Love going to Alpine for a sunset photo session. Such…read morebeautiful grounds. Well maintained. Loved watching another spectacular sunset at Alpine last night.

Visited Alpine Groves Park for a morning walk! The trees along the paved trail provided necessary…read moreshade from the hot sunshine! The park was not extremely busy and the walk out on the pier is beautiful and peaceful! The park is extremely well kept and my dog and I really enjoyed our time!

Such a fun time last night at Camp Chowenwaw!…read more We stayed in one of the treehouses, number 5 to be specific. There was so much wildlife to be heard throughout the night including owls, woodpeckers, and what we think were crickets or maybe lubbers. The bathrooms and shower areas were very clean for a park/camping area. There are different trails to explore along the path to the treehouses, which we didn't have a chance to do. We suggest bringing a sheet or blanket to cover your mattresses. Each treehouse has 2 twin sized bunk beds (total of 4 mattresses). They are VERY uncomfortable, so if you need extra support, you should probably bring a mattress topper/padding. The grills were pretty clean, just need some dusting off before cooking, though, nothing out of the ordinary. Upkeep for everything was great!

Ever slept in a tree house cabin? If you are interested in camping, picnicking, kayaking,…read morecanoeing, swimming, fishing, bird watching, wildlife viewing, outdoor photography, and hiking--Camp Chowenwaw Park is the place to go! Their trail systems through the uplands and the wetlands offer scenic tracts for the hiking enthusiast. Camping facilities include 15 tent sites, two lodges with bunk beds sleeping 16 people per cabin, 9 tree house cabins, each accommodating 4 people, and 7 cabins with bunk beds sleeping 4 - 8 people. Each campsite has a bathhouse with full restroom accommodations and a unit house with electricity including a stove and refrigerator. Located throughout the park and at each campsite are picnic tables and grills for use by campers and park visitors. Just note: Vehicle access is limited & all camping sites and cabins are accessed by walking trails. The park is ideally suited as a natural outdoor environmental education facility when you consider the setting, location, and proximity of diverse upland and wetland ecosystems. Classes and naturalist programs for organized groups and the public will be available in outdoor and indoor classrooms. This is one magical place off the beaten path where you can still interact with wildlife, get a little exercise, enjoy nature, explore the unknown, cool off in the water and at the end of the day, sleep in a tree and still be close to home! How can you not love that?!!

Best coffee ever and the place is so beautiful inside. A nice vibe to have a coffee. They have…read morebreakfast food and a bakery! 100 poin

Perfect place to go out in nature and be in and near water. The St. Johns River and Spring Park…read morefreshwater springs with a full size pool to enjoy plus a playground for the kiddos and walking trails for the fur babies is a perfect setup. You can bring your own food and meats to grill with the facilities provided under covered picnic tables. You can bring your portable hammocks to tie around the trees strategically located throughout the area. Everything is walking distance to my favorite coffee shop and locally owned restaurants. There's so much history in this space and a perfect outing for family and friends. Great job upgrading this hidden gem, GCS! I would definitely recommend it!

This CDD is a great place to live - it has a little taste of the live, work, play atmosphere as it…read moreis located right by the 220 shopping center. ATT has an office building on the plantation grounds. Fleming Island High and Thunderbolt Elementary are also on the grounds, and are two highly rated Clay county schools. A few other businesses are on the grounds of the plantation, like Island Life Grille, but most places are just north in the shopping area of 220. Fleming Island Cinema 12 (Carmike) is an immediate neighbor. The staff at the clubhouse are very courteous and helpful for any of your needs. The organizers send out a monthly "Living in Fleming Island Plantation" paper that includes the events calendar and highlights local businesses. Throughout the year there are mini parades for kids to get involved in and community get togethers at the splash park or club house. Two pools are on the grounds, one with a lap pool and one with a water slide. There are tennis courts, basketball courts, picnic pavilions and a play ground by the club house. There is a large green space behind the splash park, but no pets or bikes/scooters/blades are allowed on the space or the sidewalk so I'm not quite sure why this space exists. Perhaps for ultimate frisbee games... The CDD is just that, a CDD. There is a hefty CDD fee annually in addition to a small HOA depending on which subdivision you live in. The CDD puts those dollars to work though keeping the landscaping clean and up to date. The place is beautiful, though I do need to contact those in charge about a very rough road outside our division. If you want to be involved, you can run for a position on the CDD board. All in all this is a great place to live with ample amenities to suit just about everyone's needs. A bubble in the universe - you really never have to leave if you don't want to!

Beautiful park, very nice area. Loved the view of the water. There are a few trails and all pretty…read moreeasy to do

I had a great walking trail experience here for my first visit. This place offers a little of…read moreeverything for all walk and riding skills from armature to professional. From young to old. I can see where riding through the woods is very exciting with different obstacles found along the paths. Trails are well marked with measures and difficulty and there are sections for persons of all abilities. Nice and wide, undulating, and mostly shaded it is perfect for family's with kids on bikes or scooters. Go for a walk and enjoy the peace and quiet combined with a beautiful water view on one end..

Easy to find, plenty of parking spaces, it has benches for viewing. Nice to not having to drag…read morealong our chairs. The closet hotels are 10-15 mins away.

Love this park! The boys have so much fun here looking at the the ducks and playing on the…read moreplayground. Two of my favorite things about this part is that parents can swing with their little children with double swings and that the playground is gated in so much youngest can't vendor off as he is a runner! On the weekends it can get a little crowded with all the soccer games so plan accordingly.

We went yesterday while it was raining. We compared it to our normal stop in Texas, where we would…read moretake our kiddo to play. This park hands-down beats that one. We got to walk on the dock and saw soft turtles we also saw a terrapin and a fish a few actually. My kiddo did not want to leave and was so excited to be there and out and playing. I for one was really excited to share that section of my childhood that I vividly remember with my kiddo. The first of many amazing memories to be made

Nice, quiet scenery. Small parking lot and people are constantly exiting/parking the wrong way.read more

We love dropping our boat here! Plenty of room to park and unload. There is gas and a small…read moreconvenient store as well. We have a membership here because it does cost a fee to drop in but it's worth it! It's a beautiful view and chances of seeing gators and turtles.

This seems to be more of a boat launch than an actual park, but it is a pleasant place nonetheless…read more Please do not misunderstand me, there is a lot of open ground for you to enjoy add a place for you to kick back. However, I seen plenty of people fishing and several boats in the water oh, so that is why I say that it seems to be more of a boat ramp and a focus on the water here more than the actual park. There is a bait shop on property, as well as a few porta potties. All in all, I would recommend to visit here.

Great spot to bring the kids to get their energy out. Paved walking paths, covered picnic tables…read moreand benches all around. Decent size. parking lot and grassy area for kids to plan. Very stroller friendly and clean.

This is a decent sized park with a nice walking trail some of which is through a wooded area. It…read morehas a gazebo that makes for a nice picnic area. It has a playground for the kids. Plenty of parking including a couple of handicapped spots. This is a great family park for a Sunday afternoon picnic and a walk on the trail. I loved it when we went.

I love the trails here. Plenty of different distance options. First time I went I missed the 4…read moremile turn and did 6 by accident. Oops! It is all dirt trail. Some of the cut thrus are more worn than others. Some are a little bumpy to say the least. It's quite clean and well cared for. Bring some binocs and your Merlin bird app for some excellent birding to make the experience even better!

This was a really nice park and we will be back. After leaving a run down regional park we came…read morehere with our puppy to try a trail briefly. The trail was wide and peaceful.