Featured Park
Featured Waterway
Accessible Amenities
Artificial Reef
Bait & Tackle
Baseball
Basketball
Benches
Beach Pier
Bike Racks
Bike Trail
Birding Trail
Boat Dock
Boat Fuel
Boat Pumpout
Boat Ramp
Boat Trailer Parking
Canoe Rental
Concession Stand
DogPark
Drinking Fountain
Equestrian Trail
Fishing Available
Golf
Grills
Hiking Trail
Nonmotorized Launch
Kayak Rental
Lighting
Manatee Education
Multipurpose Field
On the water
Paddle Board Rental
Parking
Pickleball
PWC Rental
Picnic Shelters
Picnic Tables
Playground
Restaurant
Restrooms
RiverWalk
Sailboard Rental
Sailboat Rental
Scenic Overlook
Skate Park
Soccer
Splash Pad
Surfing
Swimming Pool
Tennis
Trash Barrels
Wheelchair Accessible
Workout Station
Bettes Park is located in southwest Jacksonville – part of the Ortega neighborhood that was designed in 1909 by prominent architect, Henry J. Klutho. It was one of four circular parks created along Park Avenue (now Baltic Street) and named after New World explorers. Originally known as Ponce de Leon Park, the name was changed by 1930 to honor Charles Bettes, a local pharmacist and partner with John N.C. Stockton in the Ortega Company, the subdivision’s developer. A highly respected citizen, Mr. Bettes built a grand home near the park prior to his death in 1916, at the age of 63. Elegant homes along Bettes Circle, including one built in 1924 by Charles Bettes Jr., surround the park, which provides benches for relaxing in the shade of many picturesque oak trees. The park comprises part of the unique charm of Old Ortega – designated a Historic District and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.
Additional features:
Benches 3 Trash Barrels 6