Henry T. Jones Community Center

     
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community center with a brightly painted mural

Available Amenities

Accessible Amenities Artificial Reef Bait & Tackle Baseball Basketball Benches Beach Pier Bike Racks Bike Trail Birding Trail Boat Dock Boat Fuel Boat Pumpout Boat Ramp Boat Trailer Parking Canoe Rental Community Center Concession Stand DogPark Drinking Fountain Equestrian Trail Fishing Available Football Golf Grills Hiking Trail Nonmotorized Launch Kayak Rental Lighting Manatee Education Multipurpose Field On the water Paddle Board Rental Parking Pickleball PWC Rental Picnic Shelters Picnic Tables Playground Restaurant Restrooms RiverWalk Sailboard Rental Sailboat Rental Scenic Overlook Skate Park Soccer Splash Pad Surfing Swimming Pool Tennis Trash Barrels Wheelchair Accessible

About Henry T. Jones Community Center

The Henry T. Jones Community Center is part of the Pine Forest neighborhood located southwest of the Emerson Street and Philips Highway intersection in Southside. The City of Jacksonville acquired the property (including the building) from individuals in 1979-80. Mr. Jones organized and served as president of the Pine Forest Community Action Committee for over 38 years. A masonry contractor for 28 years, Mr. Jones built the swimming pool at Pine Forest Park and also arranged activities and summer field trips for youths in the area. Moreover, he coached the baseball team for over thirty years. Improvements over the years have included a senior citizen nutrition program initiated in 1985, a youth summer camp, and a major renovation of the Center in 2000. Additional features:
Amenity Count
Benches 4
Bike racks 1
Car Parking 11
Community Center  
Drinking Fountain  
Multiuse Field 1
Perimeter Site Fencing  
Picnic Tables 4
Playground Equipment 1
Restrooms 1
Security Lighting  
Trash Barrels 3