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Jump Zone
Orange Park
904-328-2227 / 1035 Blanding Boulevard / www.jumpzoneparty.com
Jacksonville's coolest party place is now at Jump!Zone! We're an indoor Party and Play Center featuring 6 huge themed inflatables in an air conditioned arena. Come and enjoy the Batman Challenge, Sponge Bob, Disney Cars, the 34 foot long Happy Gator and more! Your child will enjoy the super fast slides, obstacle courses and climbing which will give your child a safe and enjoyable workout. There's also free air hockey for everyone and a toddler activity area.
904-328-2227 / 1035 Blanding Boulevard / www.jumpzoneparty.com
O2B Kids
904-264-4202 / 1821 Town Center Blvd, Fleming Island / www.o2bkids.com
Come express yourself!
Based around the early childhood educational concept that children learn most effectively through play, O2B Kids is designed to offer unique and affordable “edutainment” opportunities for children between the ages of 0 and 13.
• choice of extracurricular classes
• free play
• drop-off services
• special events
• discounts on Premier Programs including preschool, afterschool, summer camp, birthday parties and Parent Night Out Plus, climb the Slime Wall, race through the Big Toy, work out in the Kid’s Gym or shoot some hoops in the Indoor Basketball Court. Add an Art Studio, Science Lab, Computer Lab, Parent’s Gym and you have a day of sure-fire family fun. Plus, play outside on our creative and challenging outdoor playground then get a refreshment and extra energy in the colorful, tasty Odabee Café. Physical activity has never been so fun!
904-264-4202 / 1821 Town Center Blvd, Fleming Island / www.o2bkids.com
Black Heritage Museum
This museum is housed in a one-room school dating from the late 1800's and is located on the Hunter-Douglas Park. Visits/tours are done by appointment only and include an oral history discussion, artifacts (i.e.. homemade toys, stove), and photographs. Call to arrange a tour. Two-day notice required for groups.
904-282-4168 / Longmire Ave, Middleburg
Blueberry, Blackberry, and Grape Picking - Clay County
Blueberry season is typically May - early July. Grape season runs August - September. Pick your own at these locations (Call ahead as ripe supply varies from week to week).
Blackberry Hill Farm
904-264-2039 / 2995 Thunder Rd, Middleburg
Blueberry, Blackberry, & Grape picking Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 5pm - dark and Saturdays, 8am until there are no more.
Howard's Blueberry Farm
904-282-1182 / 4200 Bronco Rd, Middleburg
Blueberry picking offered May - June, Monday - Saturday, dawn to dusk. $1 per pound picked.
www.pickyourown.org
Boardz Skateshop
Indoor skate park and skate shop for kids and adults. Lessons also offered. Helmet and a parent-signed
waiver are required to skate. Non-members pay $10 to skate all day any day of
the week. Members get half price admission.
Helmet rental is $2, Board rental is $5.
Tuesday thru Thursday 2pm to 7pm
Friday 2pm to 9pm
Saturday 11am to 9pm
Sunday 1pm to 6pm - Sk8 Church 6pm to 8pm
BOARDZ Skatepark / 904-272-8499 / 365 College Drive, Middleburg / www.boardzskate.com
Bowl America
Hours:
Sunday - Thursday: 9am - 11pm
Friday & Saturday: 9am - 1am
904-272-6400 / 361 Blanding Blvd, Orange Park / www.bowl-america.com
Chuck E. Cheese's
Open 9am-10pm. Admission is free, just pay for game tokens. Pizza, sandwiches, and salad bar.
904-778-0537 / 6065 Youngerman Circle, Orange Park / www.chuckecheese.com
Clarke House Park
Kids will enjoy the huge wooden castle, boat, airplane, sandboxes and more. Separate toddler playground. Walking trail, picnic tables and volleyball net available. Open daily from dawn to dusk. Covered pavilions are first come first serve.
1047 Kingsley Ave, Orange Park
Clay County Historical & Railroad Museum
Only open on Sundays from 2pm - 5pm Historical artifacts and pictures
904-284-9644 / 915 Walnut St, Green Cove Springs
Clay County Historical Triangle
Catch a glimpse of life in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Historical sites include Clay County Historic Courthouse, 1884 County Jail, Railroad Museum, Clay County Archives Research Center, a time capsule, and a Veteran's Memorial.
