Pirate Ship Park & Athletic Fields

Pirate Ship Park & Athletic Fields

The popular Pirate Ship Park showcases the playground and athletic fields. The covered Pavilion is a great place for parties and casual gatherings.  The Athletic Park Facilities include basketball courts, softball and soccer fields.

The St. Johns County Parks & Recreation Department manages the facility and handles scheduling for leagues, private parties and community activities. Their website is as follows:

https://www.sjcfl.us/parks_trails/palencia/

Check the above website for reservation information and other information concerning the Palencia Athletic park property and park improvements by St. Johns. County Contact the St. Johns County Parks Recreation Department at 904 471-6616.

Palencia's Athletic Park 

    1. All the athletic park facilities including the playground and pavilion will be available for use of Palencia residents and the general public in accordance with the rules of operation posted at the park.
    2. St Johns County Parks & Recreation Department will continue to schedule and coordinate use of the athletic fields.  If you would like more information regarding the use of the athletic fields for team practices or games, please contact St. Johns County Parks & Recreation Department at (904) 209-0333.
    3. St Johns County Parks & Recreation Department will schedule and coordinate use of the playground and picnic facility for parties and private functions, etc. Please be advised; however, although the pavilion area can be reserved for such uses, the County nor the MCCDD cannot deny other members of the general public from use of the playground area or athletic fields during a scheduled event.
    4. St. Johns County Parks & Recreation Department will have primary responsibility for the maintenance of the athletic fields, pavilion areas, restroom facilities, playground equipment and parking area within the athletic park.  However, MCCDD will be able to provide supplemental maintenance to ensure that the maintenance standards of the athletic park facilities are on par with those established for the balance of Palencia.