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A comprehensive list of free activities in and around Downtown and beyond!
November 22, 2024

The City of Jacksonville’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department (JaxParks) 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 more. There is literally something for everyone!

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

brown wood background with a feast
November 18, 2024
JaxParks invites the community to gather with friends and celebrate the spirit of Thanksgiving at this inaugural community event at Friendship Fountain!
October 18, 2024

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.

Please keep bringing that peanut butter in! We know donations will be extra appreciated by our community this year.

Lots of people standing, talking and viewing renderings
July 11, 2024
This is your chance to be heard!
May 03, 2024
Your Vision in Action. It's an open house, so come at your leisure, and stay as long or short as you wish.
February 12, 2024

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
 
November 27, 2023
September 29, 2023
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About Us

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services serves diverse populations of all ages and abilities through parks, recreation activities and programs, conservation and marine resourcessenior services, social services, disabled services and extension services.

The department provides the day to day management and oversight for one of the largest, diverse, and unique urban park systems in the nation with over 400 park and recreational sites within the city limits consisting of a variety of parks, open spaces, trails, athletic programs and facilities, community and senior centers, beaches, golf courses, aquatic facilities, boat and kayak launches, nature preserves, along with an amphitheater, arboretum and an equestrian center. Recreation programs and activities are available year-round for our park users of all ages and abilities.

In our Jacksonville parks, there is always something to do, see, and experience daily!

Another important function of the department is serving those most in need through our Senior, Disabled and Social Services Divisions. We provide day to day support for the populations most in need of these critical services. For those in need of any of these services, we are here for you.

We provide training and support to our professionals and volunteers that are part of our agricultural and landscaping industry by providing agricultural education through our Duval County Extension office. If you are in need of these services, we can help.

Parks Partnership Program

Are you interested in enhancing any of our parks or programming in Duval County? If you are interested, we have a Parks Partnership Program designed to promote private support of our City's expansive park system.  For more information, email us at jaxparks@coj.net for more information. Click below to view the JaxParks Amenities Catalog and Pricing Guide:
JaxParks Amenities Catalog
JaxParks Amenity Pricing (Last Updated May 2017)

Department Fees

Click here to view a full list of Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department fees.

Contact Us

JaxParks Permitting: (904) 255-7930; JaxparksPermitting@coj.net 
Email: Jaxparks@coj.net 

Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Daryl Joseph; (904) 255-7907; DJoseph@coj.net 

Chief of Recreation and Community Programming
Dan Piastuck (904) 255-7918; DPiastuck@coj.net

Chief of Natural and Marine Resources
Jill Enz; (904) 255-7907; JEnz@coj.net

Chief of Disabled Services
Kara Tucker; (904) 255-5691; KaraT@coj.net

Chief of Social Services
Johnnetta Moore; (904) 255-3322; JMoore@coj.net

Chief of Senior Services
Tourea Robinson; (904) 255-5401; TRobinson@coj.net

Extension Director of Duval County Extension Office
Stephanie Toelle; (904) 255-7450 ; SToelle@coj.net

 
Parks News
A comprehensive list of free activities in and around Downtown and beyond!
November 22, 2024

The City of Jacksonville’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department (JaxParks) 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 more. There is literally something for everyone!

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


brown wood background with a feast
November 18, 2024
JaxParks invites the community to gather with friends and celebrate the spirit of Thanksgiving at this inaugural community event at Friendship Fountain!

October 18, 2024

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.

Please keep bringing that peanut butter in! We know donations will be extra appreciated by our community this year.


Lots of people standing, talking and viewing renderings
July 11, 2024
This is your chance to be heard!

May 03, 2024
Your Vision in Action. It's an open house, so come at your leisure, and stay as long or short as you wish.

February 12, 2024

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
 

November 27, 2023

September 29, 2023
Share your thoughts, desires, and/or needs in our survey today.