Posts Tagged ‘City of Jacksonville’
VyStar Emerald Trail 5K/10K & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk
The 7thĀ Annual VyStar Emerald Trail 5K/10K and 1-Mile Fun Run presented by JTC Running takes runners and walkers along the LaVilla Link and the S-Line Rail Trail Link of the Emerald Trail. Participants will enjoy tree-lined trails, historic parks, restored ponds and two beautiful public art installations. All proceeds from this event benefit Groundwork Jacksonville, the Cityā€™s nonprofit partner in building the Emerald Trail and restoring McCoys Creek and Hogans Creek.
Read MoreGWJax and City Break Ground on McCoys Creek Branches Restoration
On Wednesday, February 4, GWJax, the COJ, and community representatives gathered at Hollybrook Park to break ground on the McCoys Creek Branches restoration project. The initiative marks a critical milestone in returning the western headwaters of McCoys Creek to a cleaner, healthier, and more natural state while supporting the broader vision of the McCoys Creek restoration and the Emerald Trail.
Read MoreGroundbreaking of Emerald Trail Hogan Street Link
On Thursday, Sept. 25, City of Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan, Groundwork Jacksonville CEO Kay Ehas, and VyStar Credit Union CEO Brian Wolfburg hosted the groundbreaking ceremony for the Hogan Street Link, the second segment of the Emerald Trail to be constructed as part of the 30-mile network of trails and parks through the cityā€™s urban core.
Read MoreCelebrate Trails Day Was Awesome!
Groundwork Jacksonville hosted Celebrate Trails Day Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the LaVilla Link Butterfly Garden. This FREE family event was made possible by Baptist Health and the Community Forestry Program of the USDA Forest Service.
Read More6th Annual VyStar Emerald Trail 5K/10K & 1-Mile Fun Run
Don’t miss the 6th Annual VyStar Emerald Trail 5K/10K and 1-mile fun run presented by JTC Running on Saturday, September 27, 2025. The route takes runners and walkers along the LaVilla Link and the S-Line Rail Trail Link of the Emerald Trail.
Read MorePark Street Mural Celebrates Neighborhood History
The newly completed 1,100-foot-long mural along the Park Street Bridge on the Emerald Trail LaVilla Link celebrates the rich history of Jacksonville’s LaVilla and Brooklyn neighborhoods. Led by artist Overstreet Ducasse, in collaboration with artists Grace Bio, Dustin Harewood, and Alexi McMonigle, the mural is a tribute to the past, encapsulating the essence of LaVilla and Brooklynā€™s cultural legacy.
Read MoreStoryWalk: Read While You Stroll the LaVilla Link
Steps and story time come together on the LaVilla Link of the Emerald Trail, thanks to a new, rotating installation called StoryWalkĀ®, which features a series of 20 mounted displays depicting sequential pages from a childrenā€™s picture book. Ultimately, the purpose is to bring families together to foster connection, movement and early literacy. The new StoryWalkĀ® project was made possible by Baptist Health and is supported by the Library Foundation of Jacksonville and Groundwork Jacksonville.
Read MoreGroundwork Jacksonville Celebrates 10 Years of Impact
For decades, the City of Jacksonville had struggled with cleaning up its urban land and waterways.Ā Much of the urban core is considered a brownfield, land abandoned or underutilized due to…
Read MoreVyStar Emerald Trail 5K/10 is Sept 28
Join us for the 5th Annual VyStar Emerald Trail 5K/10K & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk presented by JTC Running on Saturday, September 28th at 8 a.m. This year runners and walkers…
Read MoreS-Line Cleanup | July 2024
July 13th | 9 AM – 12 PM | Ā 5625 Norwood Ave Join Groundwork Jacksonville as we work to preserve the natural beauty and health of our local environment by…
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