A place for a pleasant walk. Can be crowded on first loop of trail but if you take largest loop there are about three miles where usually only see one or two people. Very little wildlife but there are some birds and the occasional squirrel on the trail during the day. If hiking in evening there are some deer wandering through.

A secluded nature preserve well maintained amidst urban developed surroundings.Theres three trail loops of choice 2 miles, 3.9 miles and 6.1 miles each. The paths(not paved, but fair enough) are well maintained and suitable for biking, jogging/running/walking w/pets on leashes.Theres occasional sightings of turtles/tortoises near the creek, birds, lots of well bulked crickets lying around on paths, but no Snakes!! (Which made me most comfortable).

In the fall and winter times, when its getting nice and cool, this spot is great! Sometimes in the summer it can get pretty hot, but usually this place is absolutely beautiful. I often go with my girlfriend to take long walks down the trail and spend time with each other. Its never very crowded at all, and its a very pretty little tucked away location I think anyone could enjoy.

I love the hiking trails here! Perfect for a run, walk or bike. Plenty of parking. Portapotty on site.

Nice wide, flat trails for an easy bike ride. Got there at 530pm on a Saturday in May and it wasnt crowded at all. Biked the 7mi loop. Saw deer and wild turkeys on the trail. Miles 4-5 had a lot of puddles after a couple days of light rain. Might become impassable after significant weather. The deer flies are vicious and able to bite through light clothing. Bring a hat. Not sure if bug spray works on them. There were dozens of them attacking me on the walk to the creek. Not pleasant at all.The midpoint of the loop isnt well marked where the trail splits. I didnt make the turn and was eventually confronted by a fallen tree. I turned around safely and made it back to the main trail without difficulty, but Im not sure why the unmarked trail spur is there.

Great place to spend time and be with nature. Good place to take the kids.

Kayak “launch” area is very primitive and is a mile away from the parking lot, which isn’t very convenient depending on how heavy your kayak is. (The building and dock across the creek belong to the neighborhood of Celestina.) However, it’s a beautiful walk down to the creek and there is a sturdy wooden bench to sit on while enjoying the view.

Amazing sense of being totally removed from the city! Lots of wildlife; deer, fox squirrels, birds, owls, native plants, beautiful trees and fresh air. The area is also home to some very rare old growth cypress trees making it even more vital for preservation! Sadly, from about June to September yellow flies, mosquitoes and ticks can be an issue especially in the furthest reaches of the peninsula itself or just off the trail. Wear bug spray and walk or bicycle ride fast and it can be tolerable.

Beautiful hiking and riding trails. We wished that there were rocks placed on the trails though because they could injure or horses.

Nice trails, we ran about 6 miles before it started getting dark.

Beautiful place, I love it.

Such a great trail! Different trail options depending on the intensity level youre looking for. Clearly marked pathways that are easily traveled.

Wide epic somewhat technical trails. Great for social distancing.

A wonderful place to walk. The trails are nice and wide.

Great place go walk trails or ride bikes.

This is one of my favorite trails to run and to bring my dog. I get here pretty early and there’s usually only bicyclers. There’s always parking, the trails are wide and never not maintained. Whether you’re exploring, walking, running or bicycling the trails are accessible and easy to navigate.

4 different trails to walk, 2.0 - 6.1 miles to pick from....

Nice place to ride a bike. Be sure to take bug repellant.

I took my 4 dogs walking through the trails and they had a great time! Met great dog owners and everyone is courteous, keeping dogs and people safe by leashing their dogs. The only BIG PROBLEM, I want all pet owners to be AWARE of is TICKS!!!!! My dogs have medication they take but the trails are so infested!!!Please be careful and check your animals thoroughly after coming here!

Great for walking.Do not suggested for running

Nice park to walk, bike, run and or take photography. I’ve seen deer, fox squirrels, turtles, peacocks and more.

Marked trees white for the 5k yellow for the 5 mile blue for 2... I think. Flat, wide open, very busy, horseflies will murder you.

Pretty place, but the burrs were terrible. Had to stop every 6 feet to remove them from the dogs feet. So, I can only give it 3 stars. The trail is easy and very well marked, just littered with invisible burrs. Little ones. They hurt to pull out. A plus were the free maps at the start and perhaps Ill return by myself or with the Mrs, but probably not the dog. Too bad. He loves to sniff stuff.

Back again. Get in early and get it done. Covid style.

Well, its good. I really like the birds there. Good Florida trails. Who-who, who cooks for you. Good snake spot sssss

This is a nice place to walk dogs. Lots of runners pass by. Some people on horseback. My only complaint are the people not following the rules who dont have their dogs on a leash. Three huge dogs came barreling towards the puppy I was walking. Not all dogs (or people for that matter) like other dogs running up to them.

So relaxing. I could honest go and ride the trail for hours. With breaks to enjoy environment

Awesome spot for walking, hiking, jogging or biking!

