Neighborhood Guide · Clay County

Orange Park: a riverfront town next door to NAS Jax.

The Town of Orange Park sits on the St. Johns River just south of Jacksonville, and the Orange Park name covers a much larger area of Clay County around it. It's one of the most popular places for NAS Jacksonville (opens in a new tab) families, with everything from historic riverfront to newer subdivisions.

By Dawn Spencer · Last updated November 4, 2026

Orange Park at a glance

CountyClay

SettingRiverfront town and surrounding suburbs

HomesHistoric homes in the town, 1970s to 2000s subdivisions, and new construction in Oakleaf and beyond

NearbyFleming Island, Oakleaf, NAS Jacksonville

Moosehaven's grounds on the St. Johns River in Orange Park — Moosehaven on the river, Orange Park Photo: DanTD (opens in a new tab) · CC BY-SA 4.0 (opens in a new tab)

Doctors Lake with trees along the shore — Doctors Lake, between Orange Park and Fleming Island Photo: Saraleebread (opens in a new tab) · CC BY-SA 4.0 (opens in a new tab)

Highlights

What sets Orange Park apart

Kingsley Avenue's riverfront, Clarke House Park, and the historic town center
About ten minutes to NAS Jacksonville
The Orange Park Fall Festival each October
Shopping along Blanding Boulevard and the Orange Park Mall

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What to know

"Orange Park" addresses extend well beyond the town limits, into unincorporated Clay County with different taxes and services. I'll show you where the lines are.

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Community & Official Sites

Straight from the source

Amenities, rules, assessments, and events as the community, club, district, or city publishes them. Club memberships are separate from HOA and CDD fees; I'll pull the current numbers for any home you're considering.

Town of Orange Park (opens in a new tab)Town services, events, council meetings
Eagle Harbor (opens in a new tab)Fleming Island amenities many Orange Park-address buyers compare

Map

Where Orange Park is

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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Boundaries shown are approximate; confirm a specific address with the county property appraiser.

Before You Buy

Questions to answer for any Orange Park home

Current property taxes, and what they may become without the seller's homestead exemption
HOA dues, what they cover, and any special assessments or capital contribution at closing
Club membership requirements and costs, if any
FEMA flood zone and whether flood insurance is required or recommended
Roof age and wind mitigation features, which drive insurance cost
School assignments for the specific address, confirmed with the district

The Town of Orange Park and the City of Green Cove Springs set their own tax rates on top of Clay County's; unincorporated areas don't. Many newer communities add a CDD assessment to the tax bill.

Research Tools

Look it up yourself

Clay County Property Appraiser (opens in a new tab)Ownership, taxes, sales history
Clay County District Schools (opens in a new tab)School zoning by address
FEMA Flood Map Service Center (opens in a new tab)Flood zone by address
Local market reports (opens in a new tab)Recent sales and trends

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All Orange Park homes (opens in a new tab)Every active listing
Orange Park homes under $400K (opens in a new tab)Starter and VA-friendly homes
Orange Park waterfront (opens in a new tab)River, lake, and creek frontage
Orange Park newer construction (opens in a new tab)Built 2024 or later

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Annual Events & Traditions

Events and traditions around Orange Park

In Orange Park and Clay County

October

Orange Park Fall Festival

Clay County's oldest and largest arts and crafts festival, with live music and a kids' zone in the Town of Orange Park.

Details

Spring

Clay County Agricultural Fair

The county fair at the Clay County Fairgrounds in Green Cove Springs: rides, livestock, concerts, and food.

Details

Dates change from year to year; check each organizer's site. For what's happening tonight, see Livedrp below.

Live music and nightlife near Orange Park

Within 3 miles around Orange Park: 16 nightlife spots, including 3 with live music. This week, 1 of them have events on the calendar. A few of the closest (names open in Google Maps; tonight's lineup is in the Livedrp (opens in a new tab) app):

Cheers Park Avenue (opens in a new tab)Live Music · Karaoke · Bar · 0.7 mi
Park Avenue Billiards (opens in a new tab)Bar · Live Music · Billiards · 1.1 mi
Locals Pub (opens in a new tab)Bar · Sports Bar · Billiards · 1.9 mi · 6 events this week
Shark Club (opens in a new tab)Billiards · 1.1 mi
bestbet Orange Park (opens in a new tab)1.3 mi
The Sunset Tiki Bar (opens in a new tab)Tiki Bar · 1.5 mi

See what's live tonight Livedrp shows live music, events, and specials happening near Orange Park right now. Open Livedrp

Venue data from Livedrp as of 2026-11-04. Disclosure: Dawn Spencer is the founder of Livedrp.

Neighborhood information is general and believed reliable but not guaranteed. Confirm HOA rules, club memberships, flood zones, and school assignments for any specific property.

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