Hemming Park To Receive $100,000 Grant From Southwest Airlines

A major U.S. airline is giving $100,000 to promote a public space in downtown Jacksonville.

Southwest Airlines chose Hemming Park as one of six public spaces nationwide to receive the grant as part of the 2015 Heart of the Community Program — a partnership between the airline and the Project for Public Spaces.

Hemming Park director Vince Cavin says he’ll seek input from the public on how to use the money.