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Losco Regional Park
4.6(1,748)4.6 out of 5 stars, 1748 reviews Jacksonville, FL
About Losco Regional Park
Losco Regional Park is a highly-rated, multi-faceted outdoor venue offering extensive family entertainment. It features a huge playground with distinct zones for toddlers (2-5) and older children (5-12), including diverse equipment like climbing structures, swings, spinning wheels, and a teeter-totter. Beyond the playground, families can enjoy multiple sports fields (baseball, soccer), a pond with ducks, and a seasonal splash pad. For nature lovers, there are three easy-to-follow, well-marked walking trails. The park also boasts ample open spaces, numerous picnic tables, and large pavilions suitable for events and parties.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families with toddlers and school-aged children seeking diverse outdoor play options.Birthday parties or large family events, leveraging the giant pavilion and ample space.Picnics and casual outdoor gatherings with easy access to amenities.Sports activities, utilizing the baseball and soccer fields.Excellent for 2-5 year olds, with a dedicated play zone and age-appropriate structures like swings and smaller climbing equipment.
Why families love it
- Huge playground with dedicated zones for ages 2-5 and 5-12, featuring diverse equipment like climbing structures, swings, spinning wheels, and a teeter-totter.
- Paved pathways and mulched play areas enhance accessibility and safety around the playground.
- Seasonal splash pad available for warmer weather, adding a refreshing activity.
- Three intertwining, easy-to-follow, and well-marked walking trails for hiking.
- Baseball and soccer fields available, catering to sports enthusiasts.
- A pond with ducks provides an engaging natural element for children.
Insider tips
- Bring your own hand soap or sanitizer due to inconsistent restocking and cleaning of park bathrooms.
- Be cautious of tree roots on the walking trails to prevent trips and falls.
- Bring sunscreen on sunny days, as many open areas may lack natural shade.
- Exercise extreme caution when driving on the park's entrance road due to dangerous illegal parking and obstructed views of pedestrians.
Good to know before you go
- If clean and well-stocked bathrooms are a critical requirement, parents should be prepared for potential disappointment or bring personal hygiene supplies.
- Expecting perfectly clear walking paths, as tree roots are specifically noted as hazards.
- Driving carelessly on the park's entrance road, especially if transporting children, due to significant safety concerns from obstructed views and illegal parking.
- Bathrooms are poorly maintained, frequently going days without cleaning and restocking, often lacking soap for hand washing, and 1 out of 2 bathrooms are consistently locked.
- Tree roots on walking trails pose a tripping hazard for hikers.
- Crowds
- The park is generally popular and can be 'full of people of different ages, doing different activities' in its main areas.
- Value
- No specific pricing is mentioned in the reviews, suggesting it is a free public park. The extensive range of well-maintained facilities and activities offers significant value for a cost-free family outing.
- Food
- The presence of numerous picnic tables and pavilions strongly implies that outside food and beverages are allowed and encouraged for family picnics and events. No restrictions are mentioned.
- Accessibility
- Paved pathways around the playground suggest good accessibility for strollers and potentially wheelchairs.
- Safety
- The park generally 'feels safe' for solo walkers, implying a secure environment during operational hours.
What parents say
"Nestled near ample parking, Losco Regional Park Playground features paved pathways and mulched play areas. With zones for ages 2-5 and 5-12, it offers diverse activities including climbing structures, swings, and a pavilion with picnic tables. Additional attractions like spinning wheels and a teeter-totter add to the fun. While a splash pad awaits warmer weather, the park's open spaces and nearby amenities make it a perfect destination for families."
a year ago
"This is my new favorite park. It has baseball fields, soccer field, splash pad, pond with ducks, walking trails, huge playground, picnic tables and benches. Endless parking all around the park. If you go to the far end of the parking lot, there is 3 walking trails that Intertwine with each other. The trails are easy to follow and well marked. Be careful of tree roots on the ground. The trails weren't busy but the park was full of people of different ages, doing different activities. For someone who walks alone, this park feels safe."
2 years ago
"Whoever is in charge of cleaning the bathrooms should be fired. The park is great but these bathrooms go days without cleaning AND restocking. Never any soap for washing hands and 1 out of 2 bathrooms are always locked."
a week ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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