San Marco Art Festival Walk Sat. 4/15 9 AM
Meet at the Omni Hotel at 8:45 AM
Distance and Trail Rating: 5K & 10K 1+
Start Point Address / Driving Directions:
Omni Hotel, 245 Water St. Jacksonville,FL 32202 904-355-6664 - San Marco walk - From I-95 NORTHBOUND - take exit 352B (Forsyth St.) Go about .9 mile to Pearl St. Turn right. Go two blocks to Water St. Turn left. Hotel on left. From I-95 SOUTHBOUND - take left lane exit 353B (West Union St.) Go left toward Riverfront/Sports Complex. Go about .6 mile to Pearl St. Turn right. Go 9 blocks to Water St. Turn left. Hotel is on left. Start box is at front desk. Parking: Metered parking is free on weekends; the least expense weekday parking is at “The Jacksonville Landing” parking lot on Water St.
Event Description: Daily dawn to dusk. Trail is rated 1+ and is not suitable for strollers and wheelchairs. This walk takes you over one of Jacksonville’s beautiful bridges and will return you on a different one. You will go through San Marco, one of Jacksonville’s older exclusive neighborhoods with beautiful waterfront homes. You will pass the famous Treay Oak and a statue of Andrew Jackson. The Art Festival is this weekend and there are many shops and restaurants available on this walk. The event qualifies for the RiverWalk America and the Railroad Heritage walking programs.
