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
July 22 Public Meeting: Design Team Selection for Landing Site
The public is invited to email comments and speak at the upcoming PSEC Meeting regarding their feedback and input for the design competition of the public space at the former Jacksonville Landing site. Information is ...
This 10-point plan is our last best chance for a Riverfront for All
Note: This article appeared as a Guest Column in the Florida Times Union on July 4, 2021, edited for length. By Riverfront Parks Now Jacksonville is clearly at a defining crossroads, and consequential decisions involving ...
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 ...
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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Landing Design Competition Selection Meeting is taking public input in their evaluation of the three design firms proposals. Full info in the article below.
Comments may be emailed to: Greg Pease, gpease@coj.net prior to 5 p.m. on July 21st.
Thursday, July 22 at 10 a.m.
Northbank Lawn/Riverfront Plaza Evaluation Meeting
Location for In Person:
Ed Ball Building, 214 N. Hogan St, Suite 851 (8th Floor) Boardroom A
By ZOOM:
us02web.zoom.us/j/86268415008?pwd=UHlBakl6KzRuemYrdHRWSGJ3bkdLZz09
Meeting ID: 862 6841 5008, Passcode: 657328
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www.riverfrontparksnow.org/2021/07/july-22-public-meeting-design-selection-for-landing-site/
July 22 Public Meeting: Design Selection for Landing Site | Riverfront Parks Now
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