University Of North Florida Nature Trails
Overview
Pricing/Package/Events
Pricing & Packages
Group Utilization of Picnic Area and Nature Trails
$150Fee for groups of 10 or more utilizing the picnic area and nature trails. Requires booking and a contract prior to the program date.
Includes:
- •Utilization of picnic area
- •Utilization of nature trails
Events & Schedule
🍎Food Policy
- • Picnic areas are first come, first serve.
- • Campfires are not allowed on the ground; grills for cooking are permitted.
🛡️Safety Policy
- • Enjoy natural areas at your own risk; follow all posted signs.
- • For your safety, walk or run in pairs; note red numbered posts.
- • Call UNF Police Department at (904) 620-2800 to check-in.
- • Not Permitted: animals (except service animals), bicycles, motor vehicles, alcohol, weapons, metal detectors, camping, fires, plant or animal collection/release/harassment.
- • No swimming or diving in campus water bodies.
- • No harassing wildlife.
- • No plant or animal collection or releasing.
- • Fishing is catch and release only.
- • No live fish as bait (shiners, etc.).
- • Dispose of fishing line in trash receptacles appropriately.
- • Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission license regulations apply for fishing.
- • Personal flotation device required for every person when boating.
- • Be prepared and watch the weather when boating.
📅Booking Policy
- • All groups of 10 or more must book/reserve a program and complete a contract prior to the program date.
- • Groups must be registered with rectrail@unf.edu and have a contract prior to their arrival.
🚗Parking Information
- • Parking details for general nature trail visitors are not explicitly provided on the nature trails page.
What People Say
What's Great
- Spacious play areas (mentioned in 2 reviews)
Areas for Improvement
- Parking can be challenging (mentioned in 5 reviews)
Detailed Insights
Rating Breakdown
Perfect for Age Groups
- • Toddlers (1-3 years)
- • Preschoolers (4-6 years)
Most Mentioned Positives
Pricing Feedback
Good value mentioned (1 mentions)
Accessibility Features
Recent Reviews
Mark Kirol
4 weeks agoThis was a lovely trail and just what I needed. I recharge in nature. The lake and the view of the lake is awesome from this trail. Plenty of spins for POGO 😆 people were fishing from the bridge. There is a walkway on some sections and ground for the remainder.
Alicia
a month agoWe walk/hike here often. It's a great trail. There are 5 main trails. The one we do often is the Goldenrod trail adding in the Tortoise loop. It adds up to about 2.3 miles. There are shorter trails, too. It's very well kept and the trails are wide. There is a good amount of shade. The trail has a bridge over a pond and goes to an island where you can picnic. There is another area for picnics also if you don't want to go to the island. Parking is $5.
T W
4 months agoDid several trails with family from southern Virginia. Beautiful scenery throughout. Trails are clearly marked and pretty easy to navigate with a three wheel walking stroller. Saw several different wildlife including a gator. Definitely will be back. During the week, it cost $5 to park.
Jen Nifer
5 months agoGreat spot to hike. There is zip lining and kayak access but I am unsure how exactly to utilize those. Call ahead if interested. The longest trail is over 2 miles and feels pretty secluded. We'll be back! Also, there are nice bathrooms - woohoo!
sebastian espinoza
3 months agoCouldn’t ask for a better experience when I went. Easy parking, great weather, no obnoxious people, and amazing creatures to see all around. The upkeep of this nature trail is as expected, but definitely lives up to the hype of visiting this trail. There is so much wildlife all around you and sights to see. Like watching a movie, you’ll notice something new every time around. Spent hours here just walking, taking, and watching the sun go down. Nothing more I could ask for; healthy & happy trees & people. Treat this place with respect. It deserves it.
Contact Information
Recreation and Wellness, 1 UNF Dr. Bldg 61, Rm 1200, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA
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