# Boone Park Winter Tennis, Playgrounds & Shaded Oak Trails > Place to go for families in the Jacksonville area (FL). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open daily 7:00 AM to sunset (around 5:30 PM–6:00 PM in winter) - Where: Boone Park, 3700 Park St, Jacksonville, FL 32205 - Ages: All ages welcome (toddler and youth playgrounds, shaded forest walking path, and clay tennis courts) - Price: Free admission; Free neighborhood park parking - Schedule: Open daily 7:00 AM to sunset (around 5:30 PM–6:00 PM in winter) - Organizer: City of Jacksonville Parks and Recreation - Official page: https://www.jacksonville.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/recreation-activities/boone-park - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/jacksonville/activities/boone-park-winter-tennis-playgrounds-and-shaded-oak-trails--listing-c4121420937b78b6350e73df ## About Stretching for seven leafy blocks through the historic, picturesque neighborhood of Avondale, Boone Park is a 28-acre linear greenway renowned for its majestic canopy of century-old live oaks and tranquil natural stream. The park is divided into distinct family zones, featuring two well-maintained playgrounds: a southern toddler playground with miniature slides, swings, and sandbox play, and a northern playground with complex climbing structures, monkey bars, and spiral tube slides for older youth. A scenic paved multi-use asphalt walking trail winds through the forest canopy alongside a winding creek, offering a peaceful, shaded route for families pushing strollers or walking family dogs. The park also hosts the Boone Park Tennis Center with clay courts, open green lawns for tossing frisbees, and picnic tables nestled under moss-draped branches, making it a beloved winter community gathering spot. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Smooth paved asphalt paths traverse the entire length of the park connecting both playground zones, parking lots, and neighborhood sidewalks. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Numerous shaded park benches beneath ancient live oaks and picnic pavilions; public restrooms with changing tables located near the tennis center. • Age Suitability: Perfect for all ages, from infants in strollers to energetic toddlers and school-age children playing on playground apparatus or riding scooters. • Sensory Tips: Shaded, dappled sunlight filtered through Spanish moss provides a cool, low-glare setting; gentle rustling leaves and birdsong create a calm neighborhood ambiance. ## Similar picks in Jacksonville - [Losco Regional Park Winter Playgrounds & Shaded Nature Trails](https://grassyknees.com/jacksonville/activities/losco-regional-park-winter-playgrounds-and-shaded-nature-trails--listing-b8eb6abc4c65a3d8e38fec2a) — Open daily 7:30 AM to sunset (around 5:30 PM in winter) · Losco Regional Park · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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