Parque Urbano e Marina Beira-Mar Norte is the project that will create a public park of about 140,000 m² and a marina for more than 600 boats on the Beira-Mar Norte waterfront, in Downtown Florianópolis. The work is privately funded, R$ 350 million, carried out by JL Construções, from Cascavel (PR), chosen through a public tender, which will operate the area under a 35-year use concession. The construction site opened in March 2026, and rock placement for the first stage started in July.
This guide explains what the project includes, where it is, what the timeline looks like and what it changes for people who live or invest nearby.
What Parque Urbano e Marina Beira-Mar Norte is
The idea of a marina on Beira-Mar Norte has been discussed in Florianópolis for years. The current model is a use concession: the area remains public, and the company that won the tender invests, builds and runs the marina for 35 years. According to the Florianópolis city government, the investment is R$ 350 million, all from private sources.
The concession area totals 440,000 m²: about 140,000 m² of urban park, split into three sectors, and 300,000 m² of water surface for the marina.
What the project will include
The marina will hold about 600 boats, 562 of them in private berths. Thirty berths are public, reserved for artisanal fishers and institutions. The project also includes an underground car park with 550 spaces for cars, motorcycles and bicycles.
According to the city government, the park will have:
- playgrounds and outdoor gyms;
- an Olympic-standard extreme sports track;
- recreational and sand courts;
- kiosks, bleachers, lawns and sports tables;
- an interactive water feature;
- a public boat ramp.
The project also includes renovating the pier, bays for tourist buses and adapting the frontage road for a future BRT line.
Where it is
The project sits on the Beira-Mar Norte waterfront, facing the North Bay, in Downtown Florianópolis. The first stage of the work runs between the Beira-Mar Norte pier (Trapiche) and the Casan facility. During construction, the sidewalk, pedestrian flow and bike lane stay open.
Timeline: when the park and the marina will be ready
| Stage | Date or timeframe |
|---|---|
| Environmental Installation License (IMA) | February 5, 2026 |
| Construction site opened | March 4, 2026 |
| Rock placement started (base of the landfill) | July 16, 2026 |
| Rock placement | about 6 months |
| Public park (landfill, facilities and landscaping) | 2.5 years |
| Marina | 1.5 more years after the park |
Sources: Florianópolis city government, via FloripAmanhã (March 2026); TVBV (July 2026); Luiz Althoff (July 2026). Environmental supervision is handled by SEACARUSO, which runs the 16 environmental programs required by the license.
What the project changes for people who live or invest Downtown
Active leisure on the central waterfront. Downtown has few courts, tracks and outdoor sports areas. The park brings this kind of facility to Beira-Mar Norte, with public access.
Organized boating infrastructure. A formal marina with about 600 berths changes how the waterfront is used by boat owners, who today rely on scattered facilities.
A long construction period nearby. With the park due in 2.5 years and the marina 1.5 years after that, anyone buying or renting near Beira-Mar Norte will live alongside the work for a few years. That period is worth factoring into the decision.
To understand daily life in the area, see what living in Downtown Florianópolis is like.
Frequently asked questions about Parque Marina
Has construction of Parque Marina started?
Yes. The construction site opened on March 4, 2026, and rock placement for the first stage started on July 16, 2026.
When will the park be ready?
The first stage, with landfill, public facilities and landscaping, has a 2.5-year timeframe. The marina will be ready 1.5 years after that.
How much does it cost and who pays for it?
R$ 350 million, from private sources, invested by JL Construções, which will operate the area under a 35-year use concession.
Will the marina be public or private?
The area is public, and the concession company runs the operation. Of the roughly 600 berths, 562 are private and 30 are public, for artisanal fishers and institutions. The park has public access.
Where is the construction site?
On the Beira-Mar Norte waterfront, in Downtown Florianópolis. The first stage runs between the Beira-Mar Norte pier and the Casan facility.
Does the work close the Beira-Mar bike lane or sidewalk?
No. According to the city government, the sidewalk, pedestrian flow and cyclist circulation stay open during the first phase.
