Editing Jacksonville, Florida (section)

====City parks====

{{See also|List of parks in Jacksonville}}
* [[Springfield Park (Jacksonville)|Springfield Park]] is a public park on the southern bounds of the historic neighborhood of [[Springfield (Jacksonville)|Springfield]] (for which it is named), and is part of a network of parks that parallel Hogans Creek. The park opened in 1907 as Dignan Park, named for a former chairman of the city's Board of Public Works. In 1914, the park hosted the annual reunion of the [[United Confederate Veterans]], a gathering of former [[Confederate States of America|Confederate]] soldiers. Five months after the reunion, the city renamed the park "Confederate Park". A [[Florida's Tribute to the Women of the Confederacy|Confederate monument]] was erected in 1915 honoring the Women of the Southland.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.coj.net/departments/recreation-and-community-services/recreation-and-community-programming/parks/confederate-park.aspx|title=Confederate Park |access-date=December 11, 2016 |work=City of Jacksonville}}</ref> On August 11, 2020, the [[Jacksonville City Council|city council]] voted to change the name of the park to "Springfield Park".<ref name="rename">{{Cite web|last=Harris|first=Corley Peel, Jenese|date=August 1, 2020|title=Council OKs renaming Hemming Park after James Weldon Johnson|url=https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2020/08/11/city-council-to-discuss-renaming-hemming-park-5-others-in-jacksonville/|access-date=August 13, 2020|website=WJXT|language=en}}</ref>
{{wide image|Confederatepano.jpg|1100px|View of [[Downtown Jacksonville|downtown]], as seen from [[Springfield Park (Jacksonville)|Springfield Park]]}}
* [[Friendship Fountain]] is a large [[fountain]] in St. Johns River Park at the west end of [[Downtown Jacksonville]]'s [[Jacksonville Riverwalk|Southbank Riverwalk]]. It opened in 1965 as the world's largest and tallest fountain, and has been one of Jacksonville's most recognizable and popular attractions. The fountain's three pumps could push {{convert|17000|USgal|L}} of water per minute up to {{convert|100|feet|meters}} in height. It was designed by Jacksonville architect [[Taylor Hardwick]] in 1963 and in 2011, the city completed a $3.2&nbsp;million renovation to the fountain and the surrounding park. It features a light show and music each evening.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.downtownjacksonville.org/locations/l-93-friendship-fountain.aspx|title=Friendship Fountain|access-date=December 11, 2016|work=Downtown Vision Inc.|archive-date=December 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220180008/http://www.downtownjacksonville.org/locations/l-93-friendship-fountain.aspx|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* [[Hanna Park]] is a {{convert|1.5|mi|km|adj=on}} public beach and city park near Mayport in the [[Jacksonville Beaches]] area. It consists of {{convert|447|acre|km2}} of mature [[coast]]al [[Hammock (ecology)|hammock]], and was known as [[Manhattan Beach (Florida)|Manhattan Beach]], Florida's first beach community for African Americans during the period of [[segregation in the United States]]. Hannah Park also has a campground with both RV and tent sites.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.coj.net/departments/parks-and-recreation/recreation-and-community-programming/kathryn-abbey-hanna-park.aspx|title=Hanna Park |access-date=December 11, 2016 |work=City of Jacksonville}}</ref>
[[File:HannaParkBoardwalk.JPG|thumb|right|[[Hanna Park]]]]
* [[James Weldon Johnson Park]] is a {{convert|1.54|acre|m2|adj=on}} public park in the heart of the government center in downtown. Originally a [[village green]], it was the first park and remains the oldest park in the city. The area was established as a public square in 1857 by [[Isaiah Hart]], founder of Jacksonville. Formerly Hemming Park, it was renamed in 2020 for writer and civil rights activist [[James Weldon Johnson]].<ref name="rename" /> The first Wednesday of every month, the park is converted into the centerpiece of Jacksonville's Downtown Art Walk. The third Thursday of every month, the park hosts a night market called Jaxsons Night Market.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hemmingpark.org/park-history/|title=History of Hemming Park|access-date=December 11, 2016|work=Friends of Hemming Park|archive-date=December 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220135731/http://hemmingpark.org/park-history/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* [[Henry J. Klutho Park|Klutho Park]] is an {{convert|18.34|acre|m2|adj=on}} public park, between downtown and the historic neighborhood of [[Springfield (Jacksonville)|Springfield]]. It is part of a network of parks that parallel Hogans Creek, Klutho Park being the largest, and was created between 1899 and 1901 on land donated by the Springfield Company. The park also housed the city's first zoo, opening at the park in 1914. The Hogans Creek Improvement Project of 1929–1930, designed by architect [[Henry J. Klutho]], turned much of the park grounds into a Venetian-style promenade.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.coj.net/departments/parks-and-recreation/recreation-and-community-programming/parks/henry-j--klutho-park.aspx|title=Klutho Park |access-date=December 11, 2016 |work=City of Jacksonville}}</ref>
