Enjoy free fitness, art, music, and family fun all summer with JaxParks—register now at jaxparks.coj.net!

City of Jacksonville’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department invites the community to participate in programming in and around Downtown – and beyond

 The City of Jacksonville’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is excited to share that there is no shortage of FREE happenings in and around downtown Jacksonville. There are fitness programs, live jazz and DJ nights, silent discos, photo walks, art in the park, Latin dance classes, movie nights, and so much more. There is literally something for everyone!

While most classes are free to attend, those interested in attending should visit the registration portal to check availability and register at jaxparks.coj.net.

Enjoy free fitness, art, music, and family fun all summer with JaxParks—register now at jaxparks.coj.net!

The City of Jacksonville’s Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) is joining 11 other Northeast Florida shelters for the annual “Petco Love Mega Adoption Event” this weekend. Hundreds of dogs and cats will be available for adoption at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29 from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM each day.

Watch Mayor Deegan's remarks on YouTube.

During the City Council debate on a controversial immigration bill, a simple question was asked:

“Who does this bill help?” No one answered – not the bill’s sponsor, not its supporters. The silence was telling because the answer indeed is – no one.

In observance of Juneteenth, many City government offices and facilities will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025.

Mayor Donna Deegan has appointed Helena Atalla Parola to serve as Director of the Planning Department for the City of Jacksonville, effective immediately.

Mayor Donna Deegan has issued the following statement regarding the security incident that occurred during the full City Council meeting on May 27, 2025:
 

The City of Jacksonville, under the leadership of Mayor Donna Deegan, has partnered with Microsoft to launch a dynamic suite of real-time transparency dashboards powered by Microsoft Azure and Power BI. Tweaked: This initiative, which was nationally recognized by Microsoft as a forward-thinking project that redefines citizen empowerment, reflects Jacksonville’s unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and smarter government.
 

The City of Jacksonville’s Office of Administrative Services is issuing an air quality advisory today, due to elevated levels of ozone.  Warm and dry weather conditions could contribute to the elevated ozone concentrations. Elevated ozone levels are forecast for the next couple of days.

In observance of Memorial Day, many City government offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025.