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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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

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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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Middleburg Main Street Boat Ramp

Located on Black Creek with access to the St. Johns River, this single lane boat ramp is located by water:  30.073127, – 81.852176 Additional Amenities include: Paved and overflow gravel parking spaces, 2 Fishing piers,

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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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Trees at Bayard Conservation Area

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.

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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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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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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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Kayak on the Water

Peters Creek Kayak Paddle

Peters Creek provides a habitat for many water birds. The aquatic vegetation provides foraging areas for the St. Johns River manatee population as well as an ideal habitat for many fish species. Bald eagles, river

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Cyclist on the Black Creek Park & Trail

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

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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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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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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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exterior of Carrie Clarke HOuse

Clarke House Park

Clarke House Park is home to the Clarke House, which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The house was originally built in the early 1900’s by William Clarke and serves as a

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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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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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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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