* [[Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail]] is a {{convert|14.5|mi|adj=on}} [[Rail Trail]] that extends northwest to [[Baldwin, Florida|Baldwin]]. It includes three separate paths; a multi-use asphalt trail for hiking, jogging, in-line skating or cycling; an off-road bike trail; and a horseback riding trail.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.coj.net/departments/parks-and-recreation/recreation-and-community-programming/parks/jacksonville-baldwin-rail-trail.aspx|title=Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail |access-date=December 11, 2016 |work=City of Jacksonville}}</ref>
* [[Jessie Ball DuPont Park]] is a {{Convert|7|acre|ha|adj=on}} park, home to [[Treaty Oak (Jacksonville, Florida)|Treaty Oak]], a massive 250-year-old tree in the Southbank.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.coj.net/departments/parks-and-recreation/recreation-and-community-programming/parks/jessie-ball-dupont-park|title=Jessie Ball DuPont Park |access-date=December 11, 2016 |work=City of Jacksonville}}</ref>
* [[Metropolitan Park (Florida)|Metropolitan Park]] is a {{convert|32|acre|ha|adj=on}} waterfront park on the [[St. Johns River]], in the Sports Complex area of downtown. The multi-purpose facility contains an exhibition area, picnic and playground area, and a performance pavilion which has a capacity of 10,000 persons.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.coj.net/departments/recreation-and-community-services/recreation-and-community-programming/parks/metropolitan-park.aspx|title=Metropolitan Park|access-date=December 11, 2016 |work=City of Jacksonville}}</ref>
[[File:Kismet 5 (Jacksonville, Florida).jpg|thumb|right|[[Jacksonville Riverwalks]]]]
* [[Memorial Park (Jacksonville)|Memorial Park]] is a {{convert|5.85|acre|m2|adj=on}} public park, on the [[St. Johns River]] in the historic neighborhood [[Riverside, Jacksonville, Florida|Riverside]]. Completed in 1924, it is the third oldest park in the city. Built to honor  the 1,200 Floridians who died serving during [[World War I]], the notable [[Olmsted Brothers]] were commissioned to design the park, along with local architect [[Roy A. Benjamin]]. [[Charles Adrian Pillars]] designed the bronze sculpture, 'Life', prominently showcased in the park.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.coj.net/departments/parks-and-recreation/recreation-and-community-programming/parks/memorial-park|title=Memorial Park|access-date=December 11, 2016 |work=City of Jacksonville}}</ref>
* [[Riverside Park (Jacksonville)|Riverside Park]] is an {{convert|11.4|acre|ha|adj=on}} public park, in the historic neighborhood of [[Riverside, Jacksonville, Florida|Riverside]]. It is the second oldest park in the city.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.coj.net/departments/parks-and-recreation/recreation-and-community-programming/parks/riverside-park|title=Riverside Park |access-date=December 11, 2016 |work=City of Jacksonville}}</ref>
* [[Jacksonville Riverwalk|Riverwalk]] {{convert|2.0|mi|km}} along the St. Johns from Berkman Plaza to I-95 at the Fuller Warren Bridge and [[Riverfront Plaza (Jacksonville)|Riverfront Plaza]] while the Southbank Riverwalk stretches {{convert|1.2|mi|km}} from the Radisson Hotel to Museum Circle. Adjacent to Museum Circle is St. Johns River Park, also known as Friendship Park. It is the location of [[Friendship Fountain]], one of the most recognizable and popular attractions in Jacksonville. This landmark was built in 1965 and promoted as the "World's Tallest and Largest" fountain at the time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.coj.net/departments/parks-and-recreation/recreation-and-community-programming/parks/northbank-riverwalk-jacksonville-landing|title=Jacksonville Riverwalk|access-date=December 11, 2016|work=City of Jacksonville|archive-date=December 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220161431/http://www.coj.net/departments/parks-and-recreation/recreation-and-community-programming/parks/northbank-riverwalk-jacksonville-landing|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* [[Veterans Memorial Wall]] is a tribute to local servicemen and women killed while serving in the U.S. armed forces. A ceremony is held each Memorial Day, recognizing any service woman or man from Jacksonville who died in the previous year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.coj.net/departments/military-and-veterans-affairs/military-and-veterans-affairs/jacksonville-veterans-memorial-wall|title=Veterans Memorial Wall|access-date=December 11, 2016 |work=City of Jacksonville}}</ref>