Take in the fresh air at the oceanfront Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park, which features a 1.5-mile (2.41 kilometers) beach, beautiful nature trails, campgrounds, picnic areas, and fishing lakes. The lakeside swimming area has fountains and squirt guns. Boating, canoeing, hiking, biking, and camping facilities are also available, while lakeside tables and grills provide the perfect spots to relax, enjoy, and have a leisurely picnic with your loved ones. Also featuring an exciting kids' splash park, Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park is an ideal place to enjoy with the little ones.
Overlooking the turquoise blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean, Amelia Island State Park Beach is a must-visit during the warm summer months. This family-friendly beach is set within the Amelia Island State Park Beach and offers facilities for a number of activities like surfing and fishing. Away from the bustling city, this beach is the perfect place to spot shorebirds. It is equipped with a spacious parking lot that can easily accommodate hundreds of vehicles. Apart from the beach, this state park is also scattered woodlands and swamps.
Started out as a tribute to World War I martyrs from Jacksonville, the Memorial Park now serves a great place for the local community to relax and replenish. The sprawling allows many activities like fishing, jogging in the designated tracks and family picnics among many others. Other than the emerald expanse, another notable feature about the park is the grand bronze sculpture of an angel standing on a globe with wings out. Known as the Life sculpture, it is an ideal spot for photo sessions.
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Named in honor of the Huguenot French settlers who colonized the area for a short while in the 16th century, Huguenot Memorial Park is another one of Jacksonville's many jewels. Aficionados of our fine-feathered friends will enjoy the avian observatory tower, and nature trails, perfect for bird watching. Adventurous types can rent canoes and use the boat launch to access the waterways, while sports-lovers can rent volleyball equipment, and bicycles for an afternoon of fun.
This park features a breathtaking coastal habitat covered with oak, holly, and magnolia, along with sea-oat covered dunes overlooking the ocean. Hiking is a favorite activity along the scenic nature trails, while fishing, canoeing or swimming on the Nassau Sound shoreline is tough to beat. The picturesque surroundings of the park attract a multitude of visitors who congregate on the expansive land for picnics, while engaging in activities like roller-blading and bird-watching. Guided tours of the stunning park are also available.
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