Lower Basin

River Voices

Biking
Walk The SUP
The Fuller Warren Shared-Use Path (The SUP) is a one-of-a-kind pathway for Jacksonville bridges. Spanning 12-ft across and nearly 1-mile long, it is ideal for both pedestrians and bicyclists. As host of the weekly Riverside Arts Market (RAM), Riverside Avondale Preservation is excited to invite RAM patrons to our neighborhood without the car. Connecting our […]
History
Get Your Feet Wet… at Memorial Park!
The beautiful St. Johns River has so much to offer those of us residing in Northeast Florida. From miles of diverse ecosystems to spending days adventuring on its waters, the river is truly a defining aspect of our region! Because of the St. Johns River, we also have a ton of waterfront parks and preservations […]
Hiking
Wondrous Wildflower: Search for Bartram’s Ixia
Out of the 60 or more reported Bartram’s ixia populations, most have not been seen recently and only a few are found in conservation areas. Making this iris vulnerable to extinction throughout its range.
Kayaking/Paddle Boarding
Paddle Deep Creek Conservation Area
Southwest of St. Augustine, Florida General Information Hours: Open 24/7 Google coordinates: 29.723823, -81.484087 Location Description: Parking is under and alongside the bridge. Locate a small driveway on the south side of SR 207 heading east across the bridge. Beware there are no restrooms. The kayak launch is at the end of a hard packed […]
Biking
Get Your Feet Wet… at Bulls Bay Preserve!
Jacksonville’s diverse environment allows visitors and locals to have access to a great variety of activities and destinations! A huge aspect of the First Coast is the beauty of the St. Johns River —  it is truly a defining ecosystem of our region. Thanks to the St. Johns River, there are a plethora of waterfront […]
Lower Basin
Get Your Feet Wet… at Blue Cypress Park!
Are you searching for tranquil hiking/biking trails, a golf course, and a tennis court with a beautiful, scenic view of the St. Johns River?