Sights and Scenes: RiversEdge Parks

Sights and scenes from the November 24, 2025 ribbon cutting at RiversEdge Parks. Considered to be an extension of the Southbank Riverwalk, this chain of new parks is located on the site of the former JEA Southside Generating Station.

Park description text from https://riversedgejax.com/parks/

Central Park at RiversEdge

Central Park at RiversEdge brings the community together. Located directly along the riverfront, it features a pavilion/amphitheater, an open-space event lawn, an adjacent plaza area, several walking paths, shady trees, ample seating, and a dynamic, transformative sculpture that offers unique perspectives to the community around it.

Heartbeat Park at RiversEdge

Positioned at the top corner of the property, Heartbeat Park at RiversEdge offers families a fun and leisurely experience with a combination of durable synthetic turf, swings, and bike racks. Anchoring the park is a vibrant, interactive art piece by Anaisa Franco, which offers comfort and encourages fun, healthy play.

The Gym at RiversEdge

The Gym at RiversEdge is all about health and fun, with two playgrounds and a separate section for working out. The Big Heart area is for kids aged 5 to 12 and includes a carousel, huge swings, and a climbing zone. The Little Heart is for those 2 to 5 years old and has kids’ swings, a peekaboo tunnel, and a Playfair structure with slides. Fitness-minded adults will have state-of-the-art equipment like an arm bike, flex wheel, sit-up bench, and climbing stairs.