Best Nature and Wildlife Areas in Sawgrass Country Club

"Within the Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve and next to the sandy hills of Fort Caroline, The Theodore Roosevelt Area offers a variety of peaceful hiking trails where you can truly get away from it all and experience Northeast Florida’s amazing biodiversity – as well as its highest elevation!. Three different trails meander through steep hills and beautiful wooded and grassland areas. Try the 1.2-mile Hammock Trail, it gives you an opportunity to immerse yourself in nature, and then immerse yourself in culture."

"Becoming one of the most popular wildlife trails in all of Jacksonville, it's no wonder this area was named after one of the country's most adventurous presidents. The Theodore Roosevelt Area is an excellent spot for those who want to see rare animals. They've got rare birds, foxes, turtles, and more."

"600 acres of hardwood forest, wetlands, and scrub vegetation are on-hand at Theodore Roosevelt Area. A wonderful place to learn more about the local ecology, take advantage of the guided tour each Saturday afternoon. With four miles of trail, keep an eye out for animals and birds."

"Cradle Creek Preserve in Jax Beach is a hidden gem that locals are very familiar with. With long shaded boardwalks it’s a great spot to capture some family pictures. Cradle Creek is typically not crowded, so you won’t have to worry about avoiding other visitors while you’re there."

"Cradle Creek Preserve is a short and sweet trail located in Jax Beach, tucked in between Jacksonville Beach Golf Club and Baptist Beaches Medical Center. The trails are nice and wide and mostly stroller-friendly. Several points of the trail take you over boardwalks and bridges."

"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."

"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."

"Kakes by Katie offers a wide range of clakes with different flavors and fillings. Katie bakes the cakes personally. She creatively designs and flavors her masterpiece."

"Muffin compares to Southern Dessert Plate’s ability to serve high quality creations with kindness that makes customers wanting to come back for the cakes and the conversations!. Like other bakeries in Jacksonville, Souther Dessert Plate offers a wide variety of cakes, cookies and small bites in a variety of flavors. Their speciality cakes are not only pleasing on the tastebuds but also pleasing on the eyes!"

"Element Bistro Bar and Lounge is a place where you can dine, drink and have fun at the same time. It aims to let you enjoy a sensory journey throughout the night and experience the “element.” Moreover, they offer daily lunch and dinner, and for an evening of live music. In addition, you can join them during their happy hour in their Cocktail Bar and Lounge every Tuesday thru Friday from 4 PM!"

"For the couples that would enjoy the ultimate Sunday gameday experience, you won’t want to miss out on this Vegas-style lounge. There is a new theme each Sunday, and karaoke as well. This is among one of the romantic things to do in Jacksonville, FL."

"13529 Beach Blvd Unit 205 B Jacksonville, Florida 32224 Phone: 904-379-8698"