Boat Pond

Sheffield Park Pond (First Coast Model Boaters)

Jacksonville, FL

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At a glance

Flying area
Aircraft
Runway surfaceNot sure
Runway size
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineNot sure
Track surfaceCarpet
On the water
WaterPond
Size (acres)
Boats
Fuel boatsNot sure
Courses
Course notesIMPBA oval racing: 6-lap heats (a 5-buoy course and a tri-oval were used in 2026)
Launch
Retrieval
Driver standNot sure
Stand notes
Season
SessionsOpen water the day before race weekends; race dates on IMPBA and Facebook
Pond rulesPublic city park: share the park with other users. The pond is at the back of the park near the football and soccer fields.
Permit
Entrance
Flying rules
Power
Smoke
AMANot sure
FRIANot sure
Noise
Who can fly
Who can fly hereNot sure
Field accessNot sure
Guest fee
When to fly
Hours
At the field
FacilitiesRestrooms (flush toilets), Parking
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Not sure
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

Recreational pilots need an FAA TRUST certificate, and aircraft over 250 g must be FAA registered.

About this field

The racing pond of First Coast Model Boaters is in William F. Sheffield Regional Park, a City of Jacksonville park at 3659 New Berlin Road. The pond is at the back of the park near the football and soccer fields.

FCMB runs IMPBA District 13 Grand Prix races here, on an oval course with 6-lap heats, with open water the day before each race weekend.

The park has restrooms and parking. The map pin is the park entrance; follow the park road to the back to reach the pond.

Camping & RV