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State Parks

• Big Talbot Island State Park
  12157 Heckscher Drive • Jacksonville, FL 32226
  Located 20 Miles East of Downtown Jacksonville
  904-251-2320
  One of the seven state parks known as the Talbot Islands State Parks, Big Talbot Island State Park is primarily a natural preserve. A premier location for nature study, bird-watching and photography, Big Talbot Island State Park is on one of Northeast Florida’s unique sea islands. more...  map

Fishing

• Capt Dave Sipler's Sport Fishing
  13111 Premium Road • Jacksonville, FL 32225
  904-642-9546
  Capt Dave Sipler is a fully licensed and insured full-time fishing guide providing fishing charters, sightseeing tours and tours of State parks for up to 6 passengers. more...  map

• Captain Bob's Fishing Charters
  56 San Juan Drive • Jacksonville, FL 32082
  904-613-1639
  Fully insured inshore charter fishing business. When you fish with Captain Bob, you will be fishing the inshore and/or coastal waters of Jacksonville and St. Augustine from a 19-ft Fishmaster bay boat or a 16-ft Riverhawk boat. Captain Bob will provide all fishing tackle, bait, lures, flies, ice and licenses, though customers are welcome to use their own gear. He will make every effort to customize trips to meet customers’ needs. Anglers of all skill levels and children are welcome. Frequently caught fish include: redfish, speckled trout, weakfish, flounder, black drum, sheepshead, bluefish, Spanish mackerel, jacks, shark, and tarpon and cobia in season.  more...  map

• Jacksonville Inshore Fishing
  PO Box 350788 • Jacksonville, FL 32235
  904-724-8665
  Inshore fishing the backwaters of the St. John's River in Jacksonville for Redfish, Seatrout, Flounder, Sheepshead, and more. Full-day, half-day guide trips available.  more...

• North Florida Fishing Charters
  2221 Larchmont Road • Jacksonville, FL 32207
  904-346-3868 or 904-707-8328
  Inshore light tackle fishing trips. more...  map

Golf

• Baymeadows Golf Club
  7981 Baymeadows Circle West • Jacksonville, FL 32256
  904-731-5701
  A magnificent 18 hole championship golf course that includes a driving range, a putting green, a well stocked pro shop, and a full service snack bar. more...  map

• Deercreek Country Club
  7818 McLaurin Road North • Jacksonville, FL 32256
  904-363-1604
  This country club features a private, Robert Miller designed 18 hole, par 71 championship golf course that is built through naturally wooded uplands and Florida marshes. Other features of the club include a driving range, a practice area and putting green, a complete golf pro shop, a junior Olympic swimming pool, eight Har-Tru clay tennis courts, and a complete tennis shop.  more...  map

• Golf Club of Jacksonville
  10440 Tournament Lane • Jacksonville, FL 32222
  904-779-0800
  Affiliated with the Tournament Players Club Network, this golf club is the only PGA Tour managed facility that is open to the public in Northeast Florida, as well as the only Audubon certified sanctuary golf course in Duval County. A lighted practice facility is also on site and golf lessons are available from PGA golf professionals. more...  map

• Mill Cove Golf Club
  1700 Monument Road • Jacksonville, FL 32225
  904-646-4653
  Enjoy the only Arnold Palmer Signature public golf course in Jacksonville while at this golf club that also includes a lighted driving range, a fully stocked pro shop, and dining and banquet facilities. Lessons by PGA golf professionals are available.  more...  map

• Windsor Parke Golf Club
  13823 Sutton Park Drive North • Jacksonville, FL 32224
  904-223-4653
  Selected for five USGA qualifiers including the US Open, this 18 hole championship golf course was designed by Arthur Hill and is the only nationally rated golf course in Jacksonville. A completely stocked pro shop, full practice facilities, a driving range, and a full service dining room are also on site. more...  map

Outfitters & Guides

• Kayak Amelia
  13030 Heckscher Drive • Jacksonville, FL 32226
  904-251-0016, 888-30-KAYAK
  Full service, certified outfitter that provides exciting sea kayaking trips with your choice of half day or three hour trips available. All of the trips include 30 minutes of prep time, as well as a stop for a break and a snack. more...  map

Skating

• Skate World
  3605 Philips Highway • Jacksonville, FL 32210
  904-399-3223
  Both novice skaters and experts will enjoy this ice rink where the ice is kept at a very cool 19 degrees. The rink is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays through Sundays and skate rentals are available.  map