Parks & Zoos
With almost 84,000 acres or 131 square miles of city, state and national parks, Jacksonville's park system is even larger than the city of San Francisco.
The first segment of the 2.31-mile, $1 million Timucuan Preserve multi-use trail (walking/biking/horseback riding) opened in 2005. The 10-foot-wide path is the first phase of a plan to ultimately connect Hanna Park to Amelia Island State Park. When completed, the paved trail will span about 15 miles and cross Ft. George Inlet between Hugenot Park and Talbot Island on A1A.
Also underway is a new boat ramp at Cedar Point and new facilities including a visitor contact station, a concessionaire to rent kayaks and bikes, primitive camping and bathrooms. Other park projects include a north-south bike trail that will link Jennings State Park to Cary State Park and cross the east-west Jacksonville/Baldwin Rail Trail, and a river taxi run by the National Park Service that crosses the St. Johns River into the Timucuan Preserve, one of the largest parks in the nation.
Castaway Island, another new park initiative, opened recently in south Jacksonville between Beach and Atlantic Boulevards on San Pablo Road. As the city's premiere preservation park, it offers access to the Intracoastal Waterway for boating, picnic tables, grills, an open-air education center, walking trails and observation deck that overlooks the marsh and Intracoastal Waterway. Another preservation park, Camp Milton Historical Preserve, is in the works. It borders the Jacksonville/Baldwin Rail Trail on the Jacksonville side.
The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens , with more than 1,000 exotic animals, is fun for the whole family. The zoo includes the Range of the Jaguar exhibit; the Australian Adventure featuring koalas, wallabies and kangaroos; the Seronera exhibit featuring an elephant pool, a herp house (cobras and pythons) and a fruit bat exhibit; and a new giraffe exhibit.
Last year two female jaguars, Xena and Jaws, were added to the award-winning Range of the Jaguar exhibit, bringing the Zoo's jaguar collection to six — the largest in the United States.
The Zoo also developed three major garden zones in its Botanical Garden Concept Plan including The Primary Gardens, a 12-acre site that will showcase beautiful native water-edge plants and spectacular panoramic views.
Museums
Officially opened in its new location in 2003 in Downtown Hemming Plaza with a new focus, the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville (MOCAJ) also has the distinction of being designed by an award-winning design collaborative (a one-of-a-kind volunteer initiative not seen before or since the project) who converted the Art Deco, 1930s building into a city cultural landmark.
The museum offers a very active schedule of modern and contemporary art exhibitions that rotate every four months, and a hands-on, interactive center Art Explorium loft for families. Strictly focusing on exhibiting and collecting modern artwork since 1945, the museum's permanent collection of about 800 works rotates every six months. Visit www.mocajacksonville.org for more information about the museum.
The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens is located on the St. Johns River in the Riverside/Avondale historic district and is just minutes from downtown. As the largest museum in Northeast Florida and the second largest art museum in the state, it's noted for its collection of more than 6,000 masterworks of American and European paintings; two acres of beautiful, historic gardens in the European style; and an outstanding collection of Meissen porcelain. Art Connections is the museum's nationally renowned interactive learning center and the museum recently unveiled the Thomas H. Jacobsen Gallery of American Art, the first new gallery to open since 1992. Visit www.cummer.org to see what's coming up at the museum.
The Museum of Science & History (MOSH) offers fun for the whole family with the area's only planetarium, an award-winning Northeast Florida history exhibit, a live animal area, daily interactive programs and much more. Learn more at www.themosh.org .
The Alexander Brest Museum and Gallery on the stately campus of Jacksonville University (JU) presents a feast for your eyes. The museum houses an outstanding Steuben Glass collection that spans two eras, and extensive Pre-Columbian, Chinese Porcelain Cloisonné and Ivory collections. The art gallery showcases changing exhibitions of students and faculty, as well as regional, national and international artists. JU also is home to one of only two glass blowing studios on a college campus in the South.
Looking for a little fun the whole family can enjoy? Look no further than Jacksonville for the perfect place to strengthen the family bond through a wonderful vacation. Walk the same streets as men, women and children did centuries ago; mimic the calls of the exotic and native animal species at attractions throughout the region; or play in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, national parks or water parks. There is a lot to see and do for visitors of all ages, and coupled with Northeast Florida's fantastic climate and budget-friendly attraction fees and accommodations, there's no better time to bring the family to experience all that our slice of Florida has to offer!
Northeast Florida has the attractions for kids of all ages to make any family or multigenerational vacation complete. Enjoy time together while looking for an adventure or discovering something new with the kids.
Get out and soak up the sunshine at Adventure Landing Jacksonville Beach . Challenge the family to a round of adventure miniature golf, indoor laser tag and a race on the go-kart tracks. During the summer, bring your bathing suit and check out the Shipwreck Island Water Park featuring the Little St. Johns Lazy River, Typhoon Lagoon - the giant wave pool and three extreme slides: the Rage, the Hydro Half-Pipe and the Eye of the Storm.
Get a unique perspective of Northeast Florida on a guided Segway eco-history tour with EcoMotion Tours . Experience wildlife and history in a setting like no other, traveling through off-road paths in the heart of Fort George Island. All tours are guided, with riders equipped with a wireless headset to learn from guides of native plants, animals and history of the trails. Be on the lookout for tortoises, rabbits and, for the lucky travelers, the occasional alligator off in the distance. Riders must be at least 13 years old, so this is a great way to explore Jacksonville's natural surroundings with the older kids.