Its a nice place to get outside and walk. The trails are easy to walk and nice and open.

Beautiful preserve with nice hiking trails.

Nice long trails, but rather wide for hiking. Okay for mountain bikes and horses. Trail overlooks water in only one place. Popular with dog walkers and trail runners.

Really enjoy this trail. Its very scenic and peaceful.

Clearly marked paths with multiple options for bikes, running or even walking your dog. Mile markers and pretty clean and wide trails.

Great spacious trails. The trails seem well kept.

Take lots of pictures and the paths are well kept up

The immediate trails are nice. A mixture of rocky, grassy, sandy sections. If you stay on the main part of the trail there are only a few soft sand sections. If riding your bike, there are sand spurs and they can pop your tires.

Its become very crowded on the weekends. Its a great path you got several choices to choose from from a 5k to 6 miles. Caution if you bring your dog because it would be covered with ticks.

I thought it was great. I did spray myself good with repellant but I was grateful to find that the trails had been recently mowed. Nice little afternoon workout on the bike. Changed in the bathroom and cleaned up a little afterward. Watch out for the high school students on the way in. I almost hit one who was driving distracted. Trails were really fun, fast with some natural and man made challenges. I will go again soon.

Dont be discouraged by the first third of a mile ir so of pine scrublands. Its worth the walk or bike when you reach the wetlands.

Nice area for walking, biking, jogging. It is a serenade of nature and an escape from the concrete all around the area. It is like the last refuge for nature goers in this ever developing area! Conveniently located fairly close to a freeway exit and some good grub, so you can work up an appetite then shove your face with some food to compensate for the lost body mass. Enjoy :)

Nice trails, easy to access, some trails could be marked better

Perfect for jogging!

The trails are sandy in some areas, but otherwise a nice place to walk around and surround yourself in nature.

I guess Im going to be the voice of dissent among these reviews.Pros: beautiful!! So much green, and trees and nature. It really is a nice place to hike. Bring bug spray. Plenty of space for a long walk.Cons:-driving into park, there are so many huge pot holes. It needs to be filled in or fixed.-trails are not very clearly marked. Every now and then youll note a tree with either a blue or white splotchy spray painted on it.-I dont think Id recommend this for novice hikers or to bring kids. It is too easy to get turned around. Lots of forks and bends. All the trails look the same, too-super buggy. I know its florida but there were bugs biting me I didnt even recognize.-the trails themselves are mostly covered in grass. Would be nicer if they were more defined.Like i said, it is beautiful but certainly not an easy to navigate trail. More trail markers and maps would make it much nicer.

Beautiful nature preserve right in the middle of a heavily populated area. The trails are clearly marked and easy to traverse. theres one porta potty at the entrance, but other than that no other facilities. Theres a few benches along the way so if you want to sit and take a rest, you can.

Great walk

Fun and challenging bike ride

Walked 7.4 miles of trails. Met dog walkers, hikers like me, and horse back riders. Just a good time enjoying Gods creation.

Absolutely smothered with natures beauty.

Had an awesome time at the Julington Durbin Creek Reserve. Great place to visit if you would like to get back to nature. They have a nature trail which is great for jogging, power walking, riding bike, taking a nice walk or even horse riding. Great place to spend time with your kids.and family.

Nice walking trails and a great place to walk the dog. You can make it into a short or long hike. Parking lot isnt paced and there are lots of dips in the drive so be careful. There is one port-o-potty available. There are also benches periodically throughout the hike if you need a place to rest and a couple of picnic tables at the start. Its nice to have such a great area to get some exercise.

Tons of trails for people and animals. Very peaceful place for walking or running.

Great place to hike, bike and ride horses. Took my horse out there this morning. We liked to Geocache and found several out there. Bugs are starting to come out so bring bug spray and have your horse wear a fly mask. Trails are dry except way out back on the yellow trail.

Absolutely amazing place for a nature walk or run. Well maintained paths are great for bikes too. Plenty of flora and wildlife to see and photograph. All tucked neatly away from the craziness of the world.

Contrary to what you may have heard from former (former) mayor, Delaney the paths are really well maintained and easy to traverse. I managed to walk 2 miles of the trail on my crutches.Its really neat because going from the parking area to the trail spur leading to Durbin creek you walk through three interconnected ecosystems in about 1 mile.This is truly a hidden gem tucked away in one of the fastest growing areas of the U.S.

Nature at its best.. Restrooms and water. Hiking trails.

Great place for a walk and to see the #RealFlorida.

Very beautiful trail . I love it!

Wide open simple place to ride and look at nature

Who would imagine builders wanted to build houses on this piece of nature. Very nice walk for all ages

I love nature always lets me feel GOD is withe

Very nice preserve to ride your bike or walk through. Be careful driving in because there are lots of dips in the entrance path.

Came here to geocache, nice park.

Great place to go for a run. You dont run into other people too often, even past 9am. Be sure to wear bug spray though or your leg will get bitten up.

