Posts Tagged ‘downtown’
VyStar Emerald Trail 5K/10K & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk
The 7th 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 City’s nonprofit partner in building the Emerald Trail and restoring McCoys Creek and Hogans Creek.
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 city’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 MoreCommunity Celebrates the Opening of the LaVilla Link
City of Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan, Groundwork Jacksonville CEO Kay Ehas, and Baptist Health President and CEO Michael A. Mayo, DHA, FACHE, hosted the ribbon cutting and official opening of the LaVilla Link, the first segment of the much-anticipated Emerald Trail. Hundreds of community members joined in the celebration at the foot of the Park Street Bridge near the Prime F. Osborn Convention Center to commemorate this community milestone.
Read MoreBaptist Health makes Strategic Investment in the Emerald Trail
“Building a healthier community happens one neighborhood and one individual at a time,” said Michael A. Mayo, DHA, FACHE, president and CEO of Baptist Health. “We chose to make a strategic investment in the LaVilla Link because we believe it will help people move more, connect more, learn more and enjoy more – all of which are important factors for helping foster greater health and well-being.”Â
Read MoreSwisher Commits $500K to Emerald Trail S-Line
On June 28, Groundwork Jacksonville and Swisher, a family-owned company headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, announced Swisher’s $500,000 commitment to the Emerald Trail. The donation, which is designated to the S-Line…
Read MoreA Perfect Day for the Third Annual VyStar Emerald Trail 5K/10K
Bright blue skies and cool fall breezes graced the third annual VyStar Emerald Trail 5K/10K on October 22. More than 450 runners, walkers, cyclists and supporters gathered downtown at the Duval…
Read MorePhoto Exhibit Highlights the Peril and Potential of Our Urban Creeks
Local artist Doug Eng has spent years capturing every aspect of our city through the lens of his camera. His latest entitled “Creeks Rising:Â A City Reflected in Hogans and…
Read MoreJoin Us for Hogans Creek Fest Feb 12
Groundwork Jacksonville invites the community to spend an afternoon in beautiful Klutho Park on February 12 for Hogans Creek Fest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will include…
Read MoreRiverfront Activation Water Taxi Tour Along the Northbank
Join Groundwork Jacksonville and your neighbors for a water taxi tour of the Northbank downtown on Saturday, May 29, and share your vision for Jacksonville’s Riverfront. Please arrive at 9:00…
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