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Preservation Parks

The City of Jacksonville has invested in an extensive network of preservation parks that benefit the environment and our community. With over 20 preservation parks that are open to the public from sunrise to sunset, you can explore the great outdoors and discover a variety of natural habitats, native plants, and local wildlife. Jacksonville’s preservation parks are the perfect place to escape from the hustle-and-bustle of everyday life, experience nature, and enjoy your favorite outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, horseback riding, boating, fishing, bird watching, and camping. The City’s preservation parks offer amenities such as well marked nature trails, fishing piers, kayak launches, pavilions, picnic tables, grills, and restrooms.  View Preservation Parks Map here.


City Preserves

Alimacani Park and Boat Ramp (COJ)
11080 Heckscher Drive
Jacksonville FL 32226
Wildlife Observation iconCanoe and Kayak IconFishing IconBoat Ramp Icon



Beach and Peach Urban Park (COJ)
10013 Anders Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 3246
Fishing Icon  Hiking Trails Icon  Bicycle Icon   Handicap Icon  Picnic Icon

Betz-Tiger Point Preserve (COJ)
13990 Pumpkin Hill Road
Jacksonville, FL 32226
Dog Trails IconFishing IconCanoe and Kayak IconBicycle IconHiking Trails Icon



Bulls Bay Preserve (COJ)
8017 Old Plank Road
Jacksonville, FL 32220
Picnic Icon  Hiking Trails Icon Bicycle Icon Restrooms Icon

Camp Milton Historic Preserve (COJ)
1225 Halsema Road N.
Jacksonville, FL 32220
Wildlife Observation IconDog Trails IconBicycle IconHiking Trails IconRestrooms IconHandicap Icon



Castaway Island Preserve (COJ)
2921 San Pablo Road S.
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Wildlife Observation IconHiking Trails IconCanoe and Kayak Icon



Cecil Field Conservation Corridor (COJ)
13611 Normandy Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32221
Hiking Trails Icon Bicycle Icon

Cedar Point Preserve (COJ)
7116 Cedar Point Road
8318 Cedar Point Road
Jacksonville, FL 32226
Wildlife Observation IconDog Trails IconBicycle IconHiking Trails IconCanoe and Kayak Icon



Dutton Island Preserve (COJ)
793 Dutton Island Road West
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Wildlife Observation iconPicnic IconDog Trails IconBicycle IconHiking Trails IconCanoe and Kayak IconRestroom IconFishing IconHandicap Icon



Exchange Club Island (COJ)
5020 Arlington Expressway
Jacksonville, FL 32211
Picnic Icon  Canoe and Kayak Icon Hiking Trails Icon  Handicap Icon Boat Ramp

Half Moon Island Preserve and Boat Ramp (COJ)
17847 Main Street
Jacksonville, FL 32226
Boat Ramp Picnic Icon Handicap Icon  Wildlife ObservationRestroomsFishing

Huguenot Memorial Park (COJ)
10980 Heckscher Drive
Jacksonville FL 32226
Beach Access Canoe and Kayak Launch Boat Ramp Fishing Picnic Tables Surfing Swimming Wildlife Observation Restrooms RV Camping Facilities and Amenities



Jacksonville-Baldwin Rails to Trails (COJ)
Imeson Road - 1800 Imeson Road, 32220
Camp Milton Historic Preserve - 1225 Halsema Road, 32220
Livestock Farm - 1172 Halsema Road, 32220
Otis Road - 1380 Otis Road, 32220
Baldwin - 850 Center Street North, 32234
Brandy Branch Road - 89 Brandy Branch Road, 32234
Wildlife Observation IconPicnic IconDog Trails Icon Bicycle Icon Hiking Trails IconRestrooms IconHorseback Riding Icon



Jim Wingate Preserve (COJ)
4849 Cedar Point Road
Jacksonville, FL 32226
Horseback Riding IconHiking Trails Icon



Julington Durbin Creeks Preserve (COJ)
13130 Bartram Park Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32223
Wildlife Observation IconPicnic IconDog Trails IconBicycle IconHiking Trails IconHorseback Riding IconCanoe and Kayak Icon



Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park (COJ)
500 Wonderwood Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32233
ADA AccessiblePicnic TablesRestroom IconWildlife Observation IconBeach AccessCanoe and Kayak IconSwimmingSurfingBicycle IconHiking Trails IconDog Trails IconRV Camping Facilities and AmenitiesCamping Icon



