River Oaks Park Education and Service Outing | Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 9-11 a.m. at River Oaks Park

This is a recreational, educational, and service outing for individuals who value neighborhood greenspaces and the St Johns River. The event will showcase the River Oaks Park in San Marco, its lush plant life, Craig Creek, and the St Johns River. The event will illustrate the role the park plays in sustaining community vibrancy and resiliency. It will also illustrate the role the park and its creek play in sustaining St Johns River health.

The outing will begin at the bridge in River Oaks Park near Brookwood Road and proceed westward along Craig Creek to the St Johns River and then back to the bridge. The event will include a walk through the park to collect trash and debris with stops to discuss the park vegetation and the role it plays in sustaining river health. A master naturalist will identify native species to be maintained and invasive species to be removed. A representative from St Johns Riverkeeper will discuss the role of the park and Craig Creek in sustaining St Johns River health.

What to Bring/Wear

• Comfortable, water-resistant shoes or boots (Especially if you plan to help pick up trash – the grassy areas of the park and the creek bank tend to be wet.)
• Protective clothing (hat, sunglasses) and sunscreen
• FULL reusable water bottle

There are no restrooms and/or portlets in the park, so plan accordingly.

Register

RSVP here to let us know you’re planning to join us. Event participants will be required to sign a liability wavier while registering for the event.

Directions and Parking

The address for River Oaks Park is 1000 River Oaks Road, but the outing will begin at the bridge across Craig Creek at the East end of the park near Brookwood Road. Parking along Brookwood Road is limited, so consider parking in the Southside Methodist Church parking area adjacent to San Jose Blvd and walking to the starting location.

GPS Coordinates for Starting Location: 30°17.6990’N, 81°38.9300’W

Learn More

Jacksonville Parks and Recreation Information about River Oaks Park

River Oaks Park Offers Window to Jacksonville (Jacksonville.com article)

Parks of San Marco (Metro Jacksonville article)

Craig Creek at River Oaks Park and Oriental Gardens (Jax Psycho Geo article)