The Arboretum is a great place to escape the city and get in touch with nature. The scenery is beautiful with many little features along the way. Its amazing to have so much nature right near the roads we take to work every day. The trails are labeled with posts, and there are designated entry and exit points to keep the foot traffic in the same direction. It is a great place to go for a peaceful walk. Dogs are welcome. There are smaller trails which are great for children. I will definitely be visiting again soon.

What a beautiful landscape to get away and clear your head and get some fresh air! They conveniently label the paths entrance and exit so traffic is going the same direction and you dont cross paths with many people at all. Very safe for social distancing. I brought a mask with me, but only came in contact with one person so I didnt need to wear it.

Very enjoyable hiking with the pups. Not many mask wearing people but social distancing in order. Trails are fairly well marked at most intersections.

Always a great peaceful walk. Different trails to explore! Plus sitting down at the picnic table for lunch was a treat!(Instagram: Mr_Ducky_Adventures)

Absolutely beautiful place to experience nature. Paths are wide and clearly marked; there are labels on nearly every plant and tree; lots of educational and explorable opportunities on the trails and a great place to enjoy a nice little lunch in the open air.

Great park! Definitely will be back! Trails are great and well marked. Took off a star because of the restroom. It was awful. Doesnt flush and no sink to wash hands.

A great place with many trails to explore. Perfect for getting some exercise and you can bring your dog along. If you are looking for a day with nature, you cant go wrong here.

Great place for well mannered pets and their owners. Bring doggy bags We brought family friends which included a toddler. He had a good time. Artists were painting, musicians entertaining. We brought a picnic which is a must with young ones.

Beautiful walking trails with a lot of nice benches. Very serene environment. Has a hidden swimming hole for the dogs to play in. My puppy gives it 2 Paws up!!

Great place to get away and enjoy some nature. The paths make for easy hiking. The scenery and vegetation are beautiful. They also hold events every now and then. Its a great family destination.

Very pretty and love that 95% of the trail was shaded. Live 3 mins from this place for 8 years and never went now that Ive moved and live 30 mins away Im so mad I didnt take advantage of such a beautiful hide away this place is!!! I also love the fact that a lot of the trees and flowers has name plates to positively identify what you are viewing.

Lots of labeled plants, some in test beds, others in natural setting. Lots of natural walkways, a few boardwalks.

Have always loved walking the arb and its especially nice with the new upgrades!

Always a great stroll with the family and there is plenty of shade. Sunscreen, bug repellent and water are useful. I also recommend donating to them if you can to help keep this place looking great.

Strongly Recommend. Lots to see

A beautiful clean park with lots of trails. Well maintained. Incredibly peaceful. The lake is lovely and the trail going around the lake is short and a great trail for young families. There are longer trails off the back side that go into the woods as well. We did a few boardwalk trails as well. Will be back for sure!

I love coming here. I like to go hiking with my dog on the weekends. It’s a free recreational activity with lots of trails. It has some tables for eating area. It’s never crowded.

The trails are nice and make you feel like youre not in Jacksonville. Also, with the current covid situation, they require everyone to go the same direction on each trail to avoid having to cross paths with too many others. Its very hot during the summer months, but it is Florida, and a lot of the plants seemed to have already flowered/bloomed at this point in the year.

Lots of beautiful trails with lots of plants and greenery and bird singing to you with turtles in the lake

This place is awesome!! A huge variety of plants and trees. Birds, turtles and alligators (I didnt see any). Very busy lots of families and couples walking the trails. Theres lots of trails. Plants, trees, birds, and trails are marked and labeled. Bring your dog and a picnic too, there are picnic tables and benches for watching and viewing. Bathrooms on premises. A really nice relaxing place to visit for the afternoon.

Super lovely place. Well kept and well marked trails. Great place to bring the dogs and kids. Make sure to bring some water.

Walk and observe a number of flowers and trees, jog around the trails, or unwind on one of the benches near the lake. So many beautiful animals to watch. This is one of my favorite places to go for some peace and quiet.

Being a new local to Jacksonville, I was very impressed. This is a very beautiful and well maintained trail. Pet friendly and provides doggy bags. I love taking my GSD here.

Beautiful trails, so much to find. Great for solo hikers, family, easy trails, and highly saturated with life from the tips of the trees to the soil that you walk on.

This trail is one of my new favorite spots. Every time I visit Jacksonville I’m going to have to make a pit stop to enjoy the scenery. There’s a bunch of neat things along the way, including a spooky well. Highly recommend this place to kick back while taking in nature.

The Jax Arboretum is absolutely beautiful with such a variety of flora and fauna. Visiting in November, the weather was cool and comfortable. We walked all of the trails, stopped to enjoy the view often, and ate a picnic lunch among the live oaks spending a total of 4.5 hours. I cant wait to go back in the spring to see all the plants blooming. I highly recommend checking out Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens. If you go, dont forget to add to the donation box right near the parking lot. $3 per visitor is suggested.

Beautiful foliage and flowers. Nice trailes to walk. Had a good time.

