geneva Jungle” playground, swings, slides, and the Keystone Historic Pavilion. This park is open to the public from sunup to sundown. The Keystone Historic Pavilion can be rented out
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.
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
T. C. Miller Park and Community Center
The T.C. Miller Park is the site of a historic elementary school and is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places. The original building still stands and is home to the Clay County Youth
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!
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
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
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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Explore the beautiful parks and waterways of Clay County, Florida, perfect for hiking, paddling, fishing, and outdoor relaxation.
