Nestled between the beaches and the city of Jacksonville, the park immerses visitors in nature in the pine flatwoods that protect the water quality of the Nassau and St. Johns rivers. The expansive pine flatwoods protect the water quality of the Nassau and St. Johns rivers, ensuring the survival of aquatic plants and animals and providing an important refuge for birds.
Wildlife is abundant and ranges from the threatened American alligator to the endangered wood stork. Equestrians, hikers and off-road bicyclists can explore 15 miles of multi-use trails that wind through the park's many different natural communities and connect to the trail systems of the adjacent city preserves for even more miles of exploration. Managed in partnership with the National Park Service, the city of Jacksonville and the North Florida Land Trust, the 7 Creeks Recreation Area encompasses 5, acres of contiguous conservation lands in northeast Jacksonville.
The area offers more than 30 miles of natural-surface trails that accommodate hiking, biking, horseback riding, kayaking and exploring diverse ecosystems. For more information, please visit 7CreeksJax. Little Shoals Entrance: S. White Springs FL Skip to main content. Breadcrumb Home Find a Park. Hours 8 a. Fees No fee required. Contact Info Welcome to Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park Nestled between the beaches and the city of Jacksonville, the park immerses visitors in nature in the pine flatwoods that protect the water quality of the Nassau and St.
Plan Your Visit. Come on out and explore the 4, acres of pine forests at this preserve located close to the city of Jacksonville. Come wander the many miles of trails in Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park that connect you to a vast range of habitats from creeks and marshes to flatwoods and sandhills.
Every year, a pair of American bald eagles nest and raise their brood at Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park, about 20 miles from the heart of Jacksonville. Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park is perhaps best known for being the largest expanse of pine uplands in Jacksonville.
