Jacksonville Neighborhood
Things to Do in Riverside, Jacksonville
One of Jacksonville's most walkable neighborhoods, hugging the St. Johns River. Known for Five Points, the Cummer Museum, weekly outdoor markets, and one of the city's best stretches of local restaurants and bars.
Things to Do in Riverside This Week
See all events →Riverside Arts Market
Jacksonville's beloved Saturday arts market — local vendors, fresh food, live music, and handmade goods every Saturday under the Fuller Warren Bridge.
The Really Free Market
A community-run swap where everything is completely free — no selling, no bartering, no catch. Browse clothing, books, plants, and home goods under the oaks by the river.
Free Yoga at Memorial Park
Community yoga on the first Sunday of the month at Memorial Park, presented by Yoga Den Avondale. All levels welcome. Bring a mat, towel, and water.
Open Mic Night at Keg & Coin
Weekly open mic in the alley between Keg & Coin and Dart Bar. Singers, poets, storytellers, and spoken word artists all welcome every Monday night.
Tarot Tuesday at Keg & Coin
Weekly tarot night at Keg & Coin on King Street. Rotating occult vendors, tarot readings, drink specials, and free arcade games every Tuesday.
Parks & Green Spaces
Memorial Park
A beloved riverfront green space and regular host of weekend markets, community events, and picnics under the oaks.
Riverside Park
One of Jacksonville's oldest parks, dating to 1869, with a dog park, basketball courts, playgrounds, and shaded paths along the western edge of the neighborhood.
Cummer Museum Gardens
Formal Italianate and English gardens open to the public alongside the Cummer Museum of Art, directly on the St. Johns.
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Explore Nearby
A historic neighborhood bordering Riverside with tree-lined streets, antique shops, independent restaurants, and a walkable stretch along St. Johns Ave that draws locals all week long.
Neighborhood Downtown JacksonvilleThe urban core of Jacksonville on the Northbank of the St. Johns River. Home to TIAA Bank Field, the Times-Union Center, the Museum of Contemporary Art, the First Wednesday Art Walk, and a food and nightlife scene that's steadily growing.
Neighborhood Murray HillA laid-back historic neighborhood west of Riverside with a strong arts and local business community. Fishweir Brewing anchors a stretch of Edgewood Ave filled with indie shops, studios, and a recurring farmers market.