Parks and the river
Parks and the riverfront near Ashley Lofts
You do not get a yard in a container loft, so the parks and the river stand in for one. The closest are a short walk, and all of them are run by the City of Jacksonville.
James Weldon Johnson Park
About a third of a mile southwest, across from City Hall. It is the central downtown park, renamed from Hemming Park in 2020. A square of shade, benches and events in the middle of the business district. The City of Jacksonville runs it.
The St. Johns River and the Northbank Riverwalk
About half a mile south, the Northbank Riverwalk runs along the St. Johns River with the downtown skyline behind it. A stretch of it reopened in 2026 with a new riverfront music garden. It is a City of Jacksonville park, open daily.
North of the lofts
Klutho Park, along Hogans Creek, is a few blocks north at the edge of the district. Farther north in Springfield is Springfield Park, renamed in 2020. Both are City of Jacksonville parks. For a longer riverfront walk, the Southbank Riverwalk and Friendship Fountain are across the river, reached by the bridges.
Homes at Ashley Lofts are studio lofts of about 320 square feet, built inside a single steel shipping container, each with a full-size washer and dryer, granite counters and a tiled walk-in shower. The availability page lists the current rent for every open home.
Questions people ask
What parks are near Ashley Lofts?
James Weldon Johnson Park, about a third of a mile southwest, is the closest. Klutho Park on Hogans Creek is a few blocks north, and Springfield Park is farther north. All are City of Jacksonville parks.
How far is the St. Johns River from Ashley Lofts?
About half a mile south to the Northbank Riverwalk along the river. Downtown blocks are short, so it is a walk.
Is there a riverfront walk downtown?
Yes, the Northbank Riverwalk along the St. Johns River, with a stretch that reopened in 2026. The Southbank Riverwalk and Friendship Fountain are across the river.
Who runs the downtown parks?
The City of Jacksonville runs James Weldon Johnson Park, Klutho Park, Springfield Park and the Northbank Riverwalk.
Distances are approximate road distances from 412 East Ashley Street. Downtown blocks are short, so most of these are a walk. Park facts from the City of Jacksonville and Visit Jacksonville, October 2026.
More about living here
- Living in the Cathedral District, Downtown Jacksonville
- The shipping-container lofts at Ashley Lofts
- The studio loft floor plan, explained
- Studios with a washer and dryer in the home
- Groceries and everyday errands downtown
- Eating and drinking downtown
- Commuting from Ashley Lofts
- Things to do downtown
- Living near the stadium and the arena
- Pet friendly studios downtown
- How to apply at Ashley Lofts
- Working from home at Ashley Lofts
- What residents say about Ashley Lofts
- The neighborhood guide
- All questions