Top Rated Parks to Visit in Sawgrass Country Club

"Located in the historic Arlington neighborhood, the Arboretum is by far one of the best hidden spots in Jacksonville. This 120-acre urban woodland has 3 miles of rustic hiking trails, a variety of natural ecosystems, native wildlife, beautiful streams, and a peaceful pond covered in lilies. The arboretum is open seven days a week, it is pet friendly, and a great outdoor spot for a family hike."

"The Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens, founded in 2004, is jaw-droppingly beautiful. It is also home to many animals and various plant species."

"This 1.5-stretch of beach is fun for city people who like to play corn hole while sipping on some suds, sunbathing, and don’t have a dog sitter for Fido, because the good news is, he (or she) is welcome here. There’s a lake for fishing, a host space for campers, bike trails and ice cream shop nearby. The history of the place is cool, too, as it was originally Florida’s first beach community for African-Americans during the period of segregation in the south."

"Explore 15 miles of wood paths by bike or by foot within Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park. The hard-packed white sand along the ocean also offers a great spot to run. Dogs are allowed on the beach at Hanna Park, so you’ll want to bring your furry friend along."

"Located at 500 Wonderwood Drive in North Beach, the campground and trail spot is the highest-rated park in Jacksonville, boasting 4.5 stars out of 97 reviews on Yelp."

"You simply you can’t visit St. Augustine with kids without taking them to the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park. The 15-acre water-front park is a site of significant national historic importance. It was here that St. Augustine was founded by Pedro Menendez 55 years before the pilgrims landed at Plymouth rock and 42 years before Jamestown was colonized."

"The Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park is a privately owned 15-acre park in St. Augustine, Florida, located along Hospital Creek, part of the Intracoastal Waterway."

"Hemming Park is the oldest park in Jacksonville, and it’s a doozy. The first thing that you’ll see is the “Giant Mouth.”. This bizarre, larger-than-life art piece serves as the entrance to the park, and since it measures more than 18 feet tall, you’ll have to walk past its teeth to get in."

"As the oldest park in Jacksonville, Hemming Plaza is a great spot for pictures. You can take your family to the park and enjoy getting pictures in front of the Confederate statue. This statue is one of the few structures that survived the great fire of 1901."

"A simple picnic in the park can be one of the romantic gestures!. Imagine the birds chirping, watching people wander by and clouds floating in a blue Florida sky. It’s a small park, but a lovely place for a picnic in the heart of downtown."

"Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Athena serves up classic Greek dishes in a casual setting. This family-run restaurant is located just off the central square in downtown St. Augustine. Even kids will enjoy the flaming presentation of the Saganaki cheese and the Greek salad with gyro meat is delicious."

"This 11.4-acre park is located in the heart of Riverside and has historic roots dating back over a century. Today, it’s a peaceful place for a walk or you can bring your dog to the dog park."

"An established chain of Chinese-inspired bistros, this restaurant serves top notch Chinese and Asian foods. A relaxing, zen-like environment sets the mood for good food and conversation. In fact, as the servers will tell you, sharing of food is encouraged (within your party, of course)."

"Our Japanese restaurant is known for its modern interpretation of classic oriental dishes and its insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients. We appreciate your business. We have added online ordering for our customer's convenience."