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Blue Cypress Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 761 Google reviews · Running trail in Jacksonville, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Blue Cypress Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Sports park featuring golf and tennis courts, walking trails and playgrounds, plus a pier and dock.
What runners say about Blue Cypress Park
“⛳ The two play areas are well-maintained, but definitely geared towards older kids.”
“The trail eventually opens up to a stunning view of the St.”
“Blue Cypress Park is a hidden gem nestled in the heart of nature, offering a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.”
Spent the afternoon at Blue Cypress park with my three-year-old, and it was a pretty solid experience overall. 🌳 The park is clearly designed with older kids in mind, with its impressive range of sports facilities – from the newly installed pickleball courts 🏓 to a massive football field covered in artificial turf 🏈.
This place is beautiful! Great views, great walking trails, kids love it too!
Blue Cypress Park is a hidden gem nestled in the heart of nature, offering a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. My experience at this park was nothing short of magical, as I was able to immerse myself in the beauty of the natural world and find peace and tranquility in its serene surroundings.
This magnificent sunset along the banks of the St. John's River was the highlight of my evening after two and a half days of nonstop rain. One of my favorite things about this place are the endless number of spots you can stop to take pictures as you make your way along the trail or walk along the shoreline towards…
Trail conditions & character
“The river boarded walk way has a very relaxing view and wether you’re jogging or just walking you will notice the calmness with a nice water view 🥰”
“Blue Cypress Park is a hidden gem nestled in the heart of nature, offering a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.”
“🧒 One of the highlights for me was the walking trail that starts at the beginning of the park and winds through a beautifully wooded area 🌲.”
“Pickleball courts are new and clean with restrooms right next door.”
Plan your run at Blue Cypress Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitecoj.net
- Phone(904) 745-5466
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–7 PM |
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