We stopped by Memorial Park with the dogs this Memorial Day. This park is THE iconic symbol of…read moreRiverside. It is always the perfect place to walk, run, relax on a bench, take in the beauty of the St John's River, fish and it is especially, a place of remembrance and respect. It is equipped with water stations, plenty of grass and plenty of shade. This should always be a stop when you're in Riverside.

I love this park. So close to my home! Perfect place to picnic, sit in the sun, fish or do your…read morepark thing!

This was our first trip to a dog park with our recently adopted pup. We weren't sure how it was…read moregoing to go. I'm glad we chose this park as our first experience. We met some really nice doggies and parents. The park was nice and spread out with plenty of room for dogs to run and play. There were dog amenities like water fountains, water hose, pools and dog gym equipment. For the humans there's benches, picnic tables and a walking path. There's also a lot of beautiful old trees in the park for added shade.

Easy parking. Busy with lots of pups. Almost all dirt with grass only around the edges. Most…read morepeople minded their dogs, but of course, some let their dog "free-range" with no supervision. So if things got "tense" between some dogs, there was no one paying attention to controlling their pet. Overall, it is still one of my main choices for letting my pup have some free time to play.

Jacksonville Zoo is probably one of the best zoos I've visited in Florida. Everything is very well…read moreput together, and the amount of activities and animals to see is amazing. There's something for everyone, and you could easily spend several hours exploring. The reptile exhibit is definitely my absolute favorite. The variety of reptiles and the way the exhibit is set up makes it a must-see, especially for fellow reptile lovers. Overall, we had a great experience and will definitely be back!

I really hate leaving this negative review because I genuinely appreciate the role zoos play in…read moreconservation and education. That's why I was so disappointed by this visit. I hadn't been to the Jacksonville Zoo in years, so I was excited to see all the renovations. While the grounds look nicer, it also felt like there were far fewer animals than I remember. I was not able to find a several favorites, including the gorillas, cheetahs, and Florida panthers, and quite a few exhibits felt empty. I know animal collections change over time, but it just didn't feel like there was nearly as much to see. I was also disappointed to hear the koi fish had been transferred to another zoo since they were always one of my favorite stops. For me, the biggest issue was the value. Ticket prices have gone up, but I left feeling like I paid more to see less. The highlight of our visit was the people. The volunteers in the jaguar and rhino areas were incredibly knowledgeable and made those exhibits so much more interesting, and a staff member from a bird enclosure remembered us when we ran into them later in the day at the stingray exhibit. Those interactions honestly saved the experience. I have so many great memories of visiting this zoo growing up, which is probably why this visit was so disappointing. I really hope they continue adding to the animal collection because I'd love to have a reason to come back.

Primarily an art museum with two excellent gardens - English and an Italian. Loved the gardens and…read morearchitecture of Mrs. Cummer' house turned into a museum. Service: All staff were polite and helpful. Food: there is a diner that offers both inside and outside areas for seating. It was a very impressive museum and gardens and I hope to return soon. In our opinion, one of fairly few reasons to visit Jacksonville.

The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens is a really nice museum experience and a stellar garden…read moreexperience. Inside is some really interesting art, a kids area and a cafe to enjoy. Different areas are themed and the kids area is really interactive. We did not try the cafe on this visit but I'm sure we will soon. The real star for me was the gardens outside. It was truly a transformative experience. Just beautiful trees and bushes and plants with the St John's River in the background. I highly recommend you see it. They have free days in the summer but it is also well worth the price of admission.

This was an okay playground, debris everywhere, picnic tables were old and rusty at playground…read morearea, & for some reason, restrooms were locked, would not recommend

This park is really, really nice. Passed along Hogan Rd. a bunch of times & never noticed it. The…read morepark is situated behind a firehouse. It is located right off a dead end road. It's a lovely park. I do like the umbrellas that cover certain parts of the play area. It definitely helps. It started raining while we were there, so we sat at the sitting/picnic area. It's nice b/c its covered and also has restrooms. Restrooms are always a positive when you have two kids with you. I don't know how old this park is but the all equipment seems pretty new and more modern. Like I have never seen a faux climbing mountain obstacle at a park before. My boys liked the slide b/c it was a taller, so they got to slide faster. Honestly there isn't more I could say. The pictures speak for themselves. But it is very clean and not near the main roads, so you feel safe. Behind the park is a big soccer field. This park has def. moved into the "Top 5" of recreational parks.

What a beautiful new sitting park! Great for sunsets or a moment to reflect. This piece of the…read moreriver is adjacent to residential lots, so come quietly. Apparently it's a good fishing spot... leave no trace!

Greenscape Celebration Park is a statue, a bench , and a view of the St John's. Really nothing more…read moreto offer. If you're walking along the water in San Marco and want to take a rest or just need some time alone, this location may serve you well, but there's just not much to it. Maybe there used to be more to it in terms of walking etc. but it seems to be closed off now.