James Weldon Johnson Park
James Weldon Johnson Park is a 1.54-acre (6,200 m2) public park in Downtown Jacksonville, Florida. Look for it in Jacksonville. Its origins go back to 1857.
A garden inside Jacksonville
You can stay in Jacksonville
James Weldon Johnson Park is inside Jacksonville, which has 256 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1857
James Weldon Johnson Park dates from 1857. About ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 66–81°. When to go ↓
An airport 11 miles away
Jacksonville (JAX) has airline service, about 11 miles from James Weldon Johnson Park.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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James Weldon Johnson Park
James Weldon Johnson Park is a 1.54-acre (6,200 m2) public park in Downtown Jacksonville, Florida. Originally a village green, it was the first and is the oldest park in the city.
For 120 years it was known as Hemming Park/Plaza before being renamed in 2020.
- Type
- Garden
- Area
- 2 acres
- Established
- 1857
- Wikipedia readers
- 2.9K a year
Towns to stay in near James Weldon Johnson Park
For a bed close by, look to Jacksonville (256) and Orange Park (12).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From James Weldon Johnson Park | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | in town | — | 256 200 hotels · 16 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 14 lodges & cabins · 10 campgrounds · 12 RV parks | 1,017,689 | $294K | — |
| Orange Park | 11 mi south | 15 min | 12 12 hotels | 8,953 | $313K | B− |
| Jacksonville Beach | 17 mi east | 25 min | 16 15 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 23,615 | $576K | — |
| Fernandina Beach | 26 mi northeast | 40 min | 34 20 hotels · 1 motel · 10 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 13,869 | $555K | B+ |
| Atlantic Beach | 16 mi east | 25 min | 6 6 hotels | 13,245 | $630K | B− |
| Yulee | 22 mi north | 35 min | 8 2 motels · 2 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 16,648 | $303K | — |
| Lakeside | 15 mi southwest | 20 min | 3 1 hotel · 2 campgrounds | 32,105 | $274K | — |
| Neptune Beach | 16 mi east | 25 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 7,020 | $671K | B |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Close to James Weldon Johnson Park
Pair a visit with these, within 63 miles.
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53 mi Park & preserveJekyll Island
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5in town TheatreDaily's PlacePhoto credits
EverBank Field: AndrewAvitus, CC BY 3.0 · VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena: Nichos (talk), Public domain · USS Orleck: U.S. Navy, Public domain · Fort Caroline National Memorial: NPS Photo, Public domain · Castillo de San Marcos National Monument: National Park Service, Public domain · Jekyll Island: normanack on Flickr, CC BY 2.0 · Ben Hill Griffin Stadium: The original uploader was Hughs at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 2.5 · Daily's Place: Itsbydesign, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Your questions on James Weldon Johnson Park
Is James Weldon Johnson Park in Jacksonville?
Yes. It’s inside Jacksonville, FL.
When is the best time to visit James Weldon Johnson Park?
January, February, March, April, October, November and December, with highs of 66–81°.
What is the closest airport to James Weldon Johnson Park?
Jacksonville (JAX), about 11 miles away.
Where should I stay near James Weldon Johnson Park?
Jacksonville (in town, 256 places to stay), Orange Park (11 mi, 12 places to stay) and Jacksonville Beach (17 mi, 16 places to stay).
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