Enjoy, Don't Destroy

PSA Spotlights Collier-Blocker-Puryear Park

News

St. Johns County Celebrates 250th Anniversary of William Bartram’s Historic Visit to Florida with 2024 Bartram Living History Fest

April 23

SJC Parks and Recreation Holds Kickoff Event for “Enjoy, Don’t Destroy” Anti-Vandalism Campaign

April 5

St. Johns County Announces $123 Million Regional Park Plan to Begin in 2024

April 3

Program Highlights

Reel in the Fun - Kids' Fishing Tournament

May 5 | 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Come out for family fishing fun, where kids can compete for prizes based on the weight of the fish they catch.

Movie in the Park:

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

May 11 | 8:15p.m.

Bring a blanket or camp chair and see the newest incarnation of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in a stylish, funny urban adventure.

Bartram Living History Fest 2024

May 11 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Learn about the history of St. Johns County from the 18th century to the present day with hands-on exhibits and tours.

More Programs

Native Landscaping

May 18

10 a.m. - noon

Learn how to propagate and tend to some of your favorite native plants to help sustain a Florida-friendly landscape.

Parks & Crafts

May 23

6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Join us for a fun morning of making prints using paint and leaves found around you at beautiful Nease Beachfront Park.

Moultrie Creek Kayaking

May 17 and 18

11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Explore the estuaries of the intracoastal with St. Johns County park naturalists who will teach you about the diverse wildlife of the marshes.

Veterans Kayaking

May 9 and 16

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

A program designed in partnership with Veterans Affairs to provide military veterans of all abilities the opportunity to kayak through St. Johns County waterways. 

Sunset Bike Tour

May 29

7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Bring your bike for a leisurely ride where you will also learn about the history of the Hastings and Armstrong areas.

Parents' Night Out

May 18

10 a.m. - noon

Parents can enjoy a night out while the kids dive into summer at a pool party just for them.

Teen Night

May 17

6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Kids in middle school and high school can come to the W.E Harris Gym for a night of fun, with free food and drinks.

Veterans Art

May 24

10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

This art program for military veterans will show you how to make unique pieces out of simple bars of soap.

Crafty Tots

May 1, 8, and 15

10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Toddlers get to show their creative sides with various crafts they can complete with the help of a parent or guardian. 



Toddler Gym Break

May 6, 13, and 20

10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Bring your toddlers to play and socializing with other kids their age during organized games and open play over a one-hour session.  

Paddleboard Fishing

May 23

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Join St. Johns County's experienced guides on a paddleboard fishing trip through the waters off of Helen Mellon Schmidt Park. 

Dolphin Walk

May 29 and 30

7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Come for a guided walk around Vilano Beach all about dolphins; if you're lucky, you just might see some.  

Playground Storytime

May 22

10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Bring your toddlers for story time, a snack, and some playtime at Collier-Blocker-Puryear Park (with parents/guardians present and weather permitting).

Nature Book Club

May 15

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Join fellow readers at one of our beautiful county parks for a monthly book club centered around celebrating our natural areas.

Specialty Summer Camps

Archery Camp

June 24 – 28, July 8 – 12 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Exploration Camp

June 3 – 7 | 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Girls' Fishing Camp

August 5 – 9 | 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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