Convenient and well-maintained parking near the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, perfect for…read moreevents or downtown visits. The lot is covered, paved, and has wide handicap-accessible spaces. Staff and attendants were helpful, directing traffic and recommending easy exit spots. Security was present, the area was clean and felt safe. Parking typically costs $10-$25 (cash during events), and entry was smooth with no issues. A great upgrade to downtown amenities!

If you're heading to the Jacksonville Veteran's Memorial Arena, this is THE best place to park!…read more The parking garage is located just south of the arena... literally right next door to the main entrance of the arena. It's also the best place to park if you're heading to a Jacksonville Suns game... it's literally right across the street from the main entrance to the stadium. Best thing about it? It's a garage. This means it's covered. We live in Florida. Who wants a hot car?! It's a very nice, clean, safe garage with plenty of spaces available. There's always security around, so you don't have to be worried about walking to and from your car. Pricing varies. I have parked here a couple of times for free (my daughter's high school graduation and a free Jacksonville Sharks scrimmage game). I have also parked here numerous other times for concerts, Disney on Ice, Suns baseball games, etc. and parking has been either $5 or $10. I've never had to pay more than $10. It just makes sense to park here rather than on in one of the outside lots where you'll end up paying the same amount for your car to sit in the hot sun and you'll have to walk a lot farther to get to the stadium. Good job, City of Jacksonville... you finally did something right! (Ok, I'm giving the COJ credit for this parking garage.... I could very well be wrong! LOL)

Out of pure greed they have doubled the fee to park at Yates Garage. There doesn't seem to be a…read moregood reason for it. Lame.

Best parking garage in the city, hands down! Well lit, covered, and only about 100 yards to the…read moreFlorida Theatre.

Full disclosure, I've been a docent with Jacksonville Public Library for a couple of years now, and…read moreI'm a raving fan! If you're not already plugged in, subscribe to their emails! Every week, special events happen at branches all over the city. From author presentations like "Lit Chats" (ranging from local authors to James Patterson, yes, the James Patterson!) to special events like the Candlelight Concert series, there's something for everyone. PRO TIP: The $1M Memory Lab on the 4th floor of the Main Library downtown is FREE to use with a JPL card. Ask the Special Collections librarians for help, bring a thumb drive for downloads, and you're all set!

It's my first time here and the library is so clean and well organized. We did the children section…read moreand had some fun activities going on when we got there. We visit all four floors. There was artwork on the walls on each floor. Very helpful staff to hold books or ask questions.

City Hall is in an early 20th century building that was Cohen's Department store. The architectural…read morefeatures, I'm thinking they are beaux arts?, are striking and very visible from the sky tram and the street. Inside there is a wide open space with an atrium above supported by hunched figures. One hallway has some great historic photos of Jacksonville. You have to go through security to get in, but its worth a visit. I was a bit disappointed that they didn't have any downtown maps, walking history tour information, or even a prominently displayed history of the building itself!!! Come on J-ville, feature your beautiful architectural history!!! The hallway with photographs has an image of the building with other buildings including a hotel that were in the area before the great fire.

I've been in the City Hall downtown quite a few times and each time has been to visit the Disabled…read moreServices Office for various reasons. City Hall is located across the street from Hemming Plaza. You're going to have to park on the street and feed a meter (unless you have a handicapped parking permit in which case you can park for free and aren't required to feed the meters). Parking can be quite hard to find downtown, so bring some patience with you. I remember being amazed the first time I walked into City Hall because I wasn't expecting the inside of the building to be so beautiful. It's so large and clean. I was and still am very impressed with the way the COJ keeps City Hall maintained. It is a government building, so make sure not to bring in any weapons. I really shouldn't have to say that, but I know some people do have a concealed license permit and they carry them. It can be a little confusing to navigate the building, but there are plenty of people around to help you find the office you are looking for.

We parked here for a Christmas concert. Originally we were going to park in the lot that was…read moredirectly across the street from the venue, but due to everyone having the same idea, we opted to look around for more parking. We stumbled upon this garage, and were pleasantly surprised to see parking was $5 per hour, which is pretty nominal, especially when there's an event going on. Parking was breeze, we grabbed our ticket, we were able to get ground floor parking, and it was a short walk to the Times Union Center. Leaving the structure was just as easy. We submitted our ticket, paid with a card, and were on our way. THe best part was there wasn't a traffic jam getting out of the lot.

Great place to park. Security and clean and well lit. You use again if I am looking for downtown…read moreparking.

