User:Mathew105601/Northside (Jacksonville)

{{pagebanner|Wikivoyage page banner NW tree blossoms.jpg|pgname=Northside}} The Northside is one of Jacksonville, Florida's most dynamic regions. The vast area is home to numerous historic and cultural sites, as well as one of the city's biggest attractions, the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. Jacksonville International Airport, Jacksonville Station, and JaxPort Cruise Terminal are all located within the region, solidifying the Northside's place as the transportation hub of Jacksonville and Northeast Florida.

Understand

The Northside is a large region, generally understood as a counterpart to the city's other large regions. These include the Urban Core, Arlington, Southside, Westside, and the Beaches. The loosely-defined area often includes anything north of 21st Street and north and west of the St. Johns River. Neighboring Nassau County makes up the region's entire northern border. The neighborhoods just north of the Westside and west of US 1 are sometimes considered Northwest Jacksonville. These include Cisco Gardens, Dinsmore, and Picketville. Neighborhoods east of US 1 are solidly within the Northside. These include Black Hammock Island, Brentwood, Fort George Island, Garden City, Highlands, Lake Forest, Longbranch, Moncrief Park, Norwood, Panama Park, Pecan Park, Oceanway, Ribault, Riverview, Royal Terrance, San Mateo, and Tallulah-North Shore.

Get in

By plane

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By train

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By car

Most people enter the area via limited access highways or other major arterial highways. These routes include:

• Interstate 95 routes north to Yulee and runs south to the Urban Core.
• Interstate 295 serves as a beltway routing around the city and connects the Northside to Arlington and the Westside.
• US 1
• US 17
• US 23
• State Road 115
• State Road A1A - Scenic two-lane road that runs along the Atlantic Ocean.

By bus

Bus and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) services in the Northside area are provided by the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA). All routes in and out of the area require transferring at the Jacksonville Regional Transit Center, located downtown. If you are unfamiliar with the routes provided, it is suggested to check out the schedule provided JTA. All bus stops are also visible on most online mapping services.

By boat

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• {{listing | type=go | name=Saint Johns River Ferry | alt= | url=http://stjohnsriverferry.com/ | email= | address=9810 August Dr | lat=30.395096 | long=-81.436173 | directions= | phone=+1 904 241-9969 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St. Johns River Ferry | wikidata=Q6107742 | content=The Saint Johns River Ferry, also known as the Mayport Ferry, has been operating between [[Mayport]] and Fort George Island since 1874. The {{convert|0.9|mi}} voyage crosses the [[Saint Johns River]] about {{convert|2.5|mi}} inland of the river's mouth and travels in an east-west direction for approximately {{convert|2000|ft}} on [[Florida State Road A1A|State Road A1A]]. Departures still occur daily every half-hour. }}

On foot

The East Coast Greenway runs from along the Lake Washington Ship Canal, the University of Washington, University Village, entrance to Magnuson Park, and then runs along the western rim of Lake Washington. Despite the hilly surroundings, the track itself is actually flat for its former use as a railway line, so walking here will not need a lot of effort, but just watch out for bicycles.

Get around

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By car

The Northside is sprawling and suburban. Consequently, motor vehicle use is predominate throughout the region. Due in part to the numerus rivers, creeks and wetlands, the road pattern in the region can be unusual and difficult to traverse. If you are visiting and unfamiliar with area consult a map prior to embarking on your trip.

By bus

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• {{listing | type=go | name=Garden City Transit Hub | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=30.438040 | long=-81.697823 | directions=within the Jacksonville Regional Shopping Center | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | image= | wikidata= |lastedit=2018-11-08| content=The JTA transit hub serves the '''Green Line''' of the First Coast Flyer (bus rapid transit), as well as regular bus service routes '''1''', '''3''' and '''81'''. }}

Northside JTA bus routes:

• 1 North Main
• 3 Moncrief
• 4 Kings
• 11 A. Philip Randolph
• 12 Myrtle / Lem Turner
• 21 Boulevard/ Gateway
• 22 Avenue B
• 51 Edgewood
• 81 Dinsmore Shuttle
• 82 Amazon Shuttle
• 85 Highlands
• First Coast Flyer - Green Line (bus rapid transit)

Do

• {{do | name=Brentwood Golf Course | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Brentwood | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A decent 18-hole championship and a 9-hole executive golf course plus a driving range. }}

Parks

The Northside has protected lands operated by a variety of entities, including the National Park Service, Florida State Parks, City of Jacksonville Department of Parks and Recreation, and other private ventures.

