Groundwork Jacksonville, Inc. was established in 2014 as the city's nonprofit partner in building the Emerald Trail and restoring McCoys Creek and Hogans Creek. Groundwork Jacksonville is one of 21 Groundwork USA trusts in the country and the only trust in Florida.
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Sponsorships Available for the Emerald Trail 5K/10K
A limited number of sponsorship opportunities are still available for the 6th Annual VyStar Emerald Trail 5K/10K and 1-mile fun run presented by JTC Running on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
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Celebrate Trails Day on the LaVilla Link April 26
Join Groundwork Jacksonville for a day of free family fun on the Emerald Trail. Celebrate Trails Day is Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the LaVilla Link Butterfly Garden, near 1076 W. Duval Street.
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Park 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 Brooklyn’s cultural legacy.
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Rotary Clubs Achieved Goal of $250,000 for Emerald Trail Riverside Link
The Partnership of Northeast Florida Clubs of Rotary International, representing ten local Rotary Clubs, raised $250,000 for Groundwork Jacksonville to help fund a portion of the Emerald Trail Riverside Link.
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GWJax Adds Key Staff
Groundwork Jacksonville, Inc., has added key staff to increase capacity for the growing organization. Leana Cianfoni is Groundwork Jacksonville’s new Chief Development Officer and Desiree’ “Dee” Powell, has joined in the newly created position of Urban Planner
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