James Weldon Johnson Park, Jacksonville

Name: James Weldon Johnson Park
Address: 135 W Monroe St, Jacksonville, 32202-3700, United States
Telephone: +1 904-515-5098

#27 among attractions in Jacksonville

Park, Relax in park, Playground

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Facts and practical information

James Weldon Johnson Park is a 1.54-acre public park in Downtown Jacksonville, Florida. Originally a village green, it was the first and is the oldest park in the city. ()

Created: 1857Visitors per year: 1 mil.Elevation: 16 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 30°19'44"N, 81°39'35"W

Address

135 W Monroe StDowntown JacksonvilleJacksonville 32202-3700 United States

Contact

+1 904-515-5098

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Day trips

James Weldon Johnson Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Laura Street, Jacksonville Landing, Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, 121 Financial Ballpark.

~610 ftS
Shopping, Shopping district
Laura Street, Jacksonville
3 min walk • Laura Street is a north–south street in Jacksonville, Florida, United States, named for the daughter of the city's founder, Isaiah D. Hart. Historically, the downtown portion of Laura Street has been considered the financial district of Jacksonville.
~1460 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
Jacksonville Landing, Jacksonville
8 min walk • Nestled along the Northbank of the St. Johns River, Jacksonville Landing was a bustling marketplace and a beloved social hub in Jacksonville, Florida. For years, it served as a go-to destination for both locals and tourists looking to enjoy shopping, dining,...
0.9 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville
24 min walk • VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena is a multi-purpose arena located in Jacksonville, Florida. It currently serves as the home arena of the Jacksonville Icemen of the ECHL, the Jacksonville Giants of the American Basketball Association, and the Jacksonville Sharks of the National Arena League.
1 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
121 Financial Ballpark, Jacksonville
27 min walk • 121 Financial Ballpark is a baseball park in Jacksonville, Florida. It is the home stadium of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Minor League Baseball team, who play in the International League. The facility opened in 2003.
~1530 ftS
Bridge
Main Street Bridge, Jacksonville
8 min walk • The Main Street Bridge, officially the John T. Alsop Jr. Bridge, is a bridge crossing the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida. It was the second bridge built across the river. It carries four lanes of traffic, and is signed as US 1/US 90. A lift bridge, it opened in July 1941 at a cost of $1.5 million.
~460 ftE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, Jacksonville
3 min walk • The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, also known as MOCA Jacksonville, is a contemporary art museum in Jacksonville, Florida, funded and operated as a "cultural institute" of the University of North Florida.
~1570 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Florida Theatre, Jacksonville
8 min walk • The Florida Theatre is a historic American movie theater located in Jacksonville, Florida. Opened in April 1927, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on November 4, 1982. On April 18, 2012, the AIA's Florida Chapter placed the building on its list of Florida Architecture: 100 Years. 100 Places.
1.5 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Historical place
J. P. Small Memorial Stadium, Jacksonville
39 min walk • J. P. Small Memorial Stadium is a baseball park in Jacksonville, Florida. It is located in the Durkeeville community in northwest Jacksonville. Constructed in 1912 and rebuilt in 1936, it was the city's first municipal recreation field, and served as its primary baseball park before the construction of Wolfson Park in 1954.
~510 ftNE
City hall, Architecture
St. James Building, Jacksonville
3 min walk • The St. James Building is a historic building in Downtown Jacksonville, Florida, currently housing Jacksonville City Hall. It was designed by architect Henry John Klutho and opened in 1912. One of many structures in downtown Jacksonville designed by Klutho after the Great Fire of 1901, it is considered his Prairie School masterpiece.
~1130 ftS
Event space, Social club
Wells Fargo Center, Jacksonville
6 min walk • Wells Fargo Center is a skyscraper in the downtown area of Jacksonville, Florida, at the southeast corner of Bay and Laura streets. Standing 535 feet tall, it is the city's second-tallest building. It was formerly known as the Modis Building until 2011, when Wells Fargo acquired the naming rights.
~1640 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, Jacksonville
8 min walk • The Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts center located in Jacksonville, Florida. Situated along the Riverbank, the venue is known as the First Coast’s "premiere riverfront entertainment facility".

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is James Weldon Johnson Park open?

James Weldon Johnson Park is open:

Monday 7 am - 7:30 pm
Tuesday 7 am - 7:30 pm
Wednesday 7 am - 7:30 pm
Thursday 7 am - 7:30 pm
Friday 7 am - 7:30 pm
Saturday 7 am - 7:30 pm
Sunday 7 am - 7:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to James Weldon Johnson Park?

Nearby attractions include Snyder Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church, Jacksonville (2 min walk), Memorial Park, Jacksonville (2 min walk), Greenleaf & Crosby Building, Jacksonville (2 min walk), Bryan Simpson United States Courthouse, Jacksonville (2 min walk).

How to get to James Weldon Johnson Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to James Weldon Johnson Park:

Train

James Weldon Johnson Park (1 min walk)
Central (6 min walk)

Bus

Bay J • Lines: 1, 10, 15, 1A, 1B, 21, 5 (8 min walk)
Bay P • Lines: 1, 17, 18, 3, 5, 5A, 5B (8 min walk)