St. Johns County Parks & Recreation
| | All of us at Parks & Rec and Beach Services hope you had a fun, safe time ringing in 2026. We're excited for a year of more park improvements, community programs, sunny beach days, and a whole lot of fun surprises! | | | | St. Johns County Hosting Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for North Beach Park | St. Johns County will celebrate the completion of a $2.1 million project that renovated and completely redesigned North Beach Park. | | Adam Vermut Wins 20th Annual St. Augustine Amateur Golf Tournament | | | | | Porpoise Point Vehicular Access Ramp Temporarily Closing for Improvements Beginning January 5, 2026 | St. Johns County will temporarily close the Porpoise Point vehicular access ramp beginning Jan. 5, 2026, for a resiliency project that will raise and harden the ramp to protect it from flooding during astronomical tides and tropical weather events. | | Smoking and Vaping Banned at Parks and Beaches Under Amended Ordinances | | | Outdoor Recreation Survey | Help us improve our programming and shape the future of the department by answering a few questions about our outdoor recreation offerings. | |
River Reflection
Submissions due by February 27
| Do you love our rivers, creeks, and coastlines? Artists of all ages, abilities, and mediums are invited to submit work celebrating the connection between our waterways and our community by February 27. Selected pieces will be featured at the annual River Reflection event, a lively outdoor art exhibit held at Alpine Groves Park on Friday, March 27, in partnership with the Matanzas Riverkeeper and St. Johns Riverkeeper. | |
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Breakfast and Basketball Tournament
January 17
9 – 11 a.m.
| Come to the W.E. Harris Community Center for a community breakfast and basketball tournament held in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. | |
Matanzas Fun Run: Superhero Dash
January 24
8 – 9:30 a.m.
| Join us for the Superhero Dash, a one-mile fun run for kids 13 and under. Come dressed as your favorite superhero and show off your super speed! Registration is free, and the first 50 participants will receive a t-shirt and medal upon crossing the finish line. | |
Weed Wrangle
January 24
9 – 11 a.m.
| Help rescue Vilano Beach from invasive species by hand-removing harmful trees, vines, and flowering plants. | | |
Sustainable Futures: Career Camp
March 2 – 6 (for homeschoolers) and 16 – 20 (Spring Break)
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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This camp will introduce high school students to a variety of careers in the environmental field, such as wildlife conservation, environmental science, and sustainability. In addition to career insights, your child will earn at least 10 service learning hours by participating in environmental projects that benefit the community.
Scholarships are available for students on Free or Reduced Lunch. Please email kussia@sjcfl.us to inquire.
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Toddler Gym Break
January 12 and 26
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
| Bring your toddlers to play and socialize with other kids their age during organized games and hourlong open play sessions. | |
Crafty Tots
First three Wednesdays of every month
10 – 11 a.m.
| Toddlers can show their creative sides with various crafts they can complete with help from a parent or guardian. | |
Youth Basketball League
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
Evenings and mornings
| Another exciting season of competition for athletes from 9 to 14 years old, with games at the Solomon Calhoun Community Center. | |
Enrichment Programs
Throughout December
Every school day
| Afterschool enrichment programs for students from elementary school through early middle school at three different sites. | |
Power Walk Clinic for Beginners
Mondays and Thursdays
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
| This new program will help you pick up your pace to increase heart health and overall fitness, plus offer a little friendly competition. | |
Sole Striders:
Walk with Ease
Mondays and Thursdays
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
| Work together on fitness goals through two-mile walks at the Solomon Calhoun Center, punctuated with anti-arthritis exercises. | |
Senior Chair Aerobics
January 7 and 21
10 – 11 a.m.
| Get ready to move through a series of low-impact aerobic exercises designed for seniors, but suitable for most fitness levels. | |
Yoga Classes
Tuesdays and Thursdays
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. and 6 – 7 p.m.
| Come to the Solomon Calhoun Center and learn various yoga skills to increase flexibility, strengthen muscles, and reduce stress. | |
Trout Creek Kayaking
January 9 and 10
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
| Enjoy an informative guided tour of Trout Creek, featuring gorgeous scenery and up-close looks at local wildlife. | |
Adult Flag Football
Tuesdays starting January 22
6 – 9 p.m.
| Form your teams for an ongoing season of four-versus-four adult flag football at Mill Creek Park. | |
Parks & Crafts
January 15
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
| Kick off the new year by using watercolors to make cards addressed to your future self, to set your intentions for 2026. | |
Archery Programs
January 6 and 21
6 – 7:15 p.m. and 7:15 – 8:30 p.m.
| Take a shot at our archery programs for adults and kids, having fun while building skill, confidence, and consistency on the range. | | Wish it were still the holiday season? Enjoy our Parks & Rec-themed twist on "The Twelve Days of Christmas." | |
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