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July 2026

Fourth of July

Wishing you all a happy and safe Fourth of July! James Weldon Johnson Park will be closed on Friday, July 3rd. All park activities will resume on Monday, July 6th.

03 Jul

All Day

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September 2026

After Hours at JWJ Park: 904 Day!

Save the Date for the NEXT After Hours at JWJ Park where we’re going UP for DUUUUVAL! On Friday, September 4th, clock out and unwind after a long week with us at After Hours at JWJ Park: 904 Day! ✉️RSVP: tinyurl.com/AfterHoursatJWJPark904Day 📅 When: Friday, September 4th from 6:00pm-9:00pm 📍WHERE: James Weldon Johnson Park – 135

04 Sep

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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

Former Mayor Ed Peyton, July 2025

“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

“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

“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

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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

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

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