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Things to do with kids in Jacksonville

Last updated July 11, 2026 · 15 places

Things to do with kids in Jacksonville — a working list of 15 places worth trying with kids, pulled from current ratings and community reviews in Jacksonville. Each spot is chosen for the kind of things parents actually notice: room for strollers, staff who welcome families, and a shape of day that fits little ones.

Good to know this fall

Fall break and early-season rain shift families toward the indoor picks on this list fast. The first wet weekend of the month is the busiest — go right at opening, and check school-holiday weeks before you drive across town.

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  1. 01

    Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens

    4.6 (21,344)370 Zoo Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL 32218, USA

    A well-rated zoo in Jacksonville.

  2. 02

    Friendship Fountain

    4.6 (3,942)1015 Museum Cir, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA

    A well-rated fountain in Jacksonville.

  3. 03

    Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens

    4.7 (4,510)829 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32204, USA

    A well-rated art museum in Jacksonville.

  4. 04

    Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

    4.7 (3,778)1445 Millcoe Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32225, USA

    A well-rated botanical garden in Jacksonville.

  5. 05

    K1 Speed Jacksonville

    4.6 (5,997)6601 Executive Park Ct N, Jacksonville, FL 32216, USA

    A well-rated amusement center in Jacksonville.

  6. 06

    Southbank Riverwalk

    4.6 (2,268)1001 Museum Cir, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA

    A well-rated park in Jacksonville.

  7. 07

    Ed Austin Regional Park

    4.6 (2,621)11751 McCormick Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32225, USA

    A well-rated park in Jacksonville.

  8. 08

    Earl Johnson Park

    4.0 (360)5308 St Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA

    A well-rated park in Jacksonville.

  9. 09

    Memorial Park

    4.7 (4,183)1620 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32204, USA

    A well-rated park in Jacksonville.

  10. 10

    MOCA (Museum Of Contemporary Art), Jacksonville

    4.4 (857)333 N Laura St, Jacksonville, FL 32202, USA

    A well-rated museum in Jacksonville.

  11. 11

    USS Orleck Naval Museum

    4.9 (657)610 E Bay St, Jacksonville, FL 32202, USA

    A well-rated museum in Jacksonville.

  12. 12

    Bulls Bay Preserve

    4.2 (524)8017 Old Plank Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32220, USA

    A well-rated nature preserve in Jacksonville.

  13. 13

    Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park

    4.5 (527)7000 Roosevelt Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32244, USA

    A well-rated park in Jacksonville.

  14. 14

    Jacksonville Drew Park

    4.4 (683)6621 Barnes Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32216, USA

    A well-rated park in Jacksonville.

  15. 15

    Ringhaver Park

    4.3 (1,075)5198 118th St, Jacksonville, FL 32244, USA

    A well-rated park in Jacksonville.

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How were these things to do with kids in Jacksonville chosen?

Each place starts from current local listing data for Jacksonville, then is screened for family fit — things like kids' menus and high chairs, how loud it gets, the ages it suits best, and practical details like stroller room and wait times.

How current is this guide?

This guide was last updated in July 2026. FamSpots refreshes its city guides on a rolling schedule, and each page shows its own update date at the bottom.

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