🍻 Cheers to our friends Ruby Beach Brewing Co. being named Jacksonville's Favorite Ale Trail Brewery by Visit Jacksonville! Ruby Beach joined us for last year’s Brew and BBQ with a specialty brew made just for the event, Heart of the City, a Raspberry Fruited Lager! Thank you Ruby Beach and congratulations! Be sure to check them out!
Friends of James Weldon Johnson Park
Recreational Facilities
Jacksonville, Florida 329 followers
James Weldon Johnson Park: Every voice in harmony.
About us
Friends of James Weldon Johnson Park, originally Friends of Hemming Park, is a non-profit organization created in 2014 with funding from the City of Jacksonville to revitalize the city’s first and most historic public park. Located in the heart of downtown Jacksonville, adjacent to City Hall, the main branch of the Jacksonville Public Library and the Museum of Contemporary Art. Its mission is to transform James Weldon Johnson Park into a modern, urban space that engages diverse communities and restore vitality to our city’s public square. We activate the park with daily food trucks, live music, a Kid's Zone, public art and weekend festivals.
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- Recreational Facilities
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Jacksonville, Florida
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- Nonprofit
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135 W Monroe St
Jacksonville, Florida 32202, US
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214 N Hogan St
Suite 114
Jacksonville, Florida 32202, US
Employees at Friends of James Weldon Johnson Park
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Liz McDonald McCoy
Executive Director @ Friends of James Weldon Johnson Park | Community Builder
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Jihan Laurén
Marketing And Public Relations Coordinator at James Weldon Johnson Park
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Kornika King, FPR-C, CVR, CCR (GA)
Court Reporter | Certified/Licensed in Florida, Georgia, and Federally
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Yanira Cardona
Hispanic Outreach Coordinator for The City Of Jacksonville | Founder of Yaya Productions
Updates
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Get your trainers laced up for the 1st Annual JWJ BDAY 5K & Block Party presented by VyStar Credit Union and 1st Place Sports! 👟 Join us on Saturday, June 14, 2025, to celebrate the 154th anniversary of James Weldon Johnson’s birth. 🎂 Runners and walkers of all ages will begin at James Weldon Johnson Park and travel through the LaVilla neighborhood 🏡 where the Johnson family lived, with historical information about his life along the route. The race finishes back at the Park with a Block Party featuring various food trucks, games, cake and champagne 🥂, and a DJ to set the festive mood. All proceeds from this event benefit Friends of James Weldon Johnson Park, the City of Jacksonville’s nonprofit partner that manages Jacksonville’s oldest and most historic park. 🌳 Visit https://ow.ly/UnmT50VwqoZ for details. Interested participants can register at tinyurl.com/JWJBDay5k.
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Cheers to National Beer Day! 🍻 We're throwing it back to last year's Brew & BBQ, celebrating the amazing breweries that made it possible. 🍺 Don’t miss out—follow Friends of James Weldon Johnson Park for all the updates on this year's event!
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Thursdays in April: Poetry in the Park! 💛 Stay connected to our socials for updates, check out our weekly lunch and live music schedule, and watch our feed for any changes! Visit https://ow.ly/BhQV50Vua9e to subscribe to our weekly newsletter and get this info (and more) delivered directly to your email!
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🚚✨ It's Food Truck Friday, and this week we're shining a spotlight on Urban Panache! 🌟 A delicious twist on Sunshine Poppers, Urban Panache has kept their signature specialty popcorns and refreshing lemonades, but now they're serving up delicious Ukrainian dishes and unique brunch favorites! 😋🇺🇦 Come hungry and try something new! Follow Friends of James Weldon Johnson Park to stay updated with weekly lunches
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#TBT to our most recent Art In The Park! 🎨✨ We had such an amazing time celebrating incredible artists, enjoying live performances, delicious food, and all-around good vibes! 🙌 Big thanks to the talented UnderSiege360 for capturing the magic on video! 📸
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🌟 Join us TODAY for Poetry in the Park! 🎙️✨ Hope at Hand, Inc. presents Jax Poetry Fest featuring Waiva performing "Waiva's Museum"—a powerful set of spoken word pieces designed to move and inspire. Don't miss this unforgettable experience in Friends of James Weldon Johnson Park! See you there! 💛
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Art in the Park 2025 was a blast! 🎨✨ Over 50 talented artists transformed the park into a vibrant outdoor gallery, including two who traveled from outside Jacksonville just to join us! Big thanks to everyone who participated, voted, and supported local art. Thank you Cre8 Jax for the beautiful pictures! Stay tuned and follow Friends of James Weldon Johnson Park for more events! 🙌
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Hope at Hand, Inc.presents Jax Poetry Fest in celebration of National Poetry Month! We’re kicking things off April 2nd with an Open Mic during ArtWalk at Friends of James Weldon Johnson Park — featuring the incredible Love Reigns and Bee at Chamblin Uptown. Then join us for Poetry in the Park on April 3rd with the amazing Waiva 🌿🎤 The whole month is packed with poetry, so be sure to check out Hope at Hand, Inc. for a full list of events near you. And don’t forget to follow Friends of James Weldon Johnson Park to stay in the loop on all park happenings!
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