Coehadjoe Park — Attraction in Florida

We were meeting some family for a distanced picnic and the initial park we had planned to visit was crowded due to a big youth sports event and all the picnic pavilions were taken. While searching for another venue this park came up and looked more appealing with the secluded wooded environment and multiple picnic pavilions.

The park was not very crowded when we arrived and had a beautiful natural feel. Trees and plants covered the area, and the recreational spots were spread apart to keep things isolated. There are 2 or 3 large pavilions, each with about a dozen picnic tables within, and the pavilions can be reserved for events if desired. There's a playground and mini pavilion for the kids. It looked like there were pathways leading to deeper parts of the park but I didn't explore. The park features large basketball, tennis, and either racquetball or pickleball courts.

It's a really nice park. It has a variety of recreational options but still has the natural element to it.

There is a railway nearby, but the noise doesn't last long and it the tracks were far enough away it wasn't something to be bothered with. When we were at the park (3-4 hours mid Saturday) there were maybe 2-3 freight trains...

We had a lot of fun here. There are tennis and handball courts that are part of this park, as well as several pavilions with plenty of picnic benches, a bathroom facility that was very clean, a “big kids area” and a “little tikes play area” - all hidden from each other by paved walkways shaded by trees. The play areas had plenty of seating for parents needing a rest.

When you first drive in, stay to the left (there is signage to help guide you) and then park by the pavilions. park here when you exit the car it is not obvious at first where the kids stuff is. Walk past the pavilions down the paths and you will eventually find it. The big kid stuff comes up first, all wrapped around in the trails and the little tikes stuff is towards the back - further down the trail- but then opens up.

most photos we took were of the little...

Honestly, this park is beautiful! Trails, tennis courts, pickle ball courts, basketball courts and playgrounds. My one star taken away was because I had an overall feeling of uneasiness- this could be very personal and not apply to all.. (just the world we live in these days unfortunately) I was alone with my daughter and the playgrounds are surrounded by woodsy/foresty areas and felt rather secluded (although we were very close to pavilions and restroom..) it’s just hard to get a clear view of all your surroundings and who is in the park with you. I respect that they are preserving nature and I do love that- just as a woman there alone, I would have felt safer if the playgrounds were in more open areas or if there was a park ranger...