James Weldon Johnson Park

My son and I headed downtown for a Hip Hop Festival. So happy we made the journey from the beaches to see some of downtown Jacksonville.When we arrived just after a rain the Park was thriving. Numerous vendors were set up around the park. But our attention was drawn to the stage for a Hip Hop dance off. Oh my goodness what talent. The energy was great and just so much fun! What a great way to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop.Thanks everyone for the awesome entertainment!

James Weldon Johnson Park is located smashed dab in Jacksonville, Florida's vibrant downtown area and while it is not a huge park, it is big enough to host food trucks during the day and events in the evenings.Since it is downtown, parking was a bit problematic, but after one circle around the park, I was able to find a parking spot. With that problem solved, I tossed some change in the parking meter and headed over to check out the park.It was definitely a cool park. Since it was close to lunch, James Weldon Johnson Park had multiple food trucks in the park.I enjoyed the art in the park and found it a very cool place to spend a bit of time away from the grind of a workday.I like that the park is in the midst of the hustle and bustle of downtown Jacksonville, Florida and how this park can offer a momentary respite from that hustle and bustle and all the stress that goes with that hustle and bustle.I would definitely recommend James Weldon Johnson Park and I will give it five stars.

May 28, 2022. Eventbrite had a notification for a downtown Jacksonville...Secrets of Jax, walk, $15 each so we signed up and showed up at this park to start our tour. It was alluded we would be seeing some unusual things like the tunnels below the street or a 1901 train buried under the Well Fargo building- well... we saw none of that but our guide (and author of Secret Jacksonville A Guide to the weird, wonderful and obscure) Bill Delaney had interesting stories like that he told us as we walked around. He did show us some of the public art projects that are around outside and told some interesting history to them. Was it worth? Yes, we are supporting a local author (we also bought his paperback book), we learned some interesting things but I guess, I would have liked to see some of them!?!?

Went here to read a book but I was surprised to see an event going on! The Salvation Army's band was playing and there were food trucks. There's street parking all over but I did pay for it with quarters in the meter. I'm not sure how strict they are about that as the other cars near me didn't pay for it haha. But what a good time at JWJ park!

I've been here a few times and I enjoy it every time. For a downtown park, it's pretty clean and of course a diverse, cool atmosphere to hang out! A few fountains and art pieces. A place to sit and relax, even an area to keep kids occupied. You can catch some live music and food trucks! Parking all around the park, may need to walk. I am usually by myself and never have felt uncomfortable personally.

Ah, yes! Hemming Park-- would be more aptly named Hemming Square, as it's definitely more of a downtown square than a park, if you ask me! (I see that a few other Yelpies share the same sentiments!)But, I digress. I hear the "park" has undergone a renewal in recent years and I love it! I love the street art in and surrounding the "park" for sure. I tend to visit during the Jax Art Walk and/or on my way to Sweet Pete's (depending on where I've found parking). It's also home to a few other local events. Definitely worth the pit stop if and when you're downtown!

All of this Hemming and Hawing has led me to lose my photos of this lovely park right next to downtown.Pretty nice park near downtown Jacksonville and I like it and I've hung out here a number of occasions. It's not too safe late at night, as I found out the hard way, so be careful if you're here in the middle of the early hours.

I love Hemming Park! It's such a great city "park"... more like a city square but... a great place for events, festivals, art walks, food trucks, and just a nice place to chill with a little lunch! They have cleaned this area up so much, def they patrol the area good to keep the homeless population in check and they are really trying to encourage families to venture downtown! Great places right around Hemming Park too, MOCA, and Sweet Petes are walking distance from the park. Highly recommend going down and exploring the area!

It used to be little sketch here back in the day, but it's definitely cleaned up. When there's an event or festival in Hemming Park it's definitely the place to be. I would say it's safer than other downtown parks in larger cities because of the continued focus on the right kind of development in downtown Jacksonville. There's so many new businesses in the last 7-10 years to bring people from all over the area to Hemming Park and that's a good thing. I've worked a couple of Yelp events in Hemming Park as well as attended a couple of One Sparks. Parking can be a pain, but go after 6pm and it's free or use the tram that drops you right in there. Super fun and so easy.Overall with more events and festivals in DT Jax, Hemming Park is a crucial location in the positive direction of Jax in regards to growth and culture and should only get better. Fingers crossed. XX

Came out to the park today to hear the Princeton Tigertones. Hemming Park has started to really pull events and food together to bring more folks to downtown. Straight across from the Main Library and within walking distance of several eateries and shops. There is a Hemming Park group working to bring more activities to the park to draw more people. It's a great space and I look forward to what events are forthcoming.