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

Join us for Park and Recreation Month!

The St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department has announced a slate of fun community events and activities for July’s exciting Park and Recreation Month celebration.

July 29, 2025 – St. Johns Golf Club Makes Albatross with 2025 Successes

St. Johns Golf Club, owned and operated by the St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department, has been enjoying a year full of successes, the most recent being the PGA Junior League qualifier it hosted on July 21.

July 28, 2025 – St. Johns County Celebrates Addition of ADA Walkover and Expanded Parking to Crescent Beachfront Park with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

On July 23, St. Johns County celebrated the addition of an ADA-accessible walkover and a parking lot expansion to Crescent Beachfront Park (6930 A1A S./Cubbedge Road, St. Augustine) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

July 17, 2025 – St. Johns County Celebrates Completion of New Sand Volleyball Courts at Nocatee Community Park with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

On July 15, St. Johns County celebrated the addition of four new sand volleyball courts to Nocatee Community Park (707 Nocatee Center Way, Ponte Vedra) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Parks & Recreation Month July 1 – 31

Throughout July 2025, join us for a variety of fun, family-friendly events to celebrate Parks & Recreation Month!

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