Boone Park, Jacksonville

Both North and South are great parks. The one located on Park Street is the older Park and smaller than the other one. The one located on St Johns Street has more equipment for children to use. These parks are usually clean. My nephews truly have a blast. This is a great way for kids to burn all that energy!

This park is very nice, pretty empty around 11:00. There are lots of picnic tables and a huge open field. Definitely a great place if you want to get out and walk around. Tennis courts and a decent size playground as well.

One of the most beautiful parks in Avondale/Riverside. Boone Park runs from Park Street to Herschel and then from Herschel to St. Johns Avenue. It totals 28 acres. The City purchased most of the property from William Elijah Boone in 1926. Mr. Boone (1853-1938) bought and then rebuilt locomotives, which he leased to local industries in North Florida and South Georgia. The park hosted the City’s major, public tennis tournaments for decades. Boone Park was recently renovated and has the following amenities: • Bike Racks • Bleachers • Grills • Parking • Park Benches • Picnic Shelters • Picnic Tables • Playground • Restrooms • Security Lighting • Tennis Courts (Lighted) There are playgrounds on both the St. Johns Avenue and the Park Street sides but the tennis courts, pavilions, picnic tables, and restrooms are all on the Park Street side.

Since Moving here 6 months ago this spot has become one of my favorite places for dog training. There is loads of squirrels so its a perfect place for distraction training. The playground is fantastic too!

Boone Park South is perfect for “forest bathing.” Such a peaceful place with its grand old trees and circling paths.