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An aerial depiction of the redesigned Metropolitan Park shows a large central performance lawn, riverfront walkways, child play areas and more. | City of Jacksonville
September 12, 2025

Metropolitan Park redesign could be approved next year

The most recent park design includes a performance lawn, play areas, added trees and more.…

By Dan Scanlan

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Metropolitan Park as it looks now, from where the stage used to be. The cranes are being used to build the Four Seasons Hotel in the background. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
September 8, 2025

Metro Park redesign to be shared with public this week

A design shown in December showcased a lot of trees and an updated version of the big central lawn.…

By Dan Scanlan

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People look at the final Metropolitan Park proposal during a town hall meeting Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2024. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
December 18, 2024

Metropolitan Park design unveiled; here’s what it includes

Metropolitan Park would retain most of its trees and create new space for events and recreation on the river.…

By Dan Scanlan

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Metropolitan Park as it looks now, from where the stage used to be. The cranes are being used to build the Four Seasons Hotel in the background. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
December 16, 2024

Final design of Metro Park will be unveiled today

The public will be able to comment on the park design during a meeting Wednesday.…

By Dan Scanlan

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Metropolitan Park as seen on Sept. 24, 2024 | Jessica Palombo, Jacksonville Today
September 26, 2024

OPINION | Green acres: A master plan for Jacksonville’s park system

Jacksonville’s Parks Department expects to unveil an updated Parks Master Plan in winter 2025. Here’s what’s in it, and what’s…

By Sherry Magill

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Riverfront Plaza is one of three riverfront parks planned in Downtown Jacksonville. | Jacksonville Daily Record
September 5, 2024

Riverfront parks funding trimmed by $20 million

City Council’s Finance Committee objected to cost increases for three riverfront parks.…

By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record

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Dozens of people gathered Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at the Main Library to look at three possible redesigns for Metropolitan Park. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
June 25, 2024

Here’s what they’re considering for Metropolitan Park

An architectural firm has put together three concepts for the park based on input from the community.…

By Dan Scanlan

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Metropolitan Park as seen in April 2024 | Dan Scanlan
April 25, 2024

OPINION | Metro Park redesign is déjà vu all over again

If you missed the open house, it’s not too late to participate. Citizens may complete a survey about our revitalization…

By Sherry Magill

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Metropolitan Park is seen looking east, where a stage once sat. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
April 18, 2024

Public offers suggestions to ‘reimagine’ Metro Park

The city is seeking suggestions on how to develop the riverfront park into a “part of the everyday experience.”…

By Dan Scanlan

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Fireworks explode during a recent Jacksonville Jazz Festival. | Jacksonville Jazz Festival
March 15, 2024

Jacksonville Jazz Fest announces lineup at new site

The 2024 Jacksonville Jazz Festival will return to Metropolitan Park with headliners like Joss Stone and Keiki Matsui.…

By Dan Scanlan

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