The Town of Orange Park, a thriving community of just under 10,000 people, is located in Northeast Clay County, just south of Jacksonville, Florida. Originally established as a home for the fruit-growing industry in the late 1800s, the town has since become known for its wonderful planned communities with lots of amenities. Located on the St. Johns River and just a short distance from the ocean, Orange Park is an outdoor-lover’s paradise with ample opportunities for tennis, fishing, golf, and swimming. It also boasts an excellent array of shops and restaurants.

Check out these terrific planned communities:

OakLeaf Plantation, a 6400 acre district adjacent to Jennings State Forest, is a family-friendly community featuring two village centers, two athletic centers with water parks and a championship golf course. Five school sites are located in OakLeaf Plantation and the neighborhood is just a short commute to shopping, medical facilities and offices. OakLeaf offers homes by Lennar, Engle Homes and Standard Pacific as well as elegant condos from Jennings Point and Coventry.

Eagle Harbor is a beautiful 3,000 acre, planned golf community of traditional and contemporary homes situated on Fleming Island. Named the “Best Planned Community in Northeast Florida" by the Northeast Florida Building & Zoning Council, Eagle Harbor features a comprehensive clubhouse/athletic center and an interlocking network of lighted bike paths and sidewalks. Residences include golf course homes, patio homes and conventional single family dwellings, as well as apartments. A 22-acre nature preserve with boating and fishing on Doctor's Lake is located within the development.

Fleming Island Plantation is a 1680 acre development located just 10 minutes south of Jacksonville. Its two amenity centers feature lap and family pools as well as a splash playground for toddlers. Shopping and restaurants are located within the neighborhood’s boundaries as well as public schools. A Bobby Weed-designed golf course is open to all residents. Fleming Island Plantation’s 16 distinct neighborhoods offer a variety of housing choices including single family homes, condos, villas and townhomes in a wide range of prices.