It’s so beautiful here

Very nice trails nice pond to look at has picnic tables everywhere only I pavilion to get out of the rain if it starts raining though. Other then that lots of trees for shade but gets humid in there depending on how much rain we have

If you love walking trails this place is perfect for you. It also has some picnic tables and it’s honestly a hidden gem. Admission is free, there is always parking available. Also free.

Beautiful trails through natural Florida habitats from marsh to hammock to live oaks.

Loved the trails. Kid friendly too!

Very well maintained. Beautiful scenery, great paths and the ability to see many different plants and learn what they are. Also a really great place for a photoshoot.

Great park and facilities, the team do an amazing job and are genuinely passionate about the welfare of the animals. Credit to Cornwall Tourism and Wildlife preservation.

This is a beautiful place to go walk to get a feel of old florida and its flora as well as a glimpse into some common plants in the area. There arent many flowers though, so if youre looking for something super colorful this isnt the place.

Beautiful grounds with such a diverse lanscape! Love the wildlife you can see there! A hidden treasure for sure.

A very clean and well kept nature trails with wildlife and labeled trees and plants. My grand daughter had a great time running and taking pics of all the plants and ducks. Lots of bridges and sight seeing points of interest.

Very nice place to relax if youre having a hard trying day or just need to get away.

Wonderful walking trails that are well marked and easy to follow with a lot to see. Additional map available at the entrance to entertain kids in locating specific items. Pics taken on Thanksgiving day. Open 365 days a year... and therefore open Thanksgiving, Christmas and new years as well as others. Do consider using bug repellent. Have a great walk!

Had a great time, just my 3yr old and I slowly walking the trails, checking out the lush life abounding throughout the garden. Will definitely be bringing the whole family back to enjoy!

Such a cool place to go on a short hike with the family.

I hesitate to tell too many people because it is such a nice peaceful place with lovely trails of all different lengths. Try not to step in callous owners failure to collect droppings.

Its a beautiful place to go walk and explore the woods

This is one the most beautiful places in Jacksonville. Its always clean and peaceful. I seen an otter today! It was my first time seeing one in the wild. Im so impressed by this place, I see something new every time I visit.

We had a nice walk in paths winding through the trees. There were also sporadic and limited blooming flowers due to it being the month of December.

Definitely a place to go, but the tons of people make it feel a lot less natural.

Always a good way to stretch your legs.

My first time hiking place it is really really nice! Will be back!

Wow was I surprised to learn that Jax had a place like this. Totally awesome. Enjoyed the name plates on the various plants, many I have never seen before. I appreciated the benches located throughout the trails so I could take a break as I have medical issues. Very interesting plants and plenty of shade.

Definitely one of the best nature trails Ive ever been to in Jax. Theres multiple trails to go on, with a mile each in length. Plenty of streams, and signs to describe the different flora. Wonderful nature experience. Love how this place is very well kept up

Really beautiful park, went during like fall/winter so spring/summer scenery wise should be amazing!

I was hoping to see more flowers but everything looked dried up and dead. There are to bathrooms just porta-potties.. Yuck!

Our first visit here. Great place to bring your dogs. My girls enjoyed themselves even though it’s crazy hot. But don’t worry, I had plenty of water to keep them hydrated and didn’t stay too long. I’ll definitely bring them back when the weather is cooler.

Fun little spot to go hiking/walking. Easy access with strollers.

Absolutely gorgeous. There are so many beautifully maintained trails to explore and I feel like every time Im there I meet the nicest outdoorsy people. This place is a particular favorite of mine to bring the dogs I volunteer with. The Jacksonville humane society has their dog day out program and I love to bring them here! Im so thankful this place exists.

Relaxing park with long trails. Always crowded, and a popular pick for professional photos, so expect to be crowded or of the more scenic views.

Amazing arboretum! Really impressed with the upkeep and care of the place. Lots of nice benches, informative signs (you can even scan them with your phone!) and more. Many diverse trails, most of them quite short. Its easy to combine them and make for a longer hike. Informative trail maps and signs at the entrance. Its free but please leave a donation so this lovely place can keep up the good work!

This is a must if you are visiting Jacksonville. You can learn about Floridas plant life or just meander down a trail and enjoy nature.

Great place for an educational adventure walk on a Thanksgiving afternoon!

What a pleasant surprise. Great trails. Great signage throughout.This is a fantastic spot for a hike. They even have a fishing pond.Many trails are well covered and dogs are welcome on most trails.We will definitely be back.

Enjoyed walking around the plants and the artists also enjoyed time with my mom.

I just visited for the first time with my two dogs, I absolutely loved this place. Jax Arboretum & Gardens is ideal for anyone who wants some place to quietly enjoy nature whether that means sitting on a wonderfully set bench with a view or walking the neat and easy-to-navigate trails. I will definitely be returning often.

Was very impressed with the size of the place. Lots of things to see, will definitely be back.

Great outdoor hiking trails

Take a walk. Its one of the best trails Ive ever been too. Support this trail with a donation if you can it is wonderful....no flip flops. Im glad i had my sneakers in the car.

