{"id":197919,"date":"2026-03-19T16:04:23","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T16:04:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/197919\/"},"modified":"2026-03-19T16:04:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T16:04:23","slug":"officials-cut-ribbon-on-community-first-bark-park-part-of-the-block-jax-which-opens-friday-on-jacksonvilles-southside","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/197919\/","title":{"rendered":"Officials cut ribbon on Community First Bark Park, part of The Block Jax, which opens Friday on Jacksonville\u2019s Southside"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dog park off Gate Parkway in Deerwood will be operated by Kanine Social<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 Officials cut the ribbon Thursday for the Community First Bark Park on Jacksonville\u2019s Southside ahead of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/news\/local\/2026\/03\/12\/jacksonvilles-first-outdoor-food-hall-is-opening-this-month-heres-an-inside-look-at-the-family-focused-venue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/news\/local\/2026\/03\/12\/jacksonvilles-first-outdoor-food-hall-is-opening-this-month-heres-an-inside-look-at-the-family-focused-venue\/\">grand opening weekend for The Block Jax<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">RELATED: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/news\/local\/2026\/03\/12\/jacksonvilles-first-outdoor-food-hall-is-opening-this-month-heres-an-inside-look-at-the-family-focused-venue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/news\/local\/2026\/03\/12\/jacksonvilles-first-outdoor-food-hall-is-opening-this-month-heres-an-inside-look-at-the-family-focused-venue\/\">Jacksonville\u2019s first outdoor food hall is opening this month. Here\u2019s an inside look at the family-focused venue<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The venue off Gate Parkway in Deerwood will also include a food hall, live music pavilion and kids play park. It\u2019s slated to open to the public on Friday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Community First Credit Union, which financed the construction of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theblockjax.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.theblockjax.com\/\">The Block Jax<\/a>, says the venue is a place where the entire family can enjoy an evening out on the town. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The Community First Bark Park also features a vibrant 80-foot mural, hand-painted by local artist Clay Misner, that incorporates the coast, the Jacksonville skyline and a myriad of dogs at play, along with the message: \u201cWELCOME TO DOOOOOGVAL.\u201d <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Officials said the credit union will also have a recurring presence at The Block Jax to introduce financial education resources to visiting families.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 nALdY copyright\">Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p>About the AuthorFrancine Frazier headshot<a class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__LinkBase-sc-1fnzlkn-9 eUojqd gMnWPT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/team\/74FXRYG4SRF73N4NCLH5XQOVTU\/\" title=\"View Francine Frazier&#039;s full profile\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Francine Frazier<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gnunoy bOlrXa\">A Jacksonville native and proud University of North Florida alum, Francine Frazier has been with News4Jax since 2014 after spending nine years at The Florida Times-Union.<\/p>\n<p>Jacksonville city councilman pushing to roll out Waymo; Safety analysts have some concerns<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:19<\/p>\n<p>Jacksonville city councilman pushing to roll out Waymo; Safety analysts have some concernsCity of St. Augustine introduces resolution that would permanently shorten Nights of Lights<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:46<\/p>\n<p>City of St. Augustine introduces resolution that would permanently shorten Nights of LightsMother of 18-year-old killed at Westside Burger King serves customers, pays for meals in son\u2019s honor<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:49<\/p>\n<p>Mother of 18-year-old killed at Westside Burger King serves customers, pays for meals in son\u2019s honorGator boys headed to Tampa to begin journey for back-to-back national titles<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:39<\/p>\n<p>Gator boys headed to Tampa to begin journey for back-to-back national titlesJacksonville approves next step in bringing UF campus to city<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:14<\/p>\n<p>Jacksonville approves next step in bringing UF campus to cityPrivate lender says she lost nearly $70K after working with BG Ventures Investment Real Estate<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:43<\/p>\n<p>Private lender says she lost nearly $70K after working with BG Ventures Investment Real EstatePulse nightclub demolished as Orlando moves toward permanent memorial for 49 victims of massacre<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:42<\/p>\n<p>Pulse nightclub demolished as Orlando moves toward permanent memorial for 49 victims of massacreGoFundMe launched after car crash sends Jacksonville family of 4 to multiple hospitals<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:58<\/p>\n<p>GoFundMe launched after car crash sends Jacksonville family of 4 to multiple hospitalsBehind-the-scenes look at bomb squad training at Camp Blanding<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:49<\/p>\n<p>Behind-the-scenes look at bomb squad training at Camp BlandingJacksonville NAACP urges delay in JEA appointment amid investigations<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:58<\/p>\n<p>Jacksonville NAACP urges delay in JEA appointment amid investigationsCity Council holds first JEA Special Committee meeting over potential unpaid capacity fees<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:08<\/p>\n<p>City Council holds first JEA Special Committee meeting over potential unpaid capacity feesAfter three years, still no arrests made in Jacksonville Beach St. Patrick\u2019s Day shootings <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:07<\/p>\n<p>After three years, still no arrests made in Jacksonville Beach St. Patrick\u2019s Day shootings Senate Housing Bill could boost Jacksonville\u2019s fight against affordability crisis<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 2:12<\/p>\n<p>Senate Housing Bill could boost Jacksonville\u2019s fight against affordability crisisDonate, Declutter and Win During Goodwill\u2019s \u2018Clean Out Your Closet Week\u2019<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:34<\/p>\n<p>Donate, Declutter and Win During Goodwill\u2019s \u2018Clean Out Your Closet Week\u2019Time to get some green in my garden.  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