Great nature preserve for kids to learn and explore. The trails are fairly short but for little kids this was excellent. The trails were paved it raised boardwalks. Our kids enjoyed learning about saltwater marsh animals and really enjoyed the crabs.

Another nice surprise where youd least expect it! A great place to take kids, you can even launch a kayak or canoe (low tide can be problematic), fish of a pier, or just take a lunch, study or read a book! There are nice picnic areas with grills and a fun nature trail along with a pier. You can even put in a canoe or kayak if the tides high enough. Low tide really shows how the water levels change in the intercoastal water areas.

This is a nice little park if you arent looking for much activity. Theres a short path Island Trail that leads out to the intercoastal inlets. The piers are well taken care of and nice little overlooks to bird watch. Some other random ground wildlife has been spotted (crabs, rabbits, lizards, etc). There are nice little picnic areas with coal grills and a restroom facility. Not much for an all day adventure, but if youd like a few hours out of the house its great!

I really enjoyed my time in this little sliver of old Florida marsh, though it was hotter than the sun. Set near the beaches, youll find picnic areas and great walking trails with boardwalk. I was too hot to stop and read the survivor legend, but walked all the way out on the trail with animal tracks. There looked to be a visitor center, but I didnt check if it was open during COVID. Nice little spot for a quick picnic. Now Im going to look up the survivor legend like I said I would!

Met friends for an outdoor lunch. It was beautiful. The area is very clean. Lots of walking trails. Good place for kids and dogs.

Definitely bring bug spray. Beautiful trails and just wild nature to explore

Awesome trail. Great for children and pets. Stroller-friendly pathway. The trail includes infographic podiums along the way with facts about the wildlife on the preserve.Clean resting benches along the trail as well.

Cool little park in the heart of suburbia. Kayak launch at the end of the road. Areas to grill out and a large shelter/informative building. One long trail that goes into the marsh with a lifted trail overlooking the Intracoastal River. Few other trails along the woods leading to San Pablo.

Great place to get away and just breathe but the bathrooms look like they have not been cleaned in ages.

Beautiful and love the fact that you have a place to go to enjoy nature right in the middle of the suburbs

Beautiful View of the water. Relaxing & Peaseful place for the family. Well maintained park.

Such a nice little escape from the city within the city. Its tucked away a bit and offers different trails and scenery. Great place for pictures and to discover birds and animals. Its quiet and Ive even come just to park my car and enjoy some lunch. Its kept up pretty well and can be busy at times.

I cant believe Ive lived in Jax for 35 years and Ive never seen the intracoastal from this angle! Truly a breathtaking glimpse of real Florida. Highly recommend for all!

A really fun place, especially for kids. Our niece loved it.

A great place to launch SUPs to the ICW.

Was beautiful besides all of the trash all along the walk ways.

Beautiful area with a lot of open spaces. The fresh air feels great when youre looking over the marsh and walking through trails. Its a good place to take the family since its not too big, and the trails are paved.

The park has always been a nice place to go, but this most recent time there was trash everywhere and the bathrooms were incredibly disgusting. We really have to work together to keep this place clean its really sad how bad the place looked today compared to usual. The trails are still a great place to go and the dock is lovely.

Great views and trails. Only problem was there were thousands of flies so wear bug spray!

I enjoyed it. I wish there was a longer trail

Very nice hid some painted rocks there today

I really liked the footprints for kids to follow explaining the different animal habitats. I think this would make it fun for kids. Its hard to pass socially distanced on some of the narrow boardwalks, however.

Its like being on Gilligans Island . The trails are clean, the air whispers softly, there are plenty of parking spots, picnic tables, garbage cans, restrooms, a dock, an overlook. Peaceful and located between Beach blvd and Atlantic Blvd.

Came here for a run, but unfortunately there were so many bugs that I couldnt. Its a nice place to walk around but not great to have a picnic or spend too much time because of the bugs eating you alive:/ it is a preserve though so it makes sense, and I saw a bunny which was cool!

Beautiful place, thoughtfully designed pathways. Disappointed to see the trash thrown all over the marsh. This place is worth visitng and respecting!

A nice park that is pretty close to where I live. It is very scenic and beautiful but there is only one problem. The wood on some of the boardwalks is a bit old and not very sturdy. Other then that it’s a great place for a quick walk.

Nice and relaxing. Not a hard walk. Good for all ages

Nice trails, kayak/canoe launch, educational center and bathrooms. Only one trash can right by the front parking, and sadly we noticed trash on many places.

Great place close to my home. Good walking paths. Low traffic. Good for dogs and kids too.

Great 0.5 mile trail, no snow.

Beautiful view, lovely trail with a variety of wildlife to look at and read about. Great place for families or for a date night out.

Very nice place to take a walk, enjoy a quiet meal with family, or sit down and read a book. Very peaceful. The main trail only takes about 15 minutes to walk so dont expect a long treck. We did wish there was a little more to it, but it still is a gem tucked away in the middle of the city.

