Elizabeth "Betty" Wolfe Park is a fantastic little park nestled in the middle of a neighborhood. It…read morehas a pleasant walking path with various Fitness stations along the way. It also has a kids playground and a little climbing wall. I also really like the water fountain that is in the middle of this park. They have benches throughout and a few pavilions for anyone that just wants to chill for a bit. They also have a little grill if someone is so inclined to do a bit of grilling. I am glad that I stumbled across this little park in the middle of nowhere. I guess more appropriately, in the middle of a residential neighborhood. You won't see this park driving down a main road. Which is a shame for those travelers. However, I am sure that this little community likes to keep this little secret to themselves. When I was there on an early Tuesday afternoon, the park had a nice cross section of different ages just enjoying the park. There were young parents pushing their kids in the children's play area on the swings and they were older people just chilling on the benches enjoying a nice Tuesday afternoon. We also had a few people and either their thirtiess or firties taking advantage of the walking park. I enjoyed my time in this little hidden gem. I will give it five stars overall.

I had found out about this park through Jacksonville Moms. It wasn't far from our house, about…read moretwenty minutes, and it is tucked away in an older neighborhood. We were able to find one parking spot, as the lot was filled with cars. It appeared that a lot of people bring their children here after school. There were pavilions with picnic benches, a playground, walking trails, and workout stations. We took a walk around the park checking out the small garden and the workout stations before coming to the playground. My husband was able to sit with our dog while I played with our son on the playground. There are swings, slides, ride ons, monkey bars, and more. We played for about 30-40 minutes before leaving. It was a nice park to visit and tucked away from the busyness of San Jose.

This is a cool Little Fork that would be great for kids. It has a great vibe to it as a perfect…read moreplace to just chill for a bit with the family. This is not so much a destination Park, but I am sure it serves this community very well

Great little park. Lots of stuff to climb on, and they have a butterfly garden. No bathroom, but…read moreit's close to San Marco square so you can walk to the shops and restaurants. Tons of shade!

Absolutely wonderful for bird watching and walking. We took time walking in the park right after we…read morehad lunch at the Moroccan restaurant. This is definitely a beautiful park. There is a playground and water fountain. There is a bird habitat that is great to check out, we saw a blue heron and different ducks, including a mating set.

In the heart of Riverside, this park was a great stop before hitting the restaurants for lunch. My…read morelittles, 4 yo and 2 yo, had a blast running back and forth between play yards. The pond in the center needs a little maintenance. It was dirty and the turtles need better landings. It seemed that turtles didn't have a way out of pond. Overall it's a very nice park for the area.

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

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.

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.)

This is my favorite little park in Jax. I love the artificial turf so the kids aren't always in…read moredirt and there are covered areas to sit in the shade. Everything has always been well maintained when we've visited.

Deerwood Rotary Children's Park is a cool enough place to bring the kids. It is not a big park, but…read morehas ample parking and again, is a coolmplace to spend some time with your kids. I would definitely recommend here.

It could be a decent park but the mass amount of homeless that are typically under the influence…read moremake you keep your head on a swivel at all times. I always carry protection when going to this park but after a strange man took pictures of his surroundings and said "I'll see you later" to me as he left I will not be returning. I wish they would send a cop to keep it cleaned up or had a better solution. Luckily the city's park crewmen were there and he seemed to scare off at them. The trees and walking path are beautiful but, something has to change :(

I mean it's a Park but people pull up in the parking lot and feel need to blast their music,…read morethere's a large homeless community doing their laundry at a Spicket. Overall, the park is just kind of covered in trash. I have not been able to find a halfway decent park since moving to the Jacksonville area. I do have to say there's a lot of shade here which is nice other than that it's not great there's two small play structures, but would be a pretty good spot for riding scooters.