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The Florida C. Dwight Memorial Playground in LaVilla has been renovated to include new jungle gyms and play equipment. It is part of the LaVilla Link, the first segment of the Emerald Trail project. The 30-mile walk and pathway project will connect 14 neighborhoods and 21 parks. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
May 21, 2025

Jacksonville’s park system rises in national ranking

The U.S. Trust for Public Land ranked Jacksonville’s parks 64th of the 100 biggest cities in the country.…

By Michelle Corum

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February 28, 2025

After years of work, Mill Creek Park will open Saturday

The new park in St. Augustine is the first in St. Johns County in more than a decade.…

By Aaron Farrar - News4Jax

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Henry Aaron Field at J.P. Small Ballpark is undergoing a $9.6 million renovation. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
May 10, 2024

#AskJAXTDY | What is going on at J.P. Small Park?

A Jacksonville Today reader wonders why he sees dirt piles and construction equipment at J.P. Small Park.…

By Will Brown

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Alpine Groves Park in St Johns | Steven Browning
April 2, 2024

St. Johns County spends big on parks

One of Florida’s fastest growing counties is making a big investment in new parks and trails.…

By Noah Hertz

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An illustration shows what the park now known as Weeden Park will look like once construction is finished. | City of St. Augustine
March 25, 2024

St. Augustine seeks a name for new park

Work is continuing to create a park on an empty city lot at Weeden and DeHaven streets. The question now…

By Noah Hertz

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