Springfield Preservation and Revitalization (SPAR)

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Springfield Preservation and Revitalization (SPAR)

Send us an email for a quick response. Voicemails are checked once a month. Main Street, Jacksonville, FL, 32206

Regular office hours:
Monday 10am - 2pm
Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm

1321 N. We're a non-profit community organization that facilitates positive change in the Springfield Historic District through the preservation of our history and revitalization of our eclectic neighborhood. Since 1974, we've worked both behind-the-scences and publicly to create and encourage and

programs, intiatives, policy, and events that make our neighborhood a great place to live and do business. If you're interested in helping, please let us know.

08/20/2026

Springfield Preservation and Revitalization (SPAR) is proud to announce Jacksonville PorchFest 2026, presented by Pearl Square by Gateway Jax, coming to Historic Springfield on Saturday, November 7! 🎤🎸🎷🎶

This free, family-friendly event will feature over 20 musical acts performing on the beautiful front porches of our historic neighborhood from 12 PM until 8 PM, plus food trucks, craft beer, art vendors and more.

Make plans to join us on November 7 for Jax PorchFest! Visit jacksonvilleporchfest.org for more information, and follow the event page below for updates: www.facebook.com/share/1d71W8xH6W/

08/19/2026

TONIGHT! Join us on Wednesday, August 19 at 6:00 PM for the final installment of our PAST Forward Summer Preservation Series, Presented by The Historic Collective At Compass - Navigating the COA Process, featuring speakers from the City of Jacksonville Historic Preservation Section.

From foundations to roofs and decades of system renovations, historic properties can be hard to understand, leaving many historic home- and business-owners with questions about how best to complete necessary renovations while still maintaining their property's historic charm and adhering to historic district guidelines. Both residential and commercial renovations within Historic Districts of Jacksonville require a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA). In this workshop, representatives from the City of Jacksonville, Florida - Government Historic Preservation Section will discuss the process for obtaining a COA and walk you through the application steps, including what requires a COA and what does not, and how to be most efficient with your time when it comes to renovating a historic property.

Admission to this workshop is free, and all are welcome. See you tonight!

08/17/2026

We're just about a month away - Don't forget to grab your tickets for the 2026 Bold City Ball, Presented by Sextant Wealth Advisory Group of Raymond James, on Friday, September 18, 2026! Enjoy a night of "Glass and Glamour" with live music, open bar, hors d'oeuvres, and silent auction as we celebrate the transformative power of preservation in Jacksonville's Urban Core. Presented in partnership with Historic Eastside CDC, San Marco Preservation Society and the Jacksonville History Center.

Tickets are available now at 904tix.com/events/boldcityball

Follow the event page for more details: Bold City Ball 2026, Presented by Sextant Wealth Advisory Group of Raymond James

08/15/2026

Street sweeping in Springfield on Wed Aug 19. This sweep will use the current practice of sweeping both sides of the street on the same day and sweeping all four quadrants on the same day.

We are working with the City of Jacksonville to improve street sweeping in Springfield through our Street Sweeping Taskforce but those recommendations have not yet gone into effect.

Contact [email protected] to learn more about our Street Sweeping Taskforce.

08/06/2026

SPAR is now hiring a part-time Operations Associate to join the Springfield Cleanup Corps!

Interested parties should send their resume and cover letter to [email protected]

Go to https://www.sparcouncil.org/hiring for the job description

Join a team of community minded and dedicated individuals who steward our community and serve the needs of our neighbors.

08/05/2026

Just some highlights from Zach's Springfield Arboretum presentation at the Florida Urban Forestry Council Summit in Gainesville, last week! Thank you to all of you who continue to support SPAR, the Cleanup Corps, and the Arboretum as we continue to advocate for and promote Springfield as THE ideal place to live and do business, specifically through stewardship of our natural environment and resources!

It takes a village & this achievement could not have occurred without the assistance from the following people and organizations . . .

TerraWise Homes Overalls Farm Man in Overalls Elizabeth Ford .in.overalls Crissie Cudd Laureen Husband Project One Health JAX Partnership for Child Health

Thank you to each and every one of you for helping bring Jacksonville's first Urban Arboretum to Springfield!

08/04/2026

Make plans to join us for the 2026 Bold City Ball, Presented by Sextant Wealth Advisory Group of Raymond James, on Friday, September 18, 2026. Enjoy a night of "Glass and Glamour" with live music, open bar, hors d'oeuvres, and silent auction as we celebrate the transformative power of preservation in Jacksonville's Urban Core. Presented in partnership with Historic Eastside CDC, San Marco Preservation Society and the Jacksonville History Center.

Tickets are available now at 904tix.com/events/boldcityball

Follow the event page for more details: Bold City Ball 2026, Presented by Sextant Wealth Advisory Group of Raymond James

08/03/2026

Phase 1 of the Drew Residence Rehabilitation Project is happening! We are requesting qualifications and proposals for architecture services for the Drew Residence.

See https://www.sparcouncil.org/drew_rfq to review our requests.

And please consider supporting our work to rehabilitate this historic property. 100% of your donation goes to the Drew Residence. See https://www.sparcouncil.org/drew_fund to donate today.

08/01/2026

Check out Crispy's 9th Anniversary Party on Sunday August 2 and congratulations to Crispy's for 9 fantastic years in Springfield!

Address

Jacksonville, FL

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 2pm
Tuesday	10am - 2pm
Wednesday	10am - 2pm
Thursday	10am - 2pm

Telephone

+19043537727

Website

http://www.sparcouncil.org/

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