Wondering what’s included with your JWJ BDay 5K registration? 👀🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Check out this video for a sneak peek at everything you'll receive when you sign up! From race swag to an unforgettable community celebration, you won't want to miss it. 🎉 The Block Party is FREE and open to everyone!

🏃‍♀️🎉 Just 10 days until the JWJ BDay 5K presented by VyStar Credit Union! Check-in 7:30 AM | 5K 8 AM | Fun Run/Walk 9 AM See you all there! Register for the 5K here: https://tinyurl.com/JWJBDay5k2026 Register to volunteer for the 5K here: https://tinyurl.com/volunteerjwj5K

Run. Walk. Party. Join us for the JWJ BDay 5K and Block Party on June 20th as we celebrate James Weldon Johnson. Whether you're racing or not, there's something for everyone! Register for the 5K here: https://tinyurl.com/JWJBDay5k2026 Thank you to our sponsors VyStar Credit Union!

Run. Walk. Party... at the JWJ BDay 5K! 🏁 Stay connected to our socials for updates, check out our weekly lunch and live music schedule, and watch our feeds for any changes! Visit tinyurl.com/JWJNewsletter to subscribe to our newsletter and get this info & more delivered directly to your email!

Not a runner? Join us as a volunteer! 🎉 You can still be part of the fun by volunteering with us. Help us create an unforgettable event while giving back to the community. Check out the available volunteer opportunities and sign up today! 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/volunteerjwj5K

🏃🏽‍♀️🎉 The JWJ BDay 5K is more than a race, t's a celebration of legacy, culture, and community! Join us on June 20th at 7:30 AM for the 5K and stick around for the Block Party until 11 AM. Register with the link here: https://tinyurl.com/JWJBDay5k2026

🏃 Run to register for this year's JWJ Birthday 5K! Join us Saturday, June 20 at 7:30 AM at James Weldon Johnson Park for a Fun Run, 5K, and Block Party. 🎉 Food trucks, music, games, activations, and giveaways await. Register today: https://tinyurl.com/JWJBDay5k2026

Hello June!🌻Stay connected to our socials for updates, check out our weekly lunch and live music schedule, and watch our feeds for any changes! Visit tinyurl.com/JWJNewsletter to subscribe to our newsletter and get this info & more delivered directly to your email!

Join us tomorrow, Monday, June 1st from 11 AM–2 PM for the Happy Mondays Summer Vacation Kickoff! Every Monday is Happy Monday in James Weldon Johnson Park, enjoy your lunch break with great food, games, music, and all-around good vibes in the park.

Register TODAY! Prices for JWJ BDay 5K increase on June 1st! Join us on June 20th at 7:30AM to celebrate James Weldon Johnson's Birthday. Not a runner, we've got something for everyone! A Block Party will follow the race with Rance Adams on the tunes.

GOOD NEWS! "160 Years of Stories" - A Photo Exhibit at the Jessie reflecting memories of park-goers, is now open throughout June! Create more memories in the park on Saturday, May 30th for JWB Pop-Up Market from 4 - 8 PM. Support resident-owned businesses in our community in a fun environment!

Looking for ways to support your community? Join us for the inaugural JWB Pop-Up Market designed to support and showcase the amazing resident-owned businesses in our community in a fun, family-friendly environment. FREE! May 30th, 4 - 8 PM in JWJ Park We can't wait to see you there!

This Weekend: JWB Pop-Up Market at JWJ Park!🛍️ Stay connected to our socials for updates, check out our weekly lunch and live music schedule, and watch our feeds for any changes! Visit tinyurl.com/JWJNewsletter to subscribe to our newsletter and get this info & more delivered directly to your email!

Today, we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. We extend our thoughts to those carrying their memory forward. The park is closed today in observance of the holiday. We encourage everyone to take a moment of silence to remember and reflect. ❤️

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Celebrate by discovering the passion, culture, and inspiration behind the delicious dishes created by Lasa Taste of Philippines. Hear the story behind the food and the heart that goes into every bite.

ENTER TO WIN TICKETS TO SEE THE JACKSONVILLE WAVES! 🌊🏀 We want your feedback! ❤️💙💛 Take a moment to complete our short survey and you could be chosen to win two tickets to see the Jacksonville Waves! Scan the QR Code or visit tinyurl.com/JWJPkMay2026Survey to start!

In one month, celebrate the legacy of James Weldon Johnson at the JWJ Birthday 5K & Block Party! Registration includes a T-shirt, medal, champagne or N/A drink, cupcakes, and 2 tickets to Sporting JAX vs Charleston Battery on June 20. Prices increase June 1st!

