St. Johns County Hosting Kickoff Celebration for New Turf Field at Solomon Calhoun Community Center

• 30 September 2025
• Category: SJC News Parks and Recreation
• Tags: 2025

When: Saturday, Oct. 18, 8 a.m.

Where: 1300 Duval St., St. Augustine

What: St. Johns County will celebrate the completion of a new artificial turf field at the Solomon Calhoun Community Center with a kickoff event before the homecoming football game between the North Florida Wildcats and the Baker County Bobcats. The event will feature a performance by the St. Augustine High School Marching Band, a ribbon-cutting, and a ceremonial coin toss.

Who: Confirmed speakers include:

• Clay Murphy, Vice Chair and District 3 Representative of the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners
• Ryan Kane, Director of the St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department
• Robert Nimmons, Chair of the West Augustine Community Redevelopment Agency Steering Committee
• Dwala Willis, Co-chair of the West Augustine Community Redevelopment Agency Steering Committee
• Greg White, Founder and President of the West Augustine Historical Community Development Corporation