Our James Weldon Johnson Birthday Celebration and Park Beautification Day was a HUGE success on Saturday, June 15th! 🎉🎉🎉 We rolled up our sleeves, grabbed our gardening gloves, and transformed our green oasis into an even more enchanting space for everyone to enjoy. 🌳🌷🌿 We planted, cleaned up, and beautified our beloved James Weldon Johnson
Wes Howard – Park Ambassador Q: How long have you worked here and what drew you to the job? Howard: I’ve been here a little over a year-and-a-half, I started in May 2022. The job was suggested to me by a friend. The job got me outside and I didn’t like being indoors all day for eight hours. I
“It’s a nice jewel to sit & enjoy the trees. You can eat, listen to live music & attend weekend events.”
“I moved to Jacksonville a year ago and have never felt so much community as I did here, tonight.”
“Wow, the park sure looks better than when I was in office!”
“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.”
“This event has a real roots, authentic feel. I felt inspired.”
“Great event for all of Jax. Love seeing families out and kids having a good time.”
“Thanks for being an amazing host! The park is beautiful and a part of Jacksonville’s history. Your staff was stellar!”
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
