On the pool deck
Keep the grill out of the splash zone and away from the path to the pool steps. A separate bar and grill island lets you set the bar where swimmers can pull up a stool and tuck the grill off to the side.
Look at: Portofino 7 + GX-5
Orange Park · Fleming Island · Clay County
Outdoor Kitchens in Orange Park & Fleming Island
From riverfront lots on Doctors Lake to pool decks in Eagle Harbor, Clay County backyards ask a lot of an outdoor kitchen. Here is how we help Orange Park, Fleming Island and Clay County homeowners pick the right one, and why the drive across the Buckman Bridge to our Jacksonville showroom is worth making.
- The driveAbout 30 minutes from Orange Park on I-295 across the Buckman Bridge, traffic permitting
- The showroom8206 Philips Hwy Unit 20, Jacksonville FL 32256
- We serveOrange Park, Fleming Island, Middleburg, Green Cove Springs and all of Clay County
St. Johns River · Doctors Lake · Black Creek
Built for Riverfront Clay County
Orange Park and Fleming Island sit where the St. Johns River, Doctors Lake and Black Creek come together. Eagle Harbor, the 3,000-acre planned golf community on Fleming Island, is bordered by all three. That water is the reason many people live here, and it should shape where your outdoor kitchen goes and what it is made of.
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Humidity, not surf
You are well inland from the Atlantic, so open-ocean salt spray is less of a factor than it is at the beaches. What you do get is long, humid summers and frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Paradise professional grills are 304 commercial-grade stainless steel, and Avellaero stone countertops never need sealing.
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Respect the high water
During Hurricane Irma in 2017, Clay County Emergency Management reported Black Creek reaching a record 26.5-foot flood stage. If your yard runs down to the creek, the river or Doctors Lake, put the island on the higher ground near the house. No outdoor kitchen is flood-proof, and we will not tell you otherwise.
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Face the view
An island bar puts guests on the seating side and the cook on the other. Turn the seating toward the water and nobody has their back to the sunset. Curved St. Croix bars wrap that seating into a gentle arc.
Where it goes
Pool Deck, Lanai or Open Lawn?
Most Clay County projects we talk about land in one of three spots. Each one points to a different kind of island.
Under a screened lanai
Screened pool enclosures and covered lanais are everywhere here. Any grill under a roof needs room to breathe, so check the grill's installation guidelines and any rules for your enclosure before you commit. A single grill island is usually the simplest fit.
Look at: GX-6 Grill Island or Aruba 6
On the lawn by the water
Out in the open, shade becomes the whole game in July. A Shades of Paradise pergola or thatched hut brings the shade with the kitchen, framed in powder-coated steel and aluminum or topped with thatch.
Live in an HOA community?
Many Clay County neighborhoods, including large planned communities like Eagle Harbor, review exterior additions before you build. Check your association's guidelines first. Our Knowledge Center covers planning basics, and a free 3D design gives you a rendering to include with your application.
Our picks for Clay County
Four Islands That Fit Orange Park Backyards
Every island bar comes Hybrid X conversion-ready with a stainless storage door, stainless outlets and smart app-controlled L.E.D. lighting. All of these are on our floor or available to order.
St. Croix Series
St. Croix 8 + GX-4
- ~8 ft curved bar + ~4 ft grill island
- GSL-32 Professional Grill, 304 stainless
- Seats 6 · bar fridge
The curve points every seat at the river view.
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Portofino Series
Portofino 7 + GX-5
- ~7 ft bar + ~5 ft grill island
- GS-32 Premium Grill
- Bar fridge
Two pieces, so the bar and grill can sit where the pool deck allows.
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Grill Islands
GX-6 Grill Island
- ~6 ft grill island
- GS commercial grill
- Stainless storage door · stainless refrigerator
A compact cook station for a covered patio or lanai.
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Shades of Paradise
Tahiti
- Stand-alone 12' round tiki hut
- GSL-32 grill
- Thatched shade overhead
Shade and a kitchen in one, out on an open waterfront lawn.
Inquire for priceOrange Park Outdoor Kitchen FAQ
Do you work with homeowners in Orange Park, Fleming Island and Clay County?
Yes. Our showroom is at 8206 Philips Hwy Unit 20 in Jacksonville, about 30 minutes from Orange Park on I-295 across the Buckman Bridge, depending on traffic. Bring photos and rough measurements of your yard and we will talk through what fits.
Can I put an outdoor kitchen in a screened lanai?
It depends on the space. Any grill under a roof or screen needs enough clearance and airflow, so check the grill's installation guidelines and any rules for your enclosure and HOA first. A single grill island such as the GX-6, or a compact Aruba 6 island bar, is often the simplest fit for a covered space.
My yard is on Doctors Lake or Black Creek. Anything to plan for?
Plan the location. Black Creek reached a record 26.5-foot flood stage during Hurricane Irma in 2017, according to Clay County Emergency Management, so keep the island on higher ground near the house rather than down by the water. No outdoor kitchen is flood-proof.
Do I need HOA approval in Eagle Harbor or another Clay County community?
Many Clay County HOAs review exterior additions, so check your association's guidelines before you order. Our free 3D design gives you a rendering of your yard to include with an application, and our Knowledge Center has planning guides.
8206 Philips Hwy Unit 20, Jacksonville FL 32256
Cross the Buckman and See It in Person
Sit at a St. Croix bar, open a grill hood and run your hand across Avellaero stone before you decide. Stop by the showroom, or call (904) 867-3320.
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