Riverfront access to Riverside a reality

Posted on August 1, 2022 By Editor Neighborhood News, Riverside, Avondale, Ortega, Murray Hill, San Jose, San Marco, St. Nicholas

Councilmember Randy DeFoor cuts the ribbon with help from Lori Boyer, CEO of Downtown Investment Authority (DIA)

Boaters, water taxi will enhance visits to historic district via St. Johns River

The Post Street Day Dock, located at the end of Post Street, near the Cummer Museum, is now open to recreational boaters. There are four slips that allow boaters to tie off to the dock, which also features an ADA accessible gangway.

On June 30, District 14 Councilmember Randy DeFoor hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony.

“It’s going to be the first public dock that’s accessible by all the community to the district, said Councilmember DeFoor. “Which means a lot for the economy. People can go from one side of the city to the other side of the city and enjoy restaurants, bars, and museums. We have so much to offer. What a wonderful way to visit it, than on the water.”

The St. Johns River Taxi awaits dignitaries invited to experience the new Post Street Day Dock at the ribbon cutting, June 30.

The St. Johns River Water Taxi will also provide service at the dock. It will allow access to the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens, The Garden Club of Jacksonville, restaurants, shops, and businesses in Historic 5points. There is no word yet on when that service will begin.

“It’s just going to be another viable outlet for everyone to utilize, expand the community a little more, especially when the shared-use path is completed,” said Marisa Whittemore, with the Riverside/Avondale Preservation Society, “I think it’s going to be another way for more people to explore Riverside and have a different way to approaching the area versus car or bike.”