Bethesda Park Cabins; Jacksonville, FL - Chalet, Cottage, and Cabin Style Lodging on Waymarking.com

The City of Jacksonville website about the Bethesda Park Cabins (visit link) provides the following information:

Bethesda Park is a completely accessible and barrier free recreation complex, operating year-round and providing easy access to the outdoors. This specially designed park offers a wide range of facilities that meet the recreational needs of individuals with disabilities as well as the general public.

Amenities: The Bethesda Park Lodge (Center) is a multi-purpose building offering a full kitchen and restrooms for groups of up to 200 persons. The lodge can be used for an assortment of indoor activities.

For overnight stays, enjoy one of the park's four fully-equipped cabins. Each of the cabins includes four bunk beds, a restroom, kitchenette, screened porch and an outdoor grill.

Fish in a 16-acre lake maintained and stocked for fishing by the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission. A fishing license is required for all anglers ages 16-64. Complementing the park's natural setting are 1,400 feet of nature trail boardwalks and picturesque picnic facilities.

Programs: Senior's Dance, 2nd Wednesday of each month, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Senior activities, 4th Wednesday of each month, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Dance for People With Disabilities, 3rd Thursday of each month, 7 - 9 p.m.; Yoga for Seniors, 10-11 a.m. on various days.

Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Facility Rental: Three-hour minimum rental is $75 plus $50 for clean-up. Additional hours will incur a charge of $25 per hour. Cabins may be rented for $33.90 per night on a first-come, first-served basis.

Facility Equipment: Fully equipped kitchen, restrooms, chairs & tables, central heat and air.

Capacity: 200 (Center).

Daily, weekly, or monthly rates: Cabins may be rented for $33.90 per night on a first-come, first-served basis. Kitchens or kitchenettes in the rooms?: Yes, cabins are fully equipped Refrigerator?: Yes, in all rooms Fireplaces in the rooms?: No Handicap accessible rooms?: Yes Restaurant on premises and type of restaurant?: No Childcare provisions?: No Swimming pool?: No Meeting or convention room(s) available?: Yes Office hours and any seasonal operating times or closed periods?: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily Describe ease of accessibility to the location using a vehicle, hiking, etc.: The entrance coordinates for Bethesda Park are N30 25.862 & W081 43.352. Office phone number: (904) 764-5531 Office address: 10790 Key Haven Blvd Jacksonville, Florida 32208 USA Website of facility: [Web Link] Types of recreation, activities, and attractions nearby: Park amenities include a 20-acre stocked fishing lake, boardwalks, cabins, a lodge, and picnic facilities. Discounts available?: Not listed

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