Palmetto Leaves Regional Park - Parking — Attraction in Jacksonville

2/5 stars because its like they gave up half way on renovations....the playground has been removed so your options are 2 kid swings,1 baby swing, a climbing wall, and the zipline that every child is waiting in line for. No kid is even looking at the fenced in area. Several families showed up and left. We only stayed long enough to search for another park. Dirty sun shades and area needs mulch as well so theres muddy/sandy spots in the fenced in area. No bathrooms either and the trails need cleaned up. Very disappointed that its september and weve all been waiting since beginning of this year for a playground and its hardly even finished or barely even planned out. Its wild to me thst the sports complex hosts such a...

The park itself is great but when its 5 mins past 10, which is the time that the park closes, and a very short cop drives up in an unmarked truck and threatens to arrest me and my friends for not being out by 10, then that makes this a problem. Listen buddy, I dont care how short or republican you are, I dont wanna deal with threats for not leaving a minute past 10 just because you wanted to act so hard. Let us enjoy our youth, obviously something you werent able to do. People, avoid this man that lives within the park and try to be out before 10 or else he will threaten you verbally. Never coming...

Palmetto Leaves is a huge park with a half mile walking trail, a playground, a zip line, and more. My primary purpose for visiting was to take my toddler to the playground, which is unfortunately in rough shape. A good portion is blocked off due to deterioration, so he was a bit disappointed that he couldn't go certain places. Beyond the playground, however, there is a cool mini-zipline and paved walking trail at the park, as well as plentiful green space to do whatever you like. There is also ample parking, so it is definitely worth a visit if you're looking for a quick jaunt...