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September 2026
River-connected neighborhoods, beach communities, and the city-scale changes between them.
Public spaces, construction, access, services, and neighborhood changes.
Jacksonville opened a new public dog park and themed cat rooms at its Animal Care and Protective Services campus.
Residents gain a new place for dogs to exercise while the shelter gets more humane, usable spaces for animals and adopters.Opened this summer · checked Jul 27, 2026Read the sourcesJacksonville opened the Riverfront Music Garden and reopened this section of the Northbank Riverwalk on May 13.
Downtown has a new everyday waterfront destination and a restored walking connection along the river, not just an event venue.Opened May 13, 2026 · checked Jul 27, 2026Read the sourcesBy opening date when known, otherwise when first found.
2 openings tracked over 12 weeks. The busiest week was Jul 4, with 2.
| Week | Openings tracked |
|---|---|
| Jun 27 | 0 |
| Jul 4 | 2 |
| Jul 11 | 0 |
| Jul 18 | 0 |
| Jul 25 | 0 |
| Aug 1 | 0 |
| Aug 8 | 0 |
| Aug 15 | 0 |
| Aug 22 | 0 |
| Aug 29 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | 0 |
Open and on-the-way places in the current guide.
7 places in this guide – 2 beyond food and nightlife.