Jacksonville is one of the top tourist attractions in the United States state Florida. The city offers variety of attractions such as museums, aquariums, parks, movie theaters, and night clubs. The city is home to tourism and entertainment. The city operates various largest park systems.

The most popular and premier park in the city is the Hemming Plaza. Millions of people visit the city for the beautiful environment of the city. Most of the parks are located across the St John River. Among the huge list some are the must see and top recommended parks in the city.

The Metropolitan Park Jacksonville is one of the best and must see park in Jacksonville. The park is located across the St John River and just minutes from the interstate I-95. The people can easily access the park from any part of the First Coast. There are various activities available in the park which makes the park as the perfect entertainment venue for the whole family. The 27 acre park is located at: 1410, gator Bowl Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32202.

The Huguenot Memorial park is the must see park in Jacksonville located in the beautiful atmosphere of the city. The Huguenot memorial Park is selected as the great Florida birding trail site. The park provides the nesting area for the shore birds and the terns. The park will be opened daily from 8 am to 8pm. the park is located in 295 acre of landscape. The park is located at: 10980, Hecksher Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32226.

The Friendship fountain is one of the top best parks in Jacksonville. The friendship fountain is located in the St John's River and on the south bank of the river. The park was opened to the public in the year 1965. The park offers world's tallest fountain which is capable of spraying 17,000 gallons of water. The Friendship fountain is located at: 1015, Museum circle, Jacksonville, FL 32207.

Jacksonville has much to offer to the tourists visiting the place for a quiet relaxing vacation of short summer retreat. The largest city in the state of Florida, Jacksonville is laid back in its own way with the beautiful thematic community parks and playgrounds for children.

The beautiful parks have features and amenities like picnic areas, grills, basketball courts, public restrooms, and lit shelter areas. While most of the Jacksonville parks are free to access, some of the parks have admission fees and rent out spaces.

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Some of the main parks in the city are: Branchwood, Brook Valley Park, Georgetown Park, Jacksonville Commons Park - Shelter I, Jacksonville Commons Park - Shelter II, Kerr Street Park, L.P. Willingham Waterfront Park, Northeast Creek Park - Shelter I, Northeast Creek Park - Shelter II, Philips Park, Rev. E. W. Wooten Park, Richard Ray Park, Riverwalk Park, Sherwood Forest Park, Wilson Bay Gazebo, Wilson Bay Park and Woodlands Park.

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The city of Jacksonville has some of the best playgrounds for children. The kid friendly city offers some of the best amenities in its playgrounds like play area, swings and slides. The playgrounds in the best natural setting are a delight for the little children and a marvel as it is.

Some of the main playgrounds for children are: Kids Kampus at Metropolitan Park, Florida C. Dwight Memorial Playground, Pine Forest Playground, Cuba Hunter Playground, GENA Playground, Bruce Park, Blue Cyprus Park, Lake Shore Blvd Playground, Alderman Park, Arbor Forest, Charter Point, Lower Eastside, Collins Lakes, Copper Hill, Empire Point, Paxon Biltmore, Mixon Town and Alderman Park.

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