96 Spaces Today
A dedicated 96-space lot serves the square's restaurants and shops today — with 400+ more public spaces planned with the City. Convenient, well-lit, and steps from the door.
Parking & Map
Easy to find. Easy to park.
The District sits right on the historic square in downtown Jacksonville, Alabama — with dedicated parking and a short walk to everything.
The Map
The District at a glance
Three connected projects on and around the historic square — restaurants, shops, lofts, and the dedicated parking lot, all within an easy walk.
The District · The Historic Square, Jacksonville, AL 36265 · just off AL Highway 21
Where to Park
Parking is part of the plan
Most downtowns make you hunt for a spot. The District is designed so you park once and walk the whole square.
On-Square Parking
Public parking around the historic courthouse square puts you within a short, pleasant walk of every storefront in The District.
On-Street & Nearby
Additional on-street and nearby public parking throughout downtown handles busy evenings, weekends, and event days with ease.
Getting Here
How to reach the square
The District is in the heart of downtown Jacksonville, just off AL Highway 21 — simple to reach whether you're walking from campus or driving in for the weekend.
- From JSU campus
- A short, walkable trip from Jacksonville State University — roughly a [5–10 minute] walk to the historic square.
- From Highway 21
- Just off AL Highway 21 (Pelham Road), the main corridor through Jacksonville. Follow signs to the downtown square.
- From Anniston & Oxford
- About [15–20 minutes] north via Highway 21 — an easy trip for dinner or an event.
- From Atlanta & Birmingham
- Roughly [1.5–2 hours] from either metro — a relaxed day trip or weekend on the square.
Directions / Route Map
Park Once
Then walk the whole District
The District is built at a human scale — close storefronts, wide sidewalks, and a square that invites a stroll.
Park once
Find a spot in the lot or on the square and leave the car behind for the rest of your visit.
Walk everywhere
Coffee, dinner, shopping, and a show — all within a few easy minutes of one another.
Stay a while
No meter anxiety means longer visits — exactly what a walkable square is built for.
Accessibility. Accessible parking and step-free routes to storefronts are planned throughout The District. For specific accessibility questions ahead of a visit, please contact our team.
Plan Your Visit
Make a day of it on the square
Once you've found your parking spot, the rest is easy. See where to eat, what to shop, and what's happening at The District.