Outdoors
explore the outdoors
Spend time outdoors in Clay County exploring the 35 miles of trails and 39 square miles of waterways throughout our local and state parks, conservation areas and Florida trailways.
Our accessible boat ramps and fishing piers are available to those ready to make memories on the water. From kayaking to hiking and even camping, explore the natural wonders that make Clay County a popular destination for exploring the outdoors.

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Jennings State Forest
There are more than 15 different natural biological communities on Jennings State Forest, including sandhill, slope forest, flatwoods, seepage slope, dome swamp, blackwater stream and seepage stream. Fire is needed to maintain many of these

Paul C. Armstrong Community Park
Paul C. Armstrong Community Park is an 18-acre facility that is leased to Fleming Island Athletic Association, Inc. FIAA provides: Football Cheerleading Baseball Softball Lacrosse Contracted Association: Fleming Island Athletic Association President: Ernie Menendez

Oakleaf Community Park
Oakleaf Community Park is a 102 acre facility that is leased to Oakleaf Sports Association, Inc. OSA provides: Youth Baseball Youth (girls) Softball Youth Football Youth Cheerleading AMENITIES: Baseball Field Concessions Football Field Multi-Purpose Playing

W.E. Varnes Park
This park has two tennis courts, a picnic area with a covered pavilion, and an equipped playground.

Deerfield Point Park
Within the Deerfield Point development in the northern portion of the County, the 1.87-acre park includes one picnic area with a covered pavilion and one fully equipped play area.

Hunter Douglas Park
The 10-acre park consists of a pavilion with large picnic areas, one softball field, one basketball court, one tennis court, and a playground. The park also provides a large meeting room with a kitchen available

Camp Chowenwaw County Park
Camp Chowenwaw (Cho’-wen-waw), is a beautiful 150-acre site at the mouth of Black Creek, near its confluence with the St. Johns River. The Girl Scout Council of Duval County operated the site as a camp

Fishing Charter with Capt. Tony Bozzella
When you fish the North Florida backcountry with Capt. Tony Bozzella, expect to catch fish, possibly lots of them- redfish, trout, flounder and many others. North Florida estuaries are some of the most productive fisheries

Magnolia Point Golf Club
With no parallel fairways, golfers will enjoy a tranquil and scenic view of the 1000 acre community that is abundant with wildlife including wild turkeys, deer, hawks, alligators, water fowl, snakes, turtles and an occasional

Kingsley Lake Park
This is a 1/2-acre park consisting of a tennis court, a picnic area with a covered pavilion, and an equipped play area.

Town of Orange Park Sports and Recreation Park
The Town of Orange Park Sports and Recreation Park is a recreation and sports complex consisting of baseball/ softball fields, tennis courts, a playground, covered picnic pavilions, and open fields for sports training. Orange

Somer’s Sunshine Park
Somer’s Sunshine Park is named for Somer Thompson, a 7-year old Orange Park resident who was kidnapped and murdered in 2009. Spurred by the tragedy, the Town Council dedicated a 1-acre parcel of land, located

Omega Park and Playground
Omega Community Park is a 16-acre facility that is leased to Middleburg Association of Athletics, Inc. MAA provides: Youth Baseball Youth (girls) Softball Youth Football Youth Cheerleading Contracted Association: Middleburg Association of Athletics, Inc.

Oak Creek Park
A one-half acre park located north of CR 220. This park includes one pavilion, one volleyball court, a picnic area, and modular playground equipment.

Southern Cove Charters & Excursions
Hello there! I am Captain Harold Burke. I have been fishing the area waters around Green Cove Springs and surrounding areas since I was a young boy with my granddad, dad, and uncle. My experience

Foxridge Park
This park consists of a covered picnic pavilion, playground, and tennis/ pickleball courts.

Island Forest Community Park
This local community park features a playground, picnic area and pavilion, volleyball court, and basketball court.

The Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail
Clay County Trail Camp Chowenwaw Park- 1517 Ball Road, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 Bird Sightings Hotspot: Camp Chowenwaw Park, Clay County, FL, US – eBird Hotspot Jennings State Forest- 1337 Longhorn Road,

Moccasin Slough County Park
Exploration and fun await you at Moccasin Slough, located off of Highway 17. This 255-acre park invites you to explore the trails, one of which has 8 fitness stations along the path. Be sure to

Master Sgt. John E. Hayes Memorial Park
How can you enjoy one of our major waterways? See which of the fishing piers brings you the most luck for a big catch. Located next to the Main Street Boat Ramp in Middleburg on

Black Creek Ravines Conservation Area
Visitors will see a remarkable number of different Florida landscapes here, with elevations ranging from five feet above mean sea level at points along Black Creek to 90 feet above mean sea level on the

Under The Stars Glamping Adventures
Under the Stars Glamping Adventures is Clay County’s first and only mobile glamping service offering outdoor luxurious bell tents and indoor teepees at your location. From family campouts and movie nights, sleepovers and birthdays, date

T. C. Miller Park and Community Center
The T.C. Miller Park is the site of a historic elementary school and is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places. The original building still stands and is home to the Clay County Youth

Thunderbolt Park
Thunderbolt Park is a 9.27-acre park located on Fleming Island at 5700 Highway 17 and is open for use by the public. This park provides a covered pavilion and two multipurpose fields for practicing soccer
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