Parks & Recreation

Overview

The St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department is committed to a thriving local park system, the opportunity for our residents and visitors to enjoy healthy, active lifestyles, and the preservation of the natural beauty of our environment. Explore the many ways Parks and Recreation is making our communities happier and healthier by providing a place where it all comes together – a sense of community, an appreciation of history, and a respect for nature.

A kayaker watches a sunset from a patch of vegetation in a river.

Discover SJC Parks & Recreation

Parks bring community, history, and nature together.

SJC Parks & Rec News

January 14, 2025 – SJC Receives Resiliency Award for Alpine Groves Park Shoreline Restoration Project

St. Johns County received the Northeast Florida Regional Council’s Resiliency Award for the completion of the Parks and Recreation Department’s $908,681.29 Alpine Shores Grove Park Shoreline Restoration Project.

Alpine Groves Park Award

January 9, 2025 – SJC Ocean and Fishing Pier Reopens with Resumed Charges

The St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier (350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach) reopened for fishing, tide permitting, and resumed charges for both fishing and sightseeing on Jan. 12.

SJC Pier Reopened

December 27, 2024 – St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Offers “Treecycling” Program

St. Johns County Parks & Recreation is hosting its free Treecycling program, which allows residents to recycle their Christmas trees into mulch for the County’s beautiful parks.

Treecycling 2024

Featured Events

Matanzas Fun Run: Superhero Dash Jan. 18 | 8 a.m.
MLK Breakfast & Basketball Tournament Jan. 18 | 9–11 a.m.
River Reflection 2025 Art Submissions Jan. 27
St. Johns County Trail Itinerary Workshop Feb. 18 | 1–4 p.m.

Matanzas Fun Run: Superhero Dash Jan. 18 | 8 a.m.

Calling all young heroes! Join us for the Superhero Dash, a one-mile fun run for kids 13 and under. Come dressed as your favorite superhero and show off your super speed! Registration is free, and the first 100 participants will receive a T-shirt and medal upon crossing the finish line. Check-in is at 8 a.m., and the race starts at 9 a.m.

Don’t miss this action-packed event—it’s time to save the day and have fun along the way!

MLK Breakfast & Basketball Tournament Jan. 18 | 9–11 a.m.

Come to the W.E. Harris Community Center for a community breakfast and basketball tournament held in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

River Reflection 2025 Art Submissions Jan. 27

We are calling on artists of all mediums, ages, and abilities to submit art that highlights the important connection our waterways have to our community.

At the event on March 14, co-sponsored by the Matanzas Riverkeeper and the St. Johns Riverkeeper, artists will gather at Alpine Groves Park for a showcase.

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St. Johns County Trail Itinerary Workshop Feb. 18 | 1–4 p.m.

Help the Regional Community Institute of Northeast Florida develop trail itineraries that St. Johns County residents, visitors, and outdoor enthusiasts can use. These itineraries will contain information about amenities, safety considerations, points of historical interest, local wildlife, and more.