All Great Cities Have Great Parks
Jacksonville has a unique, once in a lifetime opportunity to turn downtown city-owned property into an iconic riverfront for all.
We envision a connected network of extensive public green space and active parks along Jacksonville’s downtown riverfront that maximizes public access, reconnects the community to our river and creates a sense of place.
Provide a Gathering Place
for the Community
Stimulate Surrounding
Economic Development
Create a More
Resilient Downtown
“A once in a lifetime opportunity to make Jacksonville’s riverfront parks great”
See our Op Ed in the Florida Times Union’s July 20th Edition
Who We Are
Riverfront Parks Now is a citizen-led initiative consisting of representatives from non-profit organizations including American Institute of Architects - Jacksonville Chapter, Duval Audubon Society, First Coast Freethought Society, Garden Club of Jacksonville, Greenscape, Ixia Chapter - Florida Native Plant Society, Jacksonville Urban League, Late Bloomers Garden Club, League of Women Voters, Memorial Park Association, Scenic Jacksonville, Sierra Club of Northeast Florida, and the St. Johns Riverkeeper.
Individuals and organizations who share our vision are invited to join our effort!
“Parks are essential infrastructure for 21st century cities.”
— Catherin Nagel, Executive Director, City Parks Alliance
Keep Up To Date
Kids Kampus-Who Decides & When
The Kids Kampus and the Iguana (Shad Khan) proposal is being considered first by the DIA, and then by the City Council. This is Riverfront Parks Now's understanding of the process and timeline. Please visit the ...
Whose Riverfront is it anyway?
Register in advance for this meeting: A virtual community discussion with Senator Audrey Gibson Wednesday, June 23rd at 6 p.m. - via Zoom We hope you will join us to learn more about what's happening ...
Virtual Public Meeting 5/20 at 5:30 – Riverfront Activation Planning and Input
Riverfront Parks Now is committed to sharing information about opportunities for the public to become involved with planning and decisions regarding our riverfront. As previously reported, the duPont Fund has embarked on a Riverfront Activation ...
Support Documents
Riverfront Parks Now Presentation | download pdf
Economic Impact of Parks | download pdf
Mission Statement | download pdf
Riverfront Parks Create Healthy Cities | download pdf
Riverfront Parks Create Resilient Cities | download pdf
A Riverfront for All | download pdf
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