Our Mission
Preserve, protect and enhance the character and beauty of Jacksonville’s natural and built environment.

Riverfront Parks Now is a Once in a Lifetime Opportunity
Scenic Jacksonville is excited to partner in Riverfront Parks Now, an initiative aimed at transforming the downtown Jacksonville riverfront into a gathering place for the community that stimulates surrounding economic development and makes our city more resilient for generations to come.
Recent News
Announcing “Scenic Visions: Spotlight on Mayport”
Jacksonville, FL (August 7, 2025) – Scenic Jacksonville is pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for its three-part series, “Scenic Visions: Spotlight on Mayport Village” to be held October 4th, October 25th | more...
A Protected Gem in the Making: Pablo Creek Preserve
June 24, 2025 Jacksonville is gaining more protected land for the public to enjoy — and you’ll have a chance to help shape its future. The 2,722-acre Pablo Creek Conservation Area, located in the city’s | more...
New Urbanism and Providence at the CNU33 Conference
June 18, 2025 - In June, Scenic Jacksonville’s executive director Nancy Powell attended CNU33, the conference of the Congress for New Urbanism in Providence Rhode Island as a way to learn more about CNU principles | more...
“Builders of great cities we all must be.”
— Joe Riley, former mayor of Charleston SC
Photography Courtesy of Mark Krancer