If you’ve been hearing rumors about a surf park coming to Jacksonville - yes, it’s real, and yes, it’s massive.
The Jacksonville Surf Park, planned for the heart of eTown, officially received the green light from City Council in February 2025. Backed by global surf park developer Aventuur and a team of local partners, this project is shaping up to be one of the most exciting lifestyle developments our area has seen in years.
🏄 What’s Being Built?
At the center of it all is a Wavegarden Cove surf lagoon—engineered to produce up to 1,000 surfable waves per hour for all skill levels. But the surf park won’t just be about riding waves.
The master plan includes:
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A surf academy
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Boutique hotel
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Wellness center
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Beach club
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Multiple restaurants and retail spaces
It’s not just a surf park—it’s a full-on destination.
📍 Where Is It?
The park will be located in eTown, at 11374 eTown Parkway, making it easily accessible from anywhere in Jacksonville or St. Johns. For those unfamiliar, eTown is a growing master-planned community focused on sustainability, tech, and lifestyle—so this project fits right in.
✅ Approved by the City
City Council unanimously approved the rezoning in February, giving developers the green light to move forward. The site now allows for mixed-use development, including up to 3,500 residential units and over 3.6 million square feet of commercial space.
🏗️ When Will It Open?
Construction is expected to start in 2026, and the surf park is scheduled to open to the public by late 2027. Between now and then, there are still a few more planning milestones, but the groundwork has officially begun.
💡 Why It Matters
This project is a game-changer. It brings a new type of recreational lifestyle to Northeast Florida, attracts tourism, and may even impact home values in and around eTown. It’s also a signal that Jacksonville is leaning into innovation and outdoor living in a big way.
Whether you surf or not, this is the kind of project that adds value to the community—and makes Jacksonville even more attractive for families, investors, and entrepreneurs alike.
Thinking about moving to eTown or anywhere near the future of this surf scene? I can help you find the right home in the right neighborhood—whether that’s by the lagoon or somewhere else in Jax.
Let’s connect.
