Most Controversial Hemming Park Articles & Threads

The discussions, debates and controversies that surrounded Hemming Park prior to Friends of Hemming Park's existence.

Before Friends of Hemming Park came to be lead the park towards becoming a vibrant cultural hub the MetroJacksonville.com community was in constant discussion about the history, successes and failings of the park. In random order, below are some of the most popular and controversial Hemming Park related threads and articles on MetroJacksonville.com.

Hemming Park to Celebrate 150 years on January 23, 2016

Stephen Dare's Hemming Park Liveblog: Bigger, Longer and Unredacted
Started July 16, 2014


Deliberate Hemming Park Neglect and DeAmenitization
160 Comments - Published September 11, 2013




Hemming Plaza vs NYC's Bryant Park: A Tale of Two Parks
39 Comments - Published October 17, 2014


Ten Principles for Creating A Successful Hemming Plaza
35 Comments - Published April 17, 2012




Hemming Plaza Tables & Chairs On Their Way Out?
64 Comments - Published December 7, 2012


Redeveloping Hemming Plaza
70 Comments - Published April 4, 2012




Hemming Plaza to be Destroyed
125 Comments - Published October 22, 2012

The Hemming Park Problem - Mega Thread
Started February 8, 2012

Jerry Moran Triumphant? Parks Dpt. To Quietly Remove Tables from Hemming Park
Started June 21, 2013