The City of Jacksonville has broken ground on phase one of development of Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park in the historic LaVilla neighborhood.

Phase one of Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park development includes two parts: construction on Lee Street that will begin in early spring to tie the park into Jacksonville’s signature outdoor destination project known as the Emerald Trail and finalizing park design and engineering to prepare to bid the park for construction.

As part of the Emerald Trail, which will eventually encompass approximately 30 miles of trails, greenways and parks encircling the urban core, Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park will be linked to 15 other historic neighborhoods and Downtown Jacksonville.