Tomorrow we will see announcement of COJ " Kayak " public access priority.
The location of the 9 am press event was decided last Friday,verified by Quint White.Blue...........?
Consider the advent of the "Kayak" to our lives; unheard of two decades ago other than images of "Deliverance",these handy,affordable,easily stored,transported and deployed craft have altered Waterway access,participation.
And therefore,elevation of River City placement,River Advocacy,citizen engagement,enjoyment,use of Duval County Resource.
hang on,drop your feet over the side,enjoy and participate in the ride
Blue Cypress Park just north of JU. At the pier, I assume.
Pretty cool vibes out there this morning. Lots of love for the river.
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Here is a link to a new map and other info about water access - great job by the City Recreation and Community Services Department!
http://www.coj.net/Departments/Recreation-and-Community-Services/Waterfront-Management-and-Programming/Waterways-and-Boating.aspx (http://www.coj.net/Departments/Recreation-and-Community-Services/Waterfront-Management-and-Programming/Waterways-and-Boating.aspx)
Dear Friends:
Today was an exciting day for Jacksonville as I designated 12 park sites for non-motorized watercraft activity to provide more access to one of our city’s greatest resources â€" the St. Johns River.
Now all of our kayakers, canoeists, paddle boarders, sail boarders and any other water enthusiasts have more access to enjoy the St. Johns River and its tributaries. These launches will enable residents and visitors to actually get out on the river and enjoy it.
The newly-designated sites are:
Mandarin Park, 14780 Mandarin Road
County Dock, 2403 County Dock Road
Nathan Krestul Park, 2001 LaVaca Road
Stinson Park, 4050 San Juan Ave.
St. Johns Marina, 901 Museum Circle
Metro Park Marina, 4110 Gator Bowl Drive
Blue Cypress Park, 4012 University Blvd. N.
Arlington Lions Club Park, 4233 Richard D. Gatlin Road
Reddie Point Preserve, 4499 Yachtsman Way
North Shore Park, 7901 Pearl St.
Ribault River Preserve, 2617 Ribault Scenic Drive
Riverview Park, 9620 E. Water St.
These 12 sites include one each on the Ribault and Ortega rivers, two on the Trout River, eight on the banks of the St. Johns and two of the St. Johns River sites are downtown. With the addition of the newly posted sites, Jacksonville now has 44 public launch sites for motorized and/or non-motorized watercraft.
To make it convenient for people to find the sites, park employees posted signs at each location and a map is available online at www.jaxparks.com.
This initiative is just one way I aim to create more active recreational opportunities along the St. Johns River and in our parks and will encourage others to support a clean and safe river for all to enjoy.
As more people experience our river and the natural environment here in Northeast Florida, the more they will begin to see Jacksonville as a destination.
There is an enthusiasm within our community to be able to launch non-motorized watercraft and I will continue to work on more opportunities for people to enjoy the city’s waterways, parks and preserves.
Please go enjoy your river!
Sincerely,
Alvin Brown
Mayor
What a great day for the city of Jacksonville. I had a blast. There wasn't anyone that didn't have a smile on their face. The weather was perfect.
Thank you Mayor Brown.