Jacksonville Neighborhood
Things to Do in Southbank, Jacksonville
Jacksonville's Southbank sits across the St. Johns River from downtown, connected by the Acosta and Main Street bridges. Home to the Treaty Oak, the Museum of Science and History, and a growing mix of waterfront restaurants and outdoor events.
Things to Do in Southbank This Week
See all events →Second Saturday at the Fountain
Live jazz and local music at Friendship Fountain on the Southbank Riverwalk. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the sounds next to the river.
Free Zumba at Friendship Fountain
Get moving with free Zumba at Friendship Fountain every Tuesday from 6–7pm, hosted by JaxParks.
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Silent Disco at The Fountain
Dance to your own channel at the Silent Disco at Friendship Fountain — wireless headphones, three music genres, and a scenic Southbank setting.
First Fridays at Friendship Fountain
A free monthly outdoor hangout at Friendship Fountain. DJ, food trucks, vendors, lawn games, and a cash bar every first Friday of the month.
Parks & Green Spaces
Jessie Ball duPont Park (Treaty Oak)
A serene urban park home to Treaty Oak — a 250-year-old Southern live oak and one of Jacksonville's quietest places to sit.
Friendship Fountain
A riverfront park home to the First Fridays series and regular community events, with views of the downtown skyline.
Southbank Riverwalk
A 1.2-mile waterfront walkway with public art, riverside seating, and sweeping views of the Northbank.
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The 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 San MarcoA charming historic neighborhood on the Southbank built around a European-style square. Boutique shops, galleries, and some of Jacksonville's most established restaurants and bars are all within walking distance of each other.