The Waterworks

Originally constructed in 1898, The Waterworks was the heart of the city’s first water utility. However, its significance doesn’t stop at utilitarian roots—by 1928, the building was transformed into Davenport Park, pioneering the concept of adaptive reuse in St. Augustine. It became a communal sanctuary, housing institutions like the St. A... read all

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The Waterworks 184 San Marco Ave
St. Augustine, FL 32080

Currently On Stage

It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
December 2024
A Classic Theatre

Coming Soon!

Good People
March 2025
A Classic Theatre
The Foreigner
May 2025
A Classic Theatre

Past Productions

Bakersfield Mist
October 2024
A Classic Theatre
Couples
May 2024
A Classic Theatre
Shirley Valentine
March 2024
A Classic Theatre
Spring Awakening
March 2024
Apex Theatre Studio
A Shayna Maidel
January 2024
Apex Theatre Studio
Silent Sky
December 2023
A Classic Theatre
Godspell
November 2023
Apex Theatre Studio
Church & State
October 2023
A Classic Theatre

About The Waterworks

Originally constructed in 1898, The Waterworks was the heart of the city’s first water utility. However, its significance doesn’t stop at utilitarian roots—by 1928, the building was transformed into Davenport Park, pioneering the concept of adaptive reuse in St. Augustine. It became a communal sanctuary, housing institutions like the St. Augustine Little Theatre and the St. Augustine Garden Club.

Facing potential ruin after its closure in 2005, the building was lovingly restored, thanks to a series of grants. This Phoenix-like resurrection culminated in its 2014 listing on the National Register of Historic Places, an honor that underscores its enduring architectural and historical merit.

Now under the stewardship of the St. Johns Cultural Council, The Waterworks has been reimagined as a dynamic hub for the arts. Recent extensive renovations provide an exceptional venue for a wide array of events, from soul-stirring concerts and provocative literary events to compelling exhibitions and enriching educational programs.

Today, The Waterworks isn’t just a building; it’s a celebration of heritage, a canvas for the arts, and a focal point for community engagement.