This garage is uncared for. They need to trim the bushes. I've called the city and the garage…read moresupervisor-to no avail. Nearly double our rates during Covid and do nothing to the garage for upkeep. They need to paint the parking spot lines as well. You can't see the lines. This is city owned and operated and can't be touched. I'll be glad when I don't have to pay for parking anymore. If your late, they charge you $40.00 late fee. Not good. Thank God, I've never been late.

This parking garage is located directly across the street from the (new) Duval County Courthouse…read more It's reasonably clean and larger than it appears, with 7 floors. Even on busy days, there are still plenty of spaces open, you just have to drive higher to find them. (Obviously, if you drive a compact car, you have a better chance to find a more convenient spot near an elevator.) Priced reasonably, $4 for one hour, an additional $4 for the second hour but no more than $10 total. If you are on jury duty, the fee is waived with proof of jury summons. If you are an employee, you can get special monthly rates. The ground floor of the garage houses a few restaurants and cafes, convenient to the courthouse. Also, I have used this garage for free during Downtown's Art Walk (1st Wednesday of the month), but only one access door is open in the evening then, and it's the one that faces Clay Street.

I love Five Points. I love to park and check out different businesses in the area. Most of them…read moreopen at 10am or 11am. The dispensaries opens at 9 am, not sure what time the coffee shop opens. One reason for minus one star is sadly the homeless people that live and sleep in the area. Second reason is the Landlords raising the rent so high, they've lost about the 1/4 of tenants. How sad and tragic. The biggest loss is Bogers Shoes and Mixed Fillings Pie Shop. Pros:cars let pedestrians cross at the crosswalk. Great stores on the strip. Cons:Homelessness and Landlord disputes with former tenants. Parking can be difficult. Recommend:yes

Five Points is a cool collection of restaurants, bars, and shops and a popular spot to gather for…read morethose in the Jacksonville, Florida area. The name comes from it is where five roads intersect. It is a hip enclave that draws an eclectic collection of people. It is a great destination if you are in the Jacksonville, Florida area. I love these cool enclaves that give a city a personality. We need these neighborhoods where people can gather and just chill and meld together to be what is beyond a bunch of people, they become a community. Five Points is a cool enclave and I would definitely recommend heading here.

EverBank Stadium is honestly one of the easiest stadiums…read moreI've been to navigate. Getting around feels simple and efficient, and for a stadium, the food and drink prices really aren't nearly as outrageous as you'd expect. One thing I especially love is that it's actually IN Jacksonville instead of being built 20+ miles outside the city it's named after like so many other stadiums. The downtown location adds so much to the experience and makes game days/events feel connected to the city itself. Already excited to see what it looks like after the renovations because the future plans sound incredible. Also, huge shoutout to Steve C. in the Gallagher Club -- hands down the best bartender in the entire stadium. Friendly, fast, and always makes the experience even better.

I recently contacted the Jacksonville Jaguars about purchasing season tickets and was specifically…read moreinterested in Section 130, Row C. I worked with Account Executive Gray Gibson, and after several conversations, we agreed those seats were perfect. They were one row behind our friends and were exactly what I wanted for a special gift for my husband. I was a serious buyer, prepared to spend nearly $6,000. I explained to Gray that I needed a few days before paying because I was waiting for the "clear to close" on my home purchase. We scheduled a call for Thursday, with payment planned for Friday. On Wednesday morning, Gray told me the seats were still available and said he would see about holding them. I asked to move our call up to Wednesday, but he told me there was no reason to do so if I wasn't paying that day. Based on that conversation, I believed the seats were being held for me. Ironically, later that afternoon I received my clear to close, meaning I was free to make the purchase. Unfortunately, Thursday morning Gray told me the seats were gone, along with the seats directly behind them. I was offered seats several rows farther back. I understand that other customers can purchase available seats. What I don't understand is why I was left with the impression that the seats were being held for me when they weren't. If I had been clearly told from the beginning that it was simply first come, first paid, I would have understood the risk and handled things differently. I also spoke with supervisor Chris Carter, but unfortunately there was no meaningful resolution. I repeatedly explained why Section 130 was important to me, yet the focus remained on trying to sell me other seats costing thousands of dollars that didn't meet my needs. This was supposed to be an exciting gift for my husband, and instead the experience completely ruined it. The Jaguars didn't just lose the sale of these seats--they lost a customer. Clear communication and customer service should matter just as much as making the sale.