Seaton Creek Historic Preserve

Open Sunrise Closed at Sundown  
Rated for
 
small dock on the edge of creek

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 Seaton Creek Historic Preserve

Did you know the southernmost battle of the Revolutionary War took place in Jacksonville at Seaton? The Battle of Thomas Creek was fought on May 17, 1777 along the border of what is now Duval and Nassau Counties.  An historic marker has been installed at the entrance to the city-owned Seaton Creek Historic Preserve which is believed to have been part of the battlefield.  This 840-acre preserve, located north of the airport off Arnold Road, currently offers more than five miles of trails for hikers, off-road bicyclists and horseback riders.   As of January 2021, plans are underway to expand public access and provide a picnic area and kayak launch on a tidal creek that connects to Thomas Creek and the Nassau River. Only a Kayak Launch. City  Council changed the street name from Arnold Road to Gold Start Family Parkway, October 2021.

 
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