Friends of Hemming Park

Friends of Hemming Park is a nonprofit organization based in Jacksonville, Florida. Founded in 2014, this 501(c)3 organization is dedicated to revitalizing Hemming Park, Jacksonville's first and most historic public park. The organization employs 5 to 9 people and generates an annual revenue of $2.5 million. Friends of Hemming Park partners with the City of Jacksonville to manage and improve the park, which is conveniently located in downtown Jacksonville, near City Hall, the main branch of the Jacksonville Public Library, and the Museum of Contemporary Art. Friends of Hemming Park aims to transform Hemming Park into a vibrant, modern urban space that caters to diverse communities. They achieve this goal by implementing and maintaining landscaping enhancements, amenities, and daily programming. Park ambassadors and security personnel ensure the park's cleanliness, safety, and provide information to visitors. The organization's programming is driven by community partnerships and includes a wide variety of events. Recent improvements to Hemming Park include the addition of two performance stages, Charlie's Cafe, an outdoor dining area, a Kids' Zone featuring whimsical sculptural seating and a turf play area, and new landscaping. Public art projects have also been integrated into the park's design. Regular programming features live music and food trucks throughout the week, children's activities, and weekend festivals and markets. For more information about Friends of Hemming Park, visit their website at hemmingpark.org.