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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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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
Palatka-To-Lake-Butler State Bike Trail
This state trail is warmly welcomed by this northeast Florida region for the enhanced quality of life and economic benefits it offers many small towns and communities. The trail corridor stretches nearly 47 miles
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.
W.E. Varnes Park
This park has two tennis courts, a picnic area with a covered pavilion, and an equipped playground.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
Doctors Lake Park & Boat Ramp
When the water calls your name, you may want to go to Doctors Lake Park to answer. You can fish on the 320-foot pier or simply take it all in under the covered picnic area.
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
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,
Regional Sports Complex
Home to eight multi-purpose fields dedicated to tournament play, Clay County is proud to announce the opening of the Regional Sports Complex!
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
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
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
EXPLORE CLAY COUNTY
Explore the beautiful parks and waterways of Clay County, Florida, perfect for hiking, paddling, fishing, and outdoor relaxation.
