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St. Johns County Parks and Recreation

July 2025 Newsletter

Parks & Facilities

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Help Us Build Something Great

The St. Johns County Parks Foundation supports programs, projects, and park improvements that strengthen our community. Want to be part of it? Follow the foundation’s journey and see how you can help uplift our local parks.

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Accessibility

Adaptive Equipment for Kayaks and Paddleboards

The Office of Public Affairs produced a video highlighting the adaptive equipment on offer for our kayaking and paddleboarding trips.

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Program Highlights

Parks and Recreation Month

July 1–31

In July, St. Johns County celebrates Parks and Recreation Month, focusing on how parks and recreation foster community belonging. Since 1985, the US has honored this month to highlight the importance of parks and recreation in building strong communities.

Show up for fun times at our parks and enter your name for a chance to win a Parks and Recreation gift basket in our raffle!

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Night Under the Stars

August 29 | 8 – 9:30 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

Popsicles in the Park

July 16 | 10 – 11 a.m.

Bring the little ones to Trout Creek Park for icy popsicles, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, family-friendly tunes, and more!

Sunset Paddleboarding

July 18 | 6 – 9 p.m.

Enjoy a guided tour of Hallowes Cove by paddleboat, ending with a view of the sunset over the St. Johns River.

All Abilities Paddle

July 19 | 6:30 – 9 p.m.

Come on a trip designed for individuals who need adaptations due to physical or mental disabilities (and their families).

PGA Junior Golf League

July 21 | 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.

A fun and exciting way for your child to experience golf as part of a team, enjoying friendly competition in a league format.

Popsicles in the Park

July 26 | 10 – 11 a.m.

Bring the little ones to Ron Parker Park for icy popsicles, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, family-friendly tunes, and more!

Popsicles in the Park

July 30 | 10 – 11 a.m.

Bring the little ones to Mills Field for icy popsicles, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, family-friendly tunes, and more!

Sole Striders: Walk with Ease

August 7, 12, 14, 19, and 21 | 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

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

Veterans Kayaking

August 14 | 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Military veterans can join St. Johns County's experienced guides on a sunset kayaking trip down Trout Creek.

Dolphin Walk

August 14 and 15 | 7 – 8 p.m.

Meet us for a guided walk around Vilano Beach, all about dolphins! If you're lucky, you just might see some.

Veterans Archery

August 20 | 7:15 – 8:30 p.m.

Practice the finer points of bow and arrow in a program designed in partnership with Veterans Affairs.

Nature Book Club

August 20 | 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Join us for an outdoor book club celebrating our natural areas; this month's book is The Invention of Nature: Alexander von Humboldt's New World by Andrea Wulf.