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 and over 20 public and private projects represented, it was quite a night for our community!
Riverfront Parks Now co-hosted the event with the Downtown Investment Authority, Build Up Downtown, Jessie Ball duPont Fund and JaxParks.
The stars of the evening were updates on riverfront projects including:
Musical Park at the Performing Arts Center
SkatePark under the Fuller Warren Bridge
Click into each one to see the slides presented at the meeting. A full video and additional project updates are available from Build Up Downtown, one of our partner organizations.
In addition, the Riverfront Parks Conservancy was announced with veteran parks professional Barbara Goodman leading the new non-profit dedicated to the stewardship, activation and continued improvement of our current and planned riverfront parks and riverwalk.
SHIPYARDS WEST YOUR INPUT IS NEEDED! There will be continued opportunity for public input and feedback during the Spring on the Shipyards West Park. Visit the website: https://www.shipyardswest.com You can email comments or questions to: hello@adgmark.com or leave a message at 904-800-8685.
Events scheduled for Shipyards Park Design input:
Eastside CDC Meeting – March 14
Sip & Stroll – March 16
Art Walk -April 5
River Jams – April 13
904 Pop-Up – April 23
Riverside Arts Market – April 29
CPAC Meetings – Week of May 10
See the Action News Jax press coverage of the event and Times Union Columnist Mark Woods’ opinion piece.