JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Today marks seven years since the mass shooting at the Jacksonville Landing, a tragedy that forever changed the city.
The iconic riverfront site was demolished in the years that followed, and after extensive construction, the space is being reimagined as Riverfront Plaza.
The Riverfront Plaza project is moving forward in two phases. Phase 1, currently under construction and expected to open in early 2026, will feature an elevated destination playground atop a park pavilion, a large flexible event lawn, a new bulkhead and riverwalk, a plaza connecting the space to the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts, and park amenities including a café, restrooms, and storage…