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.

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Parks bring community, history, and nature together.

SJC Parks & Rec News

March 13, 2025 – SJC Parks and Recreation Celebrates Becoming a Certified Autism Center with Kite Day

St. Johns County officials, staff, and community members gathered to celebrate the Parks and Recreation Department’s designation as a Certified Autism Center with a press conference and Kite Day at Treaty Park.

Kite Day and Autism Press Conference

March 6, 2025 – SJC Kicks Off Football Field Renovation at Solomon Calhoun Center with Groundbreaking

St. Johns County officials, staff, and community members gathered at the Solomon Calhoun Community Center football field for a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the start of work to replace the field’s grass with artificial turf.

SCCC Football Field Renovation

Featured Events

History Harvest April 11 | 4–7 p.m.
Easter Egg Hunt April 17 & 19 | 10 a.m.
Kids’ Triathlon April 27 | 8 a.m.
Bartram Living History Festival May 3 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

History Harvest April 11 | 4–7 p.m.

Join us for the first-ever St. Johns County History Harvest, a community-driven event where we invite you to bring your treasured photos, documents, heirlooms, and even stories to help preserve and share the rich history of our county.

Easter Egg Hunt April 17 & 19 | 10 a.m.

On April 17 and 19, from 10 a.m. to noon, we’ll be hosting egg hunts and pictures with the Easter Bunny for kids up to 8 years old at four different parks.

The April 17 hunt will be at Palencia Park and Veterans Park, and the April 19 hunt will be at Treaty Park and Al Wilke Park. Pictures with the Easter Bunny will be available until 11 a.m., when the egg hunt will begin.

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Kids’ Triathlon April 27 | 8 a.m.

Prepare to swim, bike, and run through this year’s exciting Kids’ Triathlon! Kids from 5 to 14 will compete in a real, timed triathlon at the Solomon Calhoun Community Center across three groups organized by age (5–8, 9–11, and 12–14). Participants will get a t-shirt, medal, and official photo.

Arrive between 7:15 and 7:40 a.m. The opening ceremony will be at 7:55, and the race will start at 8. Be sure to bring your own bicycle (with no training wheels) and helmet!

The sooner you register, the lower the racing fee.

Bartram Living History Festival May 3 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Come join the fun at the Bartram Living History Festival, where St. Johns County’s history comes alive! This FREE, family-friendly event is packed with live animals, music, historic interpreters, food trucks, and so much more. Engage with historic figures and uncover the fascinating stories of our past to help shape a brighter future. Step into history, make memories, and experience the untold stories of our local heritage—don’t miss out!

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