School’s out, Summer’s ON ☀️🎉 Happy Monday is EVERY Monday at JWJ Park - but on June 1st, we’re kicking things off with a special Summer Vacation Kickoff from 11 AM – 2 PM during lunch! 🌴🍧 Spend your summer with us for good vibes, activities, music, and a midday break worth showing up for 😎✨

Don’t Wait - JWJ BDay 5K Prices Rise Soon!⏰ Stay connected to our socials for updates, check out our weekly lunch and live music schedule, and watch our feeds for any changes! Visit tinyurl.com/JWJNewsletter to subscribe to our newsletter and get this info & more delivered directly to your email!

Did you know that you can book events at JWJ Park? With multiple stages and event areas, the park is perfect for everything from small community gatherings, private events and weddings, to large-scale concerts and festivals. Visit JamesWeldonJohnsonPark.org/Schedule-An-Event/ for details!

Support local at the inaugural JWB Pop-Up Market on Saturday, May 30 from 4–8 PM at James Weldon Johnson Park! Enjoy local vendors, food trucks, live music, entertainment, and family-friendly fun while celebrating resident-owned businesses. Free & open to all!

JWJ Park AfterHours: The Luau was the perfect way to lei back and end the work week! 🌺🌴 Thank you to everyone who came out and had a good time with us! If you missed it, be HERE for the next one on 904 Day! Celebrate 904 in the heart of it! We'll see you there! Follow for more details to come ✨

Register Early for the JWJ BDay 5K!🏁 Stay connected to our socials for updates, check out our weekly lunch and live music schedule, and watch our feeds for any changes! Visit tinyurl.com/JWJNewsletter to subscribe to our newsletter and get this info & more delivered directly to your email!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the heroic women everywhere 💐✨ Today we celebrate the strength, love, sacrifices, and endless care that mothers pour into our everyday lives. Thank you for all that you do. 💖 Tag a mother or mother figure who inspires you and show them some love in the comments below!

Giveaway is closing TOMORROW! Win United Way Merch and this City Of Jacksonville "Downtown" tote bag! To enter for a chance to win follow JWJPark and United Way Northeast Florida and fill out this survey https://tinyurl.com/JWJPUWSurvey Last chance to enter is tomorrow, Sunday, May 10th!

Don't miss it! Tonight in James Weldon Johnson Park, AfterHours is waiting for you! First 25 people will get free lei's! There will be games and activities, Scribble Matic, Good Food 24/7, and vibes from Mr. Al Pete See you at the Luau!

Thank you Jesse Montoya! Long-time recurring performer in James Weldon Johnson Park is moving on to become a Firefighter! Congratulations, and good luck on this new adventure! We hope to see you again, and thank you for the memories!

Be sure to check out these beautiful handmade paper flowers TOMORROW at AfterHours in James Weldon Johnson Park from 6 - 9 PM! There will be food from Good Food 24/7, Pina Colads y Algo Mas, and vibes from Mr. Al Pete! PLUS Scribblematic, Vintage Exchange Swap Shop, games, and more!

Wind down your week this Friday at AfterHours at James Weldon Johnson Park 🌴✨ from 6–9 PM. Enjoy luau drinks, free leis for the first 25, and vibes from Mr. Al Pete 🌺 plus Vintage Exchange, Scribblematic, and Good Food 24/7. Piña coladas all night 🍍 see you Friday!

GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🚨 Like this, follow JWJPark, and fill out the survey linked below for a chance to win this City Of Jacksonville "Downtown" tote bag! Survey here: https://tinyurl.com/JWJPUWSurvey Giveaway ends on Sunday May 11th at 11:59pm

Unwind at After Hours in JWJPark This Friday! ✨ Stay connected to our socials for updates, check out our weekly lunch and live music schedule, and watch our feeds for any changes! Visit tinyurl.com/JWJNewsletter to subscribe to our newsletter and get this info & more delivered to your email!

Dive into summer vibes at James Weldon Johnson Park on May 8th, from 6–9 PM! 🌺✨ Join us for a Luau AfterHours with infectious energy and beats, courtesy of the one and only Mr. Al Pete. Don’t miss out - let’s make it unforgettable! ✉️RSVP: tinyurl.com/AfterHoursatJWJParkLuau

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! 🌸 James Weldon Johnson Park is proud to be a space where diverse businesses and cultures thrive. Follow along to discover and support the many incredible AAPI-owned food trucks bringing flavor and community to the park! 🍜✨

April at James Weldon Johnson Park was full of energy and community! Thank you to our partners, sponsors, volunteers, and everyone who joined us. 💚 Help us keep it going: Volunteer: https://tinyurl.com/jwjparkvolunteer Donate: https://tinyurl.com/jwjparkdonate

Tap into the moment ✨🧚🏽‍♀️ Join us TODAY at James Weldon Johnson Park for Poetry in the Park from 12–1 PM, featuring Tina Marie 🎤 Together with Hope at Hand, Inc. , we’re keeping the mic open and the energy flowing every Thursday this month - celebrating creativity, voice, and community.

