The Imagination Playground: Create & Connect

The Imagination Playground: Create & Connect, where James Weldon Johnson Park transforms into the coolest art school in Jacksonville! Local professional artists open their creative toolboxes to teach kids painting, sculpture, music, dance, theatre and more in hands-on workshops designed to spark imagination. With food trucks serving up tasty treats, live music filling the air, and games around every corner, it’s a full day of making, playing, and connecting as a community.

April 19th art partners include MOCA’s Spring Family Day, The Jacksonville Library, Ronan School of Music, Bab’s Lab, and more! Imagination Playground is brought to James Weldon Johnson Park by PNC Foundation.

📍WHERE: James Weldon Johnson Park – 135 W. Monroe Street Jacksonville, FL 32202
📅WHEN: April 19, 2026, 11am to 4pm
✉️RSVP: tinyurl.com/ImaginationPlaygroundJWJPark

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Apr 19 2026

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11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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“This event has a real roots, authentic feel. I felt inspired.”

Hip Hop Patron, February 2023

“Great event for all of Jax. Love seeing families out and kids having a good time.”

Art in the Park Patron, March 2024

“I moved to Jacksonville a year ago and have never felt so much community as I did here, tonight.”

JWJ Bday 5K Patron, 2025

“It’s a nice jewel to sit & enjoy the trees. You can eat, listen to live music & attend weekend events.”

Tiffany Clark, June 2022

“Wow, the park sure looks better than when I was in office!”

Former Mayor Ed Peyton, July 2025

“Thanks for being an amazing host! The park is beautiful and a part of Jacksonville’s history. Your staff was stellar!”

Event Planners, Diner en Blanc 2022

“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.”

Melissa Ross, May 18, 2023

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PARK 135 W. Monroe Street • Jax, FL
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OFFICE 214 N. Hogan Street, Ste. 114 • Jax, FL

EMAIL contact@jwjpark.org
PHONE 904-515-5098

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