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
Landing Purchase Enables Consideration of a Quicker, Cost Effective Path Forward
May 27, 2025 The following letter was sent to Jacksonville City Council Members in advance of deliberations over the land swap versus purchase option on 801 W. Bay Street for the UF Campus. The swap ...
City Council and Mayor commit to fully funding riverfront parks
Riverfront Parks's vision, since 2020, has been for Jacksonville to create destination parks along the Northbank. How gratifying to see substantial levels of city funding proposed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council ...
On April 5, 2024, the following letter was sent to Mayor Donna Deegan with copies to the DIA CEO and Director of the Parks Department. It was later slightly edited and published as an OP ...
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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