Emerald Trail – Jacksonville Florida

Jacksonville, Florida: The Emerald Trail has the potential to be a catalyst for social and economic development in Jacksonville, from encouraging healthy lifestyles and promoting public safety to spurring economic growth and neighborhood revitalization. 

The 1.3-mile connection between LaVilla and Brooklyn and the S-Line Rail Trail is the first of nine projects that will comprise the trail that encircles downtown Jacksonville.

The master trail links to 16 schools, two colleges, and 21 parks, among other destinations like restaurants, retail, and businesses, with 13 different schools and 17 parks located within three blocks.

When complete, this signature outdoor destination will encompass approximately 30 miles of trails, greenways, and parks that encircle the urban core and link at least 14 historic neighborhoods to downtown Hogans Creek, McCoys Creek, and the St. Johns River.

The PATH Foundation developed the Emerald Trail Master Plan —an organization responsible for building more than 260 miles of trails throughout Georgia, in concert with landscape architect KAIZEN Collaborative.

The initial stages of the Emerald Trail project will, in part, be paid for with city capital improvement dollars, including the LaVilla Link section.

Later segments will be funded by the increase in the county's gas tax approved by City Council earlier this year.

Note: JTA will be the project manager for the Westside, Northside, Northwest, Eastside, and F-Line Connector portions of the Emerald Trail.

A welcoming new addition. View-Master Plan below.