Richard L. Ray was a civic-minded individual, a visionary leader, and a statesman committed to enhancing Jacksonville's quality of life. The Labyrinth at Richard Ray All-America Park is an innovative design, not a maze. Follow the single winding path from the edge to the center for a reflective walking experience. A substantial portion of the 7-acre site is dedicated to the Gardens of the States, showcasing horticultural examples from seven regions of the United States. The pathways and kiosks are intentionally designed for educational purposes. The adjacent "The Commons" area features award-winning ball fields, tennis courts, soccer fields, playground, and gymnasium. Other notable amenities include two water fountains, an outdoor amphitheater, a Playstation for kids, dog-walking paths, isolated benches, and, YES, they have restrooms. A long stretch of sidewalks. I can get 6000 or...
Read moreI love how clean and serene this park is. I found myself walking all the paths and appreciating the beauty of nature. The park has cute benches under Big Beautiful trees that give the perfect shade and I felt a cool breeze despite the very hit day. I also saw a metal shelter with picnic tables and grills, a pond and everything was just perfect. I sat in several places and Prayed to God and was happy to enjoy this park and breathe fresh air in! So many things to do here just use your imagination! Hike, picnic, fish, run, photo shoot, play ball.. Really...
Read moreVery nice little city park. It is perfect for kids with a good sized playground and generally kept very clean and manicured. They have interesting garden sections dedicated to different regions of the United States and a small meditation maze pattern out of stone. There are paved walkways criss crossing the park with dog poop bag dispensers to walk your furry friend and public bathrooms. It also has covered picnic tables, a grassy field, a small amphitheatre for live music and a pond fountain across the street. Be careful of goose poop near the...
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