A man who made the welfare of Jacksonville and its residents his life’s work continues to serve posthumously in the most fitting of spaces. Charles Edward Bennett, U.S. Representative for 44 years, is immortalized in a bronze statue located in James Weldon Johnson Park. The 1,500-pound, life-sized likeness of Bennett was installed in 2004 and
In one corner of James Weldon Johnson Park sits a large rock whose craggy and aged surface suggests it has kept watch over this historic public space for more than 200 years. Unlike its tree companions who perished in Jacksonville’s fire of 1901, it has stood the test of time almost entirely in this spot. The Coquina Rock,
“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.”
“Wow, the park sure looks better than when I was in office!”
“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!”
“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.”
PARK 135 W. Monroe Street • Jax, FL
OFFICE 214 N. Hogan Street, Ste. 114 • Jax, FL
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PARK 135 W. Monroe Street • Jax, FL
OFFICE 214 N. Hogan Street, Ste. 114 • Jax, FL
EMAIL contact@jwjpark.org
PHONE 904-515-5098
