JaxParks Athletics
Youth Athletics
Baseball/SoftballSeasonal leagues managed through neighborhood athletic associations under Babe Ruth and Florida's First Coast Softball.
Basketball
Winter youth Basketball League offered for ages 5 - 17.
The City League Youth Basketball Champions for 2024-2025 were:Tadpole B 9U: Forestview Tarheels Tadpole 10U: JWA Elite Midget 12U: JWA Elite
JaxParks Youth Basketball Information TBD
- TBD: Registration Packets emailed out to all new and returning Associations
- TBD: Youth Basketball Early Registration for returning teams only (Athletics Office 9:00 AM -3:00 PM)
- TBD: Open Registration (Athletics Office)
- TBD: Youth Basketball Player Certification (Kennedy Center)
- TBD: Youth Basketball Jamboree (Cuba Hunter Gym)
- TBD: Youth Basketball Season Begins at Various Sites: (Legends , Cuba Hunter, Emmett Reed, Kennedy Center, ML Gibbs)
- TBD: Youth Basketball Playoffs Start (Legends Gym)
- TBD: Youth Basketball Championship (Legends)
- TBD: City Champion vs. PAL Champion (Legends Gym) 11am - 2pm
Middle School Basketball Holiday Tournament: December 20, 2025
Sites:TBD
Teams: 8-Boys and 8-Girls
Round Robin Play: TBD
Playoffs and Championship Games: TBD
Teams: 8-Boys and 8-Girls
Round Robin Play: TBD
Playoffs and Championship Games: TBD
Springfield Girls 1st Darnell-Cookman Girls 2nd Fletcher Boys 1st Springfield Boys 2nd
Football/Cheer
Managed through Pop Warner Football.
Soccer
Managed through Florida Youth Soccer Association.
10 and Under Tennis
Offered at four tennis facilities; uses special court and equipment sizes.
Adult Athletics
BasketballPickup games and free play available at four gymnasiums:
Cuba Hunter - 3620 Bedford Road - 32207
Emmett Reed - 1093 W. Sixth St. - 32209
Mary Lena Gibbs - 6974 Wilson Blvd. - 32210
Robert F Kennedy - 1133 Ionia St. - 32206
Paid Gyms: Legends, Cecil Field
Daily Use: $2 per person
Monthly: $10 per person
Year: $120 individual, $90 seniors, $150 for families (4 members total)
Softball
Seasonal leagues are coordinated through Florida's First Coast Softball or www.jacksonvilleMABL.com.
Softball Field Permits
Issued through JaxParks Athletics Office. Call 904-255-7926.
Tennis
League play, free play and lessons are offered at four tennis facilities.10 and Under Tennis
Participants ages 10 and under use specialized equipment and play on shorter courts tailored to their age and size. The two levels of play are offered; one for ages 6, 7 and 8 - red ball, the second for ages 9 and 10 - orange ball, and ages 11 and 12 - green dot ball. Program is based on United States Tennis Association's Quickstart Format. Call individual locations for schedule and registration.
Adults Competitive Volleyball League
Serve up some competition with the JaxParks Adult Competitive Volleyball League!
Legends Center
5130 Soutel Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32208
Serve up some competition with the JaxParks Adult Competitive Volleyball League! Grab your squad and get ready for an exciting 8-week season.
This league is designed for competitive adult teams ready to bring the energy in a 6-on-6 co-ed format. Teams may roster up to 8 players, with a minimum of 2 female players required on the court.
Team registration is open now through April 17, but spots are limited—don’t wait to secure your place!
- Register in person.
- For information call or email: 904-554-2053, kevinc@coj.net
- The registration fee is just $75 per team.
- Team jerseys or matching shirts are encouraged to show your style, but not required.
Whether you're diving for every save or spiking for the win, this league is your chance to compete, connect, and have fun. Sign up today and let the games begin!
Don't miss the preseason Jamboree, Saturday, April 25th, 10am - 2pm!
Athletics Contacts
Kevin Coleman, Recreation Specialist, 904-255-7926: kevinc@coj.net
Michael James, Superintendent; 904-255-7925; michaelj@coj.net
Devin Reddick,Tennis Professional; 904-255-6869; dreddick@coj.net
Dan Piastuck, Recreation Programming Chief; 904-255-7919; dpiastuck@coj.net