Features tennis courts, soccer fields, softball fields, a paved nature trail, a swimming pool, lake for fishing, 9-hole golf course, a fully equipped kitchen, and restrooms. The park has picnic tables, grills, and a playground.
Blue Cypress Community Center and Park
904-745-5466 | 4012 University Blvd North
http://www.coj.net/Departments/Recreation-and-Community-Services/Recreation-and-Community-Programming/Community-Centers/Blue-Cypress-Community-Center-and-Park.aspx
Among the amenities at this large park is the City`s top disc golf course. Also known as the "Fore Palms Disc Golf Club," this 18-hole layout includes open and tree-lined fairways through the park on a course carefully designed to challenge all levels of players. The park also includes lighted…
Site of the Visitor's Center for the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve. Hosts the exhibit "Where the Waters Meet." This exhibit showcases the richness of the environment in northeast Florida and how humans have interacted with this environment for thousands of years.
It provides history, nature trails, observation decks,…
904-641-7155 | 12713 Fort Caroline Road
http://www.nps.gov/foca/
Looking for a bird's eye view of the city? Contact us for several routes throughout Jacksonville, including downtown, the beaches and Amelia Island. You could even fly yourself! Departs out of Craig Airport.
Sterling Flight Training
904-642-9683 | 855-21 St Johns Bluff Rd
http://www.sterlingflight.com
Free "How-To Clinics" designed for children ages 5-12. Offered the first Sat of each month between 9am and 12 noon. Children accompanied by an adult construct projects from pre-fabricated kits. The kits are designed to be both educational and practical. Teaches do-it-yourself skills and tool safety.
904-727-7574 | 9520 Regency Square Boulevard North, Jacksonville, FL 32225
http://www.homedepot.com/
Showcases a variety of North Florida's flora and fauna on 120 acres of natural preserve.
Open on 7 days a week from 9am - 5pm.
Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens
1445 Millcoe Road
http://www.jacksonvillearboretum.org/
Regency Square Regional Branch
Location:At the end of Regency Square Blvd off Monument Dr.
Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 10am to 9pm
Wednesday: 12pm - 9pm
Friday and Saturday: 10am to 6pm
Sunday: Closed
University Park Branch
Location:Near the corner…
Multiple Locations, read full entry for location info
Terry Concert Hall, seating 402 persons, is the venue for concerts and recitals. It provides the finest acoustical setting for small concerts in the area. Operas and other musical productions are staged in the 540-seat Swisher Auditorium.
904-256-7345 | 2800 University Blvd North
http://arts.ju.edu/
A skateboard park offering terrains for all skill levels. Free beginner skate lesson from 9:45am -12pm with paid admission. (Call ahead to add your name to the list. Must have a signed waiver on file before day of lesson).
904-725-8770 | 866-SK8-KONA | 8739 Kona Avenue
http://www.konaskatepark.com/
Mini Golf that glows.
Regency Square Mall
904-805-0506 | 9501 Arlington Expressway
http://www.glowminigolf.com/index.htm
Craft projects each Saturday at 10am. Small fee per child.
904-725-0960 | 9400 Atlantic Boulevard
http://www.michaels.com/art/online/static?page=kids_events
To read synopses for G through P-13 movies currently playing, visit Jax4Kids.com's Movies page.
AMC Regency Jax 24 Cinema
904-264-3888 | 9451 Regency Square Boulevard, Jacksonville, 32225
http://www.amctheatres.com/
Kids will love hopping aboard The Sunshine Express train that takes them on a journey through Florida!
Regency Square Mall
904-725-3830 | Inside Regency Square Mall, Food Court
http://www.regencysquaremall.com/dining-entertainment/the-sunshine-express-family-train-ride
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