Walk, run, slide or swing—Fleming Island has it all

FLEMING ISLAND – You won’t find the most visited recreational area on Fleming Island on the Clay County government’s website.

Sure, there are some spectacular parks and trails in the area, like the Black Creak Mountain Trail, Black Creek Park and Trail, Doctors Lake Park, Eagle Harbor Park, Eagle Harbor Soccer Complex, Moccasin Slough, Neptune Park, Oak Creek Park, Plantation Sports Complex and Thunderbolt Park.

But if you don’t mind forgoing the slides, swing sets and picnic tables, and you simply want a picturesque walk amongst moss-draped trees with other nature enthusiasts, then the walking trail along Town Center Boulevard near the Golf Club at Fleming Island is for you.

But if it’s a county park with boat launches and playgrounds, you’re in luck, too.

Here are your choices:

• Black Creek Mountain Trail, 7890 U.S. Highway 17. Features a bike trail, hiking and walking trails, paved trail and stabilized/paved walking trails.

• Black Creek Park and Trail, 7890 U.S. Highway 17. Features a bike trail, covered pavilion, hiking and walking trails, nature trails, restrooms and stabilized/paved walking trails.

• Doctors Lake Park, 2399 Lakeshore Dr. North. Features a covered pavilion, fishing piers and paddleboard rentals.

• Eagle Harbor Park, 1245 Forest Park Dr. Features a basketball court, covered pavilion, picnic tables and playground.

• Eagle Harbor Soccer Complex, 4387 Lakeshore Dr. Features concessions, a covered pavilion, playground and a soccer field.

• Moccasin Slough, 4393 Raggedy Point Road. Features a covered pavilion, fitness station, hiking and walking trails, nature trails, paved trail, playground, restrooms and stabilized/paved walking trails.

• Neptune Park, 2070 Thunderbolt Road. Features a baseball field, concession stand, restrooms and T-ball field.

• Oak Creek Park, 1760 Castille Dr. Features a covered pavilion and playground.

• Plantation Sports Complex, 321 Old Hard Road. Features a soccer field.

• Thunderbolt Park, 5700 U.S. Highway 17. Features a covered pavilion and multi-purpose playing fields.