Best Nature and Parks (RV, National, Dog, etc) in Orange Park

"A true hidden gem in the Arlington neighborhood of Jacksonville, Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens is a perfect respite from the city. Immerse yourself in the walkway that circumnavigates a two-acre lake, or learn from the 100-labeled signs that identify local plants. Head to the arboretum to reflect, or work up a sweat."

"The Jacksonville Arboretum is an award-winning botanical garden located in the city of Jacksonville. Spanning twelve acres, the stunning gardens offer seven unique trails with many different types of wildlife and fauna. The natural beauty of this location makes it a great place to find some peace and quiet."

"The Jacksonville Arboretum is a 120-acre urban woodland for the family to enjoy with over 3 miles of trails. This beautiful park is maintained by volunteers and continues to improve each year. Benches are located along the trails for a little pause or to use to stretch your legs during a vigorous walk."

"A 60-acre freshwater lake (fishing, kayaks, pedal boats and canoes). Kids splash park (Memorial Day through Labor Day). Camping facilities (RV and tent camping, and rustic cabin rentals. Scenic trails designed for both biking and hiking."

"Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park is located near the Jacksonville Naval Air Station, it has a length of nearly 3.3 miles of unpaved ground offer us a lot more than is expected. Every trail in Tillie park has several levels of difficulty, you can find the Tower Trail, which is 1.2 miles long, this trail leads you to an observation tower, a two-story tower that overlooks the whole park and the Island Loop trail, a single-track trail that is perfect for cardiovascular training. No admission fee is required and it opens from 5 AM –to 7 PM, every day (until 9 PM during daylight savings hours)."

"For an easy hike through old Florida, try this Westside gem. The 1.2-mile Tower Trail reaches an observation tower in the middle with great views that makes it more than worthwhile. There is a nature center at the trailhead, complete with a butterfly garden that houses milkweed and pentas flowers."

"One of Jacksonville's largest parks, this 509-acre property features the Tillie K. Fowler Nature Center with outdoor classroom, picnic area with grills and playground equipment, biking trails, a series of hiking."

"In Ponte Vedra Beach, not far past the home of the PGA’s Player Championship at TPC Sawgrass, is another beautiful place to idle next to the Atlantic on a sunny day. There’s a wooden walkover crossing the dunes from the parking lot to the beach, which is long, sandy and clear of development apart from the grand beachfront houses poking up behind the dunes. Facilities at Mickler’s Landing include all the essentials like restrooms, showers, picnic tables, and this is another beach that accommodates cars (for a fee March to September)."

"Popular with surfers and wakeboarders, this beach on the southern side of Ponte Vedra Beach and just south of St. Augustine Beach is a great location for searching for seashells, using your metal detector for interesting finds or combing the sand for shark teeth. Horseback riding is allowed during designated times and so is driving on the beach. Pop over to Poppy’s Italiano or Bogey Grille for some grub after a long day soaking up sun."

"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."

"The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens, founded in 1961, is one of the largest fine art museums in the state."

"It dates back more than 100 years as an oriental rug company, but it’s expanded to become an amazing collection of Asian, American and Middle Eastern artifacts."

"Five Points newest wine bar and restaurant just opened its doors!. Prospect Five Points has an entire menu (seriously its two pages long) dedicated strictly to wine. Options include rose, light crisp whites, wine flights, semi-dry full fruit wines…just to name a few!"

"This intimate restaurant offers plenty of charm inside and out. Chef Jorge Talavera, who hails from Guadalajara, gets his inspiration from regions with sunny climates. Order a glass of Spanish wine and some small plates for the table, like marinated kalamata olives, camarones al ajillo (sauteed shrimp with garlic), fresh ceviche or the carnitas tostada, slow-roasted pork."

"2 Aviles StreetTucked away in an intimate spot on the beautiful, quiet Aviles Street, Nonna’s Trattoria will introduce you to some delicious and authentic Italian. What’s more romantic than that?. You can cozy up at a small corner table inside or settled into a sidewalk seat to enjoy Penne a la Bolognese, Chicken Parmiggiana, or Frutti Di Mari."

"Latin-tinged Italian fare & myriad wines in cozy romantic environs, plus a courtyard. Open for lunch and dinnerDress code: Dress JeansPhone: +1 904-824-3282"

"The Oldest House (officially known as the González-Alvarez House) was built back in 1723 and is the oldest house in St. Augustine. This is a pretty big deal for Florida but… where I live in Massachusetts I’m literally surrounded on all sides by houses a hundred years older than that. Regardless, it’s a National Historic Landmark and is open for public tours."

"14 St Francis Street – Gonzalez-Alvarez House is the oldest house in St Augustine. Open from 10 – 5 daily. Tours run every 30 minutes."

"The Bridge of Lions is a Mediterranean style bascule bridge located in the heart of the National Historic Landmark District of St. Augustine, Florida, the nations oldest continuously occupied European settlement. The bridge, built in the Florida boom of the 1920's, with its graceful arches, tile-roofed towers and marble lions statues is listed on the National Register of Historic Places ."

"Part of the scenic Hwy A1A the Bridge of Lions connects St Augustine to Anastasia Island. There are pedestrian walkways on both sides of the bridge. The Bridge of Lions is a draw bridge that opens up to let boat traffic through the Intracoastal Waterway."