Ravine Gardens State Park 1600 Twigg Street, Palatka, FL 32712, 386-329-3721, Famous for its extensive plantings of azaleas and other ornamental plants, this beautiful 182-acre park has numerous picnic areas with grills, as well as an exercise course and a nature trail. more... 

Live Oak Golf & Country Club 1264 County Road 309, Palatka, FL 32112, Located in Fruitland, 386-467-2512, Water hazards come into play on three holes at this beautiful, semiprivate 18 hole, par 73 golf course which was built in 1960 and designed by Miles Christian Anderson.