Special kids rates, Mon-Fri. Youth bowling leagues Sat mornings Sept through May. Video arcade.
Archer Lanes
904-751-2888 | 10850 Harts Rd
http://www.archerlanes.com/
You Pick your own Blueberries. Normal IN SEASON is typically the month of June hours are: Monday, Friday and Saturday 8am to 12pm. No restroom facilities. Cannot accommodate school groups. Please call before you go
Braddock's Blueberries
904-768-0280 | Thomas Mill Road
http://www.pickyourown.org/FLnorth.htm
Features self guided tours and the newly opened Ribault Club. Walk, bike or drive through historic plantation structures and nature trails. Also located on the Island is Huguenot Memorial Park, a city-run park, and the historic Kingsley Plantation. Many Ranger-led programs offered throughout the year. Also features boat ramp, fishing,…
Fort George Island State Park
904-251-2320 | 11241 Fort George Road, Ft. George Island
http://www.floridastateparks.org/fortgeorgeisland/default.cfm
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.
Home Depot Kids' Workshops
904-766-2818 | 12111 Lem Turner Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218
http://www.homedepot.com
This city-park is situated on Fort George Island. It features a beautiful beach, waterfront campsites, swimming, fishing, picnic shelters, and bird observation area. There are also restrooms and shower facilities. The only park in Duval County that allows beach access by vehicle. Open daily 8am - 8pm April - October…
Huguenot Memorial Park
904-251-3335 | 10980 Heckscher Dr
http://www.coj.net/Departments/Recreation-and-Community-Services/Recreation-and-Community-Programming/Huguenot-Memorial-Park.aspx
Bradham Brooks Northwest Branch
Location: Near the intersection of Edgewood Avenue West and Lake Park Drive.
Hours:
Monday and Thursday: 12pm to 9pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday: 10am to 6pm
Sunday: Closed
Highlands Branch
Location: On Dunn Avenue…
Multiple Locations, read full entry for location info
In addition to the plethora of animal exhibits, don't miss the daily Keeper Talks and 2.5 acre Play Park, which includes a Splash Park and Plaza, mazes, a Discovery building, a tree house, and petting area. March thru September, visit the new Sting Ray Bay touch tank.
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Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
904-757-4463 | 370 Zoo Parkway
http://www.jacksonvillezoo.org/
Guided 3-hour kayak tours, as well as 1-and 2-person kayak/ canoe rentals. Service provider for Talbot Island State Parks and Fort George State Park. Location selected for kayak tours depends on the current conditions. Call to make areservation.
Kayak Amelia at Long Island Outfitters
904-251-0016 | 13030 Heckscher Dr
http://www.kayakamelia.com
This historic site, operated from 1813-1839 by Zephaniah Kingsley, who lived with his wife, Anna Madgigine Jai (purchased as a slave but freed in 1811), is located on Fort George Island and includes the ruins of 25 of the original slave cabins, barn, kitchen building, and main house. Self-guided tours…
Kingsley Plantation
904-251-3537 | 13165 Mount Pleasant Rd
http://www.cr.nps.gov/goldcres/sites/kingsley.htm
This 60-acre park has a radio control flying field where radio control model airplanes are flown by enthusiasts. Come be a spectator. Also includes playground equipment and athletic fields. In order to fly a model, you must have Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) insurance coverage or its equivalent. Free.
Lannie Road Park
904-630-4100 | 3461 Lannie Rd
http://www.coj.net/Departments/Recreation-and-Community-Services/Recreation-and-Community-Programming/Specialty-Parks/Lannie-Road-Park.aspx
"BMX riders have the perfect place to practice at Ray Greene Park." The park also includes five ball fields, two tennis courts, and picnic facilities. Open 5am - 10pm daily with the exception of Tuesday and Friday evening, when it is reserved for Jax BMX members to practice and races.…
Ray Greene Park
904-630-4100 | 2149 Leonid Rd
http://www.coj.net
A 10-minute ride cross the St. Johns River runs between Mayport and Fort George Island.
From Mayport Village To FT. George Island
Mon.-Fri. 6am, 6:20am, 7am, and continuing on the hour and half hour, with the final departure at 7pm.
Sat. and Sun. 7am, 7:20am, 8am and…
St. Johns River Ferry
904-241-9969 |
http://www.stjohnsriverferry.com/
Big Talbot Island State Park - Features miles of hiking trails, shell covered beaches, and a 40 site campground. A perfect setting for your picnic. Small admission fee and picknicing fee.
Little Talbot Island State Park-The park has a full–facility campground, a youth/group tent campground, beachside picnic…
Talbot Island State Parks (Big and Little Talbot)
904-251-2320 | 12157 Heckscher Drive
http://www.floridastateparks.org/littletalbotisland/default.cfm
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