There are five ArchWell Health centers in the Jacksonville area

Live Life in Jacksonville

Jacksonville melds saltwater vistas with lush gardens, historic neighborhoods, and senior-centered programming—creating a lifestyle rich in opportunity and ease. Whether you're exploring riverside trails, attending enrichment workshops, or sampling fresh local fare, Jacksonville supports a vibrant, wellness-driven routine.

Begin your day with a peaceful stroll along the Northbank or Southbank Riverwalks, a roughly 2-mile scenic promenade along the St. Johns River. These paved, level paths offer shaded benches, scenic views, frequent event access, and gentle urban walking that's perfect at any pace. Nearby, the Riverside Arts Market (RAM) operates every Saturday under the Fuller Warren Bridge, offering fresh produce, local crafts, live music, and cooking demos in a walkable, shaded setting.

For serene garden escapes, head to the Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, spanning 136 acres of wheelchair-friendly gravel and paved trails through diverse ecosystems. It hosts nature classes, seasonal art walks, and gentle movement events designed for comfort and inclusion. Another great botanical retreat is the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, where older adults can explore gardens designed by Olmsted brothers or enjoy calm galleries with discount admission and docent-led tours.

Nature lovers can explore beyond the city at Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park. This 447-acre beach and park offers easy walking boardwalks across dunes, a freshwater lake with paddle boats, fishing piers, and benches beneath coastal hammocks—plus shaded picnic spots for snacks overlooking the water.

If you enjoy learning and connection, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNF provides a robust schedule of non‑credit courses for adults 50+, including art, wellness, and local history—offered both in person and online. Jacksonville’s Senior Center Services Program also coordinates regular wellness events such as “Walk for Senior Wellness,” tai chi sessions, book clubs, and community gatherings at senior centers across the city’s Parks & Recreation network.

Looking for creative or culinary fun? RAM often features cooking demonstrations during its market days, while local community centers and gardens host occasional workshops in garden‑inspired art or healthy recipe classes designed with older adults in mind. And for a relaxed cultural outing, MOCA Jacksonville offers thoughtful contemporary exhibits with accessible spaces and quiet gallery areas.

Whether you’re walking among painted driftwood on Big Talbot Island, wandering riverside parks, or sampling fresh produce at a shaded market stall, Jacksonville offers older adults an inviting and active lifestyle grounded in nature, art, and community.