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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Keystone Heights Nature Park

The Keystone Heights Natural Park is located across the street from Keystone Heights City Hall. In this park you will find various flora, scenic walkways and a gazebo seating area.

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

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

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

Lake Geneva Boat Ramp

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

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

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

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:

Spring Run at Mike Roess Gold Head State Park

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

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

Plantation Sports Complex

Plantation Sports Complex is a 26 acre facility that is leased to the YMCA. The YMCA provides: Youth Soccer Youth Flag Football Contracted Association: YMCA Membership Director: Steven Hillan Phone: 904-278-9622 Email: shillan@firstcoastymca.org

Black Creek Day Paddles for Kayaks

The creek is named for the water coloration, caused by the presence of tannin from decaying leaves and vegetation. It is considered to be one of the cleanest creeks in the state. There are 5

aerial of Keystone Heights Beach and the Geneva Jungle

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

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.