The beach is always a great spot for a little fun in the sand and Jacksonville's over 20 miles of wide beaches make for the vacation with the family. Search for seashells, jump in the surf or simply build a sandcastle with the kids. In need of chairs, umbrellas, volleyball nets and bikes to enjoy the warm Florida weather? Let Rent Beach Stuff bring the gear to you! The business is the headquarters for all things beach related. Or if history is of interest, the beaches have a colorful past from its historic buildings, residents and events that have shaped its present. The Beaches Museum & History Center in Jacksonville Beach celebrates the coastal heritage with interactive exhibits, photographs and stories of a simpler time.
Spend a day at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens exploring 2,000 rare and exotic animals and over 1,000 unique plant species. The newest addition to the zoo, The Gardens at Trout River Plaza, opened to the public in 2007. The plaza is located along the banks of the Trout River and features a formal garden with walls, columns, a fountain and unique plants. While there, check out the "Range of the Jaguar" exhibit, home to animals, birds and reptiles from South America.
Downtown Jacksonville's Kids Kampus , located in Metropolitan Park just off the ciyt's Sports Complex, allows children to indulge their natural curiosity while enjoying its engaging playscapes and miniature Jacksonville landscapes. The 10-acre playground area features a mini-water park with "Three Friends," a large boat play structure accompanied by and surrounded by water cannons. A non-skid, rubberized surface called "Bayou, Bogs & Frogs" depicting Florida's wetlands includes benches and water jets for wet and wild fun! Admission is free and open to the public.
Check out the latest exhibition at The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville , located at Hemming Plaza in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville. Kids will love the ArtExplorium Loft, the museum's family interactive center, featuring 16 hands-on stations in addition to three floors of galleries.
With over 1,220 holes of golf, and home to over 70 public and private courses, Northeast Florida is the ideal spot to play a round. The World Golf Hall of Fame celebrates the history and sport with interactive displays, memorabilia and trophies on display. Check out an IMAX movie while your there, with family-friendly movies showing daily.
Three Days in Jacksonville: Family Fun Itinerary
Friday
Begin your afternoon in San Marco, a quaint neighborhood located five minutes south of Downtown Jacksonville. San Marco Square, fashioned after St. Mark's Square in Venice, revolves around a water fountain capped with three enormous bronze lions and a charming gazebo. The streets are lined with fine dining establishments and boutiques specializing in the finest designer clothes, precious artwork and gifts, perfect for people watching while sipping on coffee or smoothies. Stop in Hobby Horse-San Marco which has the latest in children's wear, furniture and games or discover an adventure while perusing through the large collection of antique and specialty books at San Marco Bookstore.
Hang out in the Square for a casual lunch which will please even the pickiest of eaters! Jacksonville-based The Loop Pizza Grill boasts a menu of more than you'd expect. Enjoy a number of different styles of pizzas, unique burger combinations and delicious sandwiches and salads. Make sure you're in the mood for hand-dipped malts or milkshakes, locals love them!
Make sure you leave room for dessert and check out the Peterbrooke Chocolatier Production Center ! A permanent fixture in Northeast Florida for the past 24 years, this is Jacksonville's local hotspot for chocolate lovers. Enjoy sampling and indulging yourself with chocolate dipped strawberries, fresh baked cookies and their signature item, chocolate-covered popcorn. With numerous locations throughout Jacksonville, the production center in San Marco offers behind-the-scenes tours to see how their sweet creations come to life!
After sweets, experience a little science and history courtesy of the Museum of Science & History . Located on Jacksonville's Downtown Southbank, this interactive museum, known as MOSH to the locals, features the area's only planetarium and a Northeast Florida history display called Currents of Time. Explore the Atlantic Tails exhibit, an educational and fun experience all about underwater mammal life featuring dolphins, whales and manatees. In the Naturalist Center, guests can witness animal feedings among the live American alligators, gopher tortoises, native snakes and birds which call Northeast Florida home. Then, check out the Science Theater, home to Mad Scientists who will amaze you with science so cool it's almost magic.
From MOSH, catch a ride on the S.S. Marine Taxi for a tour of the beautiful St. Johns River, which runs right through the center of Downtown Jacksonville. End your tour on the Northbank at the Jacksonville Landing , where you will find great dining, excellent shopping and a fabulous view of the river. Special events and live entertainment take place Friday through Sunday on the riverfront main stage surrounding the large water fountain. Children and adults can run through the fountain to play or just cool off after a warm day. Grab dinner at one of the 11 full-service restaurants located there.
Head over to the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville for a little sports action at the ballpark! Located in Downtown's sports complex, Los Angeles Dodgers affiliate, the Double-A Jacksonville Suns has produced some of the biggest names in major league baseball. From April through September, fans take pleasure in America's pastime at the Grounds, which were designed with the rich tradition of baseball in mind. Including seating for 11,000 spectators and its brick façade, the Grounds also feature luxury skyboxes and skydecks, a playground and a unique nine-foot high mound for seating at the left field corner known as "the knuckle." Each Friday night at the ballpark is Friday Night Family Fireworks game which ends with a spectacular display of fireworks, win or lose.
Saturday
Get out and soak up the sunshine at Adventure Landing Jacksonville Beach . Bring your bathing suits to this local treasure and take advantage of warm Florida weather year-round at Shipwreck Island Waterpark featuring the Little St. Johns River, the Typhoon Lagoon wave pool and three extreme water slides: the Rage, the Hydro Half-Pipe and the Eye of the Storm. The Shipwreck Island Play Village is the centerpiece attraction for kids of all ages. Multiple slides, water cannons and waterfalls ensure hours of fun. Be sure to check out the go-karts, adventure miniature golf, indoor laser tag, the mega arcade and the batting cages.
