Water Taxi Postcard

The Jacksonville Riverwalk (also known as the Jacksonville Riverwalks) is a scenic, multi-use waterfront trail system along the St. Johns River in downtown Jacksonville, Florida. The St. Johns River—the longest river in Florida at 310 miles—flows northward through the heart of the city before reaching the Atlantic Ocean, making the Riverwalk a centerpiece for recreation, views of the skyline, boats, dolphins, manatees, and sunsets. It consists of two connected linear parks: the North bank Riverwalk (roughly 2 miles) and the Southbank Riverwalk (about 1.2–1.25 miles), for a combined total of nearly 3 miles of paved pathways. These blend urban vitality with nature, public art, benches, landscaping, and open spaces. The paths are popular for walking, jogging, biking, picnicking, and events, and are open 24/7 at no cost. The North bank and Southbank are linked by pedestrian-friendly routes on the Main Street Bridge and Acosta Bridge. Southbank Riverwalk - This 1.25-mile concrete boardwalk (often the most visited section) runs along the southern shore from Friendship Fountain (an iconic 1965 landmark that can shoot water up to 100 feet high) eastward past hotels, restaurants, and the marina towards Prudential Drive and the Chart House area. It features colourful pavers, LED lighting for nighttime appeal, murals (including the striking “Mirrored River” artwork under the Main Street Bridge), a water taxi dock (with kayak launch access), and spots for watching river traffic and the downtown skyline.