# Mandarin Museum & Walter Jones Historical Park Winter Riverfront Stroll > Place to go for families in the Jacksonville area (FL). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Park open daily sunrise to sunset; Museum open Wednesday through Saturday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM - Where: Walter Jones Historical Park & Mandarin Museum, 11964 Mandarin Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32223 - Ages: All ages welcome (paved river trails, historic 1898 farm buildings, and interactive community museum) - Price: Free admission to park and museum; donations gratefully appreciated - Schedule: Park open daily sunrise to sunset; Museum open Wednesday through Saturday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM - Organizer: Mandarin Museum & Historical Society - Official page: https://www.mandarinmuseum.org/ - 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/mandarin-museum-and-walter-jones-historical-park-winter-riverfront-str--listing-6f6aa2f5cfa0e2c4ad1de8d9 ## About Set along a scenic bend of the St. Johns River, the 10-acre Walter Jones Historical Park offers families a step back into 19th-century Florida river settlement life. Shaded by ancient, moss-draped live oak trees that have stood for centuries, the park features a restored 1876 farmstead, an original 1898 citrus packinghouse, and a traditional board-and-batten barn. Inside the newly expanded Mandarin Museum, children can touch Civil War artifacts recovered from the Union steamship Maple Leaf, which sank right off the park's river shore in 1864, and learn about author Harriet Beecher Stowe's winter residency in Mandarin. A wide, paved boardwalk meanders along the pristine riverbank, providing glorious views across the wide St. Johns River where osprey nest in towering cypress trees. Winter afternoons bring gentle breezes, warm golden sunlight through oak canopies, and unhurried family exploration. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved asphalt walkways and wide wooden riverfront boardwalk paths easily accommodate double strollers, wagons, and wheelchairs throughout the park grounds. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Shaded riverview benches beneath giant heritage oaks and modern, clean restrooms with baby changing tables inside the Mandarin Museum building. • Age Suitability: Engaging for all age groups, from infants enjoying peaceful tree canopies to school-age children learning Civil War shipwreck history. • Sensory Tips: Very quiet and restorative park environment filled with natural woodland sounds, river breezes, and dappled sunlight; historic buildings offer calm indoor spaces. ## Similar picks in Jacksonville - [Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens Winter Riverside Stroll & Art Connections](https://grassyknees.com/jacksonville/activities/cummer-museum-of-art-and-gardens-winter-riverside-stroll-and-art-conne--listing-8c55e224b041c71f8dcf65e7) — Tuesday & Friday 11:00 AM–9:00 PM, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday 11:00 AM–4:00 PM… · The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens · All ages · From $15 · checked Nov 5. 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