Center Park, Florida
23 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1918 and the latest in 1994. It stands in the Jacksonville East census division. It lies in ZIP code area 32246. The Survey maps it on the Arlington quadrangle.
Then and now
1918 to 1994The same ground, surveyed 76 years apart. Drag the handle to wipe between them. Both sheets are United States Geological Survey originals; neither has been altered.


Compare 1918 against another survey:
Topographic sheets covering this place
11 surveys from 23 printed sheetsMatched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.
- 1918 USGS Jacksonville quadrangle1:62500, 5 printings
- 1948 USGS Jacksonville quadrangle1:250000
- 1950 USGS Arlington quadrangle1:24000, 2 printings
- 1957 USGS Jacksonville quadrangle1:250000, 3 printings
- 1959 USGS Jacksonville quadrangle1:250000
- 1960 USGS Jacksonville quadrangle1:250000
- 1963 USGS Arlington quadrangle1:24000, 6 printings
- 1977 USGS Jacksonville quadrangle1:100000
- 1980 USGS Jacksonville quadrangle1:100000
- 1988 USGS Jacksonville quadrangle1:250000
- 1994 USGS Arlington quadrangle1:24000
Fires near this place
162 since 1992Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 162 fires within 5 miles of Center Park between 1992 and 2020, burning about 1,247 acres in total. 48 started naturally. 27 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Natural | 48 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 48 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 27 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 15 |
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 11 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 5 |
| Railroad operations and maintenance | 3 |
| Debris and open burning | 2 |
| Power generation/transmission/distribution | 1 |
| Smoking | 1 |
| Other causes | 1 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 September 1999 | Natural | 1.0 acres | Florida Forest Service | not named |
| 8 September 1999 | Natural | 1.0 acres | Florida Forest Service | not named |
| 16 September 1997 | Equipment and vehicle use | 2.0 acres | Florida Forest Service | not named |
| 7 August 2011 | Natural | 211 acres | Florida Forest Service | HODGES ONE (16) |
| 7 August 2011 | Natural | under an acre | Florida Forest Service | HODGES THREE (16) |
| 7 August 2011 | Natural | 32 acres | Florida Forest Service | HODGES TWO (16) |
| 5 August 2006 | Natural | 5.6 acres | Florida Forest Service | WATER PLANT FIRE 2006-07-0269 |
| 3 August 2011 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Florida Forest Service | PARKWAY II (16) |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
3 within 5 milesRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 3 workings within 5 miles of Center Park: 2 past producers, 1 producer. 1 still produces. What was taken out: Titanium-Heavy Minerals, Thorium, Titanium, Zirconium, Titanium, Zirconium. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A C Skinner Deposit | Thorium, Titanium, Zirconium | Past Producer | ||
| Humphries Gold Corp Mine | Titanium, Zirconium | Past Producer | ||
| Jacksonville Placer | Titanium-Heavy Minerals | Producer | Rutile, Zircon, Ilmenite |
Storms near this place
47 since 2006Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Center Park in 47 storm reports between 2006 and 2026: 19 heavy rain, 16 thunderstorm wind, 5 hail, 3 lightning. No death or injury is recorded in these reports. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2017 | Lightning | Center Park | $100,000 | A lightning strike caused an apartment fire along Gate Parkway. Five people were displaced. The cost of damage was unknown, but it was estimated so the event could be included in Storm Data. |
| December 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Center Park | $10,000 | A large tree fell on a house with Jacksonville Fire/Rescue called out to remove it. |
| March 2026 | Thunderstorm Wind | Center Park | $2,000 | A few large trees uprooted or snapped, around Mallard Pond Ct. Time was estimated based off radar and the public report. |
| July 2018 | Lightning | Center Park | $2,000 | A lightning caused brush fire grew to 35 acres near JTB and Hodges. At the time of the report, the fire was 40% contained. The cost of damage was unknown, but it was estimated for inclusion of the event in Storm Data. |
| August 2015 | Lightning | Center Park | $500 | Lightning struck a home along Avalon Cove Drive. Cost of damage unknown, but estimated for storm data. |
| July 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Center Park | $100 | A tree was reported down at the intersection | of Beach Blvd and Kernan Blvd S. Time was | estimated by radar. The cost of damage was unknown, but it was estimated for inclusion of the event in Storm Data. |
| September 2024 | Flood | Center Park | - | Broadcast media reported a neighborhood off of Beach Blvd had significant flooding along Pemberton St. This dirt road was impassable and resulted in 10 cars stalling out. Partial road collapse occurred on Pemberton St. |
| August 2024 | Heavy Rain | Center Park | - | A personal weather station along | Shell Beach Trail in Arlington measured 3.81 | inches of rain since about 4 am through 8:30 | am. |
| August 2024 | Heavy Rain | Center Park | - | A personal weather station along Shell Beach | Trail in Arlington measured 3.79 inches of | rain since about 4 am. |
| June 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Center Park | - | A wind gust of 60 mph was measured near I-295 and Baymeadows Road. |
