Kid-friendly bike paths in Jacksonville, FL

Each trail gets a kid score out of 100 for a smooth surface, staying away from cars, and having a playground, restroom and parking within half a mile. How we score trails

Scores are based on OpenStreetMap data and may be out of date or wrong. Always check trail conditions, closures and your child's readiness before you ride. Disclaimer

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Best trails for kids

Egret Trail

94

1.2 mi · 100% smooth surface · 100% away from cars

  • Playground along the trail
  • Restroom none within ½ mi
  • Parking along the trail
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Southbank Riverwalk

94

1.1 mi · 100% smooth surface · 100% away from cars

  • Playground along the trail
  • Restroom none within ½ mi
  • Parking along the trail
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Chaffee Road North

77

1.3 mi · 100% smooth surface · 57% away from cars

  • Playground 0.1 mi away
  • Restroom none within ½ mi
  • Parking along the trail
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Trails we can't score yet

OpenStreetMap doesn't record the surface for more than 5% of these trails, so we can't say how smooth they are. Some may be great for kids. Check before you go.

1 (Florida)

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4.5 mi · 86% away from cars

  • Playground none within ½ mi
  • Restroom along the trail
  • Parking along the trail
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Emerald Trail

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1.4 mi · 0% away from cars

  • Playground along the trail
  • Restroom none within ½ mi
  • Parking along the trail
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Fort George Island Cultural State Park Trail

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0.9 mi · 100% away from cars

  • Playground none within ½ mi
  • Restroom none within ½ mi
  • Parking along the trail
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George Crady Bridge

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0.7 mi · 100% away from cars

  • Playground none within ½ mi
  • Restroom along the trail
  • Parking 0.1 mi away
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Heron Trail

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2.7 mi · 0% away from cars

  • Playground along the trail
  • Restroom none within ½ mi
  • Parking along the trail
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Jacksonville-Baldwin Trail

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14.5 mi · 100% away from cars

  • Playground none within ½ mi
  • Restroom none within ½ mi
  • Parking along the trail
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Northbank Riverwalk

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2.2 mi · 77% away from cars

  • Playground along the trail
  • Restroom none within ½ mi
  • Parking along the trail
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S-Line Urban Greenway

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3.5 mi · 89% away from cars

  • Playground 0.1 mi away
  • Restroom none within ½ mi
  • Parking along the trail
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Timucuan Trail

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1.6 mi · 40% away from cars

  • Playground none within ½ mi
  • Restroom 0.2 mi away
  • Parking along the trail
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White Blaze Trail

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3.6 mi · 100% away from cars

  • Playground none within ½ mi
  • Restroom along the trail
  • Parking along the trail
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Yellow Blaze Trail

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3.0 mi · 100% away from cars

  • Playground none within ½ mi
  • Restroom none within ½ mi
  • Parking none within ½ mi
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Questions parents ask

What are the best bike trails for kids in Jacksonville?

The top-scoring kid-friendly bike trails in Jacksonville are Egret Trail (94 out of 100), Southbank Riverwalk (94 out of 100) and Chaffee Road North (77 out of 100). 3 trails score 70 or higher.

Which kid-friendly bike trails in Jacksonville have playgrounds?

These trails have playgrounds right along the trail: Egret Trail and Southbank Riverwalk.

What's the longest kid-friendly bike trail in Jacksonville?

Chaffee Road North is the longest, at 1.3 miles, with a kid score of 77 out of 100.

How are the trails scored?

Each trail gets up to 40 points for a smooth surface, 40 for staying away from cars, and 20 for a playground, restroom and parking within half a mile. The data comes from OpenStreetMap.

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Trail data from OpenStreetMap as of 2026-10-30.