After all that adventure, hunger will set in, so head toward the beach and enjoy loads of seafood and beautiful ocean views at tropical-inspired Joe's Crab Shack. This seafood institution offers a variety of shrimp dishes, including Joe's fave, crab-stuffed shrimp, and, of course, as the namesake states, Crabs, Crabs, Crabs with their three signature flavors from which to choose. Salads, sandwiches and pastas are also on the menu.
From there, stick your toes in the sand on Jacksonville's gorgeous beaches or stroll the Jacksonville Beach Fishing Pier in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville Beach. At 1,300 feet, the new pier features a 20-foot wide wooden deck and is a great spot for kids to watch the fisherman reel in their latest catches! Besides all of the great fishing, the pier also provides a great view of Jacksonville Beach. The pier includes a concessions area, bait shop and restrooms. Spectators can visit the pier for $1, with children six and under admitted free. Hours of operation are 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Head back across the Intracoastal Waterway for dinner and a show at Alhambra Dinner Theatre . A Jacksonville tradition, Alhambra is the region's only professional dinner theatre and features buffet dining and family-friendly musicals like The Sound of Music, Disney's Beauty and the Beast and Annie. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the curtain rises two hours later for the evening performances, but matinee performances are also available on Saturdays and Sundays.
Sunday
Head north on I-95 to spend the day at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens . In addition to the over 2,000 rare and exotic animals housed at the zoo, kids can climb, jump and get wet at the new 2.5-acre Kids' Zone featuring a 4,000 square foot Splash Ground and Plaza. Find your way through mazes and discover and create in the Discovery Building or groom and pet the pygmy goats in the Animal Care Area. As part of the Zoo's continued dedication to education, the Kids' Zone focuses on various aspects of the plant and animal kingdoms that also allow for children to learn through play. Kids and adults alike will love the beautiful botanical gardens along the Trout River.
Stay at the zoo for lunch and dine at the Palm Plaza Café, located in the award-winning Range of the Jaguar exhibit, offering a southwestern menu with nachos, burritos, tacos, wraps and salads. The glass windows of the café overlook the jaguars roaming their habitat.
Before leaving the area, spend some time in one of Jacksonville's designated parks. With 57,373 acres of parks, including the 46,000-acre Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve , Jacksonville boasts the largest urban park system in the country, taking pride in protecting the natural beauty of the area for all visitors to enjoy. Learn the history of Northeast Florida by stopping by the Kingsley Plantation , the oldest remaining plantation house in Florida. Check out the remarkably preserved slave quarters, barn, plantation house, kitchen house and interpretive garden located on the waterfront. Visitors to the park can hike, bike or kayak throughout an area that is rich in history and nature. The park hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
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From the mighty St. Johns River carving a path through the heart of Jacksonville to the endless stretch of Atlantic coastline including Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach and Jacksonville Beach , the waterways of Northeast Florida truly capture the essence of the Florida lifestyle. From the beaches to Downtown – water adventures are an essential piece of the puzzle that makes up Jacksonville.
There's an undiscovered secret tucked away on Florida's Northeast coast. It's over 20 miles of unspoiled, white sandy beaches where breezy sunny days melt into hot, steamy nights. This stretch of coastline begins at Amelia Island, dotted with resorts, stretches through the naval powerhouse and quaint fishing village of Mayport; continues through trendy Atlantic and Neptune Beach, which flows into Jacksonville Beach, a major vacation destination and ends with Ponte Vedra Beach. Each destination along this sparkling coast offers a unique experience, waiting to be discovered.
The most expansive of the beaches is Jacksonville Beach, offering an array of activities for young adults and families alike. Grab a beach cruiser and bike along the boardwalk, passing pizza dives, surf shops and trendy boutiques. Biking is the locals' way to see the sites and meet friends at bars and sandwich shops along the coast. If you didn't pack the Schwinn, no problem. Our friends at Rent Beach Stuff are here for you. Just like the name, this one-of-a-kind company delivers and picks-up bikes, beach towels, boogie boards and anything else you can think of to make your trip to the beach a breeze.
Be sure to check out Jacksonville Beach's calendar of events . The Sea Walk Pavilion is home to annual events like Springing the Blues in March and local favorites, like movie screenings outdoors, under the stars in the summer. Fill up your picnic basket or stop by Rita's Italian Ice for a sweet treat and find your favorite spot on the lawn, as you indulge in a favorite flick like Jaws or Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory .
Head north to Neptune and Atlantic Beach, where the neighboring beach towns form a city square complete with popular restaurants, trendy boutiques, casual beach bars and more. The rolling, sandy dunes will call you onto the beach for a day of laying out, playing beach volleyball or a leisurely stroll. When you've had your fill of the surf head up to the famed Lemon Bar, along the Sea Horse Oceanfront Inn pool for a refreshing Pina Colada or daily beer special. The open-air bar is a locals' favorite for cooling down on a hot day or to start off an even hotter night. For tasty conch fritters with a side of reggae don't miss Sunny Caribbee and for a special night out try Azuréa at the new One Ocean Resort & Spa .
Further north along the coast lays the once sleepy shrimping village of Mayport. Today, Mayport is home to Naval Station Mayport. It is also where visitors find Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park . This best kept secret is a favorite for dog lovers, as Fido is welcome along the white, sandy beaches. Families will enjoy the many picnic spots and covered pavilions, as well as fishing holes and kids' splash area at the play park. And if you're looking to get back to nature, camping steps away from the beach in private, wooded spots is available. There are nature trails to explore and some of Florida's best biking trails.
Two resort communities book-end these fabulous beaches. Ponte Vedra Beach to the south and Amelia Island to the north offer vacations high on style. Whether your ideal vacation is pitching a tent, relaxing in resort luxury or lounging in an oceanfront room, you're sure to find the perfect vacation along Northeast Florida's coast.
