The City of Jacksonville Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) is excited to announce the opening of 29 community pools for Summer 2024 – ten more than last year. As a result, hundreds, if not thousands of families will have easier access to a free way to cool off and have fun on hot days this summer.

An additional 72 lifeguards have been hired this year (292 vs. 220 in 2023), with another 70 applicants currently in training.

26 of the community pools will be open for Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 25^th through Monday, May 27^th; for pre-season Saturday and Sunday, June 1^st and June 2^nd; then for regular season Saturday June 8^th through Sunday, August 4^th. The 3 remaining sites are scheduled to open June 29^th throughout the pool season.
 
“I’m very happy to announce that more pools will be open this summer and that more lifeguards will be on the job,” said Mayor Donna Deegan. “This is due to the hard work of our Parks staff, who have spent much of the last year on pool repairs and recruiting new employees. We invite everyone to enjoy the summer at their neighborhood pool!”
 
After listening to citizens last summer, Mayor Deegan made increased pool funding a priority in the 2023-2024 budget, including $1 million in the Capital Improvement Plan for pool maintenance, and $250,000 for an innovative lifeguard marketing campaign and salary increase out of the $25 million in task force funding passed in December.
 

Memorial Day Weekend Outdoor Pool Hours

Saturday, May 25^th – 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 26^{th ------}    2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday, May 27^th --- 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Pre-Season Outdoor Pool Hours

June 1^st and June 2^nd (ONLY OPEN ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY)
Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Regular Season Outdoor Pool Hours

Starting Saturday June 8^th to Sunday August 4^th
Monday to Friday 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
 
The following 26 pools will be open on Saturday, May 25^th:

• Andrew Jackson High School – 128 W. 30th St.
• Baldwin Middle/High School – 345 Chestnut St. N.
• Cecil Aquatic Center – 13611 Normandy Blvd.
• Charles Clark Pool- 8739 Sibbald Rd.
• Emmett Reed Park – 1093 W. 6th St.
• Eugene Butler Pool- 900 Acorn St.
• Fletcher High School – 700 Seagate Ave.
• Golfair Park Pool (C.T. Brown) - 4415 Moncrief Rd.
• Grand/ Johnnie Walker Park – 2740 Division St.
• Harts Rd/ Eartha Napolean Park – 11597 Harts Rd.
• Highlands Middle School – 10913 Pine Estates Rd.
• Julius Guinyard Park – 1358 Jefferson St.
• Lakeshore Middle School – 2519 Bayview Rd.
• Mandarin High School – 4831 Greenland Rd.
• Oceanway Park – 12215 Sago Ave. W.
• Paxon High School- 3413 W. 5^th St.
• Pine Forest – 2335 Gattis Ln.
• Ribault High School – 5820 Van Gundy St.
• Riverside High School – 1200 S. McDuff Ave.
• Robert Kennedy Pool – 1139 Ionia St.    
• Samuel Wolfson High School- 7000 Powers Ave.   
• Sandalwood High School – 2750 John Prom Blvd.
• Terry Parker High School – 7301 Parker School Rd.
• Thomas Jefferson Park – 390 N. Jackson Ave.
• Westside High School – 5530 Firestone Rd.
• Woodland Acres/ Warrington Park – 8200 Kona Ave.

Additional 3 sites are scheduled to open by June 29^th:

• Ft Caroline Pool – 4131 Ferber Rd.
• Mallison Park Pool- 3133 Lenox Ave.
• San Souci Pool (Adolph Wurn Park) - 2115 Dean Rd.

Registration is now OPEN for The City of Jacksonville Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) Learn-to-Swim Program. The first session begins on June 10^th at pool locations throughout Jacksonville. For additional information, please visit https://www.jacksonville.gov/jaxparksaquatics, call (904) 255-6777, or email SplashSquad@coj.net.
 
The City of Jacksonville is still seeking qualified lifeguards to staff City pools. This is a great opportunity to serve your community and make money! Becoming a lifeguard is wonderful opportunity to learn leadership, responsibility, and teamwork. Apply now for a rewarding summer job that also looks great on a professional resume. The starting salary for lifeguards is $15.00 an hour once hired. For additional information, call (904) 255-6777 or (904) 255-4272, or email bealifeguard@coj.net.
For more information about summer activities, visit PRCS’s webpage at JaxParks.com.
 
About City of Jacksonville Parks, Recreation and Community Services: The Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) serves diverse populations of all ages and abilities through recreation activities and programs, conservation and marine resources, sports and entertainment, senior services, social services, disabled services, and extension services serving close to one million residents in Duval County. PRCS offers over 400 parks and recreational spaces. For more information about The Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, visit https://www.jacksonville.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation.