Best Nature and Parks (RV, National, Dog, etc) in Sawgrass Country Club

"Located in the historic Arlington neighborhood, the Arboretum is by far one of the best hidden spots in Jacksonville. This 120-acre urban woodland has 3 miles of rustic hiking trails, a variety of natural ecosystems, native wildlife, beautiful streams, and a peaceful pond covered in lilies. The arboretum is open seven days a week, it is pet friendly, and a great outdoor spot for a family hike."

"The Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens, founded in 2004, is jaw-droppingly beautiful. It is also home to many animals and various plant species."

"This 1.5-stretch of beach is fun for city people who like to play corn hole while sipping on some suds, sunbathing, and don’t have a dog sitter for Fido, because the good news is, he (or she) is welcome here. There’s a lake for fishing, a host space for campers, bike trails and ice cream shop nearby. The history of the place is cool, too, as it was originally Florida’s first beach community for African-Americans during the period of segregation in the south."

"Explore 15 miles of wood paths by bike or by foot within Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park. The hard-packed white sand along the ocean also offers a great spot to run. Dogs are allowed on the beach at Hanna Park, so you’ll want to bring your furry friend along."

"Located at 500 Wonderwood Drive in North Beach, the campground and trail spot is the highest-rated park in Jacksonville, boasting 4.5 stars out of 97 reviews on Yelp."

"Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park is located near the Jacksonville Naval Air Station, it has a length of nearly 3.3 miles of unpaved ground offer us a lot more than is expected. Every trail in Tillie park has several levels of difficulty, you can find the Tower Trail, which is 1.2 miles long, this trail leads you to an observation tower, a two-story tower that overlooks the whole park and the Island Loop trail, a single-track trail that is perfect for cardiovascular training. No admission fee is required and it opens from 5 AM –to 7 PM, every day (until 9 PM during daylight savings hours)."

"If you enjoy being outdoors, hiking and enjoying the scenery, you may want to check out the Tullie K. Fowler Park. The park also has historical attractions and it is also another one of the romantic things to do in Jacksonville, FL, that appeals to the couples who enjoy being outdoors. Phone: (904) 573-2498Address:  7000 Roosevelt Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32244Website:  www.coj.net"

"Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing. The Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park is the largest city-maintained park in Jacksonville. It boasts 500 acres or around 200 hectares of land."

"This 11.4-acre park is located in the heart of Riverside and has historic roots dating back over a century. Today, it’s a peaceful place for a walk or you can bring your dog to the dog park."

"Here at Guana Pine State Park and Wildlife Management Area, you're not sure which one you'd prefer doing. Go hiking or stroll by the beach?. If you do the former, you'd get nicely crafted paths and clean trails."

"Located in downtown Jacksonville, Metropolitan Park and Marina are beloved by locals and tourists alike for hosting a variety of activities. A great place to spend an afternoon or evening outdoors, Metropolitan Park and Marina have picnic tables, carefully curated gardens, and waterfront access. Just off of I-95, Metropolitan Park is easy to get to, and often has concerts at its venue location."

"The Metropolitan Park is a nice local attraction as a 32 acre waterfront park and a concert avenue. A wonderful location, this park is renowned for its world-class events and festivals. Visitors will enjoy an excitement in the atmosphere here as they witness famous artists, showmen and personalities performing live at the park."

"National and International art in Abstract and Contemporary, including Dali and Chagall. Offering originals, prints, sculpture and glass. Sun-Thurs 10:30-6 | Fri-Sat 10:30-9 | 904-829-2120 | www.cutterandcutter.com"

"The Cummer Museum of Art is one of Florida’s favorite art museums that hosts one of the best art collections in the Southeast. Housed in a series of twentieth-century buildings that overlook the St. John’s River, the Museum has more than 6,000 works of art spanning the period between 2100 B.C. and the 21st century, with distinct genres of European and American paintings."

"Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens is the largest fine arts museum in Northeast Florida. Founded in 1961 after the death of Ninah Cummer, the wife of Arthur Cummer the largest landowner in Florida. She purchased her first piece of art in 1906 while on her honeymoon called “Along the Strand” by Paul King."

"Tideviews Preserve is located at the end of West 1st Street and Begonia Street, west of Mayport Road. Tideviews Preserve consists of 8 acres of passive parkland. Tideviews offers a scenic view of the Intracoastal Waterway, 2500 feet of trail and boardwalk, restroom facilities, canoe launch, scenic overlook, a fishing area and public parking."

"Take in this scenic view while strolling down the boardwalk pier for amazing views of the Intracoastal Waterway. Located in Atlantic Beach, this preserve is open til dusk."

"There are 3 different beach entries to go to Guana Beach (North, Middle and South beach - in this order if coming from Ponte Vedra Beach). I usually shoot in North beach since it’s the closest to Jacksonville but after one of the hurricanes it was closed for a little while - then I used Middle or South beach locations. These 3 places are all very similar and I love the walkways leading to the beach."

"In Ponte Vedra Beach, not far past the home of the PGA’s Player Championship at TPC Sawgrass, is another beautiful place to idle next to the Atlantic on a sunny day. There’s a wooden walkover crossing the dunes from the parking lot to the beach, which is long, sandy and clear of development apart from the grand beachfront houses poking up behind the dunes. Facilities at Mickler’s Landing include all the essentials like restrooms, showers, picnic tables, and this is another beach that accommodates cars (for a fee March to September)."

"Popular with surfers and wakeboarders, this beach on the southern side of Ponte Vedra Beach and just south of St. Augustine Beach is a great location for searching for seashells, using your metal detector for interesting finds or combing the sand for shark teeth. Horseback riding is allowed during designated times and so is driving on the beach. Pop over to Poppy’s Italiano or Bogey Grille for some grub after a long day soaking up sun."

"Of course, one of the best places for family pictures is one of the area beaches. You can head out to Atlantic, Neptune or Jacksonville Beach for great pictures with the ocean as the background. If you head to Jacksonville Beach, you can even get pictures with the pier in the background."