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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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
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,
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
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
Greenwood Park
A 1.13-acre park that has three pavilions and four picnic areas, one basketball court and a fully equipped playground.
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
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
Neptune Park
This local sports complex features baseball and softball fields as well as concessions areas for using during games.
Island Forest Community Park
This local community park features a playground, picnic area and pavilion, volleyball court, and basketball court.
Gano Avenue Park
This playground is attached to the Town of Orange Park Sports and Recreational Park. For additional information, please call (904) 264-2635.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Tanglewood Park
Tanglewood Community Park is a 12.75-acre facility that is leased to the Fleming Island Athletic Association, Inc. Amenities at this park include: Baseball Field Covered Pavilion Playground Softball Field Tennis/Pickleball Courts The FIAA provides:
Spring Park
Spring Park is located on the beautiful St. Johns River. Access is available via Walnut Street, Magnolia Avenue, Spring Street and Ferris Street/St. Johns Avenue. It is open to the public from sunrise to sunset. Spring
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
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
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Explore the beautiful parks and waterways of Clay County, Florida, perfect for hiking, paddling, fishing, and outdoor relaxation.
