Kayak launch in Orange Park, Florida

Rob Bradley Conservation Park at Nelson Point, located at 670 Nelson Drive in Orange Park, Florida, is a 10-acre waterfront conservation park on Doctors Lake. Named after Senator Rob Bradley, who played a key role in securing funding to purchase and preserve the land, the park was acquired by Clay County in 2018 and officially opened in 2023. The park offers nature trails, observation areas, and a kayak launch, with ongoing improvements and additions planned. The history of the park's location dates back to native hunting and trading grounds, as well as British and American colonial periods when it was part of plantations and sawmills. Over the years, the land changed hands and uses, including a fish house that operated on Doctors Lake. In 1948, John Nelson purchased the property and lived there until his passing in 2016.

PADL, located at 9300 Blind Pass Road in St. Pete Beach, Florida, is a popular tourist attraction offering paddle board rentals right from your smartphone at McKenney Park. Just minutes from the beach, visitors can easily download the PADL app, choose a station in St. Pete Beach, and hit the water in seconds. The self-service rental station is conveniently located steps from the water for an optimal paddle board experience. After your ride, you can check your stats and share your experience with others. In addition to paddle board rentals, PADL is also in the process of developing a kayak and stand up paddle board launch zone at the park, set to be completed in the near future. The park, named after a former mayor of St. Pete Beach, offers amenities such as a fishing pier, picnic tables, free parking, and a green space for dog walking. It is a highly rated attraction in the area, both for locals and tourists.