The Metropolitan Park is the popular and most visited attraction in Jacksonville. The Metropolitan Park was founded in the year 1984. The Metropolitan Park is the 27 acre urban water front park located in Jacksonville, Florida. The park is the perfect place for the family and group gathering. The Metropolitan Park is located at: 1410, Gator bowl Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32202.

The Park is located across the St John's River in Downtown Jacksonville. The Park is referred to be the premier recreational facility ion the First coast. As the park is located just few minutes from the interstate I-95, it is easily accessible from any part of the First Coast.

The Metropolitan Park is home to the Jacksonville Jazz festival. The city offers Starry night series in the Metropolitan Park. The park is the favorite venue in Jacksonville which hosts any type of events. This is the perfect place for an outdoor activity with your family and friends.

The things to do in the Metropolitan Park are docking space, play ground, picnic areas, landscaped garden and most beautiful riverfront. The amenities of the park include:

- 2,400 square feet reversible stage

- Green room

- Seating capacity for any size and type of event

- Picnic shelters

- Play ground

- Dressing rooms

The other most popular annual events hosted in the Metropolitan Park Jacksonville are World of Nation celebration, Spring Music festival, and Fourth of July celebration. The seating capacity of the park is around 10,000. The picnic shelter of the park accommodates around 100 people.

The sprawling 27 acres Metropolitan Park of Jacksonville, the largest city of the US state of Florida is a zone of entertainment galore, embracing all sorts of recreational amenities as well as hosting multitudinous shows all year round. Set amidst the beautiful banks of the St. John's River, the park poses one of the most favorite haunts, providing a plethora of activities to indulge in.

Whether you want to take a day off picnicking with your family, or enjoying the myriad events held from time to time or just wish to host a corporate party to boost up the spirits of your colleagues - the Park has every facility to render. The Metropolitan Park comprises three separate picnic group shelters and has a capacity of 10,000 people. In case of a celebration or a get-together consisting of quite a large number of guests, you can opt for the Pavilion that can hold up to 3000 people.

Being one of the most favored venues for loads of programs and events happening in Jacksonville, the Metropolitan Park prides itself of possessing a 2,400 square foot of reversible stage and comfortable seating arrangements accommodating a large audience.

Dance to the tunes of the enthralling Jacksonville Jazz Festival and the Spring Music Festival, or get swept off your feet at the World of Nations and the Fourth of July Celebrations - all at the Metropolitan Park.

The Park, located at Gator Bowl Boulevard, is open everyday from 8 am to 5 pm. The upcoming Jacksonville events include The Soulfood Festival and the P2 Tour Life Thirst Conference to be held on the 19th of June from 4 pm onwards.

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