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St. Johns County Parks and Recreation

April 2025 Newsletter

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Program Highlights

Just Tri It - 2025 Kids' Triathlon

April 27 | 8 a.m

Come for a thrilling day of swimming, running, and biking, when participants from 5 to 14 get to compete in three age-appropriate brackets at the Solomon Calhoun Community Center!

Bartram Living History Festival 2025

May 3 | 10 a.m – 2 p.m.

With hands-on exhibits, tours, music, and food, learn about the history of St. Johns County from the 18th century to the present day.

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Dinner and a Movie: Moana 2

May 3 | 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.

A family night out that includes a catered dinner, music, and a showing of Moana 2, presented in partnership with the Northeast Florida Community Action Agency. Each member of the family must be registered to attend.

Turtletown USA Beach Cleanup

May 10 | 9 – 11 a.m.

Help us remove litter and debris from our beaches to kick off sea turtle nesting season! This is part of St. Johns County’s award-winning Get Hooked Anti-Litter Initiative.

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Night Under the Stars

May 31 | 9 – 10:30 p.m.

Learn about the night sky—constellations, star names, and more—from the Ancient City Astronomy Club in this hands-on stargazing event.

Outdoor Programs

Playground Storytime

April 23 | 10 – 11 a.m.

Bring your toddlers to Collier-Blocker-Puryear Park for a story, a snack, and some playtime (weather permitting).

The Last Cast

May 2 | 6 – 8 p.m.

Come to our sunset fishing program, where you're guaranteed to catch a fantastic view.

Vilano Shoreline Cleanup

May 6 | 9 – 11 a.m.

Come to this event, held in partnership with the Matanzas Riverkeeper and Recycle St. Johns, and help remove trash and debris from around the Vilano Boat Ramp.

Veterans Kayaking

May 8 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

A program designed in partnership with Veterans Affairs will take military veterans of all abilities kayaking down Trout Creek.

San Sebastian River Kayaking

May 9 and 10 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Take a guided trip up the San Sebastian River and learn about the diverse wildlife of our marshes.

Auggie's Storytime

May 15 | 10 – 11 a.m.

Join Parks and Recreation's wise and friendly gopher tortoise, Auggie (and, sometimes, his animal friends), for storytime at Canopy Shores Park.

Homeschool Plants and Flowers

May 16 | 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Homeschooled students of all ages can learn about Florida's native plants and wildflowers and the essential roles they play in our ecosystem.

San Sebastian Paddleboarding

May 17 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Enjoy a relaxing, educational guided paddleboard trip up the San Sebastian River.

Splish Splash Storytime

Every Friday | 10 – 11 a.m.

Families with toddlers and preschoolers are invited for a special morning of stories and lots of water fun at a splash pad.

Sole Striders

Every Monday and Thursday | 9 – 10 a.m.

Work together on personal and group fitness goals through two-mile walks at the Solomon Calhoun Center punctuated with exercises.

Specialty Summer Camps

Girls' Fish Camp

June 9 – 13 | 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Campers get to take fishing gear out on the water and learn safe boat-handling skills, how to use tackle and live bait in freshwater areas, how to clean and cook fish, and more.

Exploration Camp (3rd–5th)

August 4 – 8 | 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Kids will enjoy an engaging week filled with outdoor explorations, attending field trips every day and participating in kayaking, fishing, beach cleanups, and more.