The Jacksonville Arboretum has been getting some upgrades lately.

The team at Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens continually strives to innovate and upgrade their scenic area which our Jax Best Local Experts has voted Best Trail 4 years in a row. Through a partnership with Home Builders Institute, the bridge near the front entrance affectionately known as The Mormon Bridge got a little facelift and will now be safer for visitors. HBI is a non-profit focused on training veterans in carpentry, plumbing and HVAC and helping them find jobs within the construction field. Rance rolled over to the Gardens to find out more.

Our local experts of our JaxBest campaign presented by Visit Jacksonville love what they like. So Jacksonville Arboretum with the extended title of Botanical Gardens has now won three times for JaxBest trail (hiking, biking, or running).

Adding to its collection of JaxBest awards, the Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens has once again taken the honors for the best trail.

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Showcasing the best that Jacksonville has to offer, JaxBest is a voter-centric guide to all of the local things that make our city unique. Okuda: “The Dance of the Seven Sins Muses”Best surf spot: Jacksonville Beach PierRunners up:2. Big Talbot Island State ParkBest local trail: Jacksonville Arboretum and GardensRunners up:2. Amelia Island Paddle Surg CompanyRound 2 winnersBest family-friendly park: Alpine Groves ParkRunners up:2. River Park InnBest chocolate shop: Peterbrooke ChocolatierRunners up:2.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It’s a 120-acre urban woodland full of trails for you to explore and enjoy, so it should comes as little surprise the Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens is also your JaxBest choice for best local scenic trail. We should note, there are actually over three miles of rustic hiking trails that wind through a series of ecological habitats. If you need to pause for a moment, benches are placed along the trails so you can stop and enjoy the view. You might be happy to learn that there is no admission fee, though a $3 non-member visitor donation is requested. The Arboretum is open to the public seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Take a closer look at its website and head to its Facebook page to learn more!