Our mission is to transform James Weldon Johnson Park into a modern, urban space that engages diverse communities and restores vitality to our city’s public square. We accomplish this by adding and maintaining landscaping and amenities and providing daily programming. Our park ambassadors and security welcome and share information with our guests while ensuring that James Weldon Johnson Park is clean and safe. Our programming is informed and supported by a variety of community partnerships.
The park includes two performance stages; Charlie’s Cafe, an outdoor dining area; a Kids’ Zone with whimsical sculptural seating and turf play area; beautiful landscaping; and several public art projects. Regular programming includes live music and food trucks each Monday through Friday; children’s activities; and weekend festivals and markets.
Volunteer
As a nonprofit organization, we rely on the passion and dedication of volunteers to help us bring vibrant events and programming to life. Whether assisting with community gatherings, art installations, or special celebrations, our volunteers play a vital role in making the park a welcoming space for all.
Become a Vendor
Do you offer a product or service that visitors to our park might like? As a nonprofit organization, we partner with a variety of vendors when planning and executing daily, weekly and special events in the park.
Food Vendors and Food Trucks
If you are interested in becoming a Food Truck or Food Vendor in the park, download the application and email or fax it to us.
SUPPORT THE PARK
Friends of James Weldon Johnson Park is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to revitalizing Jacksonville’s oldest public park into a vibrant, modern, accessible space that engages diverse communities, presents high-quality daily programming, a family-friendly environment, and supports community-driven partnerships. Donor support is a vital source of support that makes it possible for us to add and upgrade amenities, offer free programs to the public, host great events and keeping the park safe and clean.
The beauty of the park and the vibrant events we host would not be possible without the support of people like you. Please consider a contribution to the park’s General Fund.
