Absolutely gorgeous bike trail! I'm not usually a big fan of road biking--after allJacksonville…read moredrivers... but the Baldwin Rail Trail is the perfect place for a peaceful, scenic ride. The views through the farmland are truly relaxing, and there's plenty of parking to make getting started a breeze. Everyone we encountered on the trail was courteous, making it an enjoyable experience from start to finish. The added bonus? Benches and bathrooms along the path! I can't wait to come back for another ride.

This was a nice paved trail that was easy to walk with my son's stroller and our dog. There was a…read morecrossing on a busy road where we had to stop to wait for traffic to go past or wait for someone to stop for us to cross. There were lots of people bicycling, walking, and walking dogs and strollers. There was one farm where there was goats, sheep, dogs, chickens, and ducks. We only walked for an hour, but the trail goes 14 miles on paved, well maintained trail. The gravel parking lot had a lot of cars compared to the number of people I saw on the trail. There is a dual bathroom on the other side of the parking lot and maps of the trail near the trailhead start.

Alejandro Garces Camp Tomahawk Park is a small but very cool park located at the end of a quiet…read moreside street on the southside of Jacksonville, Florida. It has a small but pleasant nature walk, a kayak launch, a children's playground, an open field, adequate parking, and more. There is a private residence on the grounds, so please be mindful of that. All in all, Alejandro Garces Camp Tomahawk Park is a wonderful park and a great place in particular for the residents of this quiet side street. We need parks like this in our communities. This is a wonderful place to come in respite. I would definitely recommend a visit here, especially if you are in the neighborhood or anywhere in the general area. I will give it five stars as an overall rating. Go check it out for yourself, I am confident that you will not be disappointed.

I had an unusual experience here only the second time I have been I am new to the area. I brought…read moremy kids to the playground and a strange woman struck up a conversation and would not leave us alone asking me all sorts of questions and often repeating herself. She continued on by playing with my children but did not have a child with her. A boyfriend was standing and waiting outside of the vehicle just smoking cigarettes. It gave me an uneasy feeling that either she was on drugs or they were involved in trafficking. I have since not gone back. It is a nice park otherwise and it's unfortunate some people have to ruin a good thing. I would just be mindful when you come here with your kids.

I love the nature and the privacy.. you walk upon numerous people on the trail riding bikes or…read morewalking laying out in the sun sometimes I find clothes out there but it's a real big place

This was recommended as a hike to do with children. My opinion is it is mostly for mountain biking…read moreand adults. We tried going the Old Plank Trail and the Waterfall Loop. It was extremely difficult to push a stroller through both trails. There were tree routes, homeless camp debris, and steep drop offs for mountain biking. We never made it to the waterfall because the trails were poorly marked, and we kept going on trails where the brush was hard to go through. There is a bathroom and picnic tables, with maps of the trails, but I would recommend using Alltrails or Strava for guidance.

This quiet park is 1.5 miles from our home with sidewalks along the way. There is a police officer…read morehome on-site which adds to a safe environment. This park is very clean and well maintained.

I have visited this park multiple times (the back lake) to paddle board and it has been a peaceful…read moreand enjoyable experience every time. I enjoy bringing my family out, some of us friends meet out there and it is a beautiful thing. However, my experience this past weekend (June 20) was anything but. Unsupervised Teenagers were there. The inappropriate language, the trucks and dirt bikes kicking up sand and the drinking has definitely gotten out of hand. I have no answer or idea on how to curtail these behaviors but at some point it will have to be addressed. One teen was so drunk he could barely stand. The others were trying to sober him up by standing him in the water; and the boy tipped over. We could not reach them because we were in the middle of the lake. It was a horrible situation. A young girl in an uncomfortable position being groped by an intoxicated boy as his friends stood by and watched. By the time an adult tried to intervene, they were gone. This lake should be a place for everyone to enjoy, but that's not easy to do any more

I really love this park. Its a perfect park for littles. The play structures are clean and well…read moremaintained. We had my son's 1st birthday here and it was so much fun. Yiu can rent the one pavillion available. I would reccommend going online to rent and having the confirmation with you. People will just set up there that have not rented! There is a paved path that goes around the whole park and one that goes around the playground. Thete arr tennis and basketball courts and a field. The bathrooms are public park bathrooms so they can either be clean....or not, but there are 3 bathrooms available. If your in the area come check it out.

If you're looking for a great shaded park, with a fantastic themed playground, the look no further…read morethan Huffman Park. Located just off Beach Blvd, this hidden gem features sea-themed playgrounds, basketball courts, tennis courts, and soccer fields, providing activities for all ages. There is even a surrounding half-mile trail loop shaded by the palmettos and suitable for walking or jogging.

I absolutely love going for an evening stroll in Willow branch Park. With its beautiful trees and…read moreflowing creek it's the best place to relax after a hard day. They have a basketball court as well as two baseball fields. I played kickball here last spring with Stonewall sports Jax. It has a lot of tree covers, so it's cool even in the midst of the Florida heat.

This is a lovely, low-key park located in the southern part of Riverside before the neighborhood…read morebecomes Avondale farther south. Willowbranch Creek meanders through it. Willowbranch Park is bordered by Willow Branch Avenue, Sydney Street, Cherry Street, and Park Street. At one end is the Willowbranch Library and on the same side, at the other end, are baseball and soccer fields. The other half of the park are paths and gently wooded areas to stroll and benches to sit on. This is not a dog park, so dogs need to be leashed at all times (city ordinance). Parking is located on the outskirts of the park. Please only use the library parking lot when the library is closed. Also, when parking across from the park, be careful of driveways and do not block.

I was recommended this trail by Jacksonville Moms as kid friendly. The trail was flat with minimal…read moretree roots, with a mixture of grass, concrete, gravel, dirt, and sand. There were some instructions from fallen tree limbs and trees, but they were easy to avoid and move out of the way. We got to the 1.31 mile mark and had to turn around due to a small amount of water on the trail that would have been too much to push a stroller through. We were the only ones on the trail, and it was quiet. There are lots of trails off the main trail. At the beginning, there is a porta potty and trash can, along with a map of the trails. Please notice that there is a private driveway with no trespassing signs posted. I was able to follow the main trail on AllTrails for tracking.

Well we actually went kayak fishing at the boat area. It was easy getting our boats in and there…read moreweren't lots of waves. Caught lots of catfish and reds, thrown in that stingray, blue crab a pretty fish with yellow on it and that's my catch and return. I really hope my group goes again, I liked viewing the birds hanging out in the trees and being able to get close enough to see egrets hid a pink spoonbill. My pictures sucked though.

Great par! Great access to the beautiful St John's river. Very clean. Amazing parking. Looks like a…read moregreat trail system. I explored the riverbank this morning, but will definitely be back to check out the trails.

This park sits at the north point of the Arlington area of JAX. One of the stars of this park is…read morethe long and extended fishing dock. At the end, it feels as though you're standing in the middle of the river. As a result, it's a great place to bird watch and see dolphins. The park has nicely paved sidewalks front its entrance which is at least 1/2 a mile. The park also sports a few trails, which don't appear traversed often so be on the lookout for bugs and wildlife. If none of those activities appear, the park has some of the only picnic tables I've seen which overlook the river so a nice spot to eat. I didn't see built bathroom facilities so I believe the only bathrooms are porter potties.