In the 1960s, calls to potential diners at Morrison’s Cafeteria spilled into the historic downtown park daily: “No waiting on the main floor! No waiting on the main floor!” Jacksonville historian and artist Wayne Wood has many memories of the city’s oldest and most historic park, but this one is especially fond because he was
JACKSONVILLE, FL - July 23, 2024 Friends of James Weldon Johnson Park joins with event sponsor Visit Jacksonville to present Brew & Barbecue this Fall on Saturday, October 5th, 2024, from 5 pm to 10 pm. Your favorite JWJ Park festival is back for year EIGHT and it’s going to be better than ever! As always, festival-goers can expect plenty of barbecue-themed food
Every time the first chords of Mustang Sally begin wafting through James Weldon Johnson Park, you can almost see Uncle Bill. Lanky and light on his feet, he dances with such joy that people half his age or younger join in. The elder with a New Orleans Saints baseball cap, thick black-framed glasses and a
“Great event for all of Jax. Love seeing families out and kids having a good time.”
“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!”
“This event has a real roots, authentic feel. I felt inspired.”
“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.”
“It’s a nice jewel to sit & enjoy the trees. You can eat, listen to live music & attend weekend events.”
“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
