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Abess Park
12743 Abess Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32225, United States
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La
Review №1

Very nice! The only down is that behind that beautiful nature path, you can see beer bottles and trash...you can see the city is working hard in making it better. It is just a matter of people respecting the area and helping to clean it up... at the end of the day all of it is for all of us

Gr
Review №2

Dog park is nice and shady, itll be even better when they put in the water but you can get some up front at the playground. Great job!

Ch
Review №3

New dog park is great! The small dog area is a little small. There were quite a few ant mounds in the small dog park too The park overall is a pigsty which is more of a reflection of the inconsiderate people who use the park than it is of the park itself.

Ne
Review №4

This park isnt the biggest in Jax but there is a lot to do here. There are 2 baseball fields, a basketball court with 4 rims, 2 tennis courts and a small water park. There are also a few picnic benches, a few slides and swings. Although there are bathrooms they are closed as of September 20

Ma
Review №5

Today was better than others days. Sometimes the park is filthy with trash.Nice dog park...

Mo
Review №6

Nice little park to take my pup to burn some energy before our dog training classes at petco. Not sure which he loves more!

Re
Review №7

My favorite park in jax so far it has playground for my kids and a dog park my dog can run and make buddies in

Wh
Review №8

My lab had the best time at the dog park.

Eu
Review №9

Fairly well kept up, including bathrooms,speaking of bathrooms...for them to b locked today (Sun.,June14,2020) was ridiculous...who has a public park for families etc. & NOT HAVE A BATHROOM? should b against the law...Theres not going to b an outbreak if 1 person uses a much needed bathroom!!!

Jo
Review №10

We went to the dog park today... It was not marked at all and someone had to tell us where it was. Once inside, as far as an area to run, dogs can run. Other than that, there was no water fountains and people are already not cleaning up after their dogs.

xh
Review №11

Good park but sometimes its too many damn kids.

Se
Review №12

Small park and splash pad thats not on. Smells of urine, but it has shade.

Sh
Review №13

Had a great time was my 10 month old sons first time to the park he loved it had a blast will def be back.

Th
Review №14

Nice little park.... it has water for the kids to play.

Cr
Review №15

They have recently added a childrens splash park. Open Dawn to Dusk. Very nice on these hot days.

Sa
Review №16

Cute park. Lots of things for the kids to play with, including a horizontal tire swing and a water play area. A large soccer field connected by a wooden walkway within walking distance. And a variety of courts for different sports.

Li
Review №17

Quiet park that is for little toddlers. Its never crowded and always pretty clean. It also has a water splash pad area for kids in the summer.

ni
Review №18

The playground is kinda small. The other amenities seemed ok, but we went there specifically for the playground. Also, there were spider webs all over literally everything, all 3 slides full of webs, the metal Jeep thing, elephant, tire swing & ropes (I understand its FL & theres spiders, but Ive had blood poisoning from a spider bite) Just be careful if no one else is playing, check for webs 1st, maybe its not a popular playground and that could cause spiders to make homes.

To
Review №19

New dog park on north end of soccer field, both large and small dog pens.

Ru
Review №20

Good job !

Jo
Review №21

Nice little park with athletic fields and fenced areas that are good for taking dogs. water park and recess area for the kids.

Ch
Review №22

Nice park. It has a tire swing, small water park, soccer and baseball fields, tennis and basketball courts, and bathrooms. It is a little run down, but still a good place for kids.

Ka
Review №23

The funniest free waterpark on the southside my kids enjoyed it. Always clean

Br
Review №24

My granddaughter and I love this place. She and I both cry when its time to leave...She never wants to leave and Im so exhausted I cant stay another minute!

Mi
Review №25

This is a great park and now includes a water area for children to enjoy and have fun with. The park also includes a childrens play area, tennis court, 2 basketball hoops, baseball/softball field as well as a soccer field. Overall this is a great place to get in some recreation time and allow your kids to unwind (if you have any).

Da
Review №26

Abess Park is what youd expect to experience in a Jacksonville park. A small play structure and swings. Theres a few things that put it above others. (1) A tire swing, (2) a play keep (totally stationary, but for imaginary jungle safaris), and best for last (3) a splash pad. Its not too big but full of fun. Theres a limit of 10 kids at a time...but Im not sure how it is enforced. We went today (early October) and it was still going...which is smart in hot Florida weather.The splash pad is separate from the park by just enough that you can go to one without the other.

Re
Review №27

This park now has a nice splash pad next to the playground, although my 2 year old was a little afraid of the tipping bucket of water.

Wh
Review №28

The new water feature looks great for warm days.

Ro
Review №29

All work and no play makes me dull. Place to hang out for games

Cr
Review №30

Nice place for kids to play..nice playground

Pe
Review №31

Abess Park is surrounded by fencing to help keep little kids safer. There are a number of different playground equipment pieces there. There is a public restroom, tennis courts, baseball field, basketball court, and its connected to the soccer field. There is a parking lot in back of it. My kids had a good time playing there. It was easy to keep an eye on multiple kids there.

