Friends of James Weldon Johnson Park has made great strides over the last five years to make the park clean, safe and hospitable for our entire community. In addition to the lunchtime programming and weekend festivals and concerts, we have improved the esthetics of the park through our Sculpture Project. Launching in 2019 via a
JACKSONVILLE, FL Watch Candyland come to life in James Weldon Johnson Park at this new FREE, family-friendly festival on September 25 from 2 PM to 8 PM. Sweet September will feature delicious treats, candy cocktails and carnival games. Sugarcoat your ears with jazzy tunes from Joslyn and the Sweet Compression and the Groove Coalition. Our
“Great event for all of Jax. Love seeing families out and kids having a good time.”
“It’s a nice jewel to sit & enjoy the trees. You can eat, listen to live music & attend weekend events.”
“There is so much good happening in that park. The programming – kudos to you. It just looks like a different park these days, doesn’t it? It looks totally different than it used to.”
“I moved to Jacksonville a year ago and have never felt so much community as I did here, tonight.”
“Thanks for being an amazing host! The park is beautiful and a part of Jacksonville’s history. Your staff was stellar!”
“This event has a real roots, authentic feel. I felt inspired.”
“Wow, the park sure looks better than when I was in office!”
PARK 135 W. Monroe Street • Jax, FL
OFFICE 214 N. Hogan Street, Ste. 114 • Jax, FL
EMAIL contact@jwjpark.org
PHONE 904-515-5098
PARK 135 W. Monroe Street • Jax, FL
OFFICE 214 N. Hogan Street, Ste. 114 • Jax, FL
EMAIL contact@jwjpark.org
PHONE 904-515-5098
