Hand-drawn sign that says "Walk 5 Downtown" with decorative cursive and straight lettering on a black background.

Walk Downtown is an ongoing effort to encourage a lifestyle of walkability in the streets of Downtown Jackson. We encourage you to take advantage of our resources to provide you with the perfect day of walking from one place to the next as your feet hit the street.

  • A girl using an outdoor elliptical exercise machine in a park with other children and adults, a pavilion, trees, and a clear blue sky in the background.

    Walking Trails

    Explore walking itineraries on our blog that guide you through the heart of Downtown Jackson. Whether you're in the mood for art, fitness or live music there's a trail for you. Download the Visit Jackson App to navigate each route with ease.

  • Colorful sidewalk signs with labels for shopping, artwork, dining, and other categories on a brick sidewalk in an outdoor urban setting.

    Wayfinding Signage

    Temporary sidewalk signage by JDDC and Our Jackson Home helps guide your journey with step counts to key destinations, fun selfie spots, and public art highlights. Keep an eye out for these colorful markers as you explore downtown.

  • People browsing and purchasing items at an outdoor street market on a sunny day, with trees and parked cars in the background.

    Seasonal Events

    From First Fridays to the Lavender Trail, seasonal events like the Jackson Arts Council's Art Walk invite you to stroll through Downtown while enjoying local culture. These experiences make it easy to support small businesses, too.

Neon-style outline text reading 'Park Avenue' with a small banner displaying 'NY' in the center.
Map of arts district highlighted in light gray, with icons indicating free parking marked by stars along S Highland Ave and around the arts district. The map shows streets such as S Highland Ave, East Chester Street, and South Royal Street, with landmarks like the Farmers Market, City Hall, the Library, and the Carl Perkins Civic Center. The historic train depot is located at the bottom of the map.

Find a free parking lot Downtown to park, walk and enjoy Downtown to the fullest, with no time limitations!

  • N Highland Ave & E Lafayette St

  • E College St & N Church St

  • E Baltimore St & S Church St

  • W Main St

  • N Highland Ave & E College St

Walking Trails

How can we make Downtown Jackson more walkable?