Beach Resorts & Kids' Programs
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island offers The Ritz Kids program, an exclusive supervised children's program designed specifically for younger guests ages 5 through 12. The Ritz Kids program allows parents to play while children stay with trained and certified counselors. Traditional camp activities include beach games and water sports, arts and crafts and rely races and tag games. For children looking for something a little more adventurous tai chi classes, environmental and nature programs and turtle education are also offered.
When the parents need a night alone, check out the "Kids Night Out" offered Friday and Saturday evenings. Young guests will enjoy games, movies and arts and crafts along with dinner. When weather permits, children are sure to have fun on hayrides and at bonfires with s'mores.
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island also schedules Pirate Tuck-ins nightly for little guests. The resort characters, Captain Louis Aury, Princess Amelia and Amelia's Treasure (a special parrot) arrive in the room with a treasure chest full of pirate booty to take home. During the tuck-in, milk and cookies are delivered while the special characters read a bedtime story.
Teenagers aren't forgotten at The Ritz Carlton, Amelia Island. "Our Space Teen Lounge" is equipped with the latest gadgets for guests ages 13-19. The lounge is stocked with flat screen TVs, X-Box and Playstation games, I-Pods and laptop computers. Activities include kayaking, pizza and movie nights along with surfing lessons.
Little guests at Amelia Island Plantation are invited to Kids' Camp Amelia. For a fun time, kids can come to camp in the morning, afternoon or all day and it's open seven days a week. The award-winning children's programs offer a variety of great experiences. Daily activities include swimming, arts and crafts and nature programs. During the summer special programs include golf and tennis clinics.
When the parents are away, the kids can play at the Just For Kids dinner party, where children go on hayrides, treasure hunts or participate in a theme night. Themes range from PJ parties to movie nights. Just For Kids runs Wednesday through Saturday nights from March through September and from October to February on Thursdays through Saturday nights.
Teen guests will want to enroll in Amelia Island Plantation's "Teen Explorers" once they arrive at the resort. Guests ages 11-19 will enjoy special activities just for them, including bowling, trivia, basketball and trips to the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens.
Children will make memories that last a lifetime at Ginn Hammock Beach Resort . The "Kid's Crew Camp" offers special activities such as scavenger hunts, beach games and pool fun. "Kids' Crew" is a camp created just for guests ages four to 12, but guests of all ages will love this oceanfront paradise.
The Sawgrass Marriott Resort & Spa , located in Ponte Vedra Beach, was named one of the "Top 50 Favorite Family Resorts" by Better Homes & Gardens. Located just steps away from some of the most beautiful beaches, undisturbed marsh lands, and fresh ocean breezes, the hotel is proud to offer excursions by foot, bike or boat. Enjoy a wide variety of activities at the Cabana Beach Club, an exclusive offering at this Ponte Vedra resort. The Atlantic waves provide the perfect environment for body surfing, sun bronzing, shell scouring, and soul searching. The Cabana Beach Club pool area offers a playground and baby pool for the little guests.
The "Sawgrass Grasshopper Gang" is a supervised children's program, tailored to ages five to 12. Operated by youth-education specialists, this special program is designed to fulfill the vacation wish lists of pint-sized guests and also allows parents to enjoy a few precious private moments. Kids activities include sandcastle sculpting, "dive-in" movies, scavenger hunts, nature hikes and "pizza and pool" parties.
Convenient access to water, both fresh and salt, is the primary reason the city of Jacksonville exists where it does. The first European explorers to happen upon Northeast Florida sailed into the St. Johns River looking for safe harbor. And early settlers used the mighty river as a source for food as well as a watery passageway to venture deep into Florida's untamed interior. Today, the St. Johns and the dozens of creeks and small rivers that flow into it are enjoyed by thousands of boaters and fishermen each day.
Boating & Water Fun in Jacksonville
Jacksonville's seven bridges expand across the St. Johns River and Intracoastal Waterway. There is water, water everywhere! With so much water surrounding the area, there is sure to be a water activity for you to jump in to!
Get on the Water
Mug Race Sailing Regatta
"The longest sailboat race in the world" sails through Northeast Florida each spring. Since 1953, sailors have tried the challenge of Mug Racing in boats ranging from sailing canoes and Sunfish to high-tech catamarans. The 38-mile race takes place the first Saturday in May each year, beginning along the waterfront in Palatka, a small town about an hour's drive south of Jacksonville, and ends in Orange Park.
Explore the Salt Marsh
Quiet creeks and salt marsh ebb and flow through out the 46,000-acre Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve . In this vast wetland lays a community teaming with unique birds, plants and wildlife. Much of the salt marsh can only be navigated by kayak. Kayak Amelia at Long Island Outfitters offers guided kayak/nature tours, as well as canoe and kayak rentals. There are nine canoe/kayak launch points in Jacksonville.
Arrive in Style
Many of Jacksonville's festivals and celebrations take place Downtown. Fireworks are often shot from the Main Street and Acosta Bridges featuring Jacksonville's signature waterfalls of fireworks. For a front row seat to see it all, dock your boat at Metropolitan Park Marina. This marina has 78 boat slips that accommodate boats up to 80 feet LOA. The marina is also walking distance to Jacksonville Municipal Stadium , where the Jacksonville Jaguars roar and college football match-ups energize the crowd. JaxParks maintains more than 21 boat ramps in the area.
Get in the Water
The Wave Masters - Time to Surf
Since 1983, The Wave Masters Society, once just a group of surfer dudes looking to expand their sport, have hosted a surf contest at Jacksonville. Today, that contest has evolved into Florida's largest and most prestigious open amateur surfing contest. This annual contest held in May attracts over 300 competitors from all over the southeast and draws thousands of enthusiastic spectators.
