Alpine Groves Park

We came to this park for family pictures and it did not disappoint! Parking was easy and convenient.This park has wonderful views of the St Johns River. It's also equipped with old willow trees, which really gives your pictures depth and character.There is also an older house on the property that you can get pictures taken in front of.The showstopper is the beautiful foliage AND the boardwalk. You can get some awesome sunsetting/golden hours pics.This park also has rocking swings to take in the sights and a jungle gym for the kiddos.

Obsessed with this park!!!It is so perfect for family or individual pictures!Only negative: not alot of parking!!!Go early, before 6:00pm from end of October thru December!

Wonderful park in north St.John's along the St John's River. It is a historic park in that there is a farm house on property from the 1700's; owned until 2000 then it was all deeded to the county. They have a nice play ground, picnic tables on the St John's and building that are probably used for events...very nice!

Beautiful but they are doing construction. Will be done in Sept. A great playground for little ones and a trail. Nice birds there.

We came here for a family photo, easy to find and get around. So many beautiful locations to have a picnic, catch the sunset, or photos.There is also a playground at the front of the park for the littles. Added a couple of the candid photos that we took in between the professional ones

If you love to hike, run, checkout nature, or just a photographer at heart, this is one park worth checking into. A rather small park, yet it offers big things. The park has paved and shaded walking trails, with bench seats where you can rest in between. These trails are well kept.Leading back into the trails you will find a nice abandoned, historic house that is PERFECT for picture taking. And just within 20 yards from that house, is the Saint Johns River which pairs up for an even beautiful scenery. And while you are at it, walk further down into the pier, have a sit, relax and enjoy God's gift around you. The pier is very scenic.There are so many things this park offers and despite it all; the park continues to remain well maintained and well kept each time I go. I just wish this park had some trails worth riding. Well, perhaps somewhere in the near future.

My family and I were looking to get out of the house and go somewhere. We decided on Alpine Groves after being recommended it by our neighborhood newsletter. It was a short drive from our house, and when we started driving through the entrance, we were impressed by how far back the park goes to the river. It was a little challenging to find parking, as there are not many spots on a busy day, but we were able to find one. We pulled out the stroller for the baby and started walking. There's sidewalks from the river to the front of the park, and the trails are long and winding through the trees. There's not a sidewalk around the main green space of the riverfront park, so be careful when pushing a stroller through the grass and dirt. They offer tours of the farmhouse where William Bartram lived from 1-3 pm. There were families sitting around playing and eating near the farmhouse and playing music. There were families near the playground for a birthday party, and plenty of kids were on the playground playing. The dock goes out into the St. Johns River and gives a beautiful view. We had a wonderful time enjoying the fresh air and walking around. We recommend and will be back soon!

Very unique find complete with river swings, history, paved trails and a small area to grill.

Good park, love that it's shaded and has picnic tables! You can also walk down to the water from the park.

Great, picturesque place to walk near the St. John's River!! Nice trail through the forest, too !!