Great trails and a super playground for kiddos! Very wooded and close to the river so sometimes…read moreparts of the trails are muddy and mosquitoes can be active but it's a great park. Also has a dog park; a side for bigs and a side for littles.

It's awesome for relaxing, cardio and running. It had different areas you can walk, playground for…read morechildren, visitor centers and other.

Jennings State Forest is a gem in NE FL. I ventured out with a group yesterday to do the Dunn's…read moreFarm trail. I've also hiked much of the Pioneer Trail. The trails are well maintained and well marked with blazes. The trails take you through a wealth of biological diversity from pine forests to uplands that hug Black Creek and other smaller creeks. I haven't camped so can't speak to the campgrounds but the camp sites are well marked. Cost to visit is $2 pass that can be purchased online. The parking lot does not have good reception so better to purchase in advance. Parts of the trail is shaded but a lot of it is in the sun so be aware if visiting during the hotter months.

Great place to hike .keep your eyes on the trail.hiking these woods you will forget there are…read morecotton mouths and rattle snakes out there.keep your eye on the trail ahead of you.

This place is a total Southside gem. If you're looking for a peaceful escape or want to get in a…read morefew steps while running errands, this is exactly where you need to be. It's located right at the corner of Blvd and Southside Blvd, yet it feels miles away from everything. Here's why I love it: The Trails: Whether you're on foot or two wheels, they've got you covered. There is a dedicated mountain bike course and several miles of well-maintained trails for hiking. Water Views: There's a beautiful pond featuring a kayak launch and an event center available for rentals. Peace & Quiet: This park is completely tucked away. I've visited twice now and was the only person there both times. The trails looked pretty clean; I think they have volunteers that come through periodically. Birdwatching & Picnics: There are plenty of benches to sit and admire the local birds, plus several picnic tables.

Good park for mountain bike trails and a really awesome dirt jump park with sick jumpy jumps. There…read moreare trails circling around the whole park though, in wet weather some will be nearly underwater but they're nice if you're coming for the dirt jumps. The south parking lot is tiny but there is parking at a senior center off Beach nearer to the dirt jumps which I guess is fine to use? I mean, it's owned by the city as well, not a private business. Unless you're interrupting bingo night I would think it fine to park over there. Be watchful for snakes including possibly cottonmouths. I did not see any but one trails goes between a lake and swampy, flooded, area and seems prime for water snakes--I like snakes but don't want to encounter a cottonmouth on a trail and this seems a great place to do just that.

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.

This is a beautiful hike. It's was perfect weather too, partly cloudy and 60 degrees. It's a climb,…read moreapproximately 2500 feet elevation gain and the sign says it's 3.7 miles, my Garmin watch clocked it at 8 miles. There a few cool bridges, one with a rapid water flowing under. Cool seeing the trees change as you climb and the mountain it's at the lake is stunning. I got there when is was crystal clear and some ice still on the lake. If you cross the logs at the far end right when you come in you have an amazing view on the large rock across the lake. There a nice viewing spot where you can sit on some logs and take in the scenery.

So this trail isn't in Jacksonville it's in the state of Washington. I saw this Yelp listing and…read morewas immediately confused by the snowy mountains. Do not recommend traveling here and expecting a mountainous trail as you will be sadly disappointed.

This is an awesome 14.5-mile bike trail. We parked at the Halsema Trailhead, which was convenient…read moreas it offers plenty of parking, a water fountain, a bike repair station, and a port-a-potty. We biked to the next trailhead and back, and found the path to be very smooth and well-maintained. A word of caution: there are several road intersections where you must stop for oncoming vehicles. While many drivers are courteous, some do not stop, so please proceed with care. Although we didn't spot any wildlife on this ride, it was a very enjoyable experience. There are also some interesting-looking dirt trails along the path, which I've heard are great for mountain biking, though we didn't get a chance to explore those this time. Highly recommend for a nice outdoor ride!

Great place to run, rollerblade or ride your bike. Approximately 16 miles of paved trail that…read morestretches between Imeson Rd in Jacksonville to Baldwin (western Duval county). The trail is relatively flat (minor elevation changes) and pretty straight, so it's not the most exciting trail. But it's recently been replaced (2022) and there are several access points & rest areas along the way. I prefer to start at the Halsema entrance around mile marker #6. There's a nice pavilion with grills and a porta potty that's kept somewhat clean. Near the end on the Baldwin side, there's a nice park with lots of shade that's good for picnics. There's a skate park & playground and an old train station

Blue Cypress is awesome! I remember when it was just a golf course. The golf course is still there,…read morealong with soccer fields, swimming pool,and miles of hiking trails. Some trails are on the banks of the st Johns river, which is easily accessible at low tide. I walk the banks looking for historic artifacts and I have found a lot of interesting items. It's free and busy on the weekends, but lots of fun. Go explore!!

The lifeguards are awesome very kid friendly and patient. The only concern is they're very…read moreinconsistently open. I come up here today at 4 o'clock. The only person inside the pool is a security guard and he says no one's been there all day and he doesn't know why the pool is closed. I'm sitting here thinking what a waste of taxpayers money that the poor security guard is sitting at a pool and it's not even open. somebody's not communicating with each other very well. Do better COJ.

I've been busy outdoors this year and enjoy finding new trails to check out. I really like Alpine…read moreGroves. It has really cool history to check out. And a fantastic paved trail! There is also a wonderful playground. And a fishing pier! My favorite part though might be the benches right at the water... a perfect spot to sit and watch a sunset. Also if you're big on bird watching, there was a barred owl hanging out as well as a variety of other cool birds! The dog water fountain needs a little bit of a scrub but love that it's available! And six a cute dedication.

This is an adorable park. There is a trail that if you complete it twice, you can complete a 5k. We…read morewent later in the day to avoid any crowds. Just a few people walking dogs and a few bird watchers. This is part of the Floris Birding Trail and we got a glimpse of a Barred Owl! Pretty cool! Take bug spray because you are on a paved path through the woods. There is a small playground as well.