6. Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park

  • Tampa, FL
  • Size: 12.5 Acres
  • Year Completed: 2016
  • Construction Costs: $25 million

5. Citygarden

  • St. Louis, MO
  • Size: 2.9 Acres
  • Year Completed: 2009
  • Construction Costs: $30 million

4. Cascades Park

  • Tallahassee, FL
  • Size: 24 Acres
  • Year Completed: 2014
  • Construction Costs: $32 million

3. Depot Park

  • Gainesville, FL
  • Size: 32 Acres
  • Year Completed: 2016
  • Construction Costs: $35 million

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2. Discovery Green

  • Houston, TX
  • Size: 11.78 Acres
  • Year Completed: 2008
  • Construction Costs: $125 million

1. Millennium Park

  • Chicago, IL
  • Size: 24.5 Acres
  • Year Completed: 2004
  • Construction Costs: $490 million

With this in mind, what type of amenities would you like to see in an urban park that could possibly replace the Jacksonville Landing?

Article by Ennis Davis, AICP. Contact Ennis at edavis@moderncities.com.