Community Stories

December is packed with ways to celebrate the season with St. Johns County Parks & Recreation. From holiday traditions and family adventures to outdoor programs and adult fitness, our December calendars are full of opportunities to get active, explore, and make memories. Whether you’re looking for a festive outing, something fun for the kids, or a way to stay moving during the holidays, there’s a program for everyone. Some Highlights This Month Crafty Tots & Toddler Gym Break

Join Us With Just $5 Giving Tuesday has become one of the most meaningful days of the year for nonprofits across the country — and this year, we’re inviting first-time givers to join us with the simplest, most powerful gift: $5 . Why $5? Because it’s the price of a coffee. Because it’s accessible. And because when many people give a little, it creates the momentum that strengthens recreation access for every resident in St. Johns County. Small Gifts, Big Impact Every year, ou

Our 2025 Family Color Run 5K was an incredible success—hundreds of families, volunteers, and partners came together to celebrate community, movement, and the joy of recreation. From the first burst of color to the final steps across the finish line, the morning captured everything we love about St. Johns County: connection, energy, and the power of recreation to bring people together. Thanks to your participation and enthusiasm, the Parks Foundation can continue strengthening

We’re excited to share some big news! The St. Johns County Parks Foundation has been nationally recognized with the National Association of Park Foundations Lehman Award for Park Foundation Excellence in the Emerging Star category. This award is given to newer foundations across the country that are already making a measurable difference in their communities. For us, it’s proof that the hard work happening here in St. Johns County is being noticed far beyond our borders. Bui

St. Johns County, FL —  As Parks & Recreation Month comes to a close, the St. Johns County Parks Foundation is proud to reflect on a...

When we think about parks and recreation, we often focus on the visible outcomes—upgraded turf, well-marked fields, and accessible play areas. But every now and then, someone comes along who reminds us why we’re really here. That someone, in this case, is George Vancore—the co-founder and head umpire at the Field of Dreams Baseball League. After the groundbreaking ceremony for the park’s upcoming expansion, I had the chance to sit down with George. And what he shared wasn’t