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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Treehouse Point at Camp Chowenwaw Park

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

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Skaters at the Orange Park Skateboard Park

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

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Middleburg Athletic Association Building at Omega Park

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.

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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:

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father and son with Boat Florida Rentals

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

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basketball court and playground at Ridaught Landing Park

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.

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Playground at Four Silo Park - Middleburg FL

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

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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

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Field ad building at Plantation Sports Complex

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:  904-278-9622 Email:  shillan@firstcoastymca.org

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Cyclist on the Black Creek Park & Trail

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

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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

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Family at Green Cove Springs Pier

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

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Trees at Bayard Conservation Area

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.

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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

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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

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Kayak on the Water

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

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Field of Little Rain Lake Park - Keystone Heights FL

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,

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