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There are several state parks within the Northside, these include:

• {{do | name=Big Talbot Island State Park | alt= | url=https://www.floridastateparks.org/park/Big-Talbot-Island | email= | address=State Road A1A North | lat=30.483056 | long=-81.44 | directions=located on Big Talbot Island, 20 miles east of downtown Jacksonville on A1A North and immediately north of Little Talbot Island State Park. | phone=+1 904 251-2320 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Big Talbot Island State Park | image=Unique_hardpan_formations-Blackrock_Beach.jpg | wikidata=Q4906501 | content=The park is a nature preserve and a location for nature study, bird–watching, or photography. Other activities include hiking, bicycling, fishing, boating, canoeing, and kayaking, and picnicking. Amenities include picnic pavilions, nature trails, a fishing pier, a boat ramp, bike trails and beaches. The park is open from 8AM till sundown year round. }}
• {{do | name=Fort George Island Cultural State Park | alt= | url=https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/fort-george-island-cultural-state-park | email= | address=12157 Heckscher Dr | lat=30.424854 | long=-81.430078 | directions= | phone=+1 904 251-2320 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Fort George Island Cultural State Park | image=Fort George Island tabby ruins01.jpg | wikidata=Q5471219 | content= }}
• {{do | name=George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park| alt= | url=https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/george-crady-bridge-fishing-pier-state-park | email= | address=9000 Heckscher Dr | lat=30.519864 | long=-81.449732 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | image= | wikidata= | content=Mile long, pedestrian-only fishing bridge spanning the Nassau Sound and provides access to one of Northeast Florida's best fishing estuary. }}
• {{do | name=Little Talbot Island State Park | alt= | url=https://www.floridastateparks.org/park/Little-Talbot-Island | email= | address=12157 Heckscher Dr | lat=30.451944 | long=-81.418889 | directions=located on Little Talbot Island, 17 miles northeast of Jacksonville on State Road A1A. | phone=+1 904 251-2320 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | wikipedia=Little Talbot Island State Park | image=Little Talbot Island - Myrtle Creek.jpg | wikidata=Q6652157 | content=The park covers the entire 2,500 acre island. Big Talbot Island State Park lies to the immediate north. The park contains maritime forests, dunes, and salt marshes on the western side of the island. Wild life includes river otters, marsh rabbits, bobcats, and a variety of native and migrating birds. Activities include camping, fishing, hiking, swimming, canoeing, nature watching and surfing. Amenities include a full–facility campground, as well as a youth/group tent campground and beachside picnic pavilions. The park also has bath houses, a small boat ramp, a nature trail, and a playground. Bicycles and canoes can be rented at the campground. The park is open from 8AM till dark. }}
• {{do | name=Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park | alt= | url=https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/pumpkin-hill-creek-preserve-state-park | email= | address=13802 Pumpkin Hill Road | lat=30.473527 | long=-81.487203 | directions= | phone=+1 904 696-5980 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=8AM to Sunset | price=Free | wikipedia=Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park | image= | wikidata= | content= The park is one of the largest contiguous areas of coastal uplands still present in the Jacksonville area. }}
• {{do | name=Yellow Bluff Fort Historic State Park | alt= | url=https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/yellow-bluff-fort-historic-state-park | email= | address=New Berlin Road | lat=30.399626| long=-81.557950 | directions= | phone=+1 904 251-2320 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=8AM to Sunset | price=Free | wikipedia=Yellow Bluff Fort Historic State Park | image= | wikidata= | content= This historic park houses honors the fortified encampment that was built here in 1862, and served as an important military position during the Civil War, controlling access to inland Florida. }}

