Discover Our Partnership Parks

Not far off I-295, on Jacksonville’s Northside, starting at the intersection of New Berlin and Cedar Point Roads and running east to Black Hammock Island, the 7 Creeks Recreation Area offers visitors 30+ miles of trails that could occupy days of hiking, biking, horseback riding and exploring diverse ecosystems, making each mile a new adventure. This collection of parks and preserves is home to thousands of acres of unspoiled lands surrounded by expansive saltmarsh of the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve that offers an extensive network of tidal creeks for kayakers, boaters, paddleboarders and anglers. LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL CONSERVATION LANDS The 7 Creeks Recreation Areais a compilation of 5,600 acres of contiguous conservation lands managed by local, state and federal agencies as well as non-profit organizations. The properties are managed in a collaborative effort to provide an interconnected and seamless experience for park visitors. Betz-Tiger Point Preserve Bogey Creek Preserve Cedar Point Preserve Cedar Point (NPS) Jim Wingate Preserve Pescatello Island Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park Ideal for hiking, biking or horseback riding, the 7 Creeks Recreation Area offers 30+ miles of natural-surface trails that pass seamlessly from one park to the next while winding through more than 20 diverse natural communities where you can observe native plants and abundant wildlife. From short hikes to an all-day excursion, riverfront trails and winding pine flatwood journeys, looking to exercise or just seeking serenity—there are many types of trail experiences waiting for you. Below are a few suggested trail options or check out the trail map and choose your own adventure. Be sure to print a copy of the trail map or simply take a photo of the trail map posted in the kiosk at each trailhead before you start on your trek. And, please abide by the following trail etiquette: hikers yield to horses & bicyclists yield to hikers and horses. OFF-ROAD CYCLING Off-road cyclists tend to prefer the firm and shaded trails of Cedar Point Preserve where multiple trails loop off of the Main Trail. HORSEBACK RIDING For horseback riders seeking long distance options with wider trails, Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park may prove to be your favorite destination within the 7 Creeks Recreation Area. With more than 15 miles of trails that double as service roads, trail users will traverse an expansive mosaic of mesic flatwoods, sandhill and wetland ecosystem where you are likely to encounter some critters that call the park home. PICNIC FACILITIES Picnic areas and shelters are found throughout the 7 Creeks Recreation Area, many offering views of broad expanses of pristine saltwater marsh. Below is a list of the current picnic facilities throughout the area. Please remember to clean up after yourself so the next visitor can have an equally pleasant experience. Edwards Creek Day Use Area Two picnic shelters, grill and portable toilet Pumpkin Hill Creek Day Use Area Picnic shelter, grill and restroom Kayak Trailhead Picnic tables and portable toilet State Park Trailhead Picnic tables and portable toilet Bogey Creek Trailhead Picnic tables Cedar Point Trail Bridge Seats on the bridge provide a great stop for lunch while on the trail Horseshoe Creek Trailhead Picnic tables and restroom Black Hammock Island Trailhead Picnic shelter, restroom and horseshoe pits Scattered picnic tables can also be found throughout the trail system, letting you enjoy rest stops at lush cypress swamps, mossy coastal forests, or palmetto-dotted uplands. Fishing Platforms Pumpkin Hill Creek Day Use Area Fishing platform Kayak Trailhead Natural shoreline Pumpkin Hill Creek Overlooks Follow the two creek overlook trails from the State Park Trailhead to find quiet shoreline fishing spots Cedar Point (NPS)/Horseshoe Creek Trailhead Wooden pier next to boat ramp Cedar Point Trail Bridge Hike in from Horseshoe Creek Trailhead