| July 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Center Park | - | A tree was blown down and blocked the right lane of I-295 Southbound near the Town Center exit. The time of damage was based on radar. |
| August 2022 | Heavy Rain | Center Park | - | Local broadcast media reported 2.70 inches of rain fell in the past hour. |
| September 2022 | Flood | Center Park | - | Minor street flooding was reported on Beach Blvd near Kernan Blvd. |
| September 2022 | Heavy Rain | Center Park | - | Rainfall of 2.53 inches was measured in about 40 minutes near UNF. |
| July 2020 | Heavy Rain | Center Park | - | A public rain gauge west of Atlantic Beach measured 2.5 inches of rain in the past hour. |
| August 2020 | Heavy Rain | Center Park | - | A broadcast station measured 3.10 inches of rainfall. |
| December 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Center Park | - | A large tree was blown down on Central Parkway, just north of the UNF Campus. |
| August 2019 | Heavy Rain | Center Park | - | Storm total rainfall was 2.41 inches. |
| June 2018 | Heavy Rain | Center Park | - | Local media Action News JAX reported 2.75 inches of rainfall since 2:15 pm, with 1.3 inches falling in a 15 minute period. |
| June 2018 | Heavy Rain | Center Park | - | Over an inch of rainfall was measured in less than 1 hour. |
| May 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Center Park | - | Wind gusts to 60 mph and dime size hail was observed at Hodges Blvd. and JTB. |
| May 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Center Park | - | Several large trees were blown down near St. Johns Town Center and extended northeast toward Beach Blvd. The time of damage was based on radar. |
| June 2017 | Heavy Rain | Center Park | - | Daily rainfall total of 2.6 inches from ActionNews Jacksonville. |
| August 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Center Park | - | A large tree was blown down near Beach Blvd. and Kernan Blvd. |
| August 2015 | Heavy Rain | Center Park | - | Within 45 minutes, 2.24 of rainfall was measured. |
| August 2015 | Heavy Rain | Center Park | - | Within one hour 2.89 inches of rainfall occurred. |
| April 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Center Park | - | Numerous large tree limbs were blown down and part of a gas station awning was blown off. |
| January 2014 | Hail | Center Park | - | One inch hail was reported on Central Prkwy. |
| July 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Center Park | - | Trees were blown down in Windsor Park subdivision in eastern Jacksonville. The time of damage was based on radar. |
| June 2014 | Heavy Rain | Center Park | - | Minor street flooding was reported on the Southside, near I-295 and Beach Blvd and I-295 and Gate Parkway. |
| November 2014 | Funnel Cloud | Center Park | - | A funnel cloud was seen near Sandalwood High School. |
| September 2013 | Heavy Rain | Center Park | - | An observer measured 4.9 inches since midnight. |
| September 2013 | Heavy Rain | Center Park | - | The observer measured 6.95 inches since midnight. |
| March 2013 | Heavy Rain | Center Park | - | A spotter measured 4.52 inches of rainfall for the day. |
| May 2012 | Hail | Center Park | - | Dime to nickel size hail was reported at the St. Johns Town Center. |
| May 2012 | Hail | Center Park | - | Penny size hail was reported at the St. Johns Town Center. |
| May 2012 | Heavy Rain | Center Park | - | Heavy rainfall of 3.1 inches fell at Gate Parkway and I-295. A total of 8.9 inches of rainfall fell at this location over the past 5 days, which included T.S. Beryl rainfall. |
| June 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Center Park | - | Signs and trees were damaged near Beach Blvd and Kernan Blvd. |
| June 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Center Park | - | Trees were blown down on homes along Anniston Road. |
| August 2009 | Funnel Cloud | Center Park | - | A funnel cloud was reported by an off-duty NWS employee. |
| June 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Center Park | - | A roof was blown off of a carport at Point Meadows Place and hail drifts accumulated up to 3 inches deep in some areas. |
| June 2008 | Hail | Center Park | - | A local television station meteorologist reported golf ball size hail and estimated wind gusts up to 60 mph near the St. Johns Town Center shopping complex. |
| August 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Center Park | - | Thunderstorm winds blew down electrical wires at 11619 Sands Avenue. Response crews noted that the wires were still live when they arrived on the scene. |
| October 2007 | Heavy Rain | Center Park | - | The media measured 3.95 inches of rain between 1000 am and 430 pm just south of the University of North Florida. |
| October 2007 | Heavy Rain | Center Park | - | The media measured 3.55 inches of rain from midnight through 8 pm on 10/6/07. The 7 day rainfall total 17.95 inches at his location. |
| July 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Center Park | - | Thunderstorm winds blew down a fence about 2 miles east of the University of North Florida. |
| February 2008 | Hail | Center Park | - | no account filed |
Nearest settlements
The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.
| Map | Place | Distance | Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southridge | 0.2 miles | 23 | |
| Sans Pareil | 0.6 miles | 26 | |
| Beechwood | 0.8 miles | 23 | |
| Sandalwood | 2.1 miles | 23 | |
| Southside Estates | 3.1 miles | 23 | |
| Azalea Terrace | 3.2 miles | 23 | |
| Holiday Harbor | 3.2 miles | 26 | |
| San Pablo | 3.4 miles | 26 |
Provenance
This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 280240. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.










