Memorial Park, Jacksonville

Name: Memorial Park
Address: Jacksonville, United States

#85 among attractions in Jacksonville

Park, Relax in park

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Memorial Park is a 5.85-acre public park, located on the St. Johns River in Riverside, one of the most historic neighborhoods near downtown Jacksonville, Florida. It is the third-oldest park in the city, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2017. ()

Created: 1919Elevation: 16 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 30°19'45"N, 81°39'33"W

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Downtown JacksonvilleJacksonville United States

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Memorial Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Laura Street, Jacksonville Landing, Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, 121 Financial Ballpark.

~690 ftS
Shopping, Shopping district
Laura Street, Jacksonville
4 min walk • Laura Street is a north–south street in Jacksonville, Florida, United States, named for the daughter of the city's founder, Isaiah D. Hart. Historically, the downtown portion of Laura Street has been considered the financial district of Jacksonville.
~1580 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
Jacksonville Landing, Jacksonville
8 min walk • Nestled along the Northbank of the St. Johns River, Jacksonville Landing was a bustling marketplace and a beloved social hub in Jacksonville, Florida. For years, it served as a go-to destination for both locals and tourists looking to enjoy shopping, dining,...
0.9 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville
23 min walk • VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena is a multi-purpose arena located in Jacksonville, Florida. It currently serves as the home arena of the Jacksonville Icemen of the ECHL, the Jacksonville Giants of the American Basketball Association, and the Jacksonville Sharks of the National Arena League.
1 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
121 Financial Ballpark, Jacksonville
26 min walk • 121 Financial Ballpark is a baseball park in Jacksonville, Florida. It is the home stadium of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Minor League Baseball team, who play in the International League. The facility opened in 2003.
~1590 ftS
Bridge
Main Street Bridge, Jacksonville
8 min walk • The Main Street Bridge, officially the John T. Alsop Jr. Bridge, is a bridge crossing the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida. It was the second bridge built across the river. It carries four lanes of traffic, and is signed as US 1/US 90. A lift bridge, it opened in July 1941 at a cost of $1.5 million.
~260 ftE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, Jacksonville
2 min walk • The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, also known as MOCA Jacksonville, is a contemporary art museum in Jacksonville, Florida, funded and operated as a "cultural institute" of the University of North Florida.
~1510 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Florida Theatre, Jacksonville
8 min walk • The Florida Theatre is a historic American movie theater located in Jacksonville, Florida. Opened in April 1927, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on November 4, 1982. On April 18, 2012, the AIA's Florida Chapter placed the building on its list of Florida Architecture: 100 Years. 100 Places.
1.5 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Historical place
J. P. Small Memorial Stadium, Jacksonville
39 min walk • J. P. Small Memorial Stadium is a baseball park in Jacksonville, Florida. It is located in the Durkeeville community in northwest Jacksonville. Constructed in 1912 and rebuilt in 1936, it was the city's first municipal recreation field, and served as its primary baseball park before the construction of Wolfson Park in 1954.
~330 ftN
City hall, Architecture
St. James Building, Jacksonville
2 min walk • The St. James Building is a historic building in Downtown Jacksonville, Florida, currently housing Jacksonville City Hall. It was designed by architect Henry John Klutho and opened in 1912. One of many structures in downtown Jacksonville designed by Klutho after the Great Fire of 1901, it is considered his Prairie School masterpiece.
~1210 ftS
Event space, Social club
Wells Fargo Center, Jacksonville
6 min walk • Wells Fargo Center is a skyscraper in the downtown area of Jacksonville, Florida, at the southeast corner of Bay and Laura streets. Standing 535 feet tall, it is the city's second-tallest building. It was formerly known as the Modis Building until 2011, when Wells Fargo acquired the naming rights.
~220 ftSW
Park, Playground
James Weldon Johnson Park, Jacksonville
2 min walk • James Weldon Johnson Park is a 1.54-acre public park in Downtown Jacksonville, Florida. Originally a village green, it was the first and is the oldest park in the city.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Memorial Park?

Nearby attractions include James Weldon Johnson Park, Jacksonville (2 min walk), Snyder Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church, Jacksonville (2 min walk), Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, Jacksonville (2 min walk), Greenleaf & Crosby Building, Jacksonville (2 min walk).

How to get to Memorial Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Memorial Park:

Train

James Weldon Johnson Park (2 min walk)
Central (7 min walk)

Bus

Bay P • Lines: 1, 17, 18, 3, 5, 5A, 5B (7 min walk)
Bay J • Lines: 1, 10, 15, 1A, 1B, 21, 5 (7 min walk)