Right next to the Shoppes of Avondale is a little Oasis of trails and playgrounds that is just…read moreabout fully shaded and beautiful. Dogs, kids and families are welcome and there are spaces designed for all of them. A prefect place as well to exercise or sit quietly with your thoughts and take in the beautiful nature through the park. On hot days, this offers not just beauty but a difference of 10-12 degrees and a bit of a breeze. Boone park is an awesome place to refresh yourself.

Beautiful park, wish there were additional trails for exploring with our pups. We parked near the…read moretennis courts off Park Street and walked down and around to St. John's Avenue. Street crosswalks worked well and we decided to walk up and back through Avondale shops as well.

A Jacksonville Gem I've Loved for Years…read more As a Jacksonville native, Ed Austin Park has been one of those places I've enjoyed for as long as I can remember. It's one of the few parks in the city that truly offers something for everyone, and it's only gotten better over time. The walking trails are peaceful and well‑kept, the open fields are perfect for families and community events, and there's always some kind of activity happening. They've got great frisbee‑throwing areas, well‑maintained baseball fields, and plenty of space for casual sports or just relaxing outdoors. Every now and then, you'll even catch fireworks in the area, which adds a fun, unexpected touch to the atmosphere. I've always appreciated how clean, spacious, and welcoming it feels. Whether you're a longtime local like me or just discovering the area, Ed Austin Park really shows off the best of Jacksonville's outdoor spaces. Highly recommend spending some time here.

Did a 5k here recently and there's plenty of parking. It's pretty and well set up for running or…read morewalking. Also the big green space was great for all the food vendors and sponsors. Would definitely come back here for a walk or run again and to explore more! Get outside!

The dogs that I seen here are very sociable. The owners are attentive, respectful, and neighborly…read more There is a great deal of shading from the trees even on hot days. This allows the dogs to play a little longer than normal. There is a concrete sidewalk that goes across the dog park. The small dog park has one water fountain and a bench. It shares a fence with the big dog park and they can tend to run the fence line when things get going. The big dog park is mostly made up of sand and trees. There are 3 benches and 2 water fountains. The fountains are purely for the dogs as the human portion is non-functioning. One of the fountains continuously runs and has made a bit of a mess. At 1 end of the park, the dogs love to roam through it on a hot day and roll in the slop to cool down Bring a towel.

As far as a park goes, I would have to give this place three stars. It has a senior citizen…read moreattached to it, as well as a swimming pool. There is also a small Lake and a few sport fields. Honestly, it seems like there is more parking lot than actual park. All in all, I would say that there are probably better options in the area.

I recall this first time that visited this park was in 2019. I wasn't aware that this park existed…read more I found this particular park to be very historical with many item from years past still there. I do believe that many civil war members used this as a meeting and resting place. I recall during my first visit a portion of this particular park was flooded. The area was adjacent to the fountain. Also, there were a few homeless individuals sleeping throughout this particular park, which takes away from the scenery of this particular park. I do hope that the COJ can resolve this discrepancy soon. Also, another minor issue that I noticed that particular day was there were a couple of dog owners who forgot to pick up after their dogs, which is also unsanitary and takes away from this attractive park. I do believe that this park has great potential to stay beautiful, if folks just take the time to keep it clean.

This is a family decent dog park in downtown. The fact that it is free is what brought us to check…read moreit out. We weren't disappointed. We hadn't expected 5-star quality, being free and all, and we didn't receive it either. But it was nice nonetheless. This place is a simple, open green space with nice Palm trees and a paved walkway around the perimeter. There is a water fountain bowl for the dogs as well as a hosing station for those days after it rains. When it does rain were told the whole green is swampy and the dogs get soaked/muddy. I'm sure the dogs love this but I'm not crazy about it. There are also benches periodically around the walkway. Anyway, it was a beautiful day today and our dog really enjoyed the chance to stretch his legs in an area bigger than our tiny box of a yard. This park is in downtown, so it may not seem like the safest of neighborhoods to suburbians like us, but we didn't feel threatened at all, and there were others here, too. The people were friendly and the dogs played nice. The entrance is a double gateway, which is a nice touch. They also have doggie waste bags on a stand as you walk in in case you forgot (and the space looked like pet owners pick up after their dogs). We're really glad we checked this place out - well be back for sure, maybe with Yelp friends next time!

Attended a 50th birthday party here and had the whole place to ourselves! It great time was had by…read moreall. Restrooms available on site but bring chairs as there are no bleachers for spectators. What a unique way to have a lot of fun!

*Members Only* This is not a free public dog park. You must register your pup(s) with signed copy…read moreof vaccination records and pay for membership at Atlantic Beach City Hall, which for one year is less than $100... We have been members for years. It's a great dog park, especially when it's hot out...because the pups can cool off in the water at their leisure. Water seems to be safe, as mine swim often and even drink it with no issues. My only complaint, and it's more so my own dog's fault, are the trees. Twice now, dogs running and playing (not paying attention), have inadvertently ran into trees. Luckily no broken bones yet. The trees do provide shade, so that's a plus. Also, I don't like that the dogs have access to a higher area on one side of the park, that's like a 6 ft wall they like to jump from. It has gates on either side but doesn't efficiently keep the dogs from getting up there. The entrance/exit area has a water hose to bathe your furry friends when they're done wrestling each other in the mud. Pro tip* don't wear your good shoes to this park...and don't wear any clothing you don't want dirty...some pups like to say hi and jump on the humans even when they're wet and dirty. It is after all, a dog park. I've seen a couple people get really upset that a dog got them dirty... You can bring balls, frisbees, chuck-its. My girl loves the frisbee. Sometimes she likes to take other's frisbees, and sometimes her's gets taken. So, we try to keep extras. There are usually tennis balls all around the park and in the water... There are no Rufarees or people there managing the park, just members. So please, if your dog is aggressive and not friendly (big or small), don't bring them to the park.

You will need a card from the City or someone already inside to get into the park. Small gated…read morespace with grass if you don't want to let the dogs near the water. Otherwise a large, shady oval track around a large pond with some benches placed around. An area to wash off your dog and a small agility section.

We went to the Johnson family reunion. The facility was really nice. I did expect them to have…read moremore activities for teens at the family reunion and they ran out of food. The event was free and everyone that volunteered was very helpful and nice.

I am a Y'er. I have held a First Coast membership for years…read more As this is not my go to location I do visit for special events. Thy have a great gymnasium for basketball and other like activities. There outdoor area is clean and sufficient size. Everyone is friendly and the location is great for the neighborhood.

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.