Looking to get the kids out of the house and let them play? In addition to our State of Florida Parks and the National Parks in Jacksonville, we are also lucky to have tons of great city parks. Most of these parks have some type of playground structure, but not all are created equally. We …
Camping is not for everyone, let’s get that out of the way first. But if you are one of those parents who won’t mind getting immersed in nature with your family, at least for a couple of days, this post is for you. And, we have the perfect place recommendation for you to do it. …
Recently our family discovered a new local outdoor activity that we all enjoy, seining at GTM Research Reserve. The Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve offers monthly Family Seining events that are so fun for all ages. Seining is a method of fishing that uses a seine, a type of net. The seine hangs vertically in …
Boone Park, located just a block from The Avenues at Avondale, is a great Jacksonville park to spend an entire day. From the ample parking and paved paths to the partially corralled playground, Boone Park is sure to enchant. Boone Park has Lots of Shade Separated into two sections, Boone Park is huge. It is …
Tucked cozily between residential neighborhoods, Fort Family Regional Park is clean and quiet, even with its proximity to the highway. This Jacksonville park is located just across 295 from IKEA, south of St. Johns Town Center — perfect if you’re anything like me and always forget to pack a lunch! Fort Family Regional Park can …
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