X Camp - Time to Wakeboard
The St. Johns River and creeks feeding into it, like Black Creek, are popular hotspots to water ski and wakeboard. X Camp provides spring and summer camps for students of all ages and abilities, taught by an experienced and professional staff. If summer camp is not for you, then take private lessons. X Camp boasts the best in instruction and guarantees improved riding ability. All equipment is provided including wakeboards, wake skates, skis, life vests, wetsuits, etc. Whether you want to stop by for an hour or cruise the river on a Saturday afternoon, there is a program for you!
X Camp's waterfront location also provides the best in entertaining options. Celebrate a birthday or enjoy a unique activity with friends while in town by bringing your friends out on the boat. A post-party comes with several hours of instruction. The facility is perfect for eating and hanging out. Jet Ski rentals are also available.
An Ideal Spot for Fishing
Convenient access to water, both fresh and salt, is the primary reason the City of Jacksonville exists where it does. The first European explorers to happen upon northeast Florida sailed into the St. Johns River looking for safe harbor. And early settlers used the mighty river as a source for food as well as a watery passageway to venture deep into Florida's untamed interior. Today, the St. Johns and the dozens of creeks and small rivers that flow into it are enjoyed by thousands of boaters and fishermen each day.
With so many miles of riverfront shoreline in Jacksonville, boaters find marinas stretched from Orange Park to Jacksonville Beach. And if it's a deep-sea adventure you seek, the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway are an easy 30-minute cruise from Downtown Jacksonville.
Freshwater Fishing
Supply the desire to fish and let Backwater Fishing Adventures supply the equipment and expertise. Specializing in light tackle and fly fishing, Captain Dave Borries has over 20 years experience navigating the waterways of Northeast Florida. Backwater Fishing Adventures can help even the novice fisherman discover the secret hideaways perfect for flyfishing throughout the waters of the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve . For those more interested in seeing the sights than catching their dinner, charters are available to tour the wetlands and experience the local wildlife. Be on the lookout for manatees, egrets, ospreys and an occasional dolphin.
The Nassau Sound Fishing Bridge provides fishermen access to one of the best fishing areas in Northeast Florida. The mile-long fishing bridge spans Nassau Sound. Entrance to the fishing bridge is through the entrance to Amelia Island State Park. Whiting, jack, drum and tarpon are some of the many species that can be caught from the bridge.
Saltwater Fishing
Off the coast of Jacksonville, the list of saltwater sportfish to be caught includes dolphin, bonito, tuna, sea bass, wahoo, cobia and barracuda - just to name a few. Reel in a big one at the favorite spot of local anglers, the Mayport Jetties, located at the mouth of the St. Johns River and the Atlantic Ocean. There, join Capt. Dave Sipler Sportfishing for a day of inshore and offshore fishing, finding the hot spots for catching redfish, speckled trout and flounder.
Cast a line at the Jacksonville Beach Fishing Pier overlooking the ocean. The 1,300-foot concrete structure extends nearly a quarter mile into the sea, offering ample access to fishing, concessions and the spectacular ocean view. The hours of operation are 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Admission to fish is $4.00 or $1.00 to simply stroll the length of the structure and enjoy the scenery. Children ages six and under are admitted at no charge.
Flounder and king mackerel become strong in May and usually last well into the summer. Guana River State Park has good surf fishing but also boasts a brackish lake noted for flounder and trout. And that's just the tip of the hook when it comes to fishing in Northeast Florida.
But you won't catch anything sitting down and reading this. Come to Jacksonville. Get out there, bait your hook and cast your line.
License To Fish
The law says anyone who takes, attempts to take or possesses marine fish for non-commercial purposes must have a license. However, you don't need a license if you're a Florida resident 65 years of age or older, under 16 years of age, fishing from a boat that has a valid recreational vessel saltwater fishing license or if you're a Florida resident fishing from land or a structure fixed to the land. For saltwater fishing regulations in our area, contact the Florida Marine Patrol field office at (904) 270-2500.
