Parks in Jacksonville, Florida

Regional Park Paws Park Historical Park Hanna Park

Birding and Beaches at Huguenot Memorial Park. A bird observation area and gorgeous views of some of North Florida's remaining natural areas await visitors at Huguenot Memorial Park, where visitors can park their cars on the beach. In addition to the natural beauty of the area, the park also offers aquatic activities like swimming, fishing, surfing, and boating. There are also picnic shelters, restrooms, and showers. Huguenot Memorial Park was designated a Great Florida Birding Trail site by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission because of the outstanding habitat and the abundance and variety of birds. The park includes a critical nesting area for terns and shorebirds, and often hosts rarities like bar-tailed godwits. Birders are likely to spot gannets, loons, and sea ducks. The park also has the benefit of being located near many of the area's significant points of interest, including Fort Clinch State Park, the Timucuan Ecological and Historical Preserve, Mayport Naval Base, and the Jacksonville Zoo.

“The Dunes” aka Distrtict II Regional Park. Among the amenities at this large, Arlington-area park is Jacksonville’s top disc golf course. Also known as the "Fore Palms Disc Golf Club," this 18-hole layout includes open and tree-lined fairways through the park on a course carefully designed to challenge all levels of players. Tournaments and weekly events are available for more advanced players, while beginners of all ages can learn the game and the techniques from advanced players and disc-golf professionals who frequent the course. The park also includes lighted baseball fields, soccer fields, a walking trail, a community center operated by the Police Athletic League, playground equipment, and picnic areas.  [Top]

Walter Jones Historical Park. Step into the 10-acre Walter Jones Historical Park and experience the essence of post-Civil War Mandarin in Jacksonville, FL. Walter Jones, an immigrant from England, purchased this farm in about 1902 from the estate of its original owner, William W. Webb. Jones became postmaster of Mandarin and located the post office in his general store, which he and his descendants operated from 1911 to 1964. The store, which has been converted into a museum, is about a mile past the park on Mandarin Road. The city of Jacksonville purchased the property in 1994. The museum offers public educational programs, serves as a visitor center, and provides artifact storage and display. Walter Jones Historical Park is also significant for its centuries-old oak and cypress trees. It includes two picnic pavilions with charcoal grills, plus restrooms.  [Top]

Kathryn Abby Hanna Park. Discover the nature of things in this 450-acre beachfront park. Hanna Park is located on the sandy shores of the Atlantic Ocean; the park boasts sunny beaches, freshwater lakes and acres of hiking trails. Hanna Park's 60-acre freshwater lake is perfect for fishing, kayaking, paddleboats, and canoes. Lakeside picnic tables and grills are available, and scenic trails surround the lake and wind through the lush green forest. The lake area includes a quarter-acre water playground with colorful fountains and playful water-squirting devices. This public park mimics everything that the Quality Suites Oceanfront in Jacksonville Beach, FL has to offer: Plentiful oceanfront views, relaxing charm and a sense of sheer bliss. After you start your day waking to the sunrise off our oceanfront balcony, you should venture to this park to take leisurely strolls amongst the lush forestry and possibly grill lakeside for lunch.  [Top]