Family Attractions in Jacksonville

Family Attractions in JacksonvilleFamily time is always busy in the city of Jacksonville. With so many choices, you need to follow our list of family attractions so you can experience everything. From a children's museum, to nature trails to the country's oldest skate park, Jacksonville is filled with family-friendly activities.

Tree Hill Nature Center
Get wowed by nature at the Tree Hill Nature Center. Located in the center of downtown Jacksonville, this amazing sanctuary included Animal Encounters, Guided Trail Tours and an on-site butterfly house!

Address: 7152 Lone Star Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32211 - MAP
Web: www.treehill.org

Hands On Children's Museum
Touching the displays is a requirement at the Hands On Children's Museum, which resembles a castle on the outside, and a scientific-discovery fun house on the inside! More than 15 major exhibits like "Little Vets," "Kids Mini Bank," and "Winn Dixie Lil' Grocery" will keep the kids enthralled for hours. Learn more...

Address: 8580 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32216 - MAP
Phone: (904) 642-2688
Web: www.handsonchildrensmuseumjax.com

Kona Skate Park
Skate at one of the oldest operating skate parks in the country, Kona Skate Park. This park is no dinosaur either. They have some of the raddest runs, including a 30' deep bowl with 6' tombstone extension, freestyle area and j-run.

Address: 8739 Kona Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32211 - MAP
Phone: (904) 725-8770
Web: www.konaskatepark.com

Adventure Landing
Ready for an adventure? Then head over to Adventure Landing, where you'll have all the fun of a huge theme park, in a smaller package that you can experience in a day. This mini theme park includes a water park, game room, go carts and putt putt golf course. Best of all, it's located right off Beach Blvd.

Address: 4825 Blanding Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32210 - MAP
Phone: (904) 771-2803
Web: www.adventurelanding.com

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Jacksonville Equestrian Center

Address: 13611 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32221 - MAP
Phone: (904) 573-4895

Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville

Address: 301 A Philip Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32202 - MAP
Phone: (904) 630-3900
Web: minorleaguebaseball.com

University of North Florida Ospreys

Address: 1 University of North Florida Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32224 - MAP
Phone: (904) 620-1000
Web: www.unfospreys.com

Jacksonville University Dolphins

Address: 300 A Philip Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32202 - MAP
Phone: (904) 630-3900
Web: www.judolphins.com

Jacksonville Suns

Address: 301 A Philip Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32202 - MAP
Phone: (904) 358-2846
Web: www.minorleaguebaseball.com

Jacksonville Museum Of Science And History

Address: 1025 Museum Cir., Jacksonville, FL 32207 - MAP
Phone: (904) 396-MOSH
Web: www.themosh.org