Parks chief says new riverfront spaces drawing visitors as city readies Phase 2 Parks Department director Daryl Joseph updated the special committee on downtown Feb. 9, saying new riverfront parks and playgrounds are heavily used, that Metro Park construction will start later this year with a 2027 completion target, and that private contributions and stipulations will fund ongoing maintenance.

New riverfront parks are drawing enormous crowds, with over 30,000 visitors flocking to the seasonal ice rink and plans for even more attractions on the horizon!

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Downtown stakeholders map roles, press for clearer coordination on maintenance and funding Public Works, Parks, the Downtown Investment Authority, Downtown Vision Inc., and the new Jacksonville Riverfront Alliance described their separate responsibilities at a special committee meeting Oct. 27 and urged clearer alignment on maintenance, funding and permits as multiple riverfront parks and development projects come online.

Jacksonville is gearing up for a transformation with new riverfront parks and major developments, but who will keep them thriving?

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Council approves consent agenda, parks gifts, plats and pension change; denies Encore rate hike Jacksonville City Council approved its consent agenda including a Kiwanis donation for Buckner Park equipment, cleared two final plats, approved a TMRS contribution increase and denied Encore Electric Delivery Company’s proposed rate changes. Council also granted a temporary road closure and a special-use permit for a food-truck park.

The Jacksonville City Council just made big moves—approving park donations, new plats, and denying a utility rate hike that could affect your bills!

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Jacksonville Council Discusses Corporate Sponsorship for Downtown Riverfront Parks Councilman Salem highlights need for city commitment to attract corporate investments in parks.

Jacksonville's Finance Committee is exploring corporate sponsorships to revitalize city parks—could your favorite green space be next in line for a corporate makeover?

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Jacksonville Council Discusses $1.7M Ed Austin Park Turf Field Funding Council members propose reallocating $600K for turf field at Ed Austin Regional Park.

Jacksonville's Finance Committee is diving deep into budget discussions, proposing a $1.7M investment in Ed Austin Park that could revolutionize youth sports in the community!

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City Council Discusses $1.5M Increase for Parks Budget and Project Funding Adjustments City Council highlights increased parks funding and adjusts budget for various city projects.

Jacksonville is investing an additional $1.5 million in parks funding while making strategic budget cuts to other infrastructure projects—how will this reshape our community?

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Community Plans New Regional Park Near Oakleaf Area and Wawa Community leaders discuss plans for a new regional park in the Oakleaf area.

Exciting plans for a new regional park in Jacksonville's Oakleaf area are taking shape, promising to transform community recreation and green space!

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New Regional Park Development Includes School Board and Local Ownership Local stakeholders collaborate to establish a beautiful regional park on traded land.

A new regional park in Jacksonville, born from a unique partnership between the city and local school board, is set to transform community green spaces and enhance the quality of life for residents.

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City outlines $74M funding plan for East Side and countywide parks improvement City discusses $40M East Side funding and $34M countywide parks budget over 15 years.

Jacksonville is set to invest $74 million in community projects, including park improvements and vital funding for the East Side—find out how these plans will transform your city!

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