General Information
The park is located at 135 W Monroe St, Jacksonville, FL 32202, in the heart of downtown Jacksonville.
The park is open daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
The park honors James Weldon Johnson, a Jacksonville native, civil rights leader, educator, and co-author of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” often called the Black National Anthem.
Events & Programming
Visit our Events Calendar or follow us on Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Indeed, BlueSky, and TikTok) for the latest updates.
Yes! We welcome community events. Please visit our Schedule an Event page for details on permits, fees, and availability.
Most events are free and open to the public. Some special events may require tickets – check the event listing for details.
Amenities & Services
Yes, the park is fully ADA-compliant with accessible pathways and seating.
There are no public restrooms within the Park. The closest public restroom is inside the Main Library.
Yes, there are tables during operating hours and shaded areas throughout the park.
Rules & Policies
For a full list of rules visit our PARK RULES page.
Dogs are welcome but must be leashed at all times. Please clean up after your pet.
Smoking is prohibited within the park.
Yes, personal photography is allowed. For commercial shoots, please contact us for a permit.
Parking & Transportation
Metered Street parking and nearby parking garages are available. Here’s a map of parking in Downtown Jacksonville.
Yes, the park is near several JTA bus stops and the Skyway James Weldon Johnson Park Station. To plan your trip to JWJ Park using Public Transportation, visit JTA.
Food Trucks & Vending in the Park
Generators are discouraged within the park and should be used as a last resort on a case-by-case basis. Food vendors should always plan to bring extension cords for electric hookup.
There are standard 110V/20 AMP electrical outlets throughout the park, as well as three 30 AMP and three 50 AMP outlets.
There are between two and four food/drink trucks scheduled for lunch in JWJ Park Monday through Friday.
- For a list of local eateries in the Downtown Area visit the Neighborhood Page on our website.
The fee for daily lunch is $35.00/day. The fee for events varies based on the anticipated foot traffic of the event.
Our guidelines align with The City of Jacksonville’s requirements. You can find information on those guidelines here: https://www.jacksonville.gov/food-trucks
Art Walk Wednesday is an event that is programmed by a Downtown Vision Inc.
- For more information, please reach out to Phoebe Mullis (phoebe@dtjax.com), Events Manager for DVI; she oversees food truck bookings for Art Walk.
Contact & Support
Email us at Admin@JWJPark.org or call 904.515.5098.
You can donate, volunteer, or become a sponsor. Visit our Support The Park page for more information.