904-284-5243 or 904-284-9106 / 915 Walnut St, Green Cove Springs / Clay Tourism
Golf Clubs - Clay County
Eagle Harbor Golf Club
904-269-9300 / 2217 Eagle Harbor Pkwy, Orange Park / Eagle Harbor Golf Club
A semi-private golf club open to the public. Patrons may reserve tee times up to 10 days in advance. Kids lessons also offered.
The Golf Club at Fleming Island
904-269-1440 / 2260 Town Center Blvd, Orange Park / www.flemingislandgolf.com
Call up to 7 days in advance to set a tee time. Open dawn to dusk. Kids' lessons also offered.
Golf with Parents
5:30 pm - 7pm each Wednesday Night. Kids can now golf with their parents at The Golf Academy Fleming Island.
904-287-7650/ 2260 Town Center Blvd. Orange Park / www.the-golfacademy.com
Home Depot Kids' Workshops
Free "How-To Clinics" designed for children ages 5-12. Offered the first Sat of each month between 9am and 12 noon. Children accompanied by an adult construct projects from pre-fabricated kits. The kits are designed to be both educational and practical. Teaches do-it-yourself skills and tool safety.
904-269-3117 / 1919 Wells Rd, Orange Park
904-541-0114 / 1575 County Rd 220, Orange Park Fleming Island area)
www.homedepot.com
Howard’s Blueberry Farm
Blueberry season is typically May - early July.
904-282-1182 / 4200 Bronko Road, Middleburg
Jump Zone Party Play Center
Jump Zone Orange Park has 6 massive inflatables. Fully staffed and equipped with 3 Party Rooms for birthdays, team events, school outings, church activities and any kids-group fun. OpenPlay schedules to accommodate individual fun with family and friends.
904-328-2227 / 1035 Blanding Boulevard / www.jumpzoneparty.com
Libraries - Clay County
Many enrichment activities for kids! Follow the link to information on storytimes & more for children.
Branches:
Green Cove Springs Library
904-284-6315 or 904-269-6315403 Ferris St, Green Cove Springs
Keystone Heights Library
352-473-4286 / Oriole & Palmetto St, Keystone Heights
Middleburg Clay-Hill Library
904-282-2495 or 904-282-04572245 Aster Ave, Middleburg
Orange Park Library
904-278-4750 / 2054 Plainfield Ave, Orange Park
904-278-3720 / Countywide / Clay County Public Library
Lighthouse Learning Toy Lending Library
Any child 5 and younger can borrow toys, books, and video tapes. A moderate amount of special needs equipment also available to borrow, as well as parenting literature. $25 per year per family. Families may check out two toys per child or up to five toys for two weeks at a time. Open Tues and Thurs, 9am to 1pm and on Sat by appointment only.
904-264-7392 / 550 Kingsley Ave, Orange Park / Lighthouse Lending Library
Michael's Arts and Crafts
Kid's Club - Craft projects each Saturday at 10am. $2 per project
904-269-5594 / 291 Blanding Blvd, Orange Park / www.michaels.com
Movie Theaters - Clay County
AMC Orange Park Theater
904-264-3888 / 1910 Wells Road, Orange Park / www.amctheaters.com
O.P. Skateboard Park
Orange Park's free Skateboard Park and Shop/Concession for skaters of all ages and abilities. Birthday parties are free. Skateboard lessons available for beginners. Helmet and notarized waiver required to enter skateboard park. Hours: Mondays 4-Sundown, Tues-Fri 2-Sundown, Sun 12-Sundown, Sat 10-Sundown, Closed during inclement weather. Located at the end off Gano Ave on Fromhart St. across from Orange Park Athletic Association. The O.P. Skate Park is owned and operated by the Town of Orange Park. To receive our Newsletter, send your e-mail address to: Ms_Anjie@comcast.net.
904-625-6260 / 1006 Fromhart St, Orange park
O2B Kids
Free play is available for kids ages 0-13 for a daily rate of $8/child for all day play (Mon-Fri, 9:30am-8pm and Saturday until 6pm, closed on Sundays). Activities include rock wall (open 4pm - 6pm only) computer, game room, dramatic play, dress-up, building, Big Toy play area, indoor basketball, book nook, toddler play, and backyard fun. Free wireless internet connection included and café on site. Parents Night Out for ages 3-13 offered every Friday, 6pm-10:30pm: No pre-registration-just show up. Classes, after school programs, and other activities also available for monthly fee.
904-264-4202 / 1821 Town Center Blvd, Fleming Island / www.o2bkids.com
O2B Kids Rock Wall
Visit the Rock Wall for $8/child. The Rock Wall is open Monday - Friday, 4pm - 6pm. For no additional charge, come early or stay late and enjoy the free play options as well. Call ahead before leaving, as rock wall may be is use for birthday parties.
