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.

Credit to Jacksonville as we have a really fantastic zoo…read more Nicely laid out, well-staffed, clean, clearly marked trails, broken up with kids play areas, hosting a good range of animals from around the world. The new manatee habitat is gorgeous, and allows people to enjoy these gorgeous mermaid potatoes while they're treated and rehabilitated. The weather is the only negative, so plan accordingly with sunscreen, fans. hats, rain ponchos, money for the Kona Ice and Dippin' Dot vendors and so on.

This was our second time visiting the Jacksonville zoo, the last time we visited was about 8 years…read moreago. The zoo is pretty large probably the largest if not one of the largest zoos in Florida, the staff is friendly and helpful and there is plenty of parking. The negatives I found about this establishment is the prices, they are outrageous but it is a nice zoo with plenty to see and lots of animals. I would visit this zoo again, there is plenty here to do to keep you and your kids busy for a few hours. I recommend checking their hours so you have enough time to enjoy the zoo while you also have time to get away from the Florida heat for a bit and enjoy a meal,this zoo offers different places to eat.

Cafe is managed by The Chef's Garden catering and they serve a variety of different dishes - in a…read morevery small kitchen. Reservations are important - especially with any groups. My go to is tomato bisque soup and the gourmet grilled cheese. The Cobb salads are delicious too -- and a signature dish is Shrimp & Grits. When we were there, a server had called in sick and Tracy was running in and out trying to keep up - she did a great job! The museum is outstanding - the staff very welcoming and friendly. The exhibits are excellent and the displays highlight the work. Self-guided tours are no problem - as many placards provide insights. The grounds - simply beautiful. Definitely recommend a visit!

The museum was having a plant market right in front of the museum a few weeks ago and that's what…read moredrew me into coming here. The vendor I bought from told me that it was free that day to go into the museum and Gardens so my family and I decided to look at the beautiful garden to welcome spring. Sadly, we didn't have time to explore the inside of the museum, but that will be for next time. The garden is absolutely stunning and breathtaking with a plethora of colors and the river in the back it's just so pretty. I loved how you could just walk around and see the different parts of the garden and then stand by the river as well. They had super unique flowers. I especially loved the ones that looked like little red lanterns and I loved all the beautiful trees. I was so happy to come here and I loved that they had a little plant market that drew you in to come and actually check out the garden. I can't wait to go back and explore the museum and make a whole day out of it. You definitely need to add this to your list if you haven't gone yet.

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.