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St. Johns County Hosting Groundbreaking Ceremony for

Silverleaf Sportsplex and Shearwater Community Park and Library

On Wednesday, June 4, St. Johns County will celebrate the start of work on both the Silverleaf Sportsplex and the Shearwater Community Park and Library as part of the $123 million regional park plan.

SJC Volunteers Collect Over 850 Pounds of Trash from Local Beaches During 22nd Annual Turtletown USA Beach Cleanup

May 23

On May 10, St. Johns County hosted the 22nd annual Turtletown USA Beach Cleanup. Over the past two decades, this cleanup has helped remove litter and debris from St. Johns County beaches in preparation for sea turtle nesting season.

St. Johns County Announces Reopening of Butler West and Vilano Landing Boat Ramps on May 23

May 23

The Butler West Boat Ramp and Vilano Landing Boat Ramp reopened to the public on the morning of Friday, May 23, after a renovation program and waterway dredging, respectively.

SJC Parks and Recreation Celebrates Success of “Enjoy, Don’t Destroy” Anti-Vandalism Campaign

May 12

The St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department proudly celebrates the success of its “Enjoy, Don’t Destroy” anti-vandalism campaign, which has saved the County tens of thousands of dollars in vandalism-related expenses.

SJC Parks and Recreation Welcomes Hundreds of Attendees to 2025 Bartram Living History Festival

May 9

On May 3, the St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department welcomed hundreds of guests to Alpine Groves Park for the 2025 Bartram Living History Festival.

SJC and Field of Dreams Baseball League Celebrate Expansion of Disability-Friendly Baseball Field

May 8

On May 3, St. Johns County officials and staff joined members of the Field of Dreams Baseball League to celebrate the start of work on a major expansion of Field of Dreams Baseball, the County’s disability-friendly baseball field at Aberdeen Park.

Program Highlights

Parks and Recreation Month

July 1–31

Stay tuned for more details on the fun events and activities we have planned to celebrate Parks and Recreation Month 2025!

More Programs

Pickleball Lessons

June 2 and 9

Times vary

Discover the thrill of a fast-growing sport in America through beginner-friendly classes hosted by St. Johns County.

Parks and Crafts

June 5

7 – 8:30 p.m.

Aspiring anti-artists will get to show off their sense of humor by making really bad art at Mussallem Beachfront Park.

Veterans Kayaking

June 12

6 – 9 p.m.

This program, made in partnership with Veterans Affairs, will take military vets of all abilities kayaking in Palmo Cove at sunset.

Sunset Kayaking Trip

June 18 and 27

6 – 9 p.m.

Enjoy an informative guided tour of Palmo Cove that ends with an unforgettable sunset over the St. Johns River.

Sunset Paddleboarding

June 21

6 – 9 p.m.

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

Nature Book Club

June 25

9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Join us at Canopy Shores Park for a book club celebrating our natural areas; this month's book is Crow Planet by Lyanda Lynn Haupt.

Shark Tooth Exploration

June 25

3 – 3:45 p.m.

Join us as we look for shark teeth on our beaches, learning about sharks as well as tips and tricks to find keepsake teeth. 

Geocaching 101

June 28

10 – noon

Learn what geocaching is and how you and your family can get started on a modern-day treasure hunt.

Dolphin Walk

July 2

7:30 – 8:30 p.m.

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

Hallowes Cove Kayak Trip

July 12

6 – 9 p.m.

Explore the estuaries of the Intracoastal before sunset with naturalists who will teach you about the diverse wildlife of the marshes.