Metropolitan Park, Jacksonville

Name: Metropolitan Park
Address: Jacksonville, United States
Telephone: +1 904-630-0837

#18 among attractions in Jacksonville

Park, Relax in park

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Facts and practical information

Metropolitan Park is a 32-acre urban waterfront park and concert venue located on the north bank of the St. Johns River in Downtown Jacksonville, Florida. It is projected to be the eastern terminus of the northbank Jacksonville Riverwalk. ()

Opened: 25 May 1984 (40 years ago)Elevation: 3 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 30°19'11"N, 81°38'28"W

Address

MidtownJacksonville United States

Contact

+1 904-630-0837

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Laura Street, EverBank Field, Jacksonville Landing, Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena.

1.2 miNW
Shopping, Shopping district
Laura Street, Jacksonville
31 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.
~1930 ftNE
Sport venue, Sport
EverBank Field, Jacksonville
10 min walk • TIAA Bank Field is an American football stadium located in Jacksonville, Florida, that primarily serves as the home facility of the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League.
1.2 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
Jacksonville Landing, Jacksonville
30 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,...
0.5 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville
13 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.
0.9 miW
Park
Jacksonville Riverwalks, Jacksonville
24 min walk • The Jacksonville Riverwalks are a network of multi-use trails and open space developments along both the north and south banks of the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida.
0.4 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
121 Financial Ballpark, Jacksonville
10 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.
1.1 miW
Park, Fountain
Friendship Fountain, Jacksonville
29 min walk • Friendship Fountain is a large fountain in Jacksonville, Florida. It is in St. Johns River Park at the west end of Downtown Jacksonville's Southbank Riverwalk attraction.
1.1 miW
Bridge
Main Street Bridge, Jacksonville
28 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.
1.2 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, Jacksonville
32 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.
1 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Florida Theatre, Jacksonville
25 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.
1.1 miW
Museum, History museum, Observatories and planetariums
Museum of Science and History, Jacksonville
29 min walk • The Museum of Science & History is a museum in Jacksonville, Florida. It is a private, non-profit institution located on the Southbank Riverwalk, and the city's most visited museum. It specializes in science and local history exhibits.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Metropolitan Park?

Nearby attractions include Daily's Place, Jacksonville (7 min walk), Veterans Memorial Wall, Jacksonville (9 min walk), Old St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Jacksonville (11 min walk), Merrill House Museum, Jacksonville (12 min walk).

How to get to Metropolitan Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Metropolitan Park:

Bus

JTA Stadium Shuttle (13 min walk)
Bay S • Lines: 200, 4, 86, Nassau Express Select (35 min walk)

Train

Kings Avenue (20 min walk)
Riverplace (24 min walk)