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| 50 | Allen, Russell | LB | 6-3 | 234 | 23 | R | San Diego State |
| 85 | Angulo, Richard | TE | 6-8 | 272 | 28 | 6 | Western New Mexico |
| 40 | Bell, Kyle | FB | 6-1 | 234 | 23 | R | Colorado State |
| 78 | Black, Jordan | OT | 6-5 | 305 | 29 | 6 | Notre Dame |
| 44 | Bolen, Brock | FB | 6-0 | 233 | 24 | R | Louisville |
| 4 | Bouman, Todd | QB | 6-2 | 236 | 36 | 11 | St. Cloud State |
| 41 | Brackenridge, Tyron | CB | 5-11 | 189 | 25 | 3 | Washington State |
| 73 | Britton, Eben | OT | 6-6 | 310 | 21 | R | Arizona |
| 35 | Brown, Weldon | CB | 5-10 | 184 | 22 | R | Louisiana Tech |
| 90 | Bruce, Mkristo | DE | 6-6 | 263 | 24 | 1 | Washington State |
| 37 | Considine, Sean | S | 6-0 | 212 | 26 | 5 | Iowa |
| 21 | Cox, Derek | CB | 6-1 | 190 | 22 | R | William and Mary |
| 26 | Cox, Kennard | DB | 6-0 | 197 | 23 | 1 | Pittsburgh |
| 46 | Davis, Charles | TE | 6-6 | 268 | 26 | 1 | Purdue |
| 43 | Desormeaux, Michael | SS | 6-0 | 215 | 23 | R | Louisiana-Lafayette |
| 87 | Dillard, Jarett | WR | 5-10 | 187 | 23 | R | Rice |
| 18 | Dupree, Maurice | WR | 5-10 | 177 | 23 | R | Jacksonville State |
| 56 | Durant, Justin | LB | 6-1 | 240 | 23 | 3 | Hampton |
| 99 | Ellison, Atiyyah | DT | 6-3 | 322 | 27 | 3 | Missouri |
| 5 | English, Jason | WR | 5-10 | 201 | 23 | R | Tuskegee |
| 83 | Estandia, Greg | TE | 6-8 | 266 | 26 | 3 | Nevada-Las Vegas |
| 36 | Forrester, Mesphin | DB | 6-2 | 207 | 23 | R | Washington |
| 9 | Garrard, David | QB | 6-1 | 236 | 31 | 8 | East Carolina |
| 54 | Groves, Quentin | DE | 6-3 | 264 | 24 | 2 | Auburn |
| 91 | Harvey, Derrick | DE | 6-5 | 281 | 22 | 2 | Florida |
| 97 | Hayward, Reggie | DE | 6-5 | 275 | 30 | 9 | Iowa State |
| 98 | Henderson, John | DT | 6-7 | 335 | 30 | 8 | Tennessee |
| 81 | Holt, Torry | WR | 6-0 | 200 | 33 | 11 | North Carolina State |
| 16 | Hughes, Nate | WR | 6-2 | 195 | 24 | 1 | Alcorn State |
| 60 | Hypolite, George | DT | 6-1 | 305 | 21 | R | Colorado |
| 51 | Ingram, Clint | LB | 6-2 | 240 | 26 | 4 | Oklahoma |
| 42 | Ittersagen, Pete | CB | 5-10 | 189 | 23 | R | Wheaton |
| 59 | Iwuh, Brian | LB | 6-0 | 239 | 25 | 4 | Colorado |
| 22 | James, William | CB | 6-0 | 200 | 29 | 9 | Western Illinois |
| 23 | Jennings, Rashad | RB | 6-1 | 235 | 24 | R | Liberty |
| 33 | Jones, Greg | FB/RB | 6-1 | 254 | 28 | 6 | Florida State |
| 32 | Jones-Drew, Maurice | RB/KR | 5-7 | 208 | 24 | 4 | UCLA |
| 96 | Knighton, Terrance | DT | 6-3 | 325 | 22 | R | Temple |
| 66 | Landri, Derek | DT | 6-2 | 290 | 25 | 3 | Notre Dame |
| 17 | Lemon, Cleo | QB | 6-2 | 220 | 29 | 6 | Arkansas State |
| 95 | Lewis, Jonathan | DT | 6-0 | 305 | 24 | 3 | Virginia Tech |
| 89 | Lewis, Marcedes | TE | 6-6 | 275 | 25 | 4 | UCLA |
| 47 | Lorenzen, Tyler | TE | 6-5 | 229 | 23 | R | Connecticut |
| 30 | Lowry, Calvin | DB | 5-11 | 203 | 26 | 4 | Penn State |
| 67 | Manuwai, Vince | G | 6-2 | 333 | 28 | 7 | Hawaii |
| 27 | Mathis, Rashean | CB | 6-1 | 193 | 28 | 7 | Bethune-Cookman |
| 20 | McCree, Marlon | S | 5-11 | 204 | 32 | 9 | Kentucky |
| 63 | Meester, Brad | C | 6-3 | 311 | 32 | 10 | Northern Iowa |
| 92 | Meier, Rob | DT/DE | 6-5 | 315 | 31 | 10 | Washington State |
| 61 | Miller, Drew | C/G | 6-5 | 302 | 23 | 2 | Florida |
| 49 | Miller, Zach | TE | 6-4 | 245 | 24 | R | Nebraska-Omaha |
| 94 | Mincey, Jeremy | DE | 6-3 | 270 | 25 | 3 | Florida |
| 75 | Monroe, Eugene | OT | 6-5 | 320 | 22 | R | Virginia |
| 58 | Myles, Lamar | LB | 5-11 | 230 | 23 | 1 | Louisville |
| 46 | Navarre, Jeremy | DE | 6-3 | 279 | 22 | R | Maryland |
| 25 | Nelson, Reggie | S | 5-11 | 202 | 25 | 3 | Florida |
| 64 | Newton, Cecil | C | 6-2 | 310 | 23 | R | Tennessee State |
| 62 | Norman, Dennis | OL | 6-5 | 313 | 29 | 9 | Princeton |
| 86 | Northcutt, Dennis | WR/PR | 5-11 | 172 | 31 | 10 | Arizona |
| 77 | Nwaneri, Uche | G | 6-3 | 329 | 25 | 3 | Purdue |
| 24 | Owens, Montell | FB | 5-10 | 225 | 25 | 4 | Maine |
| 79 | Pashos, Tony | OT | 6-6 | 326 | 28 | 7 | Illinois |
| 39 | Pearman, Alvin | RB/PR | 5-10 | 204 | 26 | 4 | Virginia |
| 15 | Peterson, Todd | WR | 6-4 | 215 | 23 | R | Nebraska |
| 3 | Podlesh, Adam | P | 5-11 | 200 | 25 | 3 | Maryland |
| 10 | Scobee, Josh | K | 6-1 | 210 | 26 | 6 | Louisiana Tech |
| 57 | Shaw, Tim | LB | 6-1 | 236 | 25 | 2 | Penn State |
| 52 | Smith, Daryl | LB | 6-2 | 249 | 27 | 6 | Georgia Tech |
| 12 | Smith, Paul | QB | 6-1 | 202 | 24 | 1 | Tulsa |
| 31 | Starks, Scott | CB | 5-9 | 178 | 25 | 5 | Wisconsin |
| 70 | Stephenson, Cameron | G | 6-3 | 326 | 25 | 1 | Rutgers |
| 80 | Thomas, Mike | WR | 5-8 | 198 | 22 | R | Arizona |
| 72 | Thomas, Tra | OT | 6-7 | 316 | 34 | 12 | Florida State |
| 19 | Underwood, Tiquan | WR | 6-1 | 178 | 22 | R | Rutgers |
