Our Mission

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

Design, Development, Preservation

Advocating for design excellence, enhanced streetscapes and parks, and preserving our city’s historic and natural assets.

Trees and Landscapes

Replenishing and protecting the tree canopy; promoting natural landscapes and green infrastructure.

Trees and Landscapes

Replenishing and protecting the tree canopy; promoting natural landscapes and green infrastructure.

Utilities

Placing utilities underground and minimizing the visual impact of utilities, cellular towers and equipment.

Signage

Reducing billboards and ensuring commercial signage adheres to design standards.

Signage

Reducing billboards and ensuring commercial signage adheres to design standards.

“Builders of great cities we all must be.”
— Joe Riley, former mayor of Charleston SC

News & Events

“Transform Downtown’s Riverfront” Video Online

On August 20, #GardenClubJax hosted Scenic Jacksonville Executive Director Nancy Powell and President Susan Caven along with St. Johns Riverkeeper Executive Director Jimmy Orth for a virtual discussion about our vision for a connected network of | more...

Action Alert: Metropolitan Park Bill 2019-0555

By Riverfront Parks Now on August 10, 2020 The future of the 23-acre Metropolitan Park is at stake and we need your help. In Bill 2019-0555, Mayor Curry is seeking the approval of the City Council to | more...

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...