Posts by Riverside Avondale Preservation

39th annual Luminaria Riverside Avondale Preservation hosts the 39th annual Luminaria on December 10, 2023 throughout the Riverside and Avondale neighborhoods. Residents can purchase their kits and Starter Packs today, with proceeds from each sale going towards the distribution of free candles, bags and sand to all local parks, greenways and medians, churches, and public…

Building a World-Class Labyrinth at Peace Memorial Rose Garden Park For over a year, we have been working with a small committee of dedicated neighbors who know we can do better for their local park. During Covid, long periods of isolation were followed by moments of grief and despair. For many, this time was an…

Welcome Austin, Development Manager! We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest team member, Austin! Austin joins us as our new Development Manager and will focus on Community Outreach, Membership Relations, and the Riverside Arts Market. A UNF graduate and Jacksonville native, Austin brings an intimate knowledge of the neighborhood to our…

Hurricane Season – Flooding, Drainage and Resiliency in 2023 Hurricane Season in Riverside Avondale Hurricane Idalia was an early seasonal storm that thankfully missed the most devastating of impacts to Northeast Florida. However, with a predicted storm season that includes a 70% chance of 14-21 named storms, of which 6-11 could become hurricanes, and 2-5 could…

39th annual Luminaria December 10, 2023 – Call to Artists – We are looking for the 2023 featured artist for the 39th annual Luminaria, an event that brings together neighbors and community for one night of candlelit street and holiday celebrations. Artists are invited to submit a sketch with examples of your own work featuring…

The Local (formerly The Roost) July 12, 2023   After several years of litigation, the owner and applicant of the former Deluxe Cleaners on Oak Street between Copeland and Osceola St. is ready to invest in the restoration and build-out that will convert the former dry cleaner into a restaurant.  In Riverside, the proprietors Jack…

Celebrating Pride in Riverside Avondale For the LGBTQIA+ community, the Riverside Avondale neighborhoods have been a longstanding and supportive place to work, live and play. In 1978, just four years after Riverside Avondale Preservation was founded, a Pride picnic was hosted in Willowbranch Park, marking what would later become the homebase for Jacksonville’s annual Pride…

Election Day Is Almost Here! A Message from Candidates for District 7 Voters and Voting Information As a resident of Riverside Avondale, you know how important it is to have a fierce advocate working toward the betterment of our community in local government. Some of the most beloved spots in the neighborhood can be attributed…

A Special Thank You to Our Garden Tour Sponsors! Riverside Avondale Preservation is excited to host the third annual Garden Tour this Mother’s Day weekend, Saturday May 13, 10a.m. – 4p.m., rain or shine. A wonderful way to spend time with loved ones while taking in the beauty of nature in one of Jacksonville’s oldest…

Summertime Historic Homeowner Workshop Series eThis Summertime Workshop Series will focus on topics that help homeowners better understand and care for their historic homes. Each topic will have a different speaker and location. Each workshop is every other Tuesday of the month and free to attend. Doors open at 6:00pm and the program begins at…