The Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center

Arrive early to get parked

I have attended two conventions here in 2021 and 2022. The venue is nice and seems able to accommodate a good number of people. However, parking and traffic are a nightmare. If the doors open at 9:00,...

Wonderful historic building

Just walking into this building takes you back to the passenger train era. The grand feel to the building makes you imagine the massive number of people who walked through there. I like that some of t...

Good, a bit unique, convention center

Convention centers are hard to get excited about; they're pretty much not that much different no matter where you go. However, the Prime Osborn Convention Center in Jacksonville has a bit of uniquen...

Good place for shows but too expensive

Boat show was $12 each and $5 to park. Too much for a 45 minute visit. It was very crowded and that made me wonder why the need to charge so much? Once you get there, most people will pay, but this is...

Time to upgrade

Plenty of Sq. Ft. but it's time for an upgrade. Parking is a nightmare and it can be difficult to get in and out of. Would be better served on the river front and expand it's capabilities to draw real...