Today, Mayor Lenny Curry on behalf of the City of Jacksonville and in partnership with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Jacksonville Field Office announced the 2021 recipients of the inaugural COJ/HUD Public-Philanthropic Initiative Award. This award recognizes excellence in public-philanthropic partnerships that have both transformed the relationship between sectors and led to measurable benefits for low-and moderate-income individuals and families in Jacksonville. As the first city chosen to locally replicate the HUD Secretary’s Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships, Jacksonville is excited to honor three local partnerships that have made significant impact in our community.

National Mosquito Control Awareness Week (June 20 – 26) is an observation dedicated to educating the general public about the significance of mosquitoes in their daily lives and the important services provided by mosquito control workers throughout the United States.

JaxParks makes summertime the best time for youth with a bevy of camp experiences packed with sports, arts, adventure and friends. Now through July, youth ages 6 – 12 can participate in one or more of three two-week sessions available. Keep your kids active and engaged from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. with a variety of activities. Extended day also available for an additional fee. Financial assistance is available to qualifying families. For more information, please call (904) 255-7932 or visit the JaxParks website.

The lights are on after dark at several community centers throughout Jacksonville. Every Friday and Saturday, now through July 31, teens ages 13 - 17 can visit 5 JaxParks locations from 6 - 10 p.m. for free music, dancing, movies, basketball, painting, game truck and more. Registration is on-site with a picture ID. There is no entry after 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact JaxParks at (904) 255-7900 or visit the JaxParks website.

Community Meetings at Five Libraries to Be Held June 21 – 29

When school is out, summer fun is in! – Monday is the first day of JaxParks’ annual Rec-n-Roll summer program, an initiative that provides free, supervised, recreational and engaging activities for Jacksonville youth throughout the season to minimize the opportunity for violence and crime. Children ages 6 - 17 are invited to enjoy games, activities, sports and more in a safe place throughout weekdays through July 30. Programs are from 10:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. No registration required. For more information, contact JaxParks at (904) 255-7900 or visit the JaxParks website.

Nearly 8,000 Backpacks Delivered to Pre-K Classrooms

Riverfront Plaza to host the inaugural championship showcasing the top talent in the world

Women Veterans Recognition Week begins June 5^th 

$722,772 from Department of Labor for Workforce Reintegration Program 

In partnership with the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville, Mayor Lenny Curry announced today the winning public art project for the Duval County Courthouse lawn, by unanimous vote and perfect score, is Cliff Garten Studio of Venice, CA. Mr. Garten will construct and reveal his project during our city’s bicentennial year and for the 10^th anniversary of the Courthouse building.

Jacksonville’s Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration will return this year at multiple locations throughout the city to celebrate the nation’s independence. At each location, the City of Jacksonville is offering a spectacular fireworks display that will begin at 9:45 p.m. on Sunday, July 4, 2021.

On Monday, May 31, the City of Jacksonville will host a virtual Memorial Day Observance, to honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who lost their lives in service to our country. 

The City of Jacksonville Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) is excited to announce the opening of 26 of 34 community pools for the 2021 season.