Riverside Park, Jacksonville

Name: Riverside Park
Address: 753 Park St, Jacksonville, 32204-3318, United States

#56 among attractions in Jacksonville

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Riverside Park is an 11.4-acre public park, located in the heart of Riverside, one of the most historic neighborhoods near downtown Jacksonville, Florida. It is the second oldest park in the city. ()

Created: 1890Elevation: 13 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 30°19'1"N, 81°40'51"W

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753 Park StNorthwest Jacksonville (Riverside)Jacksonville 32204-3318 United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens, Fuller Warren Bridge, Acosta Bridge, Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts.

~1520 ftSE
Museum, Art museum
Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens, Jacksonville
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Jacksonville, Florida, the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens is a cultural gem that beckons art lovers and nature enthusiasts alike. This distinguished museum, with its impressive collection of fine arts and picturesque gardens, offers a serene...
0.5 miE
Bridge
Fuller Warren Bridge, Jacksonville
13 min walk • The Fuller Warren Bridge is the prestressed-concrete girder bridge that carries Interstate 95 across the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida.
1.1 miE
Bridge
Acosta Bridge, Jacksonville
29 min walk • The St. Elmo W. Acosta Bridge spans the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida on a fixed span. It is named for City Councilman St. Elmo W. Acosta, who convinced voters to approve a $950,000 bond issue for the original bridge at the site.
1.2 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, Jacksonville
32 min walk • The Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts center located in Jacksonville, Florida. Situated along the Riverbank, the venue is known as the First Coast’s "premiere riverfront entertainment facility".
~950 ftS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema
Sun-Ray Cinema, Jacksonville
5 min walk • The Sun-Ray Cinema at 5 Points, formerly known as Riverside Theater and 5 Points Theatre, is a historic two-screen movie theater in Jacksonville, Florida.
1 miE
Bridge
FEC Strauss Trunnion Bascule Bridge, Jacksonville
26 min walk • The FEC Strauss Trunnion Bascule Bridge is a double track railroad bridge spanning the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida.
1.2 miE
30°19'9"N • 81°39'42"W
St. Johns River Taxi, Jacksonville
30 min walk • Marina, Taxis and shuttles, Sailing
1.3 miNE
Postmodern architecture
One Enterprise Center, Jacksonville
34 min walk • One Enterprise Center is a 299.00 ft skyscraper in Jacksonville, Florida. Located in the Northbank area of Downtown, tenants include Rayonier and CBRE Group. The building also shares a lobby with an adjacent Omni Hotel. The 21-floor structure was designed by Clark Tribble Harris & Li Architects and completed in 1986.
1.5 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Museum
Ritz Theatre, Jacksonville
38 min walk • The Ritz Theatre is an African-American oriented theatre in the LaVilla neighborhood of Jacksonville, Florida. The theater, which seats 426, is used for a variety of music, dance and theatrical productions, as well as movies. The spacious lobby is also used for private functions.
1.5 miNE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
LaVilla Museum, Jacksonville
39 min walk • The LaVilla Museum is a museum of African American history and culture located in the 1929 Ritz Theater in Jacksonville, Florida. The museum opened in 1999.
0.6 miW
Neighbourhood
Avondale, Jacksonville
15 min walk • Riverside and Avondale are two adjacent and closely associated neighborhoods, alternatively considered one continuous neighborhood, of Jacksonville, Florida.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Riverside Park?

Nearby attractions include Sun-Ray Cinema, Jacksonville (5 min walk), Friday Musicale of Jacksonville, Jacksonville (6 min walk), Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens, Jacksonville (8 min walk), Fuller Warren Bridge, Jacksonville (13 min walk).

How to get to Riverside Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Riverside Park:

Train

Jacksonville Regional Transportation Center (25 min walk)
Jefferson (28 min walk)

Bus

Bay M • Lines: Red (26 min walk)
Greyhound Intercity Bus Terminal (26 min walk)