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ORANGE PARK FLORIDA
The Orange Park Real Estate boom began back in 1877 when most of owners and trustees who were from Boston formed the Laurel Grove Plantation. Today it is one of the fastest growing counties in Florida. Clay County is spread over 592 square miles of both suburban and rural areas. Through its close proximity to Jacksonville it allows for an ideal living choices for young families. Many of the residents are both military and civilian employees at Naval Air Station Jacksonville.
Having an abundance of "A" rated schools, the Orange Park Schools offers quality "is dedicated to providing a quality education in a safe, inviting environment so that all students learn and become successful, responsible citizens." In addition to having some of the highest ranking schools in the state, Clay County offers post-secondary education at the St. Johns River Community College as well as a couple other private colleges located off of Wells Road. State-of-the-art health care can be had at the Orange Park Medical Center , the Baptist St. Vincent’s Urgent Care facility, and the Orange Park Cancer Center . The Orange Park Kennel Club, Club Continental, Orange Park Country Club and many other recreational facilities offer leisure activities for residents.
County Fathers recently completed a sector plan for the area to manage growth and preserve the beauty and rural aspect of that part of the County. A second plan for the rapidly growing Lake Asbury sector is currently in the works. Middleburg, southwest of Orange Park , is the major population concentration for the center of the county. The area is home to the Ravines Golf and Country Club, a private residential community built on rolling hills, featuring homes and a golf course designed by PGA golfer and course designer Mark McCumber. For those who want large pieces of property, Middleburg offers multi-acre-building sites.
In addition to Orange Park and Middleburg, Clay County has three incorporated municipalities; Green Cove Springs, Keystone Heights , and Penney Farms. Clay County features water sports of all kinds on the county’s many lakes and rivers and neighborhood parks are found throughout the county, many with picnic areas and tennis courts. Golfers are challenged on a variety of public and private courses, including the course at Magnolia Point Golf & Country Club near Green Cove Springs. Camping, hiking, and nature watching are key attractions at Gold Head Branch State Park and camping is available at Kingsley Beach and Strickland’s Landing on the banks of Kingley Lake . Jennings Forest is wildlife management area that offers hunting for deer, turkey, wild hog, fox, squirrel, rabbit, and other game.
Black Creek/Ravines Conservation Area just north of County Road 218 at Green Road offers over 8,000 acres of equestrian /hiking trails and primitive campsites along the banks of beautiful Black Creek. For cycling, jogging and walking enthusiastic, the recently completed Black Creek Trail runs along the western side of U.S. 17 from Black Creek to Doctor’s Lake .