Volunteers Needed for the 30th Annual St. Johns River Celebration
February 26, 2025
Volunteers are needed for the 30th Annual St. Johns River Celebration, Saturday, March 15, from 8 a.m. to noon (times vary according to cleanup site). Participants will help spruce up the city by collecting litter and debris from dozens of pre-selected riverfront and inland sites (sites are listed below). The City and Keep Jacksonville Beautiful are hosting the event in partnership with Florida Inland Navigation District and Surfing’s Evolution & Preservation Foundation as part of the Florida Great American Cleanup, a statewide effort to protect the environment throughout the spring.
Participants must be 18 years old or accompanied by an adult; advance registration is not required. Trash bags and gloves will be provided at event locations. Community service certificates will be available for students. Directly following the cleanup, volunteers are invited to attend an appreciation event at the Riverside Arts Market from noon to 2 p.m., for refreshments and T-shirts (while supplies last).
For more information or to register call Dan Durbec at (904) 255-8276.
Download the St. Johns River Celebration Flyer
St. Johns River Celebration 2025 Cleanup Sites
Arlington/Beaches
8 a.m. -10 a.m.
- 16th Avenue South at the Ocean, Jacksonville Beach
- Atlantic Boulevard at the Ocean, 0 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach
- All Wet Sports/Beach Boulevard Boat Ramp, 8508 Beach Blvd.
- Arlington Lions Club Park, 4322-2 Richard Denby Gatlin Rd.
- Leonard Abess Park, 12743 Leonard Abess Blvd.
- Ed Austin Regional Park, 1175 McCormick Rd.
- Exchange Club Island Canoe/Kayak required. Meet at Arlington Road Boat Ramp, 513 Arlington Rd.
- Glynlea Park, Meet at Ball field, 6801 Altama Road
- Lonnie Wurn Boat Ramp/Ft. Caroline Club Park, 4131 Ferber Rd.
9 a.m. -11 a.m.
- Beach Boulevard at the Ocean, 2 Oceanfront North, Jacksonville Beach
- Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park, 500 Wonderwood Dr.
- *Exception: Volunteers must arrive before 9:30 a.m. to participate.
- Lonnie Wurn Boat Ramp, 4131 Ferber Rd.
- Reddie Point Preserve, 4499 Yachtsman Way
Urban/Riverside Avondale/San Marco/Springfield
8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
- Azalea Creek/Boone Park, 3700 Park St.
- Boone Park North, Meet at entrance at Van Wert Avenue and Valencia Road
- Fishweir Creek, Valencia Road and Yukon Street
- Five Points/Sun Ray Cinema, 1028 Park St.
- Henry L. Brown Kooker Park, 2909 Bennett St.
- Sidney J. Gefen Park, 505 Alfred dupont Pl.
9 a.m. -11 a.m.
- Fishweir Creek/Fishweir Park, 3999 Valencia Rd.
- Hollybrook Park, 319 Cherokee St. (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
- John Gorrie Dog Park, 631 College St.
- Henry J. Klutho Park/South Springfield Disc. Golf Course, 1200 Boulevard St.
- Riverside Arts Market, 715 Park St.
- Riverside Park, 735 Park St.
- Willowbranch Park, 2870 Sydney St.
- ZenCog Bicycle Company, 883 Stockton St.
Southeast
8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
- Burnett Park, 3740 Burnett Park Rd.
- Mandarin Park (Mandarin Boat Ramp), 14780 Mandarin Rd.
- Pine Forest, 2174 Thomas Ct.
- Southside Park, 1541 Hendricks Ave.
- Walter Jones Historical Park & County Dock Boat Ramp, 11964 Mandarin Rd.
Southwest
8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
- Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park, 7000 Roosevelt Blvd.
- Ringhaver Park, 5198 118th St.
Northwest
8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
- Bethesda Park & Center, 10790 Key Haven Blvd.
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
- Charles Reese Memorial Park, 7260 Ken Knight Dr.
- Harborview Boat Ramp, 4100 Harborview Dr.
- Ribault River Preserve, 2617 Ribault Scenic Dr.
- Ribault Scenic Drive Park, 1340 Ribault Scenic Dr.
Northeast
8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
- Joe Carlucci Sisters Creek Park & Boat Ramp, 8414 McKenna Dr.
North
9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
- Bert Maxwell Boat Ramp, 500 Maxwell Rd.
Note: Locations and times are subject to change.