{"id":207460,"date":"2026-03-26T21:31:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T21:31:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/207460\/"},"modified":"2026-03-26T21:31:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T21:31:07","slug":"the-block-jax-owner-continues-working-on-parking-solutions-ahead-of-busy-sports-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/207460\/","title":{"rendered":"The Block Jax owner continues working on parking solutions ahead of busy sports weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 The Block Jax<\/a>, an outdoor food hall that had its grand opening this past weekend in the Deerwood area, drew big crowds and sparked complaints about parking<\/a> just as a busy sports weekend gets underway.<\/p>\n

The venue, located just off Gate Parkway, features live music and a 30-foot screen that officials say will be a draw for fans watching the NCAA tournament, Jumbo Shrimp opening day and other events. Opening-day crowds filled the lot, and some visitors parked on grass, medians and sidewalks or used neighboring businesses\u2019 parking lots, prompting several vehicles to be towed.<\/p>\n

One Facebook commenter wrote, \u201cI drove past and the line was down the block!!! Had to find food somewhere else. Excited to try it though.\u201d Another said, \u201cStill had a great time (there) today regardless of the parking.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Block Jax posted a notice on social media saying parking inside its lot is free and warning that cars parked at surrounding businesses risk being towed. <\/p>\n

The post said the venue is \u201cactively looking into solutions to increase parking and transportation into The Block\u201d and urged visitors to consider ride-hailing services.<\/p>\n

The owner said the venue\u2019s lot holds 125 parking spaces and said patrons may use the Community First lot next door during certain hours: after 5 p.m. on weekdays, after 3 p.m. on Fridays, and all day Saturday and Sunday.<\/p>\n

Organizers expect heavy traffic during the NCAA Sweet 16 games and the start of minor league baseball season, and officials are seeking ways to manage parking as demand grows. In the meantime, patrons are being encouraged to park only in authorized areas or use alternate transportation to avoid towing.<\/p>\n

News4JAX will speak with the owner later today and will update this story.<\/p>\n

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