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 Brookly and Spring Park. Area creeks and tributaries offer a unique view of local nature and wildlife.
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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:Â 904-278-9622 Email:Â shillan@firstcoastymca.org
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.
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
Southern Cove Charters & Excursions
Hello there! I am Captain Harold Burke. I have been fishing the area waters around Green Cove Springs and surrounding areas since I was a young boy with my granddad, dad, and uncle. My experience
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
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
Greenwood Park
A 1.13-acre park that has three pavilions and four picnic areas, one basketball court and a fully equipped playground.
Keystone Heights Sunrise Park/ Paradise Bark
Keystone Heights Sunrise Park is located on the corner of Sunrise Blvd and Nightingale Street. There you will find the City’s Dog Park, Paradise Bark! This park is a great place for the whole family
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
Oak Creek Park
A one-half acre park located north of CR 220. This park includes one pavilion, one volleyball court, a picnic area, and modular playground equipment.
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
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:
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
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
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.
Foxridge Park
This park consists of a covered picnic pavilion, playground, and tennis/ pickleball courts.
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
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
Knight’s Boat Ramp & Marina Facility
Located on the St. Johns River at the mouth of Black Creek, visitors can access 3 boat ramp lanes, 60 boat trailer parking spaces, 10 car parking spaces, a 250 foot fishing pier, restroom facility,
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,
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
W.E. Varnes Park
This park has two tennis courts, a picnic area with a covered pavilion, and an equipped playground.
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
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
