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Adopt A Park Program

The City of Jacksonville's Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department and Keep Jacksonville Beautiful announced an Adopt A Park Program!

Proclamation

It's Official! July is Park and Recreation Month in Jacksonville

Mayor Donna Deegan proclaims the month of July in Jacksonville, FL as Park and Recreation Month!

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Get Active with Free JaxParks Events All Summer Long

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

Friendship Fountain won award for Project of the Year

Friendship Fountain Won DTJax Award for Project of the Year 2024

On December 10th, Downtown Vision, Inc. (DVI), Downtown Jacksonville’s non-profit Business Improvement District (BID) announced the tenth annual #DTJax Award Winners. Launched in 2015, the #DTJax Awards recognize community leaders, organizations, businesses and entrepreneurs who work to create a vibrant 24-hour, pedestrian-friendly Downtown. Award winners are not only excellent advocates for Downtown, but have also shown their dedication by supporting economic revitalization efforts, creating jobs, operating beloved amenities and maintaining a clean and safe #DTJax. 

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JaxParks Friendsgiving Fountain Event with Live Music

JaxParks invites the community to gather with friends and celebrate the spirit of Thanksgiving at this inaugural community event at Friendship Fountain!

2024 Peanut Butter Challenge

Spread the Word...Peanut Butter fights hunger! We can do this Duval! Donate unopened jars of peanut butter now through October 31st at a location near you. There are donation drop-off locations throughout the county.

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Metropolitan Park Revitalization Project Survey

This is your chance to be heard!

Open House - Shipyards West Park Design Project

Your Vision in Action. It's an open house, so come at your leisure, and stay as long or short as you wish.

Hiring Lifeguards


Need a summer job? Join our Aquatics Team and Become a Lifeguard! Training has started but there are plenty of dates remaining. The starting pay is $15 per hour, you must be at least 15 years of age and complete the required training.

Training will be held at one of these locations:
Cecil - 13611 Normand Blvd., 32221
Charles Clark - 8793 Sibbald Rd., 32208
Woodland Acres - 8200 Kona Ave., 32211