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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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 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.
July 11, 2025 – St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Highlighted on Sunny TV
On July 11, St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Director Ryan Kane and St. Johns County Parks Foundation Executive Director Marithza Ross were special guests on the local Facebook show Sunny TV, promoting all things parks-related.
St. Johns County Hosting Community Meeting for Input on Proposed Collier-Blocker-Puryear Park Upgrades
St. Johns County will host a community meeting from 6 to 7 p.m. on July 17 at the Solomon Calhoun Community Center (1300 Duval St., St. Augustine) to discuss the master planning effort for upgrades to Collier-Blocker-Puryear Park (10 N. Holmes Blvd.) and solicit feedback from area residents.
SJC Parks and Recreation Highlights Accessibility Options with All-Abilities Paddle Event During Parks and Recreation Month
The St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department will highlight the accessibility options of its programs at the All-Abilities Paddle kayaking event on July 19, as part of its Parks and Recreation Month celebration.
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