Parks & Waterways
Home to 39 acres of waterways and more than 35 parks, Clay County offers access to boat ramps, kayak launches and parks with activities like fishing, frisbee golf, pickleball and more.
While the St. Johns River is the main thoroughfare of area waterways, others include Black Creek, Doctors Lake, Lake Brooklyn and Spring Park. Area creeks and tributaries offer a unique view of local nature and wildlife.

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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

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

Orange Park Skateboard Park
The Orange Park Skateboard Park is owned by the Town of Orange Park and operated by OP Skatepark Inc, a local nonprofit organization. Renovated in 2023, the park features a concession stand, music, retail shop

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.

Governor’s Creek Boat Ramp
Located on on the West bank of the St. Johns River at the mouth of Governor’s Creek, visitors can access two concrete boat ramp lanes, 13 trailer parking spaces, and a fishing pier. By Water:

Boat Florida Rentals
At Boat Florida Rentals, we’re all about helping families and friends make lasting memories on the water. Our boats are kept in pristine condition and come equipped with everything you need for an unforgettable day

Ridaught Landing Park
This .92-acre park is located on Chief Ridaught Trail in the Doctors Inlet/Ridgewood area. This park has an equipped playground and a half basketball court.

Four Silo Park
A local park located in Middleburg, west of Fleming Island. Ammenities at this park include: Basketball Court Covered Pavilion Playground Softball Field Tennis/Pickleball Courts

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

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

Plantation Sports Complex
Plantation Sports Complex is a 26 acre facility that is leased to the YMCA. The YMCA provides: Youth Soccer Youth Flag Football Contracted Association: YMCA Membership Director: Steven Hillan Phone:Â 904-278-9622 Email:Â shillan@firstcoastymca.org

Black Creek Park and Trail
Black Creek Park and Trail located at 7890Highway 17, is a 15-acre site that serves as the staging area for the bicycle/pedestrian trail that runs along Highway 17 between Green Cove Springs and Orange Park

Doctors Lake Park & Boat Ramp
When the water calls your name, you may want to go to Doctors Lake Park to answer. You can fish on the 320-foot pier or simply take it all in under the covered picnic area.

Outdoor Adventure Park
The Clay County Outdoor Adventure Park is a sprawling 158-acre complex near Camp Blanding, at 3829 Sergeant Bradley Crose Road, Middleburg, on County Road 215, just south of Oak Grove Baptist Church. The 200-yard gun

Keystone Heights Sunrise Park/ Paradise Bark
Keystone Heights Sunrise Park is located on the corner of Sunrise Blvd and Nightingale Street. There you will find the City’s Dog Park, Paradise Bark! This park is a great place for the whole family

Green Cove Springs City Pier
The City Pier provides a gateway to the City of Green Cove Springs by way of the St. Johns River. The Pier provides a centrally located covered pavilion with handrails that are handicap accessible. The

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

Bayard Conservation Area
This conservation area’s importance is magnified by its closeness to the St. Johns River and the Jacksonville metropolitan area. Its riverine bottomland hardwoods, pine flatwoods and sandhill communities protect approximately seven miles of the St.

Greenwood Park
A 1.13-acre park that has three pavilions and four picnic areas, one basketball court and a fully equipped playground.

Keystone Heights Nature Park
The Keystone Heights Natural Park is located across the street from Keystone Heights City Hall. In this park you will find various flora, scenic walkways and a gazebo seating 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

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

Peters Creek Kayak Paddle
Peters Creek provides a habitat for many water birds. The aquatic vegetation provides foraging areas for the St. Johns River manatee population as well as an ideal habitat for many fish species. Bald eagles, river

Little Rain Lake Community Park
Little Rain Lake Community Park is a 34-acre facility that is leased to Keystone Heights Sports Association, Inc. The park provides: Youth Baseball Youth (girls) Softball Youth Football Youth Cheerleading For information on registration,
EXPLORE CLAY COUNTY
Explore the beautiful parks and waterways of Clay County, Florida, perfect for hiking, paddling, fishing, and outdoor relaxation.