Greenspace Guardians: How Stewards are Helping Preserve Local Parks
Riverside and Avondale are known for their beautiful parks and green spaces. But did you know that there is a small crew of volunteers who take time from their schedules to help maintain these little gems? In 2019, the Parks Committee of Riverside Avondale Preservation (RAP) created a stewardship program that would elevate park preservation […]
Loyal to Local: MSW Stained Glass
Editor’s Note: The Riverside Arts Market, now in its 14th year, is a weekly makers and farmers market hosted by Riverside Avondale Preservation on Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. Each week, more than 100 small-business owners gather under the canopy of the Fuller Warren Bridge to sell their products to […]
Peace Park Labyrinth Project on Track for 2024 Installation
A project to build an 11-circuit stone labyrinth in Riverside’s Peace Memorial Rose Garden Park is on track for construction to begin in 2024. Friends of the Labyrinth committee members say they are halfway to reaching their goal thanks to support from several sustaining sponsors and three successful fundraising events this fall. Riverside residents Hazel […]
Loyal to Local: Kravey Gardens
Editor’s Note: The Riverside Arts Market, now in its 14th year, is a weekly makers and farmers market hosted by Riverside Avondale Preservation on Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. Each week, more than 100 small business owners gather under the canopy of the Fuller Warren Bridge to sell their products […]
Our Crowning Jewel: The Riverside-Avondale tree canopy provides more than shade
In addition to our beautiful homes, merchant districts, walkability, park spaces and historic architecture, the tree canopy of Riverside-Avondale has great appeal. It is a crown jewel that contributes to our community’s aesthetic appeal, resiliency, storm water uptake, heat mitigation and real estate value. Residents and visitors alike are immediately attracted to this neighborhood simply […]
Loyal to Local: Rebecca Campbell Art
The Riverside Arts Market (RAM), now in its 14th year, is a weekly makers and farmers market hosted by Riverside Avondale Preservation (RAP) on Saturdays, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., rain or shine. Each week more than 100 small business owners gather under the canopy of the Fuller Warren Bridge to sell their products […]
Defunct Five Points Merchants Association rekindled with fresh eyes
Jacksonville’s Five Points District resides within the historic Riverside neighborhood and is known for its eclectic collection of restaurants, bars and boutiques and its unique, bohemian vibe. Many small business owners call it home. Some have called it home for several decades; others are new to the neighborhood. Regardless of how long their business has […]
Communities in bloom for third annual Garden Tour
Guests walked, biked and drove throughout the Riverside and Avondale communities to explore the gardens participating in the third annual Garden Tour on Saturday, May 13. The event, hosted by Riverside Avondale Preservation (RAP), celebrated homeowners’ green thumbs and landscaping designs rather than the homes’ interiors and histories that were the focal point of RAP’s […]
