Lake Brooklyn

Near Gainesville, Florida

Lake Brooklyn is located in Clay County in the sunny state of Florida. It is around 217 acres in size and has several lakes surrounding that are about the same size.

Lake Brooklyn is located just one mile away from Keystone Heights in Clay County. Sometimes this lake goes by the name Brooklyn Lake.

Fishing

Fishers will find a variety of fish, including sunfish, largemouth bass, bream/bluegill, and panfish: hook, line, and sinker.

Recreation

Boating, fishing, swimming, and jet skiing are all allowed in Lake Brooklyn. Just to the west of Lake Brooklyn is Santa Fe Swamp Conservation Area. The majority of this 7,272-acre conservation area is dense swamplands, but there are trails to walk, horseback ride, and hunt.

Belmore State Forest, Etoniah Creek State Forest, and Hatchet Creek Wild Management Area are just some of the other parks nearby that offer Lake Brooklyn residents that wildlife experience.

Fun in Jacksonville

Lake Brooklyn is just over an hour's drive from the unique city of Jacksonville, Florida.

Jacksonville has a long list of attractions and things to do. The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens occupies over 117 acres of land, which is home to over 2,000 animals. The Land of the Tiger is one of their more famous exhibits and features five tigers in a unique walk-through trail system.

The Museum of History & Science is the city's most-visited museum. The Alexander Brest Planetarium makes the museum a fun learning experience for people of all ages.

The Best Place to Experience Lake Life

Whether you are looking to buy a family home, a full-time retirement residence, or find a vacation rental, Lake Brooklyn is an excellent choice.