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 resources, senior 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
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!
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!
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 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.
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.
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.
Minutes away from
Jacksonville's city center,
a natural wonderland awaits.
Nature at work
Miles of untouched woodlands, marshes, beaches, and waterways await your observation and discovery. Jacksonville Proudly boasts the largest urban park system in the country, with more than 80,000 designated acres, including the 46,000-acre Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve.
Explore Northeast Florida's unique ecosystem by hiking or biking along miles of designated nature trails, where you may spot one of hundreds of local bird species.