Quote:

Phase 1 of Riverfront Plaza is now under construction and includes an elevated destination playground on top of a park pavilion building, a large flexible event lawn, as well as a new bulkhead, riverwalk, and a plaza space connecting Riverfront Plaza to the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts. The park pavilion building will include a small café space, restrooms, mechanical rooms, and storage space to support the park. Phase 1 is slated to open to the public in early 2026, with the Riverwalk segment along Riverfront Plaza Park expected to open earlier by the end of November 2025. Phase 2 of Riverfront Plaza will include a beer garden, rain garden, and a bike and pedestrian connection to the Main Street Bridge. Phase 2 is anticipated to start in 2026 with an estimated completion, including the adjacent Riverwalk segment, in December 2027 or January 2028.

Source: https://www.jacksonville.gov/mayor/initiatives/i-dig-jax#RIVERFRONT%20PLAZA:%20PHASE%20ONE