The Latest News From JaxParks
JaxParks to Hold M3Zone Afterschool Program Open House
Press Release (8/17/2011)
Join JaxParks at its 15 afterschool locations tonight for a special open.
Area of Temporary Driving Restrictions Expands at Huguenot Memorial Park to Protect Nesting Birds
Press Release (6/24/2011)
JaxParks expands temporary closure of beach area from zone 11 to zone 14.
Expanded Summer Night Lights Program Returns to City Parks
Press Release (6/13/2011)
JaxParks youth anti-violence program opens for its second summer; eight locations will host the eight-week program
JaxParks Pools a Host Site for World's Largest Swim Lesson
Press Release (6/92011)
Join JaxParks and swimmers across the globe on 6/14 for the World's Largest Swim Lesson to promote the importance of learning to swim.
JaxParks Outdoor Pools Open for Summer
Press Release (6/1/2011)
City pools start summer schedule following review of pool drain safety.
City Leaders Cut Ribbon at Legends Center
Press Release (5/12/2011)
More than 160 people attended the ceremony; city leaders addressed importance of having a multi-purpose facility of this caliber in Northwest Jacksonville.
JaxParks Celebrates Opening of Legends Center
Press Release (5/6/2011)
Ribbon cutting ceremony is Thursday, May 12. Center opens Saturday, May 14.
JaxParks Opens Online Boat Slip Registration for Jaguars Season
Press Release (4/21/2011)
Online reservations open for boat slips at Metropolitan Park Marina for the 2011 Jacksonville Jaguars season.
JaxParks Prepares to Open Registration for 2011 Summer Camps
Press Release (4/18/2011)
JaxParks summer camp registration begins Tuesday, May 17.
JaxParks Host Military Softball Tournament
Press Release (4/15/2011)
JaxParks and partners host a military softball tournament. Free for spectators.
JaxParks Earns National Accreditation
Press Release (3/28/2011)
JaxParks becomes the 99th parks agency in the nation to earn national accreditation for excellence in service.
Cecil Recreation Center Closes Temporarily for Mud Run
Press Release (3/18/2011)
Cecil community and aquatic centers and softball quadraplex will close 3/26 in support of the M.S. Mud Run
JaxParks and DVI Present Movies in the Park at Treaty Oak.
Press Release (3/17/2011)
This four-friday-night movie series features
Cars,
The NeverEnding Story,
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and The
Wizard of Oz.
JaxParks Adds C.T. Brown to List of 10 and Under Tennis Sites.
Press Release (3/17/2011)
Julius Guinyard Tennis Associaton is partnering with JaxParks to bring 10 and Under Tennis to C.T. Brown Tennis Courts. The program sizes tenns to youthto create a positive experience for kids.
Olympic Gold Medalist Shannon Miller Discusses Health and Well-Being with JaxParks Youth
Press Release (3/4/2011)
Today, nearly 200 youth, ages 6-17, who participate in JaxParks' programs will be visited by seven-time Olympic medalist Shannon Miller.
JaxParks-Amberjax Partnership Impacts Youth.
Press Release (2/18/2011)
Ten-year-old Alyssa Viner is competing in her first Junior Olympics only weeks after competing in her first sanctioned swim meet. Her opportunity is due in part to a unique partnership between JaxParks and Episcopal Amberjax swim team.
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Greenscape of Jacksonville's 24th Annual Flowering Tree Sale (JaxParks Partner)
Press Release (2/17/2011)
Join Greenscape of Jacksonville on Saturday, Feb. 26 for its annual flowering tree sale. This year the event also includes a dog adoption with Animal Care and Protect Services.
JaxParks Presents Road to Olustee
Press Release (2/1/2011)
Join the Department of Recreation and Community Services (JaxParks) as it hosts the third annual The Road to Olustee Living History Weekend at Camp Milton Historic Preserve. High resolution photos available for print. (Left click on 'High Res Image' to see the photo; right click and select 'Save Target as...' to save the image to your computer.)
Mandarin Park and Boat Ramp Reopens
Press Release (1/27/2011)
The City of Jacksonville's Department of Recreation and Community Services (JaxParks) announces the reopening of Mandarin Park and Boat Ramp Saturday, Jan. 29. The park has been closed since October 2010 for renovations.
JaxParks Launches New Tennis Program for Youth 10 and Under
Press Release (2/18/2011)
JaxParks and Jacksonville Youth Tennis Association have teamed up to launch QuickStart Tennis programs at three JaxParks facilities.