A new 35-acre park system is now open to the public at Durbin Crossing, a master-planned community located in the northwest corner of St. Johns County.
Durbin Crossing Park, which was designed, constructed and funded by the developers of Durbin Crossing, and Veterans Park, a contribution from the Aberdeen community, comprise the park system.
The developers of the communities donated the parks, valued at $4.5 million, to St. Johns County.
“Our goal when developing the Durbin Crossing community was to maintain as much of the natural beauty as possible,” said Susan Wood, co-founder of Wood Development. “The park system exemplifies that and serves as a great venue for family get-togethers, neighborhood bonding and a place to enjoy Northeast Florida’s natural wildlife, beautiful flora and wonderful views.”
Nearly 1,500 children aged six to 15 will use the parks for baseball and lacrosse this year. The Creeks Athletic Association, with over 15,000 members and volunteers, hosts all Creeks Lacrosse and Julington Creeks baseball educational camps, practices, games and tournaments at the recreational fields at the new parks.
Community activities, like the Creeks Art & Musical Festival, also attract visitors from nearby counties.
Located on the east side of the community, Durbin Crossing Park features recreational areas, including baseball and multipurpose fields as well as leisure space. Veterans Park, on the northwest side of the community, has soccer fields, a skate park and the first dog park in the area.