What is Regeneration Park?
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Regeneration Park is a green infrastructure and community stewardship project which will create a safe space to demonstrate urban agriculture, cultivate environmental stewardship and empower residents to build with nature for social, economic and environmental health. Regeneration Park is located on the west side of Jacksonville’s Urban Core, situated on half an acre of previously unused public land in Durkeeville near the S-Line and the Sugar Hill Mosaic at Moncrief Rd. and W. 13th St.
The Duval Soil and Water Conservation District has been working with the City of Jacksonville’s Parks and Recreation department to develop an appropriate plan for the site which is less than a mile from the recently completed EPA cleanup activities which addressed soil and sediment contamination at the Fairfax Street Wood Treaters Superfund site. Additional improvements are underway through the City of Jacksonville’s decision to fund and approve the creation of Groundwork Jacksonville’s Emerald Trail system, which will be 30 miles of trails, greenways and parks that encircle the Urban Core. Regeneration Park would be situated along the Emerald Trail's Biodiversity Corridor. Our network of conservation and community partners are working together to provide education, outreach, research, hands-on conservation, native seed collection, and technical assistance that results in a resilient and sustainable system supported by a thriving biodiverse habitat. In addition to offering educational workshops, establishing a bioswale and pollinator habitat, and installing signage that explains the functions of the green infrastructure within the park, the Duval SWCD will host annual celebrations of Stewardship Week and quarterly community cleanups. While the first phase of this project is focusing on green infrastructure, a potential second phase will incorporate grey infrastructure including a pavilion, ADA-compliant pathway, benches and solar lighting. |
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Updates
April 2022 UNF Environmental Leader: April Thomas
October 2021 Press Release - Conservation District to Break Ground at Regeneration Park
April 2021 Now Hiring - Urban Agriculture Coordinator
April 2021 Press Release - Conservation District Awarded Urban Agriculture Conservation Grant
March 2021 Project Proposal
February 2021 Regeneration Park - Request for Public Comment
February 2021 Resolution
October 2021 Press Release - Conservation District to Break Ground at Regeneration Park
April 2021 Now Hiring - Urban Agriculture Coordinator
April 2021 Press Release - Conservation District Awarded Urban Agriculture Conservation Grant
March 2021 Project Proposal
February 2021 Regeneration Park - Request for Public Comment
February 2021 Resolution