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🌳 Parks & Playgrounds for Kids in San Marco, FL

6 parks, playgrounds, and outdoor play areas rated and reviewed by families.

Activities & Venues in San Marco

RiversEdge tourist attraction in Jacksonville, FL🛝 Playground
Photo: Shin H Kong
4.8(78)FreeLess than 1 mi away

RiversEdge is a spectacular four-parks-in-one playground destination that's quickly become a Jacksonville favorite. With thoughtfully separated play areas for different age groups, outdoor swings, and refreshing cooling misters for Florida's warm days, this brand-new facility offers hours of entertainment in a safe, well-designed environment that parents and kids both love.

🕑 1.5-3 hours

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Memorial Park picnic ground in Riverside, FL🌳 Park
Photo: Memorial Park Association
4.7(4,096)Free2 mi · Riverside

Memorial Park is a spacious riverside gem that offers something for every age, from its exciting splash pad and well-maintained playground to scenic walking paths along the riverfront promenade. With plenty of open fields for running around, shaded picnic areas, and stunning water views, this highly-rated park (4.7/5 from over 4,000 reviews) is a go-to destination for Jacksonville families seeking outdoor fun.

🕑 3-4 hours

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Southbank Riverwalk park in Riverside, FL🧗 Adventure
Photo: Mikhail Shnurkovskii
4.6(2,215)Free1 mi · Riverside

Southbank Riverwalk in Jacksonville offers families a beautiful 2-mile paved trail along the St. Johns River, perfect for stroller walks, bike rides, and introducing kids to outdoor exercise in a scenic setting. With its calm waters, playgrounds along the route, and stunning views of the downtown skyline, it's an ideal spot for active families who want fresh air without venturing far from the city.

🕑 1.5-2.5 hours

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Tree Hill Nature Center nature preserve in Arlington, FL🌿 Nature
Photo: Lauren Lang
4.6(945)$4 mi · Arlington

Tree Hill Nature Center offers 50 acres of hands-on nature exploration perfect for curious young minds. Kids can walk elevated boardwalk trails through natural Florida habitats, meet live native animals up close, and participate in engaging environmental education programs that make learning about ecosystems fun and interactive.

🕑 2-3 hours

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Edgewood St. John's River Park park in Avondale, FL🌳 Park
Photo: Conrad Smith
4.5(18)Free3 mi · Avondale

Edgewood St. John's River Park is a peaceful riverside gem in Avondale that's perfect for families seeking an easy outdoor adventure. With scenic trails winding along the St. Johns River, open green spaces for playing, and beautiful water views, it offers a wonderful escape for little explorers who need to burn energy while parents enjoy the natural surroundings.

🕑 1-2 hours

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🌳 Park
Free5 mi · Arlington

University Park is a welcoming neighborhood park in Arlington that offers everything families need for an active outdoor day. With well-maintained playgrounds for different age groups, sports facilities including baseball fields and basketball courts, and plenty of open green space, it's an ideal spot for letting kids burn off energy while parents relax at a picnic table or join in the fun.

🕑 2-3 hours

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