Eastside

Jacksonville’s Eastside neighborhood is affectionately known to locals as OutEast.

Historic Eastside is one of the city’s oldest and most culturally significant neighborhoods. Today, the Eastside is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places and is celebrated for its rich Gullah Geechee heritage, distinctive architecture, and community spirit.

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Home to one of Jacksonville’s largest concentrations of historical buildings associated with the Gullah Geechee community, the Eastside neighborhood dates back to the late 1800s. Just north of the Sports Complex in Downtown Jacksonville, the Eastside is brimming with history and culture. The neighborhood has been home to nationally significant figures like A. Philip Randolph, Zora Neale Hurston, Abraham Lincoln Lewis, Billy Daniels, and Olympian “Bullet Bob” Hayes.

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Step into a growing dining scene that's rooted in culture, community and bold, soulful flavor.

Azar Sausage Company - A family-owned operation since 1954, continues to produce handcrafted sausages using time-honored recipes.

Russ-Doe’s Sandwich Shop – A longtime Eastside staple serving classic sandwiches in a welcoming, down-to-earth setting.

The Avenue Grill – Recognized by JaxBest for some of Jacksonville’s best burgers, fried chicken and breakfast favorites. Plus, The Avenue Grill serves up Gullah Geechee-inspired fare.

The Corner at Deb's Store – The Eastside’s only grocery, serving the community for generations with nutritious and affordable food.

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You can taste the story of the community in the food, whether it’s a shrimp basket by the river or fried chicken on A. Philip Randolph. People here still care about community and tradition, and that comes through in the food.
Ms. CookieThe Avenue Grill

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Jacksonville’s Eastside is a neighborhood where history, culture and community pride come together offering powerful stories, vibrant art, meaningful events and ongoing revitalization that honors its past while shaping its future.

A. Philip Randolph Heritage Park - This park is named in honor of A. Philip Randolph who grew up in Jacksonville and later became an influential figure in both the Civil Rights Movement and the American labor movement.

Buster Ford Checkerboard Park - Features multiple checkerboard tables for a game of checkers or chess under the shade of large oak trees.

Eastside Murals on A. Philip Randolph Blvd. – Colorful public art created by local artists, celebrating community pride and culture.

Melanin Market – This quarterly event is a vibrant celebration of Black entrepreneurship, featuring music, dance, and food vendors, including local favorite The Honey Dripper House.

Oakland Park - Jacksonville’s first public park for African Americans.

Old City Cemetery – A historic site honoring the lives of those who shaped Jacksonville and the nation.

As the neighborhood evolves and grows, it’s steadfast in holding its place in history. Eastside will also be the future home of the Jacksonville Armada soccer team, which is projected to be complete in 2026.

Pictured above is Robert “Bullet Bob” Hayes, who grew up in the Eastside neighborhood in the 1940's. Mr. Hayes had an impressive athletic career including winning two gold medals in the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo for track and field as well as participating in two Super Bowls (winning one of them) with the Dallas Cowboys as a wide receiver. Mr. Hayes is the only athlete to win both an Olympic gold medal and a Super Bowl ring.

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