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

Introducing…

RIVERFRONT PARKS NOW: Jacksonville’s Riverfront Opportunity

A 3-minute video highlighting collaboration, consensus and momentum

Who We Are

Riverfront Parks Now is a coalition of non-profit organizations who have come together to advocate for a connected network of parks and green spaces in downtown Jacksonville. We have worked with city leaders, the business community, and citizens across the city and we are heartened that there is momentum and consensus on the way forward. In 2022, funding was approved for major destination parks, the riverwalk extension, public marinas, and other important projects such as the restoration of McCoy’s and Hogan’s Creeks and the Emerald Trail.

“Parks are essential infrastructure for 21st century cities.”
— Catherin Nagel, Executive Director, City Parks Alliance

Keep Up To Date

Engagement High for Riverfront 2025: A Look Ahead

March 7, 2023|

We were thrilled to see so much momentum and enthusiasm for our Downtown Riverfront at the recent Riverfront 2025 meeting at the Main Library. On February 8th, over 400 guests in-person and 100 guests online ...

Introducing “Jacksonville’s Riverfront Opportunity” Video

October 12, 2022|

October 12, 2022 - Riverfront Parks Now introduced a new 3-minute video, "Jacksonville's Riverfront Opportunity" highlighting the opportunity before our city and the collaboration of community leaders and organizations who are working towards an expanded, ...

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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1 week ago
Riverfront Parks Now

Conceptual designs for Shipyards West Park are out and the City of Jacksonville wants your feedback! The first Community Meeting led by ADG Acuity Design Group will be held March 14th at 2 p.m. on the Eastside. What do you want to see at Jacksonville’s newest park?

JaxParks
#riverfrontforall
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Conceptual designs for Shipyards West Park are out and the City of Jacksonville wants your feedback! The first Community Meeting led by ADG Acuity Design Group will be held March 14th at 2 p.m. on the Eastside. What do you want to see at Jacksonville’s newest park? 

JaxParks
#riverfrontforall

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Here is the initial design:

For those unable to attend the meeting, is there an opportunity to submit comments online? Thanks for all the effort on this design!

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