Recreation & Parks


Activities, News & Events
  • Summer Tennis Clinic – It's back! The Recreation and Parks Department annual 6 week tennis clinic for ages 8 to 80. June 18th - July 26th, Mondays - Thursdays, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (each age group is assigned a specific time), at the Lighthouse Park courts. Pre-registration is required at our offices, 2175 Mizell Rd, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm May 29th - June 15th. Fees are county resident youth -$10, county resident adult - $20, non-resident youth -$15, non-resident adult - $30. Register early as space is limited! Don't forget to bring your tennis racquet, a new can of balls, and a willingness to have fun! For more information, please call Betsy Clarkson, (904) 209-0333. Program flyer.
  • Pardon Our Dust – In order to complete the repairs to the Men's and Women's locker rooms at the Solomon Calhoun Center pool, the locker rooms will be closed Monday, April 30 - Friday, May 25th. Alternate restrooms will be provided. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation while we complete our renovations.
  • Beach Volleyball Leagues – The St. Johns County Recreation Department will have open courts for Beach Volleyball Leagues, Monday, May 14th for Men, Tuesday, May 15th for Women, and Thursday, May 17th for Coed. Sign-ups will be at the sand courts at the St. Johns County Pier beginning at 6:30pm on those days. Women's league begins Tuesday, May 29th. Coed on Thursday, May 31st, and Men's, Monday June 4th. For more information, please contact Greg Mills, ggm69@comcast.net or Joe Shakar at (904) 209-0385 or jshakar@sjcfl.us.
  • Summer Specialty Camps – Open registration April 26th, 8:30 a.m., at Ketterlinus Gymnasium, 60 Orange St. Registration is first come first serve. Payment is due at time of registration and is non-refundable. We will not accept fax or email registrations. Forms must be submitted to the Youth Program Coordinator with program fee to guarantee a spot in the camp. Adults may not register more than three participants at one time. For more information, contact Jamie Baccari, Youth Program Coordinator, at (904) 209-0377. Specialty camps PSA and flyer.

Announcements
  • Palencia Park Pirate Ship Playground – Park has re-opened! Thank you for your patience.
  • Volunteer in Parks! To maintain the quality of our parks and programs, your Recreation and Parks Department needs help with park clean-up, guided tours, tutoring children, office work, and special events. For more info or to sign up, please contact Betsy Clarkson, Superintendent of Recreation, at 209-0335.
Our Commitment

The St. Johns County Recreation and Parks Department is committed to a thriving local park system, the opportunity for our residents and visitors to enjoy healthy, active lifestyles, and the preservation of the natural beauty of our environment. Explore the many ways Recreation and Parks is making our communities happier and healthier by providing a place where it all comes together – a sense of community, an appreciation of history, and a respect for nature.

SJC Recreation and Parks – Where everybody plays