Nice area to enjoy the outdoors in Jacksonville. Cant believe it took me this long to find it, it really is a hidden gem! Small but nice pier to get to the water, offering some fishing access. Good spot to put in kayaks, canoes. Ample parking, really nice hiking trails (all paved, handicap accessible), great views, picnic tables and grills, nice signage, and some wildlife to encounter. Trash cans and such were a little full, otherwise it was a great place to go, cant wait to go back!

This place is amazing!! Absolutely stunning.

Beautiful park grounds! Lush foliage. Very scenic.

The grills here make this the perfect place to host a super soft birthday party. Get some cute decorations and bring enough food to invite others to join you!

Nice walk. A hidden gem.

Awesome little walk and it was well maintained, its great for kids as well because there are little stops along the way to learn about local animals. Only gripe is the serious amount of dog poop on the sides of the walkway (once on the walkway). Pet owners need to bring their own waste bags and dispose of it like a responsible person.

A convenient place for a casual stroll and short run.

Very underused local park space.Beautiful Intercoastal park,with loads of picnic space.Boat launch available though I dont know the specifics.Come and have a picnic/bbq here!

I go hiking a lot and never use bug spray. I got maybe 5 min down the trail and I was being eaten alive. They looked like moths but they hurt like they were biting me. I ended up running back to my car and continually slapping my face and arms. It’s literally just a swamp

Great place for a walk. Pretty flat and easy trail. Limited amount of wildlife, which can be a good and bad thing in FL. ;)

Nice park. The trails are paved/boardwalk, and just about a mile total, so very family friendly and perfect for little kids. The trail is interactive and educational for kids. Also a small fishing dock. Beautiful views of the salt marshes. Good spot for bird watching if you have patience. Clean park! Only complaint is the public bathrooms did not have toilet paper or working hand soap- please make sure bathrooms are clean and stocked for visitors!

A beautiful park for a nice walk and view of some of Floridas marshland

This is a 300 acre preserve along the San Pablo River. The paths and trails take you around a marsh so if you go in the summer you may be eaten alive by bugs. We were there in January so were not bothered. We also did not see any snakes or gators which I believe you may have to look out for in the summer. The paved trails, natural trails, and boardwalks (and some overlooks) are very easy to walk and its not very long at all. The paved path is an interpretive trail for the kids (and the kid at heart like me) with different critter footprints painted on them. I only guessed one of the footprints correctly. They also offer a kayak launch so you can explore the marsh if you want to. The education center was closed when we were there so Im not sure what it offers. The only critters I saw were 2 great egrets but that was good enough for me.

You can see little bunnies sometimes and its a great spot for Pokemon Go players.

Very pretty marsh lookout.

I enjoy going to this place occasionally one reason I like the walkway, Second time is close to my house.

Great scenic place to discover the Intercostal of Jacksonville and the wildlife of the area.Also good for sunrises and sunsets for the keen photographers

My grandson loves going to Castaway to fish and catch crabs. It’s a great way for the two of us to bond and make great memories. I just wish that they would empty the cigarette butt containers more often, so that people can actually use them(not me)and empty the trash containers on a regular basis. There are homeless guys that hangout there but, they are harmless and polite. Go fish, walk, kayak or take great sunset photos. Have fun.

A short walk through a marsh Island with plaques along the trail describing local wildlife. The trail isnt very long but is enjoyable. A neat little place to go right in near a bustling area.

This was a great quiet park with really nice paved paths and activities for young kids. My three year old loved the animals tracks game but there seem to be a few signs missing.

Love the peace you can find here

Very nice place to visit. Took the scout pack there for a nature walk and they loved it. There are foot prints from some of the local wildlife painted on the paved trail, and the kids really enjoyed guessing and learning about what prints belong to what local wildlife that can be found there. The trail took a hour and a half to walk, stopping along the trail to read the posts about the local wildlife. Theres a boat dock to launch from and fish at. I would like to add that people need to keep your trash with you until you get off the trail, there are trash cans to empty your trash into. Please help keep our wildlife preserves clean from our interference, the animals have a right to a clean house as well.

Great facilities and I love bringing my dog here to go for long walks.

Nice little walk with the kids

The perfect way to unwind, disconnect from the mundane and ground yourself! Very peaceful

Very nice and peaceful trails. Normally there are other friendly people walking the trails. Informative displays for the animals on the trails. No animals seen other than bunnies though.

Very clean and pretty! Lots of Pokestops and gyms if you enjoy Pokemon Go. :) Bring the bug spray though!

Nice nature trail. Great place for finger mullet around mid tide

A nice little preserve to take a walk in. Peaceful and quiet.

Love it so peaceful

Awesome area and great for walking and seeing some good wildlife! If you have a dog, they do allow them to walk on leash

I love walking here with my daughter. She loves learning about the different animals that live in the preserve.

