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Sports & Recreation for Kids in Southside, FL

12 sports facilities, recreation centers, and athletic activities rated and reviewed by families.

Activities & Venues in Southside

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TPC Sawgrass golf course in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL Sports
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4.8(3,275)$$11 mi · Ponte Vedra Beach

TPC Sawgrass isn't just for professional golfers,this world-renowned golf destination offers fantastic junior programs and family-friendly golf experiences that introduce kids to the sport in a fun, low-pressure environment. Families can watch golfers tackle the famous 17th hole island green, explore the beautiful grounds, and enjoy age-appropriate clinics that make golf accessible even for beginners.

🕑 2-4 hours for junior clinics or family golf experiences; 30-60 minutes for casual visits to view the island green
iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Jacksonville sports activity location in Jacksonville, FL🧗 Adventure
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iFLY Jacksonville brings the thrill of skydiving indoors with a safe, supervised wind tunnel experience that kids as young as 3 can enjoy. Professional instructors guide each flier through their flight, making this an unforgettable adventure where children can literally defy gravity without jumping from a plane.

🕑 1.5-2 hours total (including check-in, training session, suiting up, and flight time)
K1 Speed Jacksonville amusement center in Jacksonville, FL🏎️ Go Karts
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4.6(5,911)$$3 mi away

K1 Speed Jacksonville is Florida's largest indoor go-kart facility, offering an adrenaline-pumping experience for families regardless of weather. With state-of-the-art electric Italian karts that reach impressive speeds, junior karts for younger drivers, and a full arcade, this 80,000 square foot venue keeps the whole family entertained for hours.

🕑 2-3 hours
Flight Adventure Park Jacksonville sports activity location in Jacksonville, FL🤸 Trampoline Park
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4.6(2,566)$$2 mi away

Flight Adventure Park Jacksonville is a massive 40,000 square foot indoor trampoline paradise that keeps kids bouncing, flipping, and playing for hours. With 17,000 square feet of wall-to-wall trampolines, a trapeze experience, a dedicated junior Pilot Zone for younger jumpers, and a huge arcade, there's something for every energy level and age group under one air-conditioned roof.

🕑 2-3 hours (1-2 hours of jump time plus arcade)
Veterans Park park in Fleming Island, FL🌳 Park
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4.6(1,112)Free9 mi · Fleming Island

Veterans Park is a versatile community hub in Fleming Island that offers something for every member of the family. With its combination of modern playground equipment, skateboard park, dog park, and sprawling green spaces, it's the perfect spot for families looking to spend quality outdoor time together while honoring the memorial features that give the park its meaningful character.

🕑 2-4 hours
Topgolf Jacksonville restaurant in Baymeadows, FL Sports
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4.5(4,582)$$5 mi · Baymeadows

Topgolf Jacksonville transforms golf into an exciting game the whole family can enjoy, regardless of experience level. Kids love aiming at colorful targets with microchipped balls that score automatically, while parents appreciate the climate-controlled comfort and the ability to order food and drinks right to your bay,making it perfect for Jacksonville's hot summers or rainy days.

🕑 2-3 hours
Batt Family Fun Center bowling alley in Jacksonville, FL🎳 Bowling
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4.3(2,001)$10 mi away

Batt Family Fun Center is Jacksonville's ultimate indoor entertainment destination where families can enjoy an action-packed day under one roof. This massive 45,000 square foot facility combines classic bowling with modern arcade games and themed mini golf, making it perfect for birthday parties, rainy day fun, or weekend family outings where everyone from toddlers to teens can find something exciting to do.

🕑 3-4 hours
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park amusement park in Baymeadows, FL🤸 Trampoline Park
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4.2(2,579)$$3 mi · Baymeadows

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park in Baymeadows is the ultimate indoor destination for burning energy year-round. With wall-to-wall trampolines, ninja warrior courses, climbing walls, dodgeball courts, and the thrilling Sky Rider zip line, this adventure park keeps kids entertained for hours while parents can relax knowing everyone is getting active in a safe, climate-controlled environment.

🕑 2-3 hours
Main Event Jacksonville restaurant in Baymeadows, FL🎮 Entertainment
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4.1(5,021)$$3 mi · Baymeadows

Main Event Jacksonville is the ultimate one-stop entertainment destination where families can spend hours enjoying bowling, high-energy laser tag battles, hundreds of arcade games, and billiards without ever having to leave the building. With on-site dining that ranges from appetizers to full meals, it's perfect for birthday parties, rainy day adventures, or weekend family outings where everyone can find something they love.

🕑 3-4 hours for a full experience including bowling, arcade time, laser tag, and a meal
Bowlero Southside bowling alley in Jacksonville, FL🎳 Bowling
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4.1(1,152)$6 mi away

Bowlero Southside offers the perfect combination of classic bowling fun and modern entertainment for families in Jacksonville. With 32 lanes equipped with bumpers for younger bowlers, plus an exciting arcade and on-site dining, parents can enjoy a complete entertainment experience without leaving the building. The venue's combination of activities means there's something to keep kids of all ages engaged while parents can relax between frames.

🕑 2-3 hours (including bowling time, arcade play, and a meal or snacks)
LA Fitness gym in Baymeadows, FL Sports
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4.1(685)$$4 mi · Baymeadows

LA Fitness in Baymeadows offers families a comprehensive recreation experience where parents can work out while kids stay active through supervised programs, family swim sessions, and basketball courts. This full-service fitness center provides a one-stop solution for families wanting to pursue healthy lifestyles together, with amenities that keep everyone from toddlers to teens engaged.

🕑 1.5-3 hours
LA Fitness gym in Fleming Island, FL Sports
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4.1(417)$$11 mi · Fleming Island

LA Fitness in Fleming Island offers a family-friendly fitness experience where parents can work out while kids enjoy supervised childcare in the Kids Club. Beyond the gym, families can take advantage of the indoor pool for swimming lessons or recreational swim time, plus basketball courts where older kids can shoot hoops while parents stay active nearby.

🕑 1.5-2.5 hours

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