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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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.
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:
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
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.
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
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.
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!
Walter Odum Park
Walter Odum Park is located at 450 Parkwood Drive and includes one softball field, five baseball fields, and a football field for league and tournament play. This park is leased to the Police Activities League
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
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
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
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
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
Greenwood Park
A 1.13-acre park that has three pavilions and four picnic areas, one basketball court and a fully equipped playground.
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:Â 30.080619, – 81.805421
Thunderbolt Park
Thunderbolt Park is a 9.27-acre park located on Fleming Island at 5700 Highway 17 and is open for use by the public. This park provides a covered pavilion and two multipurpose fields for practicing soccer
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
Neptune Park
This local sports complex features baseball and softball fields as well as concessions areas for using during games.
Oakleaf Community Park
Oakleaf Community Park is a 102 acre facility that is leased to Oakleaf Sports Association, Inc. OSA provides: Youth Baseball Youth (girls) Softball Youth Football Youth Cheerleading AMENITIES: Baseball Field Concessions Football Field Multi-Purpose Playing
Black Creek Ravines Conservation Area
Visitors will see a remarkable number of different Florida landscapes here, with elevations ranging from five feet above mean sea level at points along Black Creek to 90 feet above mean sea level on the
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
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
EXPLORE CLAY COUNTY
Explore the beautiful parks and waterways of Clay County, Florida, perfect for hiking, paddling, fishing, and outdoor relaxation.