| 11 | Walker, Mike | WR | 6-2 | 214 | 24 | 3 | Central Florida |
| 34 | Washington, Chauncey | RB | 5-11 | 222 | 23 | 2 | Southern California |
| 6 | Weatherford, Steve | P | 6-3 | 210 | 26 | 4 | Illinois |
| 29 | Williams, Brian | DB | 5-11 | 202 | 29 | 8 | North Carolina State |
| 55 | Williams, Johnny | LB | 6-2 | 246 | 23 | R | Kentucky |
| 45 | Williams, Julius | DE | 6-2 | 260 | 22 | R | Connecticut |
| 74 | Williams, Maurice | OT/G | 6-5 | 302 | 30 | 9 | Michigan |
| 53 | Williams, Thomas | LB | 6-1 | 237 | 24 | 2 | Southern California |
| 84 | Williamson, Troy | WR | 6-1 | 203 | 26 | 5 | South Carolina |
| 38 | Witherspoon, Brian | CB | 5-10 | 180 | 24 | 2 | Stillman |
| 93 | Wyche, James | DE | 6-5 | 279 | 27 | 4 | Syracuse |
| 88 | Zelenka, Joe | LS/TE | 6-3 | 260 | 33 | 11 | Wake Forest |
Preseason |
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| Date | Opponent | Location | Time | TV | ||
| Aug. 17 | at Miami Dolphins | Dolphin Stadium | 7:30 p.m. | WTEV CBS-47 | ||
| Aug. 22 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Jacksonville Municipal Stadium | 7:30 p.m. | WTEV TV-47 | ||
| Aug. 27 | at Philadelphia Eagles | Lincoln Financial Field | 7:00 p.m. | WTEV TV-47 | ||
| Sept. 3 | Washington Redskins | Jacksonville Municipal Stadium | 7:30 p.m. | WTEV TV-47 | ||
Regular Season |
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| Date | Opponent | Location | Time | TV | ||
| Sep. 13 | at Indianapolis Colts | Lucas Oil Field | 1:00pm | CBS | ||
| Sep. 20 | Arizona Cardinals | Jacksonville Municipal Stadium | 1:00pm | FOX | ||
| Sep. 27 | at Houston Texans | Reliant Stadium | 1:00pm | CBS | ||
| Oct. 4 | Tennessee Titans | Jacksonville Municipal Stadium | 1:00pm | CBS | ||
| Oct. 11 | at Seattle Seahawks | Qwest Field | 4:15pm | CBS | ||
| Oct. 18 | St. Louis Rams | Jacksonville Municipal Stadium | 1:00pm | FOX | ||
| Oct. 25 | BYE | |||||
| Nov. 1 | at Tennessee Titans | LP Field | 4:05pm | CBS | ||
| Nov. 8 | Kansas City Chiefs | Jacksonville Municipal Stadium | 1:00pm | CBS | ||
| Nov. 15 | at N.Y. Jets | Meadowlands | 1:00pm | CBS | ||
| Nov. 22 | Buffalo Bills | Jacksonville Municipal Stadium | 1:00pm | CBS | ||
| Nov. 29 | at San Francisco 49ers | Candlestick Park | 4:05pm | CBS | ||
| Dec. 6 | Houston Texans | Jacksonville Municipal Stadium | 1:00pm | CBS | ||
| Dec. 13 | Miami Dolphins | Jacksonville Municipal Stadium | 1:00pm | CBS | ||
| Dec. 17 (Thu) | Indianapolis Colts | Jacksonville Municipal Stadium | 8:20pm | NFLN | ||
| Dec. 27 | at New England Patriots | Gillette Stadium | 1:00pm | CBS | ||
| Jan. 3 | at Cleveland Browns | Cleveland Browns Stadium | 1:00pm | CBS | ||
This unique, nationally recognized program uses seats at Jaguars home games as incentives to encourage children and youth to set and achieve ambitious but realistic goals. Goal setting involves academic achievement, behavioral improvement, and performing public service. Interested nonprofit agencies from within five Northeast Florida counties (i.e., Duval, Baker, Clay, Nassau, and St. Johns only) are eligible to apply. The flexibility of the program allows agencies to determine how best to use seats as motivational goals. Youth must be between the ages of 9 and 17 to earn their seat to a game, and do not have to be A-B honor roll students to participate. All applications are reviewed by a diverse volunteer committee.
A 1997 independent study, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, reported that participating youth and agencies experienced significant benefits as a result of their involvement. Specifically, the goal-setting process of Honor Rows (versus allocating game tickets as a "free giveaway") improved a youth's self-image, self-discipline and self-determination.
Youth in the study indicated that the experience taught them important lessons, including:
- Reinforcing their ability to believe in themselves by desiring to do better in school, to work hard, and to improve their personal behavior.
- Demonstrating the importance of personal accomplishment, which was then rewarded by a ticket to a game, and understanding that hard work will be rewarded later in life.
- Fostering altruism and helping them make a direct link between their public service and the "greater good."
Agencies reported that their participation in the Honors Rows program improved the capacity of their staff to operate effective programs, enhanced their ability to track client progress, increased the level of adult oversight/interaction with the youth in their care, and helped leverage various financial and in-kind resources (i.e., grants, individual gifts, recognition through awards/prizes, media coverage, etc.).
