Jacksonville is getting a brand-new outdoor destination to look forward to. Metro Development Group has officially broken ground on Diamond Springs Lagoon, a coastal-getaway-style attraction coming to the area, according to a report from the Rutland Herald this week.

The groundbreaking marks an exciting milestone for the Jacksonville community, signaling that a resort-style lagoon experience is on its way to Northeast Florida. Metro Development Group, the developer behind the project, has positioned Diamond Springs Lagoon as a coastal getaway designed to bring a beachside atmosphere right to Jacksonville residents’ doorsteps.

Lagoon developments of this type typically serve as community gathering spaces, offering families, neighbors, and visitors a place to relax, recreate, and connect outdoors. For Jacksonville — a city already known for its love of the water and outdoor lifestyle — the addition of a dedicated lagoon destination adds another exciting amenity to the region’s growing list of attractions.

The groundbreaking ceremony represents the official start of construction, a tangible sign that the project is moving from plans to reality. Metro Development Group’s investment in Jacksonville reflects confidence in the city’s continued growth and the community’s appetite for vibrant, family-friendly spaces.

Details on an anticipated opening timeline were not included in the available report, but the groundbreaking itself is a clear signal that Jacksonville’s recreational landscape is expanding. Residents can look forward to a one-of-a-kind coastal experience without ever leaving Duval County.

Stay tuned for more updates as Diamond Springs Lagoon takes shape and Jacksonville’s newest outdoor destination moves closer to welcoming its first visitors.

Sources: Rutland Herald