The waterfront of the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts is being transformed into an engaging, dynamic park that celebrates Jacksonville’s rich musical heritage. Planned features include the Musical Heritage Garden, which honors local musicians and composers through interactive art elements and a dedicated Walk of Fame. The park will also offer a children’s music play area and a cutting-edge outdoor projection venue highlighted by a sculptural projection tower.

To further enrich the experience, the DIA is curating a nightly projection show and acquiring interactive artworks that pay tribute to the city’s storied music legacy, creating a vibrant destination for residents and visitors alike.

The Walk of Fame will be a pathway embedded with the names of artists and composers who have ties to Jacksonville, ensuring their contributions are permanently celebrated within the park’s landscape. To guide this effort, the DIA assembled a committee of local historians, musicians, authors, and industry professionals to develop selection criteria and recommend honorees.
The inaugural class of inductees for the Jacksonville Music Walk of Fame is as follows:

1. 38 Special
2. 69 Boys
3. 95 South
4. Allman Brothers Band
5. Blind Blake
6. Charlie “Hoss” Singleton
7. Classics IV
8. Frederick Delius
9. Glenn Jones
10. Gram Parsons
11. Jahaan Sweet
12. JJ Grey & Mofro
13. Johnson Brothers (James Weldon Johnson & John Rosamond Johnson)
14. Lil Duval
15. Limp Bizkit
16. Longineu Parsons II
17. Lynyrd Skynyrd
18. Ma Rainey
19. Mae Axton
20. Marcus Roberts
21. Molly Hatchet
22. Pat Chappelle
23. Quad City DJs
24. Ray Charles
25. Shinedown
26. Tedeschi Trucks Band
27. Tim McGraw
28. Ulysses Owens, Jr.
29. Walter Orange
30. Yellowcard

Together, these elements will create an inspiring public space that honors Jacksonville’s influential role in music history and invites the community to celebrate it for generations to come.

Status: In Design; Construction Commenced Early 2025
Expected Completion: Spring 2026