Jacksonville Parks and Gardens - World Guide to Jacksonville

Jacksonville, FL USA world-guides.com - Jacksonville city guide featuring Jacksonville, Florida (FL) parks, gardens open to the public, amenities and recreational walks, Jacksonville's Philip Randolph Heritage, Atlantic Highlands, Black Hammock Island, Ed Austin Regional and Thomas Jefferson parklands, and general Jacksonville, Florida (FL), USA parks and gardens information. Jacksonville Parks and Gardens - Last updated 12/11/2009.

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Lovers of parks, gardens and greenbelt areas will find themselves in their element in Jacksonville. The city of Jacksonville is home to America's largest urban park system, which offers over 80,000 acres / 32,000 hectares of dedicated park space at more than 300 locations.

Many of Jacksonville's parks and gardens are small community affairs, providing visitors and residents with welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of the urban jungle. Here are some of Jacksonville's most popular parks and gardens.




Jacksonville Parks and Gardens: A. Philip Randolph Heritage Park - 1096 A. Philip Randolph Boulevard, Jacksonville, Florida (FL), 32206, USA
Tel: +1 904 630 2489
The A. Philip Randolph Heritage Park takes its name from one of Jacksonville's most important civil rights figures during the 1950s and '60s. The park is a basic facility offering nearly 5 acres / 2 hectares of land, with amenities including picnic tables, restrooms, an amphitheater, playground and a multi-purpose field.
Jacksonville parks and gardens open: daily - sunup to sundown
Jacksonville parks and gardens admission: free

Jacksonville Parks and Gardens: Earl Johnson Memorial Park - 5308 St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, Florida (FL), 32207, USA
Tel: +1 904 630 2489
Standing between Emerson Street and University Boulevard, Earl Johnson Memorial Park is a municipal facility named after Earl M. Johnson, who was the first African-American to become a member of the Jacksonville Bar Association. The park offers fairly basic amenities including restrooms and bike racks as well as those dedicated to soccer, fishing and other sporting activities.
Jacksonville parks and gardens open: daily - sunup to sundown
Jacksonville parks and gardens admission: free

Jacksonville Parks and Gardens: Atlantic Highlands Park - 1725 Sunnyside Drive, Jacksonville, Florida (FL), 32224, USA
Tel: +1 904 630 2489
Atlantic Highlands Park is situated to the east of the intersection of San Pablo Road and Atlantic Boulevard. This Jacksonville park is a small community facility offering basic amenities which include a playground and picnic tables.
Jacksonville parks and gardens open: daily - sunup to sundown
Jacksonville parks and gardens admission: free

Jacksonville Parks and Gardens: Black Hammock Island Park - 15770 Sawpit Road, Jacksonville, Florida (FL), 32226, USA
Tel: +1 904 630 2489
Situated near the Nassau River in the far northeastern sector of the city, Black Hammock Island Park is a community facility offering a range of amenities including barbecue grills and tennis, basketball and volleyball courts. Visitors have more than 24 acres / 10 hectares of parkland at their disposal.
Jacksonville parks and gardens open: daily - sunup to sundown
Jacksonville parks and gardens admission: free

Jacksonville Parks and Gardens: Ed Austin Regional Park - 11751 McCormick Road, Jacksonville, Florida (FL), 32225, USA
Tel: +1 904 630 2489
Ed Austin Regional Park is a massive 140-acre / 56-hectare facility offering visitors a choice of relaxation options amid its pleasant greenery. Alternatively, those looking to work up a sweat can use the extensive sporting facilities. The park has a wealth of amenities, which include barbecue grills, picnic tables and shelters, a playground and a community center. Sporting facilities at Jacksonville's Ed Austin Regional Park include baseball, softball and basketball courts and soccer pitches.
Jacksonville parks and gardens open: daily - sunup to sundown
Jacksonville parks and gardens admission: free

Jacksonville Parks and Gardens: Thomas Jefferson Park - 320 Jackson Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida (FL), 32220, USA
Tel: +1 904 630 2489
Thomas Jefferson Park is a community facility in the Marietta section of northwest Jacksonville offering more than 25 acres / 10 hectares of pleasant, green parkland. There is a good selection of amenities for visitors including picnic shelters and tables, a swimming pool, playground and tennis, basketball and softball courts.
Jacksonville parks and gardens open: daily - sunup to sundown
Jacksonville parks and gardens admission: free





 
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