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18 Nov

Charles Edward Bennett

A man who made the welfare of Jacksonville and its residents his life’s work continues to serve posthumously…

04 Nov

Jacksonville’s Coquina Rock

In one corner of James Weldon Johnson Park sits a large rock whose craggy and aged surface suggests…

21 Oct

Executive Director – Liz McCoy

Liz McCoy Executive Director Q: How long have you worked here and what drew you to the job? …

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@JamesWeldonJohnsonPark needs your help! It's the

@JamesWeldonJohnsonPark needs your help! It's the time of the year for @FolioWeekly's Best of nominations! Click the link in our bio to nominate James Weldon Johnson Park for Best Public Park, Brew & BBQ for Best Food Festival, and @ArtinThePark for Best Art Festival!

Next Tuesday, November 26th, our friends at @RubyB

Next Tuesday, November 26th, our friends at @RubyBeachBrewing will be hosting a Harvest Food and Beer Pairing with @PreserveandPair! Tickets are limited so run fast to @RubyBeachBrewing bio for the link! 🍻

Charles Edward Bennett, known as "Mr. Ethics," ser

Charles Edward Bennett, known as "Mr. Ethics," served as a soldier during World War II and as a U.S. House Representative. After an illness during his first term, he promised to never miss another vote, casting 17,000 votes during his second term through retirement, serving for a total of 44 years.

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Save the Date for Christmas at JWJ Park! 🎄 Stay

Save the Date for Christmas at JWJ Park! 🎄 Stay connected to our socials for updates, check out our weekly lunch and live music schedule, and watch our feed for any changes!

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Today is MOCA Family Day Birthday Block Party! Joi

Today is MOCA Family Day Birthday Block Party! Join @MOCAJax in @JamesWeldonJohnsonPark. This FREE event will last from 11 am - 5 pm. There will be kid-friendly activities, art making, live performances, and food trucks. PLUS, access to all of MOCA's exhibitions and museum activities!

It's Food Truck Friday! This week we take a trip t

It's Food Truck Friday! This week we take a trip to Costa Rica with @PuraVidaFoods2023! With a blend of Caribbean and Costa Rican flavors, it's a food truck that takes you on vacation to the Caribbean right from the park! Follow @JamesWeldonJohnsonPark and @PuraVidaFoods2023 to see the next time they are in the park!

Our favorite Art Walk of the year returns with The

Our favorite Art Walk of the year returns with The Holiday Lounge at JWJ Park on Wednesday, December 4th featuring a very special holiday program hosted by our Friend @RanceAdamsMedia of @RiverCityLiveTV!

Join us for The @CityofJax's Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony plus performances in the Park from the @ScottJonesSchoolofDance, @CathedralArtsProject Kids, @SK8hersINC, and the Community Nutcracker, while @AceWinn3127 performs in Snyder Memorial - hosted by @iAmLoveReigns!

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Join your neighbors in @JamesWeldonJohnsonPark for a drink, grab some food from one of our delectable food trucks, and enjoy live music and entertainment every First Wednesday in Downtown Jacksonville from 5pm to 9pm!

This Saturday is MOCA Family Day Birthday Block Pa

This Saturday is MOCA Family Day Birthday Block Party! Check out these featured food trucks and celebrate with @MOCAJax from 11 AM to 5 PM in @JamesWeldonJohnsonPark! See you all there!

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It's World Kindness Day today! Let's spread a litt

It's World Kindness Day today! Let's spread a little kindness to everyone because you never know how a small gesture can brighten someone's day! Join us for lunch in the Park, Monday - Friday, from 11 am to 2 pm, and let's share kindness in @JamesWeldonJohnsonPark!

Next: World Day of Remembrance + MOCA Family Day 💜 Stay connected to our socials for updates, check out our weekly lunch and live music schedule, and watch our feed for any changes!

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Happy Veteran's Day to all who serve, have served,

Happy Veteran's Day to all who serve, have served, and have made the ultimate sacrifice. All gave some, some gave all, and we all give thanks for your heroism.

All Park activities are paused today in observance of Veteran’s Day. Activities will resume on Tuesday, November 12th.

#HappyVeteransDay

On Friday, November 15 at 12 p.m., hosted by the J

On Friday, November 15 at 12 p.m., hosted by the Jacksonville Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) families of traffic crash victims, street safety advocates, and transportation professionals will gather along with local elected officials in @JamesWeldonJohnsonPark in Downtown Jacksonville to commemorate World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.

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