Ranked #4 of 10 skate parks in Jacksonville by visitor rating
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Heads up: This listing appears to be a different type of place, not a traditional skate park. It may still be worth a visit anyway – but worth knowing before you go.
About
Ed Austin Regional Park is a sprawling Jacksonville recreation destination earning a 4.6-star rating from over 2,600 visitors. This massive multi-use facility features a 1.75-mile walking and biking trail circling the entire park, separate dog parks for small and large breeds, baseball and sports fields with electronic scoreboards, a gated playground perfect for young children, and disc golf. The park is praised for being well-maintained, shaded, and family-friendly, attracting everyone from young children celebrating birthdays to serious athletes. Open daily from 5am to 10pm, it also hosts a free community 5K every Saturday morning. While enforcement of off-leash dog policies has been noted as a concern by some visitors, the park's expansive space and diverse amenities make it a comprehensive outdoor hub for Jacksonville families and active recreation enthusiasts.
What visitors say
★★★★★
“I've been a fan of this park for years. Ever since my oldest was a baby and he's about to be 19. Absolutely love the new playscape! We just took our youngest there for her 7th birthday and she had a blast! 100% recommend having your kiddos play here!”
★★★★★
“It has a fantastic walking/running/biking trail. 1.75miles. It goes around the whole park. Very clean. The dog park is cute and completely gated for small and large dogs. There are lots of seating areas throughout and shade. The new playground is perfect for young children. It…”
★★★★★
“Ed Austin Refional Park is a massive space for some many different activities. There is a large walking path around the perimeter, disc golf course, basketball courts, two dog parks, playground, baseball fields, football fields, soccer fields and lots of open space for whatever…”
★★★★★
“Way too many off leash dogs running around when there is literally a dog park here. It is unsafe. The park itself is great with a lot of shade and room to roam, but laws and park rules aren’t enforced.
Update: 5/13/25
Off-leash dogs are still an issue even after contacting the…”
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