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Community Stories
We love stories about our beloved parks and recreation spaces!
We'd love to hear how parks and recreation have made a difference in your community! Share your story with us and inspire others to get involved and make a positive impact.
The Field of Dreams at Aberdeen Park: More Than a Park—A Place Everyone Should Know
When we think about parks and recreation, we often focus on the visible outcomes—upgraded turf, well-marked fields, and accessible play...
Marithza Ross
May 151 min read
Just Tri It! Proves What Community Can Do
The second annual Just Tri It! Kids Triathlon was a joyful, high-energy day full of firsts, finish lines, and community spirit—and it...
Marithza Ross
May 21 min read
Some Bunny Loves Traditions – Thanks, Parks & Rec! 🐣
We’re egg-stra grateful for the St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department —and all the ways they keep community traditions...
Marithza Ross
Apr 161 min read
Kids Shine on Stage at First-Ever “Kids Got Talent” Event
The spotlight was on St. Johns County’s youngest stars as they took the stage at the Solomon Calhoun Community Center for the first-ever...
Marithza Ross
Mar 312 min read
Just Tri It: A Winning Opportunity for Local Businesses to Get Involved!
We’re reaching out to all local businesses to be part of something special! The St. Johns County Parks and Recreation team is hosting the...
Marithza Ross
Mar 242 min read
A Picture-Perfect Evening for Art & Nature at Alpine Groves Park
Some evenings feel almost too perfect to be real—and Friday, March 14, is shaping up to be one of them. As the full moon rises over the...
Marithza Ross
Mar 122 min read
Soar into Fun: Celebrate Kite Day & SJC Parks & Rec New Certified Autism Center Designation
Get ready to watch the skies come alive at Kite Day 2025 Sponsored by Alive Credit Union! Join us on Saturday, March 8, from 10 AM to 12...
Marithza Ross
Feb 281 min read
St. Johns County Parks & Recreation Summer Camp is Back!
The St. Johns County Parks Foundation is proud to support the St. Johns County Parks & Recreation Summer Camp , ensuring that hundreds of...
Marithza Ross
Feb 271 min read
Why It Matters: St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Award-Winning Shoreline Restoration
Why Does It Matter? This initiative demonstrates how nature-based solutions can protect the county’s natural assets from climate...
Marithza Ross
Feb 191 min read
Step Into Wellness: Behavioral Health Day 2025 in St. Johns County
Shout out to St. Augustine Youth Services (SAYS) for inspiring this post ! Today is Behavioral Health Day! The Florida Behavioral Health...
Marithza Ross
Feb 123 min read
Clearing the Path Forward: How One Young Scout Took the Lead to Keep Our Trails on Track
Some of the most significant changes to our community come not from large-scale initiatives but from the efforts of individuals who...
Marithza Ross
Feb 102 min read
Celebrate Super Bowl Weekend with a Free Movie in the Park at Treaty Park
As the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles prepare to face off in Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans , why not kick off the weekend...
Marithza Ross
Feb 41 min read
Explore, Learn, and Celebrate: Five St. Johns County Parks That Honor Black History
February is Black History Month, and the St. Johns County Parks Foundation is proud to showcase how our parks are more than just places...
Marithza Ross
Feb 12 min read
Swing, Sip, and Succeed: How the Local Organization #LEGS is Empowering Women to Tee Off and Take Over Golf Nationwide
What started with a simple sticker and flyer has grown into a nationwide movement. When Jillian Johnson moved to Jacksonville, she knew...
Marithza Ross
Jan 303 min read
MLK Recap: How the Parks Foundation Makes More Possible
Following the MLK holiday on Monday, we’re recapping our recent events and highlighting how foundations like ours make so much more...
Marithza Ross
Jan 232 min read
SJC Parks Ready to Race as Girls on the Run Spring Registration Opens
The St. Johns County Parks Foundation is proud to support groups that foster a love of recreation. December 2024 5K Celebration While...
Marithza Ross
Jan 172 min read
Grown-Up Goals: One Local Group Keeps the Love of Soccer Alive Beyond Their Youth
As kids, many of us laced up our cleats, hit the field, and discovered the joy of soccer. For some, that love of the game faded as they...
Marithza Ross
Jan 162 min read
Get the Ball Rolling: Youth Basketball Is Back!
Ready to hit the court? Here’s everything you need to know about the St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Youth Basketball League. Ages:...
Marithza Ross
Jan 141 min read
Suit Up, Super Kids: 45th Annual Matanzas Run - Superhero Dash!
The St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department and Ancient City Road Runners are excited to host the – Superhero Dash! This...
St. Johns County Parks Foundation
Jan 81 min read
Looking Forward with a Journey Back: Kicking Off 2025 with the St. Johns County Parks Foundation
As we step into 2025 with renewed energy and focus, it’s important to reflect on the journey that has brought us here. Progress is built...
St. Johns County Parks Foundation
Jan 22 min read
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