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Jarboe Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 774 Google reviews · Running trail in Neptune Beach, Florida · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Jarboe 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.

ScenicRestroomsQuiet

Neighborhood park with playgrounds, a lake & pavilion, plus walking trails & sports courts.

What runners say about Jarboe Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (774 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“The bathrooms were clean and there are tons of birds to watch- even a couple of turtles too!”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“Work out course , beautiful fountains winding lake , community garden basketball court and tennis complex another Evan approved park must go highly recommend”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“It’s a quiet, peaceful place with a great atmosphere.”

Nice open area, includes a good walking/jogging area and plenty of room for the kids to run around, especially if you come with a big party of kids that enjoy the open space to let out some energy and fun. It includes playgrounds for the toddlers, with limited options though.

★★★★★ — Yoennis , Oct 2025

Lots of playground toys for kids and tennis courts for older folks. The bathrooms were clean and there are tons of birds to watch- even a couple of turtles too! There's a paved walking path meandering around different ponds perfect for dog walking or bird watching. There are picnic benches for eating near the toys.

★★★★★ — Melanie , Dec 2022

Nice little park in Neptune Beach to take your kids or doggie it has a lot of amenities pickleball, tennis, basketball, volleyball, exercise equipment on the walk and big kids playground and little kids playground the park has plenty of wildlife all sorts of interesting beautiful birds and turtles really neat place to…

★★★★★ — Grace , Nov 2022

Jarboe Park has a little bit of of something for everyone. Even a community garden, anyone can walk through the garden but the veggies are for the members. Perhaps you will bump into one and I'm sure that they will be happy to share some with you.

★★★★☆ — Wil' , Mar 2022

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 7 mentions

“Work out course , beautiful fountains winding lake , community garden basketball court and tennis complex another Evan approved park must go highly recommend”

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🚻 Restrooms 7 mentions

“Bball court, tennis courts, looks like theres a building for bathrooms also but weren't opeen when we went.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“It’s a quiet, peaceful place with a great atmosphere.”

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Plan your run at Jarboe Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websiteci.neptune-beach.fl.us
  • Phone(904) 270-2400

Hours

Monday 7 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–8 PM
Thursday 7 AM–8 PM
Friday 7 AM–8 PM
Saturday 7 AM–8 PM
Sunday 7 AM–8 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Jarboe Park

510 Florida Blvd, Neptune Beach, FL 32266

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.