904-264-4202 / 1821 Town Center Blvd, Fleming Island / www.o2bkids.com
Outdoor Parks - Clay County
Black Creek Trail
904-269-6378 / Hwy 17 between Orange Park and Green Cove Springs / Black Creek Trail
A paved trail for walking and bicycling. A small portion of the trail is unpaved and leads to the creek. The trail runs parallel to Highway 17, so use caution when crossing intersections. Provides a covered pavilion and restrooms.
Jennings State Forest
904-291-5530 / 1337 Longhorn Rd, Middleburg / Jennings State Forest
Features walking, bicycle, and horse trails. Seasonal hunting.
Spring Park
904-529-1018 / Magnolia Ave. next to City Hall, Green Cove Springs / Spring Park
A beautiful park located along the St. Johns River, next to City Hall, features playground equipment, picnic facilities, a gazebo, the City spring-fed pool, and the City pier. Group reservations may be made by contacting the City Clerk at 529-2200. Registration form available online. Click link for more.
Thunderbolt Park
904-269-6378 / Hwy 17, Fleming Island / Thunderbolt Park
Two large multi-purpose fields for playing soccer (has two goals), football, flying a kite, etc. This park also has a playground and covered pavilion and is within walking distance of the Town Center Library.
Clay County Parks
Paint on Pottery
Kids or adults choose the piece of pottery and the paint they want, paint their pottery, and then get it glazed and fired to pick up in a few days. No advance registration needed - just drop in. Hours of operation are Tuesday-Thursday, 12noon-6pm; Friday & Saturday, 10am-8pm. Closed on Sunday and Monday. Located on the corner of Blanding and Jefferson, which is one block South of College.
904-276-5656 / 1101 Blanding Blvd #115, Orange Park / www.paintonpottery.com
Restaurants with Tepanyaki Tables - Clay County
Kids will enjoy the show as Japanese chef's prepare their meals right in front of them.
Kyodai Sushi Rock Japan Steakhouse
904-215-8228 / 1861 Wells Rd, Orange park
Lunch served Sun - Fri, 11:30am-2pm. Dinner served Mon - Sun, 5pm-10pm (5pm - 10:30pm on Fri and Sat)
Ichiro Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi
904-269-8886 / 1780 Wells Rd, Orange Park
Lunch served daily, 11:30am-2:30pm. Dinner served Sun-Thr, 4:30pm-10pm and until 10:30pm on Fri & Sat.
For more kid-friendly restaurants you can visit while in the Beaches area, visit Jax4Kids.com's Kids Eat Free pages and scroll down to "discount for kids and kid-friendly restaurants".
Skate Station
Roller skating, Arcade, Indoor Playground, Swamp Golf, and Laser Tag. Admission cost is for one attraction and ranges from $5-$8 per session (Session hours vary by day of the week). Add an additional $3-$4 per person per additional attraction. Roller skates are included in skating admission (roller blades and speed skates are $3 extra) Laser Tag is usually only available on Wednesday nights, Saturdays, & Sundays (call ahead).
Summer Sessions are as follows:
Monday - Friday, 1pm - 5pm
Friday, 7:30pm – 12midnight
Saturday, 11am – 11pm
Saturday, 6pm - 11pm
Sunday, 12noon – 6pm.
On Wednesdays, from 6pm - 9pm - Family Pizza Night. Skating and All The Pizza You Can Eat! Admission is $6.50 and includes all the pizza you can from 6pm - 8pm as well skate rental (roller blades and speed skates are $3 extra).
On Fridays, 8pm - Teen Dance Zone: safe teen dancing for kids 14 years old and younger
On Saturdays, from 10am - 10:30am - Beginners learn the basic skills of forward and backward skating, starting and stopping correctly, proper posture, balance and falling, as well as skating and equipment safety for $6. No pre-registration required.
904-272-5600 / 230 Blanding Blvd, Orange Park / www.skatestationfunworks.com
Whitey's Fish Camp Fishing Dock
In addition to the restaurant, you'll also find a fishing dock and boat ramp. If you like, eat on the dock. And on Wednesdays, kids 10 & under eat free with adult meal purchase. The dock is open every day. Whitey's Fish Camp hours of operation are as follows:
Sunday: 11am - 9:30pm
Monday: 4:30pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 11am - 9:30pm
Friday and Saturday: 11am - 10:30pm
