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
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
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:Â 30.073127, – 81.852176 Additional Amenities include: Paved and overflow gravel parking spaces, 2 Fishing piers,
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.
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.
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
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,
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
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
Foxridge Park
This park consists of a covered picnic pavilion, playground, and tennis/ pickleball courts.
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
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.
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
Kingsley Lake Park
This is a 1/2-acre park consisting of a tennis court, a picnic area with a covered pavilion, and an equipped play area.
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:
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
EXPLORE CLAY COUNTY
Explore the beautiful parks and waterways of Clay County, Florida, perfect for hiking, paddling, fishing, and outdoor relaxation.
