Jacksonville’s New Riversedge Park Brings Fresh Life to the Southbank

Jacksonville just got a brand-new reason to get outside — Riversedge Park on the Southbank is officially open, and it’s already becoming one of the most inviting outdoor spaces along the St. Johns River. If you love river views, walking trails, playful green space, or just unwinding by the water, this spot is going to be an easy favorite.

Sitting right along the Southbank Riverwalk, the new park adds wide walkways, colorful landscaping, shady seating areas, a family-friendly playground, and plenty of spots to stop and soak in the skyline. It mixes the feel of a modern urban park with the kind of natural, easygoing charm you get closer to the St. Augustine Pier — which makes it perfect for both locals and visitors.

This opening is part of a larger series of improvements happening along the Jacksonville riverfront. The city is bringing new life to spaces like Riverfront Plaza, Friendship Fountain, and the broader Riverwalk corridor. Riversedge Park is the newest piece of that puzzle, and for anyone who’s lived here awhile, it’s exciting to see the riverfront finally becoming a place where people want to hang out again.

Whether you’re a runner hitting the Southbank, a parent looking for a clean and colorful playground, or someone who simply loves a good sunset over the water, this park delivers. The paths feel open and easy to navigate, the landscaping adds a pop of color without feeling over-designed, and the views — especially of the Main Street Bridge and downtown skyline — are honestly the best they’ve been in years.

If you want to explore it for yourself, here’s where the latest updates came from:
🔗 Riversedge Park announcement: https://www.wokv.com/news/local/wokv-show-notes-november-24-2025-new-park-opens-southbank-more-developments-come/V6ZIZA5NT5A7LBBO65H6LHUWPY/
🔗 Riverwalk details & surrounding improvements: https://dtjax.com/

As someone who lives and works across Northeast Florida, I love seeing these kinds of upgrades that genuinely improve our day-to-day quality of life. It’s good for the community, good for local businesses, and honestly just gives all of us another spot to enjoy this beautiful stretch of the St. Johns River.

If you check it out this week, let me know what you think — I always enjoy hearing your go-to places around town.

I’m Neal Brown with iHeart Realty, here to help you live your best Northeast Florida life.