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.
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SJC Parks & Rec News
October 23, 2025 – SJC Celebrates Solomon Calhoun Community Center’s Brand-New Turf Field with Kickoff Celebration
St. Johns County celebrated the installation of artificial turf at the Solomon Calhoun Community Center’s football field ahead of the North Florida Wildcats’ homecoming game.
September 22, 2025 – St. Johns County Parks Foundation Earns National Award
The St. Johns County Parks Foundation, our official philanthropic partner, received national recognition with the prestigious National Association of Park Foundations Lehman Award for Park Foundation Excellence in the “Emerging Star Foundation” category.
September 12, 2025 – SJC Beach Services and St. Augustine Lighthouse Team Up to Preserve Fragments of Historic Shipwreck Found on Matanzas Beach
St. Johns County Beach Services teamed up with the St. Augustine Lighthouse Archaeological Maritime Program (LAMP) on Aug. 26 to preserve two fragments of a historic shipwreck spotted by County staff on Matanzas Beach.
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St. Johns County Parks and Recreation is a Certified Autism Center!
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