Jacksonville operates the largest urban park system in the United States, providing facilities and services at more than 337 locations on more than 80,000 acres (320 km²) City parks located in the Northside include the following:

• {{do | name=Alimacani Park | alt= | url=https://www.coj.net/departments/parks-and-recreation/recreation-and-community-programming/preservation-parks/alimicani-park-and-boat-ram.aspx | email= | address=11080 Heckscher Dr | lat=30.420233 | long=-81.420609 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | wikipedia= | image= | wikidata= | content=Alimacani Park is located on scenic State Road A1A on the south bank of the Fort George River. The marshy location offers ample bird observation. A boat ramp provides access to Fort George River and its tributaries. }}
• {{do | name=Betz-Tiger Point Preserve | alt= | url=https://www.coj.net/departments/parks-and-recreation/recreation-and-community-programming/preservation-parks/betz-tiger-point-preserve.aspx | email= | address=12100 Pumpkin Hill Rd | lat=30.481945 | long=-81.486854 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | wikipedia= | image= | wikidata= | content=Betz-Tiger Point Preserve is surrounded by scenic saltwater marsh and offers views diverse wildlife includes gopher tortoise, birds, dolphins and reptiles. Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park and Betz Tiger Point Preserve adjoin. }}
• {{do | name=Cedar Point Preserve | alt= | url=https://www.coj.net/departments/parks-and-recreation/recreation-and-community-programming/preservation-parks/cedar-point-preserve.aspx | email= | address=7116 Cedar Point Rd | lat=30.444501 | long=-81.463664 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | wikipedia= | image= | wikidata= | content=Cedar Point Preserve is located on Black Hammock Island and provides a habitat to several bird species. }}
• {{do | name=Huguenot Memorial Park | alt= | url=https://www.coj.net/departments/parks,-recreation-and-community-services/recreation-and-community-programming/oceanfront-parks/huguenot-memorial-park.aspx | email= | address=10980 Heckscher Dr | lat=30.410972 | long=-81.420703 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | image= | wikidata= | content=Huguenot Memorial Park is located on the Atlantic Ocean between the St. Johns River and the Fort George Inlet. The park requires an admission fee for access and features campsites, rental cabins and a nature center. }}
• {{do | name=Seaton Creek Historic Preserve | alt= | url=https://www.coj.net/departments/parks-and-recreation/recreation-and-community-programming/preservation-parks/seaton-creek-preserve.aspx | email= | address=2145 Arnold Rd | lat=30.521410 | long=-81.669083 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | wikipedia= | image= | wikidata= | content=Seaton Creek Historic Preserve is a pristine 840-acre preservation park on Jacksonville's Northside and is thought to be the site of the southern-most battle of the American Revolution. The park offers three trails covering about five miles, three creeks with a kayak landing on one and access for hikers, off-road bicyclists and Equestrians with parking for horse trailers. }}
• {{do | name=Sheffield Park | alt= | url=https://www.coj.net/departments/parks-and-recreation/recreation-and-community-programming/parks/william-f--sheffield-regional-park.aspx | email= | address=3659 New Berlin Rd | lat=30.469389 | long=-81.563365 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | wikipedia= | image= | wikidata= | content=Sheffield Park is located near the intersection of Cedar Point Road and New Berlin Road. Acquired in 2003, this 385 acre former dairy site houses two large ponds. }}
• {{do | name=Thomas Creek Conservation Area | alt= | url=https://www.coj.net/departments/parks-and-recreation/recreation-and-community-programming/preservation-parks/thomas-creek-preserve.aspx | email= | address= | lat=30.486432 | long=-81.786432 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | wikipedia= | image= | wikidata= | content=Thomas Creek Conservation Area is a historical preserve part of the Black Creek system and beckons water enthusiasts, kayakers and canoeists to its natural setting. }}

The Northside is home to the following notable cemeteries:

• Jacksonville National Cemetery
• Evergreen Cemetery is a large historic cemetery added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 8, 2011.
• Memorial Cemetery is home to the Lewis Mausoleum, resting place of Abraham Lincoln Lewis (1865-1947), a Florida pioneer and prominent businessman in the African-American community.

