# Free things to do with kids in Jacksonville Beach

Parks, playgrounds and other things to do in Jacksonville Beach that are free to get into. 9 listed.

Last updated 2026-10-07, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## The list

1. [Sunshine Playground at South Beach Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/sunshine-playground-at-south-beach-park-jacksonville-beach) (playground, Jacksonville Beach). Separate areas for toddlers and older kids, a shaded cabana in the middle for you, and a splash pad when it's running. Has: free to enter.
2. [Gonzales Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/gonzales-park-playground-jacksonville-beach) (playground, Jacksonville Beach). The playground is fully fenced, with climbing and slides for toddlers and older kids, and covered picnic spots for a break. Has: free to enter.
3. [Oceanfront Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/oceanfront-park-playground-jacksonville-beach) (playground, Jacksonville Beach). A small playground steps from a dune walkover and an accessible beach ramp. Has: free to enter.
4. [Tall Pines Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/tall-pines-park-playground-jacksonville-beach) (playground, Jacksonville Beach). A newly rebuilt playground with a picnic pavilion beside it. Has: free to enter.
5. [Rotary Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/rotary-park-playground-jacksonville-beach) (playground, Jacksonville Beach). A little playground on a small island, with boats going past and wildlife to spot. Has: free to enter.
6. [Fountain View Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/fountain-view-park-playground-jacksonville-beach) (playground, Jacksonville Beach). A playground by a stocked lake with a fishing pier and boardwalk. Has: free to enter.
7. [South Beach Skatepark](https://ourplayday.com/places/south-beach-skatepark-jacksonville-beach) (beach, Jacksonville Beach). A smooth, circular concrete course where beginners and scooter kids find their feet, with a snake run and bowls for the ones who already have. Has: free to enter.
8. [Beaches Museum](https://ourplayday.com/places/beaches-museum-jacksonville-beach) (museum, Jacksonville Beach). Separate scavenger hunts for younger and older kids, and on a guided tour, an old rail depot with a model train. Has: free to enter.
9. [Cradle Creek Preserve](https://ourplayday.com/places/cradle-creek-preserve-jacksonville-beach) (theme park, Jacksonville Beach). Broad, shady trails and bridges that clomp under your kid's feet, out to an estuary lookout. Short and mostly stroller-friendly. Has: free to enter.

## Other lists for Jacksonville Beach

- [High chairs](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/florida/jacksonville-beach/with-high-chairs) (9)
- [Changing tables](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/florida/jacksonville-beach/with-changing-tables) (4)
- [Kids' menu](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/florida/jacksonville-beach/with-kids-menu) (10)
- [Pool](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/florida/jacksonville-beach/with-a-pool) (3)
- [Restrooms](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/florida/jacksonville-beach/with-restrooms) (3)
- [Order at the counter](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/florida/jacksonville-beach/order-at-the-counter) (6)

## About this list

Every place here is a listing on Play Day, and a place is listed only when something positive is known about it for kids. Each listing carries the kid facts (high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus, wheelchair access) A list needs at least three places to exist.

Page: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/florida/jacksonville-beach/free-to-visit. All of Jacksonville Beach: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/florida/jacksonville-beach