Featured Park Featured Waterway Lem Merrett Park 845 Ellis Road Jacksonville FL 32205       Rated for   Lem Merrett Park buildings Available Amenities Accessible Amenities Artificial Reef Bait & Tackle Baseball Basketball Benches Beach Pier Bike Racks Bike Trail Birding Trail Boat Dock Boat Fuel Boat Pumpout Boat Ramp Boat Trailer Parking Canoe Rental Community Center Concession Stand DogPark Drinking Fountain Equestrian Trail Fishing Available Football Golf Grills Hiking Trail Nonmotorized Launch Kayak Rental Lighting Manatee Education Multipurpose Field On the water Paddle Board Rental Parking Pickleball PWC Rental Picnic Shelters Picnic Tables Playground Restaurant Restrooms RiverWalk Sailboard Rental Sailboat Rental Scenic Overlook Skate Park Soccer Splash Pad Surfing Swimming Pool Tennis Trash Barrels Wheelchair Accessible About Lem Merrett Park Lem Merrett Park is located on Ellis Road in west Jacksonville, between Ramona and Verna Boulevards. A portion of the park was part of the original playground for the adjacent Ramona Boulevard Elementary School, built in 1951-52. In 1957, Duval County leased the site and also purchased the adjacent two acres to expand the park; and the City took over the facility after consolidation in 1968. The park is named for Willis Lem Merrett (1919-1978), Duval County Commissioner for the district from 1961 until 1968. During the period between 1988 and 1997, many improvements were made to the park, due mainly to the efforts of Cary “Red” Lyda (1919-2000), who lived nearby and took a great interest in the community’s children. He established a park association, obtained private donations, and oversaw City improvement projects. Presently, the School Board and the City have a joint-use agreement for the facility. Additional features: Get Directions Get Directions Amenity Count Basketball Lighted 1 Benches 5 Bike racks 1 Bleachers 6 Car Parking 96 Concession Stand 1 Grills 2 Perimeter Site Fencing Picnic shelters 1 Picnic Tables 3 Playground Equipment 3 Restrooms 1 Security Lighting