There are lots of Florida State Parks near Jacksonville where you can explore, hike, picnic, camp, and kids can earn a Junior Ranger Badge.
If you’re looking for a place to camp with the kids, Florida State Parks offer great sites, clean amenities, and tons of fun. Want to do some hiking? There are tons of great trails you can explore. Many of them are kid friendly and are a great way to let kids roam and burn off some steam.
Don’t forget to pick up a Junior Ranger Book during your visit. This program is completely free for kids and can help little ones learn more about the parks.
If you are looking for a fun family springs day trip from Jacksonville, I highly suggest making the little over one-hour trip to De Leon Springs State Park. One of Florida’s State Parks, De Leon Springs has easy hiking trails, a beautiful spring and even a boat tour. Enjoy Pancakes at The Old Sugar Mill …
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Fort Clinch State Park is just a short drive north of Jacksonville and is a great spot for a day trip with the kids. This Florida State Park offers hiking trails, a nice beach, a playground and of course, the Fort itself; making it an easy way to spend a full day. One of several …
Living in Jacksonville, we are lucky to be so close to so many amazing places and gorgeous state parks. One of our favorites winter day trips from Jacksonville is Blue Springs State Park in Orange City, FL near Orlando. Why visit Blue Springs State Park this winter you ask? Because during the colder months hundreds …
Did you know there’s a Florida Junior Ranger Program offered by our great Florida State Parks? Parents know, the struggle to get our kids away from the TV, video games, or watching other kids play with toys on YouTube is real. Now, some kids are lovers of outside play. They want to run, climb and …