Thank you to everyone of our very special volunteers who came out last Saturday for our Earth Day Clean up sponsored by VyStar Credit Union! We are so glad to have been able to close out Global Volunteer Week with amazing people who cared for the beauty of our home! 📝 tinyurl.com/JWJParkVolunteer

Wind down after a long week at James Weldon Johnson Park on Friday, May 8th (6–9 PM)! 🌅🌺 Unwind with tropical vibes, refreshing beats by Mr. Al Pete , and good company Your Friday just got better. ✉️RSVP: tinyurl.com/AfterHoursatJWJParkLuau

Ways to Enjoy the Park This Week 🌤️ Stay connected to our socials for updates, check out our weekly lunch and live music schedule, and watch our feeds for any changes! Visit tinyurl.com/JWJNewsletter to subscribe to our newsletter and get this info & more delivered directly to your email!

🌿 Earth Day Cleanup TODAY at JWJ Park! 🌿 Sponsored by VyStar Credit Union, we’re making a difference today from 9 AM – 12 PM! Join us for park beautification and help rebuild your local community. Bonus: Volunteers get a free ticket to the Jacksonville Home & Garden Show! 🌱✨ See you there!

Tomorrow is the JWJ Park Earth Day cleanup sponsored by VyStar Credit Union! Join us from 9 am - 12 pm for a park beautification, help rebuild your local community! Plus Volunteers receive a parking ticket to the Jacksonville Home & Garden Show! Sign up here: tinyurl.com/JWJEarthDay2026 🌷

Throwing it back to this past weekend! Thank you to everyone who came out to Imagination Playground Create & Connect! Thank you to PNC Bank for sponsoring this event! Thank you art partners MOCA Jax, Jax Public Library, Ronan School of Music, In The Midst, Babs Labs at CorK, and Crystal Quest!

Feel the words, catch the vibe ✨🎤 Join us TODAY at James Weldon Johnson Park for Poetry in the Park from 12–1 PM, featuring Shay Marchanay 🖋️ Teaming up with Hope at Hand, Inc. , we’re turning Thursdays into a space for real stories, raw expression, and community connection all month long.

Happy Earth Day! Celebrate with us by joining us this Saturday, April 25th from 9 am - 12 pm, in James Weldon Johnson Park with Vystar Credit Union for Earth Day Clean Up & Day of Service. Let's give back to the community that serves us by serving it! 🌷 RSVP here: tinyurl.com/JWJEarthDay2026 🌿

🌍 It’s Earth Day! Join @CityofJax TODAY at James Weldon Johnson Park from 11 AM – 2 PM for fun, resources, and tips on energy conservation, water savings, and sustainable living. 🌱♻️🍃

It's Global Volunteer Week! We are so thankful to all the volunteers we had this weekend at The Cookout and Imagination Playground: Create & Connect! Join us again this weekend for the Earthday Cleanup in James Weldon Johnson Park sponsored by VyStar! RSVP here: tinyurl.com/JWJEarthDay2026

Saturday: Join us for the Earth Day Cleanup!🌻🪴🌷Stay connected to our socials for updates, check out our weekly lunch and live music schedule, and watch our feeds for any changes! Visit tinyurl.com/JWJNewsletter to subscribe to our newsletter to get this info & more delivered directly to your email!

Let your creativity run wild today at Imagination Playground: Create & Connect 🎨 Join us at James Weldon Johnson Park from 11 AM – 4 PM for a day full of hands-on games and activities for kids of all ages. Come play, build, and make a day of it ✨

Dancing pants on, belly on E, vibes HIGH - TODAY is THE COOKOUT 🔥Pull up to JWJ Park for music, games, & good energy 🎶 Mouthwatering bites + 9 chances to win BIG 🎉 including tickets to Beetlejuice, a @Sporting_Jax game, and SO much more! Must be present to enter and to win - don't miss it!

This Sunday is Imagination Playground Create & Connect! Enjoy a full day of fun - Crystal Quest, Theater Games with Babs Lab, Hip Hop with Rochelle Underdue, and a Bubble Dance Party. Food trucks will be on site plus MOCA Spring Family Day! Bring the whole family!

Step into the story ✨🖋️ Join us TODAY at James Weldon Johnson Park for Poetry in the Park from 12–1 PM, featuring Becoming Maggie Mae Alongside Hope at Hand, Inc. , we’re keeping the energy going all month long - holding space each Thursday for voices, stories, and creativity to shine.