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. 

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.

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

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.

This is your chance to be heard!

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

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
 

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

Greenscape Celebration Park will be closed, starting on Monday, October 2nd.

We want to hear from you!

It's time to recruit lifeguards for City pools.

Jaxparks Aquatics is gearing up for this year's swim season and are looking to hire lifeguards! There are three prerequisite skills that are required to complete:

• 300 yard swim
• 2 minutes of treading water without using hands
• Retrieve a 10 pound brick from the bottom of the diving well

See training dates and locations below:

Oceanfront parks and preserves affected in anticipation of Hurricane Ian.

Are you ready for some football?! 

The Parks and Recreation Department's Jacksonville Baldwin Rail Trail project is complete.