Nice, quiet, clean park

Jewel on the intracoastal. Settled in between neighborhoods and the busy him if Beach Blvd, this Park is a must see.

Nice little park especially for nature lovers. I really didnt see much for kids but I certainly could have missed it.

One of my most favorite places in FLA so peaceful beautiful and just a wonderful place to be

Beautiful nature walk including dock over marsh leading out to intercoastal waters!!!

One of my favorite little pearls off of san pablo road (closer to beach blvd). This park has a dock to walk out onto the water. And another little area to sit and be near the water. Better to go at high tide and not as dusk due to mosquitoes. A nice little area for picnics as well. Park is open from sunrise to sunset.

It was good. This program was mostly lecture and my son cant do lectures, so we had to leave early.

Great place for walking. Family and pets. Also great place if you play Pokemon.

Nice little spot for some peace, walking and picnic areas.

Great Paddleboard location. Solo and group friendly. Good dock and parking lot close.

Clean and well kept!

Beautiful, saw some little crabs on the way.

It was very nice we even got to see an owl just before sun down. Very nice walk, clean very little trash left by others, lots of wildlife.

Enjoyed the peaceful water views . The trail is nicely marked.

This preserve is amazing. It not all that big maybe 1.2 miles at best. Still a great place to visit if you like going out into nature. I recommend the a.m. hours. You may get to see rabbits, fox hawks etc.

A beautiful place to walk through

Kind of sketchy people hang out there but its a beautiful place

Quiet, scenic walk put to an unobstructed view of the beautiful marsh and intracoastal waterway. You can hike, there are picnic areas, public bathrooms, and even a kayak launch. All kinds of interesting and informative signs along the trail that explain the wildlife, trees and vegetation. Perfect for families even small children and strollers. Because the trail is concrete through the woods. Dog friendly but you must keep your dog on a leash.

Great place to get a feel for what the wetlands were like before all the development. A combination of boardwalks and concrete paths let you explore without getting wet. I also enjoyed the information signs, talking about the wildlife in the area.

Fun park for a quick stroll with the dogs and kids.

Not crowded. Peaceful walking path and winding deck through the marsh.

This place has a trail that you follow. It has animal foot prints and you follow it to then receive information about that animal. I think it is fun and a great place to go with young children. It encourages kids to learn more about nature and to go outside more. Overall, it was an amazing experience. If youve passed it while driving and considered going (as most people do, including me), I completely recommend that you go. It is an eye opening experience for you and a must.

A beautiful place for fishing.and the boardwalk is interesting. my family like it very much.

Great place, short but sweet paved trail. Please pick up your own trash, picked up allot of litter along the way.

A great spot to get back to nature. Paved pathways and boardwalks. A nice place for family outings. There is a fishing pier, and kayak launch.

Nice trail. Lots of panoramic views. Good for a quick walk and well-maintained. Only one trash can that I could find over by one set of picnic tables, so be prepared to hold on to your trash, if you have any, while on the trail.

We arrived a little late in the day yet the lighting was absolutely perfect. The sounds of the birds were beautiful and made you feel like you were a million miles from civilization. When you get really close to the swamp area there was a mild odor but that is normal in swampland. The oyster beds were plenty and the birds seemed to be eating tiny fish right across from the little floating dock. I love the trails that are marked with birds feet and Alligators claw markings. The signs were very informative. Other people on the trails were very friendly. The views were amazing and its a great place to take children who are interested in nature. My son and I are exploring some of the historical parks and hiking trails in and around the Jacksonville area. This is our fourth one since last week. We are also joining in on the Jacksonville Rocks movement. It is amazing to find the beautiful rocks that other people have painted and hidden so we are now painting and hiding rocks along all of our journeys. We enjoy arriving home and sharing our photos. I hope you enjoy the photos that I have shared. Have a blessed night.

Good place to go to see what this area looked like before the development started. It is a relatively short walk to a nice overlook of the saltmarsh that can be a nice place to sit and relax for a few.

It was a bit trashy today, I am so sad!!!

Here’s a concrete pathway through the wetlands of Castaway Island. There are also two wooden walkways with viewing areas to see the intercoastal from afar. Ok area to take a picture with the Beach Blvd intercostal bridge in the background.Picnic tables with bbq pits are available in the park.Dogs are allowed. Make sure to pick up after your pet.

Its nice for a short walk.

Great place to catch big launch kayaks nature trails picnics

Very scenic trails with lots of different wildlife , something for the whole family

Its a great place to just have a nice peaceful walk in the mornings. I love watching the sunrise over the Intracoastal Waterway

Enjoyed the first area past the very nice facilities to cook and eat. After dinner fishing down at the dock and even some fireworks.

A great place for people, pets, and families to have some time with Nature enjoying Jacksonvilles beautiful marsh.