This is a nice park in my neighborhood that I've been coming to for about 10 years. It has a small…read moreplayground for kids and is pet-friendly complete with doggy poop bag stations and plenty of room for Rover to run. I particularly like the spaced-out park benches for a nice rest from walking the neighborhood and privacy when you're off Pokémon hunting. The paved walking/jogging trail is perfect for visitors with plenty of shade and trees during the hotter months. I don't believe there are any restrooms or water fountains around or at least I didn't see any. Just be careful in the early evenings and when the sun goes down because I have heard some unsavory stories regarding sketchy characters hanging out here over the years. Always be aware of your surroundings....

Four Corners Park is just a hop, skip and a jump from my residence. The park provides a path which…read moreis great for joggers, dog walking, or for those little ones looking for a safe place to learn how to ride a bike. With a few benches scattered about and lots of shade from giant, lofty trees, it is an excellent place to take your current book to read for awhile. Three of the four corners contain paths, while the fourth is an open field. A great place for a pick up game of football or soccer. The park could possibly benefit from the addition of a playground, although, that could take away from the serenity of this park. The traffic is never bad through this area since the majority sticks to Post Street. Also, if you take your dog and forget a plastic bag, no worries! There are different stations around the park that have a supply. Trash cans accompany these, so you can throw it away.

What a cute little park nestled in Atlantic Beach. Howell Park is not huge, but it has a lot of…read morenice shaded walking trails with streams running through the middle of the park. I was looking to explore some new trails with my dog Simba and I found this spot. I parked across the street at a larger park as parking is limited. There was a crosswalk on Seminole. There were many different trails throughout the park but no signage with directions. So we wondered through the trails for about an hour. Most of the trails end on a residential street. There were a few picnic tables under trees if you are interested in having lunch in the park. I saw several turtles hanging out in the water. This would be a fun nature walk with children and or your pets.

I am torn between 3 and 4 stars on this one. Imagine 3- 4 long trails all running parallel to each…read moreother with numerous crossing paths through out and that is the basic gist of this park. Parking is odd. No real parking lot, just gravel sections or dirt sections that people pull in and park haphazardly. I had actual pulled into a dirt area at the south end of the park, where it was obvious others had parked, but it was right next to homes and a residential area! I opted to circle the park instead. On the west side- tucked down a one way street is a loop and sections where people parked. Again- nothing like a real parking lot- just dirt and gravel and cars strewn about. But- I parked, away from the other cars and got out to explore. The paths are wide! Looks like crushed shells are the walkways with plenty of bridges and boardwalks thrown in to cross various waterways and marsh lands. The wood looks newer too- so they must have done a recent makeover. There is a lift station in the center of the park and your nose will pick up the scent associated with it. I walked approx 2 1/2 of the longer North-South loops. Birding would be the biggest thing to enjoy here. I also spotted some turtles too. I encountered a plethora of dog walkers, a few cyclists and only one other hiker. I did pause for a moment and looked to the canopy above to admire all the small birds flitting about. I am so used to watching where I am hiking- to look for trip hazards and other on the ground treasures, it was refreshing to stop and just enjoy the flight acrobatics that were happening above. I feel like this park is a 3.5 star park. More than just 3 but not quite a 4. There are also plenty of picnic tables through to the park- be warned, with all the water it is buggy. There are only a handful of benches though. If you lived right there in an adjacent neighborhood- I could see this as part of your daily routine!

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".

Recently found this nice park. Nice large open grassy…read morefields(soccer frisbee ect.), a softball/baseball diamond, an excellent basketball court, and very nice playground with swings for the kids!

Local gem and unofficial golf course, dog park, volleyball court, soccer practice field and…read moreneighborhood gathering spot. Large rectangular park includes a basketball court (which sometimes hosts bicycle hockey), a playground, a baseball filed, a small forest and a few sprinkled benches. I use the park to play fetch with our pup. We stay towards the back part of the park and frequently encounter other friendly pups and their owners. While not an official dog park a neighbor has set up a watering station and the city has posted a poo bag station.

This is a small park that is mainly about sports fields. Since they are geared for team sports,…read morethere is plenty of parking in this park. It is Pleasant enough and a good place to chill out for a minute or two. In addition to the fields, there is a small playground for children. They also have bathrooms on the grounds.

This park that is within walking distance of my apt is so special. I love that it has a paved…read morewalkway for smooth bike riding, rollerblading, strollers, etc. I'm pleased to see both kids and adults taking advantage of the giant soccer fields located in the back of the park. I feel perfectly safe walking around, it's always clean, lawn manicured, quiet, & landscaped beautifully. The gorgeous old tree in the back by the open field is the true show stopper. The loop around the park is fairly short, but very pretty. If I had to take a guess on the length, I'd say it's half a mile long or a little less. It's the perfect length for dog walking on these hot summer days.

Close proximity to my house, but a park worth coming to even if you have to drive out from further…read moreparts of town. Alexandria Oaks Park is perfect for a large group playing frisbee, the loner with a good book, or a play park for the pups. Tips -- parking on North and South end, doggie bags available, massive greenway, basic walk path, rec leagues play here occasionally. When I first moved to San Marco, my kickball league used to play here on Sundays. The greenway that expands from the South to North end of the park is big enough for a music festival. Even if noise or crowds aren't your thing, there's plenty of room on the greenway for you to get some peace and quiet on your blanket. Hey, have I mentioned I have a new dog? Yeah, yeah. Well, we took her here for a play date yesterday and it was great. She had enough room to roam around, meet other dogs, and play until she was short of breath. I expect more frequent visits to Alexandria Oaks Park in the future.

Found by happenstance after failing to find parking at a more popular park across the river. A…read moresimple neighborhood park, it has seating, a trash can, trees, and open space. Most notable to me was an older wooden bench surrounded by an unkempt hedge, it was a nice secluded spot though in need of some TLC. Traffic noise level tolerable, not overwhelming. Plenty of parking along the neighborhood streets around the park.

This park is a small park with a bit of a walkway, a children's playgrounds and a few benches. I am…read moresure it's a nice place for the neighborhood to hang out at, but this is not a type of Park you would want to drive to. All in all, I am sure that serves the neighborhood well. But again, this is not the type of place that you would want to drive to and have all kinds of events happening here.