The Honor Rows program is sponsored by Reebok, with additional support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The United Way of Northeast Florida mobilizes game-day volunteers to ensure the overall safety and enjoyment of Honor Rows participants. The Jaguars Foundation received the 1996 and 2003 Governor's Community Investment Award for this program and, through the Sports Philanthropy Project, serves as a demonstration site for other professional sports leagues and franchises.
The Jacksonville Jaguars celebrate the franchise's 15th season in 2009. Under Wayne Weaver's direction the team ranks ninth in the NFL and sixth among AFC teams during its history, with a record of 118-106 in the regular season. The Jaguars quickly became the most successful expansion franchise in NFL history after joining the league in 1995, advancing to the playoffs four times in the first five seasons with two division titles and two appearances in the AFC Championship game during that time.
Entering 2009 the Jaguars are coming off a busy offseason which saw the promotion of Gene Smith to General Manager, and a series of roster moves made with the intent of competing every season for a division crown and playoff berth.
“We have made some tough decisions and some significant moves this year,” Weaver explained, “and every one of them was made in the interest of competing at the highest level. We have re-emphasized character and accountability on our team, and that theme will continue through the process of building this roster. We want to always represent Jacksonville well, both on the field and in our community.”
Last season the Jaguars finished 5-11 despite injuries that resulted in just four players starting all 16 games, and a total of 15 players were on injured reserve at the end of the year. Early-season wins against Indianapolis, Houston and Denver over a four-week span were positive signs, as was a late-season victory against Green Bay.
Weaver and his partners surprised the football world by winning an NFL expansion franchise for the city of Jacksonville on November 30, 1993. In 1994 Weaver presided over the building of one of the NFL's showpiece stadiums, and in the 1995 inaugural season the expansion team took the field. In 1996 Weaver saw his young team win seven consecutive late-season games, including two playoff victories in Buffalo and Denver, and advance to within one win of the Super Bowl. That year's playoff victory over the Broncos is regarded as one of pro football's greatest upsets. The 1997 Jaguars won 11 games, more than any third-year NFL team had ever won, and in 1998 the Jaguars claimed their first AFC Central division title as the franchise hosted its first-ever home playoff game. In 1999 the Jaguars finished with the NFL's best record, a 14-2 regular season mark, as the team hosted the AFC Championship game in Jacksonville in its fourth straight playoff appearance.
The Jaguars returned to the playoffs under Jack Del Rio in 2005 and 2007, the team's fifth and sixth playoff berths. The 2005 squad posted a 12-4 record before losing in New England in January. In 2007 the Jaguars went 11-5 and advanced to the second round of the playoffs, claiming the team's first postseason win in seven years. The Jaguars' Wild Card victory over the Steelers marked the first time in league history that a visiting team won in Pittsburgh twice in one season. The promising campaign ended, however, the following week in a Divisional Playoff loss to the undefeated Patriots.
In hosting Super Bowl XXXIX in Jacksonville on February 6, 2005, Weaver put an exclamation point on the first decade of NFL football in Jacksonville. The smallest city to host the league's crown jewel, Jacksonville saw its leaders and citizens rally together to create a successful and memorable Super Bowl experience.
A highly successful entrepreneur throughout his business career, Weaver brought with him to Jacksonville great energy, enthusiasm and keen business acumen. He wanted a model football franchise and a team that would contend for the playoffs in a short time. Weaver serves as the Jaguars' chairman and chief executive officer, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the team while allowing his staff the autonomy to do its jobs. That's the Weaver way, and it has long proven to be a winning way.
But if football is his passion, Weaver also takes pride and joy in his other businesses. He is chairman and the Weaver family is majority owner of Shoe Carnival, Inc., one of the nation's fastest-growing shoe retailers that is based in Evansville, Ind. He also serves as chairman and CEO of Liz Claiborne Shoes, a wholesale distributor to upscale department stores across the country that is headquartered in Jacksonville. Previously Weaver was co-owner, president and CEO of Nine West Group, Inc., the leading designer and marketer of women's footwear. Throughout his business career, Weaver has maintained a commitment to philanthropic endeavors. Since the awarding of the Jaguars franchise, Wayne and Delores Weaver have focused their charitable efforts through the Weaver Family Foundation and the Jaguars Foundation. Weaver is a member of three NFL committees, serving as chairman of the Business Ventures Committee while also serving on the Finance and Investment Committees. He is past chairman of the Fashion Footwear Association of New York, and also served on the boards of Stein Mart, the Jacksonville Zoo, the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens, and the Alliance for World Class Education. Weaver was born on January 14, 1935 in Columbus, Ga. A high-school graduate, he rose through the ranks of Brown Group, Inc., a major St. Louis-based shoe company. After serving as senior vice president, he departed in 1978 to become president and CEO of Nine West. Wayne and Delores live in Jacksonville. They have been married for 54 years and have a daughter Leigh, a son Bradley, and two grandchildren, Morgan and Nash.
Front Office Management
| Tim Connolly | Sr. V.P. of Business Development |
| Dan Edwards | V.P. of Communications & Media |
| Bill Prescott | CFO/Sr. V. P. of Stadium Ops. |
| Paul Vance | Sr. V.P. of Football Ops./General Counsel |
| Tim Bishko | Director of Ticket Operations |
| Sashi Brown | Assistant General Counsel |
| Skip Richardson | Exec. Dir. of Football Ops. & Facilities |
| Bruce Swindell | Exec. Dir. of Information Technology |
| Tim Walsh | Director of Football Administration |
| Macky Weaver | Exec. Dir. of Corp. Sponsorship |