Buy

Most shopping options are located at or around NE Northgate Way until Roosevelt Way NE, or Lake City Way NE and NE 125th Street. Along Aurora Ave N, most retail options are appliance and bulk stores.

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• {{listing | type=buy | name=Gateway Town Center | alt= | url=http://www.simon.com/mall/northgate-mall | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Brentwood | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | wikipedia= | image= | wikidata= | content=Your average mall, with chain brands occupying large spaces, a satisfactory food court, three department stores for all levels of budget, and a Barnes & Noble bookshop. Note that most restaurants cannot be accessed directly from inside the mall, you must exit at the secondary gates at branch corridors in the middle of the mall. }}

Eat

Restaurant choices are very scattered throughout the whole area. Teriyaki restaurants can be found easily albeit hole-in-the-wall.

• {{eat | name=Joseph's Pizza | alt= | url= | email= | address=10555 Greenwood Ave N | lat=47.70671 | long=-122.35576 | directions=Panama Park | phone=+1 206 367-8481 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 5PM-10PM | price=Mains $12-20 | content=American BBQ & grill. Fine steaks, chops, and do not miss the coconut ice cream. Bistro type sit-down restaurant with fully functional bar & drink choices. }}
• {{eat | name=Stoner's Pizza | alt= | url=http://www.flyingsquirrelpizza.com/ | email= | address=8310 5th Ave NE | lat=47.68927 | long=-122.32278 | directions=Oceanway | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Sunday-Thursday 5PM-9:30PM; Friday & Saturday 5PM-10PM | price=Pizzas from $18 | content=Artisan & home made pizzas. Choose any topping you want or you can have the preset. 15" portion enough for up to 3 people. }}
• {{eat | name=Junior's Seafood Restaurants | url=http://www.saffrongrillseattle.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }}
• {{eat | name=Miller's Soul Food | url=http://www.saffrongrillseattle.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Tallulah-North Shore | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }}
• {{eat | name=The Pig Barbecue | url=http://www.saffrongrillseattle.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Riverview | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }}
• {{eat | name=Ship 2 Shore Seafood | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }}
• {{eat | name=Green Papaya | alt= | url= | email= || address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }}
• {{eat | name=Palm's Fish Camp Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Fort George Island | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }}
• {{eat | name=Sandollar Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=9716 Heckscher Drive | lat=47.72052 | long=-122.29484 | directions=Fort George Island | phone=+1 904 251-2449 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Monday-Thursday, Sunday: 11AM-9PM; Friday-Saturday: 11AM-10PM | price= | content= }}

Drink

True to Seattle form, Starbucks and drive thru coffee huts are everywhere. If you are looking for alcoholic refreshments, there are numerous neighborhood dive bars — just ask around. In general, the farther north you get, the fewer options you have.

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Sleep

Budget travelers can consider staying in Northside, as what can be found here is generally inexpensive. However, avoid off-brands, especially those that quote hourly rates. Staying at the slightly pricier national chain inns will ensure you enjoy your stay in the area. {{sleep | name=Aloft Jacksonville Airport | alt= | url=http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel-seattle-washington-WA217?source=pmftripblaw&pmf=tripbl | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From | content= }} {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - Airport | alt= | url=http://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/seattle/seaau/hoteldetail | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From | content= }} {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - New Berlin | url=http://www.hotelnexusseattle.com | email=info@hotelnexusseattle.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From | content= }}

Stay safe

A few areas are not well-lit by street lights at night, so keep your belongings with you tightly. Avoid walking along Lake City Way NE and Aurora Ave N at night as robbery and muggings are not uncommon (albeit isolated) and both are generally sketchy areas.

Connect

All branches of the Jacksonville Public Library offer free wireless access. Use of public, internet-connected computers for up to an hour at a time is also free, though if you don't have a SPL library card, you must request a temporary login from the circulation desk.

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