This place is awesome, love taking the dog here for a walk, its big enough you really only want to go around once lol....Zero is a white dog so he gets dirty pretty fast...but I dont care hes supposed to be dirty hes a dog its what they are made for making messes

Great place to run, hike, bike, or walk through for some good exercise and taking in nature.

Beautiful but there can be lots of ticks

First run there, me being naturally weary of trail running was a little nervous about tackling this trail. I came out a little early so there werent many runners of the trail, during my run I only came across two. Wildlife, saw some deer tracks thats about it, but the website states that there are bobcats around there, which was why I was freaking out, but I didnt come across any this time. Trails are well maintained and clearly marked, we definitely hit this one again.

This place is great! Perfect to walk around or bike if you are ok with sandy trails. Great view of the water if you go to the very back

A nice set of walking paths through a well-maintained Preserve

Warning: Keep your belongings hidden. 3 cars had their windows smashed in today all around the same time. Someone came through and did some damage and stole things from everyone. Very unfortunate. Otherwise, this place is amazing for running and nature. Nice area too but Im assuming aholes had been scoping out the place. Maybe someday something can be done to keep our cars safe.I didnt want to give a bad review due to just this. Just an unfortunate situation.

Quiet, clearly marked loop trail with occasional bird watchers. Fantastic for running. Dogs have to stay on leash.Lots of parking space available. Turn into the small gravel road off Bartram Park Blvd with a small metal gate and signs for the preserve. You can park anywhere in the big clearing.

Wonderful place to get in a medium length hike. If you catch it in the right season the wild flowers are beautiful!

We walked the largest loop, it was long, and it was hot. But it had shade more then half the trail so it wasnt to bad,dog liked to find the large puddles to lie in. So it was fun all around.

One of my favorite walking trails in Jacksonville. It is a clean and relaxing spot.

The place is signed different roads, contact w/ nature and amazing view, such a great experience. Just a lot of mosquitoes and bugs in there.

This is a wonderful area to get outside. We walked 6-7 miles! The trails are clearly blazed but signs to show where you are on the trail would be helpful.

Always,its a great great get-away

Julington&Durbin Creeks join before flowing into the St Johns River. Both are flatwater creeks that can be paddled for several miles. Power Boats also Navigate the last few miles before they join. The preserve has about an 8 mile multi use trail system good for hiking or horses. The area is swampy, so it can get muddy.

Wonderful, easy trails for the whole family!

Very nice and quiet, some if the trails on the left side if the loop need to be maintained a tad better but overall a good hike.

Love this park!!! Walk it EVERY day.

Came here to ride my bike and was disappointed with the crazy amount of sand. Made it real difficult to ride, almost bit it many times. But hiking Im sure would be nice.

Love this park you can walk, run, ride a bike. It has great nature trail from 1.5 to 6 miles.

Wildflowers, scenic vistas, and birds ..oh my! The real Florida and a green wonder. Not to be missed!

We rode our bikes here yesterday, its not paved but it wasnt a hard ride. We did the 6 mile loop that links back up to the 4 mile, it it covered by the trees about 50% so it wasnt too hot. Not too busy, I really enjoyed it. Peaceful. A lot of huge grasshoppers, lol but the bugs werent bad, even after a rain

Very good place of wildlife and nature.

Perfect day! Theres a map of trail options, short, medium or long from 2 to 7 miles. Easy, flat terrain with wide clear trails.

Great place to get walking exercise while in nature! Beautiful and quiet! Multiple trails and trail lengths.

Beautiful place for walking, hiking, horse riding and jogging. Quite from the traffic. It is huge. bring water if you plan to spend time. Great to have a place like this in the middle of all the developments.

Great hiking and scenery, peaceful.

Nice but is extremely busy in the morning, there is no communing with nature. Also it’s like in the housing developments so the seclusion just isn’t happening. What’s with the nature not being in nature here in Florida. It’s just weird.

Cool place but a kid pooped on my shoes

Great hiking trails.

Very nice hiking trail in the Mandarin area of Jacksonville. Many paths through thick North Florida forest land. The one thing I think would be a nice addition is a trail to a dock at the western point where the headwaters meet. Easy hike for most anyone with virtually no elevations.

Its not very pretty but a good spot for running. Calm and at times feels very isolated but then you come across a section that backs up to a neighborhood. Cool for exercise but not the best for wilderness enjoyment.

Good place to get away from the urban life gosh I miss living in the sticks

Very fun hike. When I went, I did the entire trail. There werent many people at 10am on a tuesday. Some parts are very shaded, some parts are very sunny. Most of the trail was dry, but some parts were muddy. The forest is beautiful. I saw a lot of wildlife, nothing scary though. Seems to be well maintained and quiet. Its relatively clean, I did had to pick up a few pieces of trash people had left behind. I would definitely hike this trail again!

Love this park! Im so glad everyone voted against putting more houses back there.

Great place for a walk.