Kings Road Historic Preserve - Thomas Creek Conservation Area (COJ)
13830 New Kings Road
Jacksonville, FL 32209
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Palms Fish Camp (COJ)
6359 Heckscher Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32226
Boat Ramp  Boat Dock Icon  Restroom Icon   Canoe and Kayak Icon  Wheelchair Icon

Reddie Point Preserve (COJ)
4499 Yachtman Way
Jacksonville, FL 32277
Wildlife Observation Icon Picnic Icon Dog Trails Icon Hiking Trails Icon Canoe and Kayak Icon Restroom Icon Fishing Icon Bicycle Icon Boat Dock Icon



Ribault River Preserve (COJ)
2617 Clyde Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32208
Picnic Icon  Horseback Riding Icon  Boat Dock Icon  Fishing Icon Boat Ramp

Sal Taylor Creek Preserve (COJ)
5873 Nathan Hale Road
Jacksonville, FL 32221
Wildlife Observation IconPicnic IconDog Trails IconBicycle IconHiking Trails IconCanoe and Kayak IconHorseback Riding IconWheelchair IconRestroom Icon



Seaton Creek Historic Preserve (COJ)
2145 Arnold Road
Jacksonville, FL 32218
Wildlife Observation IconDog Trails IconHiking Trails IconCanoe and Kayak IconHorseback Riding IconBicycle Icon



Thomas Creek Preserve & Fish Camp (COJ)
17200 Ethel Road
Jacksonville, FL 32218
Wildlife Observation IconCanoe and Kayak IconFishing IconBoat Dock IconBoat Ramp Icon



Tree Hill Nature Center (COJ)
7152 Lone Star Road
Jacksonville, FL 32211
Picnic Icon  Bicycle Icon  Hiking Trails Icon  Restroom Icon
 

Other Preserves

Bogey Creek Preserve 
5420 Cedar Point Road
Jacksonville, FL 32226
Hiking Trails Icon  Wildlife Observation Icon  Picnic Icon

Cradle Creek Preserve
900 15th Street
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Picnic Icon  Hiking Trails Icon  Wildlife Observation Icon  Canoe and Kayak Icon

 

State Parks

Amelia Island State Park (FPS)
12157 Heckscher Drive
Jacksonville FL 32226

Wildlife Observation iconCanoe and Kayak IconFishing IconBoat Ramp Icon



Big Talbot Island State Park (FPS)
12157 Heckscher Drive
Jacksonville FL 32226
Wildlife Observation iconPicnic IconDog Trails IconBicycling IconHiking Trails IconCanoe and Kayak IconRestrooms IconBoat Docks IconBoat Ramp IconFishing Icon



Fort George Island State Cultural Site (FPS)
12157 Heckscher Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32226
Wildlife Observation IconPicnic IconDog Trails IconBicycle IconHiking Trails IconCanoe and Kayak IconRestrooms IconFishing Icon



George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier (FPS)
12157 Heckscher Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32226
Fishing IconWildlife Observation IconHiking Trails IconBicycle Icon



Little Talbot Island State Park (FPS)
12157 Heckscher Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32226
Wildlife ObservationPicnic IconDog Trails IconBicycle IconHiking Trail IconCanoe and Kayak IconRestrooms IconFishing IconCamping IconRV Camping IconSurfing IconSwimming Icon



Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park (FPS)
13802 Pumpkin Hill Road
Jacksonville, FL 32226
Wildlife Observation IconPicnic IconDog Trails IconHiking Trails IconCanoe and Kayak IconRestroom IconFishing IconHorseback Riding IconBicycle Icon



Ribault Club  (FPS)

11241 Fort George Road
Jacksonville FL 32226
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Federal Preserves


The Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve (NPS)
12713 Fort Caroline Road
Jacksonville, FL 32225
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Fort Caroline National Memorial  (NPS)

12713 Fort Caroline Road
Jacksonville, FL 32225
Boat Dock IconDog Trails IconRestrooms IconPicnic IconHiking Trails IconWildlife Observation Icon



Kingsley Plantation  (NPS)

11676 Palmetto Ave.
Jacksonville, FL 32226
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