One of the greatest hidden gems in this city, though its increasingly more busy each and every week. Trails and grounds very well maintained. So much foliage labeled. Great place to take your family and dog(s). Keeping my fingers crossed they dont start charging an admission fee or a mandatory donation upon entry. Theres a good deal of renovations currently taking place.

Very clean, quiet, and relaxing place. They have cleaned up the trails and added more plants.

Great little trails with labeled plants. Very dog and family friendly. Bugs were not bad.

Beautiful place, looks like the land that time forgot. Lots of weird shaped trees and roots protruding from the ground. Really have to take your time and explore all the trails to find all the interesting spots. Seems like everytime we go we find something new. Friendly turtles in the pond that your not supposed to feed but they are obviously accustomed to it. Gopher tortoises just kind of chilling by their burrows. A woman we met at a trail intersection saw a snake but couldnt identify it. Looks like they would be everywhere but Ive never seen any there in a dozen visits or so. Overall a great place to take the family if you enjoy outdoors and togetherness. And you can get a little exercise if you wish or just chill at the picnic tables. They even have a dog water fountain at the entrance, seriously. Its a foot off the ground. The bathrooms work, what else can I say.

I love this place! Nice, easy hikes and lots of information on all the plants and animals in the area. Kids would love this, too!

This arboretum is a great place to bring the family and dogs. They have several trails that vary in length and intensity. The trails and landscape is very well maintained. I would definitely recommend!

What a huge place to get tangled up in the woods! Natural vegetation, creek, small waterfalls, small lake, and flower gardens make this a perfect place to hike, climb and get some energy out. It’s technically free but they do ask for donations.Our family had such a nice visit geocaching, finding painted rocks, climbing trees, learning about vegetation and getting wiggles out.We will definitely be visiting again!

A wonderful place to enjoy beautiful trails and gardens. Take a lunch and have a picnic.

There is such a wide variety of trails that every trip there feels like the first time. Admittedly some of the newer trails arent as well marked like the others so it is fairly easy to just end up in straight woods.

Great place to get outdoors, exercise, and learn about plants and wildlife. Will definitely be back!

Beautiful oasis in Jacksonville. And our dog loves it too!

The Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens is a 120-acre urban woodland full of trails and natural beauty. Bring the family for a beautiful day outside and get one with nature.

Absolutely love this place. Beautiful flowers, amazing trails and a great place to walk your dogs. I visit here often

Nice easy trails to take the family on. But yes, there are gators in the water

A GEM! tucked away in the Arlington area. I was happy to find. Serves trails available to enjoy your walks without crowding. Labels throughout to identify the type of plants along the trials. great photo opportunities and made for a nice date spot.

Such a good place for short trails.

Great walking trails in a beautiful natural setting. It’s a place to visit time and time over again.

Beautiful scenic and quiet. Great for a get away into nature.

Beautiful flowers and very well kept paths. A well planned and conveniently located place.

Theres many wonderful trails here. Its a great gem.

Great spot for unique plant-life and some good little hiking trails for the doggo.

I loved visiting Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens. I wasnt even aware that I lived so close, until a few days ago. The trail is a lovely trek through Floridas natural flora with some gorgeous and breathtaking sights. Along the way, there are bulletins with information about the plants and the impacts of invasive species! Its open to the public and they have a donation spot near the front for people who can and want to help.

Great place to bring friends new to hiking or your dogs. The trails are well marked and even prepared for one way entrances and exits to accommodate the pandemic.

Beautifully groomed trails and well labeled plant life.

Great place for a walk. The trails are well maintained and offer a pleasurable experience. You can walk your dog as well. I came late in November, so the vegetation was not as exuberant, but still enjoyed the trails. There are several trails of different lengths which allow for short or long walks.

One of my favorite places to go. such a beautiful nature walk, right next to/behind the library. its right on/along water, so part of the trail(s) are on docks/board walk/bridges. of you play Pokemon go, this is a must visit spot. tons of pokestops & gyms & great catches

A great place for a walk or a hike! Trails are well maintained and low intensity, just watch your step for roots. Bring bug spray and be on the look out for wild life and learning opportunities!

Great place to take the family for a nice walk in nature.

This is a special place to my family. Its so relaxing and we always see some sort of wildlife. I love it here.

A very well-kept garden with walking trail nicely tucked away near major highways. It is free of charge, of course, donation is welcomed at website.If you are in town for either a sports event, business conference, or visit, it is worth your spending some time there. It is a relaxing place to see local and similar climate plants and vegetation.Most importantly, it is not touristy. A nice slow walk, even along part of the trail, is well worth your time.

A nice little place to duck away into nature.

So beautiful the humidity got to me though

Me m the kids love going here at least once a week

Nice trails. Took my daughter and grand daughter for the 1st time. Going back to explore more.

My 10 yr old daughter and I just visited this Arboretum first time this week and it was pretty cool. We got a picture of us with an alligator behind us in the pond. Easy trails and well marked. We will visit again.