St
Review №32

Nice little park with a soccer field and 2 softball fields, tennis courts and playground, pet friendly

Na
Review №33

Nice splash pad

Gr
Review №34

Nice clean park wonderful place to bring young children. Lots of activities

Ta
Review №35

Its a great place to bring your furry friend on an early weekday morning, if you just need to let them run and blow some steam off before you leave them at the house.

Ro
Review №36

Very clean and safe!!!

La
Review №37

Loved the splash park for the kids. Kids live those things

Oc
Review №38

Great place for the kids.

Ti
Review №39

Excellent park that is well fenced in. Great layout for football or soccer games with friends. The park is well maintained and gets very busy on weekends. The basketball courts stay full so go early to secure a hoop. Great playground for kids with rest rooms available.

Ma
Review №40

Cutest splash pad! Bathrooms nearby. No chairs near pad so come prepared. No shade either.... so keep that in mind

Sq
Review №41

Its a nice little park, great for younger kids. Has a water park attachment as well and public bathrooms. Great for a day out or picnics

Gr
Review №42

Very nice little park lotta activities for people to do a small water area for young children and playground,two baseball parks and soccer grounds, tennis also very clean.

Br
Review №43

Needs watering stations for the puppies

Jo
Review №44

Playground needs more equipment. Splash pad is awesome. Needs benches in the shade for the splash pad.

Do
Review №45

Not bad for recreational use

Ha
Review №46

My son has practice there....Go Nate!!!!

Ja
Review №47

Clean, well-kept park with nice water feature. Bathrooms could use some work, but overall very nice.

St
Review №48

Such a wonderful park for toddlers. The IWF is a godsend this summer.

Jo
Review №49

They just added a water park its awesome and free

Da
Review №50

Friend had a birthday party for her son which turned three years old, very nice gathering for family small picnic.

Sh
Review №51

Great park. My grand children love it c

Co
Review №52

This is a great little park to play some basketball, Tennis, or softball at. I wish that it had lights for after hours activities, but its good when youve got sunlight.

Ki
Review №53

My grandbabies love the place not too crowded.

Aa
Review №54

Only two tennis courts but its pretty clean and feels safe, why there arent any tennis courts at Edward Austin is a little weird, its so much bigger of a park.

Am
Review №55

Loving the new splash park

Ca
Review №56

Played some nice softball games here

Ev
Review №57

Nice park kinda small though

Wi
Review №58

Awesome little water park for kids

Ri
Review №59

Splash pad area ok. Park needs up dating

Ay
Review №60

A great place for sports practice!

Ap
Review №61

Convenient to many communities but a little run down - needs some tlc

Al
Review №62

Water park us not open

Ca
Review №63

Beautiful place to take your kids

Aj
Review №64

From the families and guys playing soccer they leave there trash and beer cans all over the place.is very disrespectful to see that the other families and kids. Hopefully in the future they can do better

Ja
Review №65

Kids love it

Ka
Review №66

Great park and very clean.

Lo
Review №67

Its so cute

Ge
Review №68

Restrooms smell like something died in there but my kids love the park.

Li
Review №69

Small ... security guard hates his life and is rude af

Ja
Review №70

Had a blast with my son! He loves this park and never wants to leave

C
Review №71

Beautiful school, great front office staff and teachers... wish the principal was a bit easier to work with!!

Sh
Review №72

Very clean and I will go back.freshly mowed , well kept.

Ir
Review №73

My great niece loves the slides

Eu
Review №74

Nice park

Di
Review №75

Nice just too hot.

RO
Review №76

Good place to play tennis but has only two courts.

ju
Review №77

Nice clean family park

Ni
Review №78

Nice baseball and football fields, the play equipment and tennis court could use an update.

ki
Review №79

Now lights in park or tennis courts. Gentlemen said they havent worked for 2 years. Kind of sad

Ad
Review №80

Ok for a quick stop to let the kids play.

To
Review №81

Good place for a pb and banana sandwiches with our son

Me
Review №82

The dog loved it

Vi
Review №83

Great place for kids and adults

Ti
Review №84

Would be better if the playground was completely fenced.

Vi
Review №85

Park is great. Wish playground was fenced 100%. Bathrooms are gross.

Br
Review №86

Its close by but they should have more toys at the playground and clean the bathrooms.

Ch
Review №87

Awesome

ca
Review №88

Dog poop by the slides.

Ja
Review №89

Nice play area

Jo
Review №90

Restrooms dirty

Sc
Review №91

Pokestop

Jo
Review №92

Beautiful

Ca
Review №93

Jackson ville

Ju
Review №94

Beware the bathrooms

Ja
Review №95

Something for everyone

Ni
Review №96

Best elementary school!!!

Ri
Review №97

Cool

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  • Address:12743 Abess Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32225, United States
  • Site:http://www.coj.net/departments/parks-and-recreation/recreation-and-community-programming/parks/leonard-abess-park
  • Phone:+1 904-255-7907
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Park
Working hours
  • Monday:7am–8pm
  • Tuesday:7am–8pm
  • Wednesday:7am–8pm
  • Thursday:7am–8pm
  • Friday:7am–8pm
  • Saturday:7am–8pm
  • Sunday:7am–8pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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