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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

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

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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2. A. Philip Randolph Heritage Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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3. Balis Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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4. Blue Cypress Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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5. Boone Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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6. Brackridge Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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7. Castaway Island Preserve

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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8. Earl Johnson Memorial Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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9. Ed Austin Regional Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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10. Friendship Fountain

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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11. Henry J. Klutho Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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12. Jessie Ball DuPont Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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13. Landon Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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14. Memorial Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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15. Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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16. Riverfront Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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17. Sidney J. Gefen Riverwalk Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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18. Southbank Riverwalk

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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19. Stinson Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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20. Stockton Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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21. Tree Hill Nature Center

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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22. Willowbranch Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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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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