Skinks, Musical Instrument, or Interactive Sculpture? New City of Jacksonville Public Art

The Art in Public Places program of the City of Jacksonville dedicates the first in a series of new public art in Jacksonville neighborhoods. The in-person and online dedication will start at 11 AM on October 2^nd  at the Cuba Hunter Park with its entrance at 3540 Bedford Rd. The interactive sculpture, created by Seattle-based public artist Matt Babcock, was designed to be a playful representation of a series of blue-tailed skinks, a lizard native to Florida. 

SONG OF THE SKINKS

Hey, friends, colleagues and constituents, we would like to invite you to participate in our caravan campaign for 1, 2 or all 3 days to promote the Census and Get Out To Vote.  We need your HELP in getting the word out by saying YES, that you will drive your vehicle through the neighborhoods with us (Council Members Ju’Coby Pittman, Reggie Gaffney, Garrett Dennis and Brenda Priestly Jackson).  Wear your mask, bring your flag and let’s rally the community together, to make a change for the Census and Get Out to VOTE!
 

Mayor Lenny Curry was invited to speak at JAXUSA's 3rd quarter partnership luncheon on Thursday, September 17, 2020.

The City of Jacksonville’s Keep Jacksonville Beautiful invites residents to participate in the 2020 Florida Coastal Cleanup event. This event, which will provide volunteers with an opportunity to help beautify the city’s shorelines, is part of the Ocean Conservancy’s Annual International Coastal Cleanup (ICC).
 

Curbside pickup of items on hold continues to be available at 14 locations

In observance of Labor Day, several City government offices and facilities will be closed Monday, Sept. 7.

The much-awaited dog park in City Council District 3 opened Friday, Sept. 4, in time for families and dogs to enjoy during the Labor Day weekend. The dog park, located at Abess Park (12743 Abess Blvd., near the corner of Girvin Rd. and Abess Blvd.), will be accessible daily from dawn to dusk, and features separate fenced areas for large dogs and small dogs. The large dog section includes a loop trail through the woodland area and an open grassy field for free play. Small dogs are able to play in a shaded grassy field. Benches, drinking fountains and other amenities will be added for everyone’s enjoyment.

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Sept. 4, 2020 – The much-awaited dog park in City Council District 3 is now open. A ribbon cutting was held this morning to celebrate the opening in time for families and dogs to enjoy during the Labor Day weekend. The dog park, located at Abess Park, 12743 Abess Blvd. near the corner of Girvin Rd. and Abess Blvd., will be open daily from dawn to dusk, and feature separate fenced areas for large dogs and small dogs. The large dog section will include a loop trail through the woodland area and an open grassy field for free play. Small dogs will be able to play in a shaded grassy field. Benches, drinking fountains and other amenities will be added for everyone’s enjoyment.

National Preparedness Month is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster planning. While things look different this year, it is still as important as ever to prepare. 

The theme of National Preparedness Month is "Disasters Don't Wait. Make Your Plan Today."