RAP's mission is to preserve, enhance, and celebrate Riverside Avondale's historic fabric, arts & culture, local businesses, and public spaces.
Our mission is simple: Preserve this community. Not just the old homes and buildings, but also the beautiful parks and tree-lined streets, historic commercial corridors and vibrant cultural and business institutions. We are also proud to serve as the presenting organization for Riverside Arts Market! We are committed to protecting the sense of place and human scale that define the Riverside Avondale Historic District. If that’s your vision too, join us!
06/19/2026
What began as a vision of two friends more than four years ago is starting to take shape on Park Street, between Cherry and Mallory Streets. This fall, Peace Memorial Park will unveil its $1 million makeover that includes a traditional Chartres-style labyrinth. To learn more about this significant project, read the latest post on RAP's blog.
riversideavondale.org/peace-memorial-park-update/
Meet our next featured artist, Julia Davis of Thimble & Crumb. Julia’s whimsical hand-embroidered creations are full of personality, charm, and a touch of nostalgia. We’re excited to showcase a selection of her work in the Little Local Box at the Buckland House.
Learn more about the Little Local Box at this link: riversideavondale.org/little-local-box
06/05/2026
Love historic homes? Curious about what’s really happening in today’s market? Join us for the first Porchlight Series of the season presented by Cowford Realty & Design on June 11 for an evening of insider tips, local expertise, and conversation with some of Jacksonville’s top historic-home real estate professionals. It’s free, open to the public, includes refreshments and light bites courtesy of Bartaco—but space is limited, so be sure to RSVP at https://riversideavondale.org/event/porchlight-series-june-11-2026/
06/04/2026
We did it! Thanks to the generosity of our community, RAP’s month-long Preservation Matters campaign exceeded its $5,000 goal. Thank you to all of you who contributed, and special gratitude to CovingtonAlsina for providing the $500 starter gift! We’re grateful to be part of a community that believes preservation matters.
06/03/2026
❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 Proud of every color that makes this community feel a little more vibrant and a lot more like home.
05/22/2026
As our community gathers with family, friends, and neighbors this Memorial Day weekend, may we never lose sight of the sacrifice behind the freedoms we enjoy each day. Let us always appreciate those freedoms while honoring the people who made them possible.
Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend!