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Riverside bar closed after electrical fire, plans to reopen Wednesday

Park Place closed due to a fire. (Park Place Lounge Facebook page)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A popular bar in Riverside closed Monday night after a fire broke out, according to the business’s Facebook page.

The fire happened at Park Place Lounge, a LGBTQ+ bar located on King Street.

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JFRD crews on scene of fire at Park Place Lounge (Park Place Lounge/Facebook)

According to the Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department, the fire was caused by electrical issues. They say there were no injuries reported.

A person affiliated with the bar said the damage was not extensive.

The bar said it plans to reopen Wednesday.


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