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.)

The park is awesome. The pond is amazing but not stocked very well and the facilities are always…read morenasty

Disgusting bathrooms. Absolutley unbeleiveably gross, had no toilet paper either. Toilet and sink…read morehad toilet paper in it and all over the walls were wadded up pieces of wet toilet paper balls. The park itself was okay, there was an older lady who seemed to be volunteering to pick up the trash by the playgrounds. I wish there was more for infants. Overall the place needs more keeping up with.

Great Park. Large scale park with plenty to keep your kids entertained. Good amount of shade to…read morekeep you protected from the sun and if not there is covered seating. Parking is decent and their are public restrooms that are in decent condition. A good place to let your kiddos burn energy if the weather isn't too hot.

Nice resting place by the pond. Wasn't hard to locate as…read moreI'd looked up location prior. Cemetery was well kept and a nice employee answered questions that our group had about other graves.

Our 1st time here to enjoy the Jacksonville Light Boat Parade & Fireworks Spectacular Down Town…read moreJacksonville at the Saint John's River Walk across from the Hyatt on the Mortons Steakhouse side in front of the Condo's for Jacksonville's 250th Celebration. "Information About This Fireworks Spectacular" Celebrating America's 250th birthday (the Semiquincentennial). Cities and states across the country are organizing massive America 250 campaigns to mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Because of this historic milestone, the City of Jacksonville expanded its usual Fourth of July footprint into a two-day downtown festival featuring the largest fireworks show in the city's history. Prime check-in locations and viewing spots along the St. Johns River include:Friendship Fountain (1015 Museum Cir.)RiversEdge (1915 RiversEdge Blvd.)Both the Northbank & Southbank Riverwalks. Our thoughts... The fireworks display did not speak to 250 years of celebration to us. Savannah's River Street off Bay Street is by far way better. Honestly. We were like... where's the rest. We really don't enjoy saying that. However it's true. Over n Out FranknKimm Downtown Jacksonville Florida July 4th 2026 Saturday FranknKimm

Spent some time at Jacksonville Riverfront Plaza and it was easily one of the nicest chill spots in…read morethe city. The whole riverfront area has that peaceful but still lively feel where you can just walk around, sit down, and watch the water for a while without feeling rushed. The view of the river is honestly the highlight, wide open water, boats passing by, and that calm breeze that makes everything feel slower in a good way. My family and I just wandered around, grabbed a few snacks, and found a spot to sit and people watch. There is something about being right on the water that makes even doing nothing feel like a good time. Kids were running around, couples were taking pictures, and everyone just seemed relaxed. It was clean, easy to get around, and had plenty of space so it never felt overcrowded even with people out enjoying the day. Five stars for a simple but perfect riverfront experience. Great place to walk, relax, and enjoy Jacksonville without any stress at all.

Fantastic park! Entry fee and no pets. Spring fed pool. The Pool was not overcrowded. Had a…read moregreat time.

Best coffee ever and the place is so beautiful inside. A nice vibe to have a coffee. They have…read morebreakfast food and a bakery! 100 poin

One of two separate adjoined parks, both of which are small; kind of strange that they need…read moreseparate names. The other one has parking and a playground, this one is a little stretch notable for having a skyline view of the city. While limited in scope, at least when I was there it had one of the cleaner port-a-potties I've ever seen. The water here isn't the kind that you could go in, and the area is next to a bunch of private homes and their docks, but for anyone seeking an interesting view with a breeze it makes for a nice stop.

You get an awesome view of downtown from here and it's usually most crowded when there's fireworks…read moregoing on downtown, but aside from a 30ish foot circular slab and some grass. There's not much to this "park".

I was pleasantly surprised by this park. Went to play disc golf on a beautiful day. The course is…read morefairly well marked - had to back track a couple times but finally did find the tee boxes. Discovered that the park also had basketball courts, tennis courts, baseball field and a few swings. Sits within the Historic Springfield area. Downside is that there are some homeless people that are living under the bridges. Also, very few trash cans available.

Klutho Park hosts the main gathering area for Porchfest - a music festival that uses ordinary…read more(sometimes extraordinary) porches as stages. The park is transforming - via huge public assistance from neighbors & friends and the City of Jacksonville. Hogans Creek flows through the park and connects it to what will hopefully be Jacksonville's "Central Park" one day. Named for architect Henry John Klutho - a man that left his mark on Jacksonville - the park is a reminder & a vision for better times in this neighborhood. They've recently added a sculpture walkway as you enter the park - curated by a UNF sculpture professor and featuring some Jacksonville artists!

The soccer fields seem to be the star here…read more The soccer fields were well-maintained and all in all, this is a good place for soccer.

This is a beautiful and quiet piece of country right in the middle of the big city. There is a…read moresoccer field, places to fish, park and a gazebo/picnic tables for a nice picnic with the family or alone. The reason this place does not get five stars is because there has been a few crimes take place out here in the past. It is open from dusk to dawn. If you are fishing, make sure you have your fishing license with you. They do come out and check from time to time. I have been coming here all of my life and I love this place!