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1. Fort Family Regional Park at Baymeadows ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Fort Family Regional Park at Baymeadows
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2. A. Philip Randolph Heritage Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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A. Philip Randolph Heritage Park
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3. Balis Park

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Balis Park
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4. Blue Cypress Park

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Blue Cypress Park
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5. Boone Park

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Boone Park
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6. Brackridge Park

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Brackridge Park
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7. Castaway Island Preserve

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Castaway Island Preserve
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8. Earl Johnson Memorial Park

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Earl Johnson Memorial Park
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9. Ed Austin Regional Park

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Ed Austin Regional Park
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10. Friendship Fountain

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Friendship Fountain
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11. Henry J. Klutho Park

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Henry J. Klutho Park
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12. Jessie Ball DuPont Park

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Jessie Ball DuPont Park
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13. Landon Park

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Landon Park
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14. Memorial Park

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Memorial Park
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15. Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park

Category: Kids & Family
Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park
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16. Riverfront Park

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Riverfront Park
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17. Sidney J. Gefen Riverwalk Park

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Sidney J. Gefen Riverwalk Park
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18. Southbank Riverwalk

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Southbank Riverwalk
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19. Stinson Park

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Stinson Park
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20. Stockton Park

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Stockton Park
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21. Tree Hill Nature Center

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Tree Hill Nature Center
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22. Willowbranch Park

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Willowbranch Park
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Because of Jacksonville's location and its fairly sunny weather throughout the year, you’ll find yourself spending a lot of time enjoying the outdoors.
  • We’ve compiled a list of some of the best parks and recreational green spaces in Jacksonville that you should visit during your trip.
  • Popular options include seeing the manatees at Sidney J. Gefen Riverwalk Park or walking the rose garden at Landon Park.

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