Sunshine Park is the best and safest playground in Jacksonville Beach. It's a modern, fully fenced…read moredestination designed for stress-free play. Just (sometimes) the big kids run wild and it can be dangerous for toddlers or babies. Why it's a favorite: Safe & Clean: Fully enclosed with artificial turf (no mulch or sand). The "Fort": A massive, multi-level wooden-style structure kids love. Inclusive: Separate "Tot Lot" for toddlers and ADA-accessible gear. Bonus: A seasonal splash pad, skate park, and pickleball courts. Verdict: It's the gold standard for a clean, secure, and fun family day. Bring lots of water during the summer!

This is such an awesome park!! Our kids absolutely loved it and we would go back in again when we…read moreare in the area!! So much to do and play on! And they have a little splash play area for those hot summer days!

I've been going to Oceanfront Park for many years. The first time I went to the park I met friends…read morefor lunch as they have several picnic pavilions. My last several visits I practiced beginners Tai Chi at sunset. The park is on the beach and offers a free private parking lot. This is a great place to practice Tai Chi as the ocean noizes help you relax. The grass in the center of the park is soft so I'm sure it's also good for yoga. There were a couple of public restrooms open from daylight to dusk. You will also find lots of dogs being walked in the area. If you're looking for a beachfront park look no further.

This park has everything you need, and/or looking for, and then some!…read more First and foremost, there is a large parking lot. Considering how busy the beach can get at times I'm not going to say there will always be a space open, but your chances of finding a parking space are much better than other beachfront parks...and it's free. The park not only has a large parking lot, but it has restrooms and beach showers. There are boardwalks going out to the beach as well for ease and protection of the dunes. If you are in the park a little after dusk and/or before the first light, please know the parking lot has lighting for safety. Aside from the above, there are sheltered picnic areas, a large grassy area for just chillin' or playin' around, a sand volleyball court, and educational information signs about the area/Jacksonville Beach. Plus, there are concrete figures for you to enjoy, take pictures of or selfies, kids to play on, or whatever. In the center of the park, there is a bronze statue which is considered the focal point of the park. It is meant to symbolize the dedication to preserving public access to the beach for generations to come. If you are local or a tourist and haven't been to this beach...put it on your list to check out. Even if you just want to enjoy an early evening walk on the beach instead of a day at the beach...this beach is perfect for a little something different. There is handicapped parking, handicapped access to the beach, and to the grassy area. (Please note: Across the street from the grassy area is UNF's Seaside Sculpture Park--another good place to check out if you have time.)

I went to the Atlantic Beach Farmers Market here for the first time. This park is hidden just a…read moreside street over from the main road. I never knew it existed! Parking is tricky on Sundays - the market was packed. The park itself is so nice and I love how the vendors were set up all throughout. I also noticed there were restrooms that were not port a pottys. They had a variety of vendors, food trucks, etc. This market is bigger than I expected, and I will go even earlier next time.

Been going here since we were younger! Now, we take all the nephews and kiddos here…read more Fun for watching baseball, pickup basketball games, picnics, family gatherings, tennis, racquetball, etc. They even have Farmers Markets and events on the weekends. And on the other side, a skate park and open field! Definitely nice to stroll around for a little fresh air, sun, and exercise. They do have some covered table areas and benches to relax in if you just want to enjoy the surroundings. I like the chill atmosphere. And the tree coverings are good, so it's not so hot in the shade. I'll try to get more pics next time!

The walk itself was a good length, the issue was that we accidentally walked into a homeless camp…read more we didnt stay to find out if it was abandoned or active, but definitely changed our pace.

Love taking my kids here to explore and walk around on a nice day! Such a great place to enjoy…read morenature.

Ran here with some friends from their apartment and it has beautiful nature and views. The sky is…read morebeautiful here, especially the sunsets. Would love to explore more of the preserve but I think one of the viewpoints was closed off. Would come back here for a run or walk again with friends!

Nice paved trail the whole time. Peaceful. Not too much scenery but still nice. Pretty clean. 2nd…read moretime here.

It was a beautiful and easy walk. The majority of the walk is boardwalks,with some dirt and asphalt…read morepaths. There are plenty of benches, Adirondack chairs, and viewpoints. It was nice to walk then sit and enjoy the views. There is a kayak launch point, and plenty of trash cans. At the beginning of the trail is bathrooms and a parking lot with plenty of parking spaces. There was hardly anyone around. Take some time to enjoy this hidden gem.

Awesome park! Stopped here in the evening for a quick stroll and was impressed. I tried coming the…read moreprevious day at 8pm but it was closed - so they mean it when they say they are closed at 8pm! I will be returning to see some of the other parts of the park that I didn't get to see when I was there!

Been wanting to check out this park for a while since I know they have Pickleball courts and I…read morewould love to try to play pickle ball more. Came here just for a little walk and to check out the courts and they were busy, there's not a lot of of them so that's probably why they're so busy but the park itself is so beautiful and well-maintained. There's a little lake in the middle and even a community garden that you can stroll through. It was very quaint and small but perfect for a little stroll and there were even some cute ducks here. I would love to try to come to play pickle ball one day and find out the best time to do so. It's so nice to have parks like this in the area to get outside!

Peaceful neighborhood park with volleyball, pickleball and tennis courts as well as two playgrounds…read more(for younger and older kids.) Shaded picnic tables. Meandering paths wind around three ponds. Great place to spot herons, egrets, anhingas, kingfishers and sometimes wood storks and spoonbills as well as other birds.

Spent two and a half hours here walking half the circumference of the park. Beautiful scenery and a…read morenice bit of challenge in the difficult trails - watch for spiderwebs and/or wear a hat and bring some water. There are hiking trails , biking trails and easy walking paths inland and on the beach. Parking is spacious, didn't use the bathrooms but there is also a nice size park for the kids. Military and vets (& family of for that matter) entry is $2.50/person with ID. One of the few places honoring the discount.

I love Kathryn Abbey. We go here often, sometimes we camp; sometimes just a day trip. There is…read moreplenty of parking for day trips. We like to park around the lifeguard station. If you go south it is better for surfing. Lots of trails for bikes. You can also bring your dogs to the beach here.

Definitely basic play things option (2 swing sets and a little jungle gym thingy). But what makes…read morethis place special is the fishing! This place is stocked with Fish options for kids of all ages to learn fishing basics. There are so many turtle and various types of birds that swoop in and out of the area. No covered areas exist, but there are a few free standing tables. There's also a tennis court area if fishing isn't your thing. Be sure to follow the fishing rules.

Amazing low key water spot about a 20 minute drive from downtown. Surrounded by the St. Johns River…read moreand Atlantic Ocean. Drive on beach. Big Inlet perfect for paddle boarding. Grills and picnic table available for use. Can rent out a pavilion as well. Police noted patrolling the beach- pulled cars over for speeding. Lifeguard on inlet side, not sure about beach side

Nice, small park with all the amenities you would probably look for (playground, basketball court,…read moretennis court & bathrooms). Parking wasn't terrible and you are a quick block or so from the beach! Pros: There are locks on the self-closing gates to keep the kiddos in from the busy, residential street. Lots of shade. Cons: Large sand area (I'm not sure if it's to play Bocce ball or a giant sand box) that is full of weeds and ants.

This is a great park for kids. It has 2 play grounds. A kiddy height basketball hoop as well as a…read moreregular size one, picnic tables, a tire play area thingy, restrooms and a skate park at the far end. My only wish is that that was a paved trail around the perimeter of the park to jog. If I were looking for a place to take the kids I'd pick here, if I were looking for a place to walk the dog I'd choose a park with a trail instead.