Jacksonville, Florida
JaxParks 1st Monopoly Tournament will be May 20, 2023 from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM at the Legends Community Center. Adults and Kids ages 12 and up are welcome to register now through May 13th until 11:45 am. This is how the tournament will work: Read More …
The second annual 7 Creeks Fest is this Saturday, March 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Betz-Tiger Point Preserve at 13990 Pumpkin Hill Road will serve as the welcome hub. The program schedule will be posted there along with information about the many activities Read More …
Due to inclement weather, this event is being rescheduled for tomorrow evening, March 11th, same time and same location. Join Jaxparks for Matilda the movie at Willow Branch Park on Friday, March 10th at 6:30 pm (Sunset). Bring your own blankets and lawn chairs but Read More …
North Florida Land Trust would like to congratulate the State of Florida for the acquisition of 565 acres in Nassau County known as Little Tiger Island. The State officially closed on the property last week using $965,000 in funds from the Florida Forever program, along Read More …
An estimated 1.3 million alligators are in Florida and can be found in all 67 counties. They can be found in practically all fresh and brackish water bodies and occasionally in salt water. Tips from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission include; Be aware of the possible Read More …
The date has been set for 7 Creeks Fest, a celebration of Jacksonville’s expansive 7 Creeks Recreation Area on the Northside. On Saturday, March 25, park partners and nonprofits invite the community to join them to explore these natural spaces that are free for all Read More …
Do you know what all U.S. presidents have in common? National parks. The legacy of every president is preserved in national parks around the country—including the White House where so much history is made. Presidents’ Day began as a reminder of two influential leaders in Read More …
Looking for #pickleball courts around town? JaxParks has 20 parks where you can enjoy a friendly game of pickleball. Check out the locations on the map and search for the park here: https://www.coj.net/…/parks-and…/park-search.aspx…
Twenty-seven Florida panther deaths have been recorded by the state this year, and 25 of those deaths were road kills, the other two are listed as unknown causes of death. The record was 34 vehicle-panther mortalities in 2016. The Florida panther is the official animal Read More …
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS! JaxParks has asked Greenscape of Jacksonville to plant trees along the S-Line, the urban trail and greenway that connects the historic neighborhoods of Newtown, Durkeeville, Brentwood and Springfield. They are planting 50 trees Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 10 am. Plant with them! Read More …
The North Florida Marine Association (NFMA), exists for several reasons: to foster and promote safe boating in the Northeast Florida area; to aid and assist in the proposal and adoption of suitable laws and regulations relating to boats and safe boating; to promote social activities Read More …
.Jacksonville photographer Will Dickey’s work went on display today at the Story & Song Bookstore Bistro in Fernandina Beach as part of an exhibit celebrating the beauty of the Timucuan Preserve. Along with Dickey’s nature photography in the preserve, the exhibit includes a map of North Read More …
International Coastal Cleanup Day is Saturday, Sept. 17 and Timucuan Parks Foundation will be leading cleanups at three parks around the First Coast. Volunteers can join TPF at 9 a.m. at Fort Caroline National Memorial, Castaway Island Preserve or Reddie Point Preserve. Fort Caroline National Read More …
Two new kayak launches in Jacksonville have recently opened for public use that provide improved access to very scenic areas. One is on the Ortega River at Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park via a new park entrance immediately east of the Timuquana Road Bridge at Read More …
A year into its existence, the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation says it’s making good progress toward its goal of preserving 8 million new acres of land across the state, including acreage in western Duval and Clay counties. The foundation has purchased 14 land parcels since being created Read More …
With your public library card, check out the Real Florida Reader Day Pass that provides free park admission to Florida’s state parks. If you don’t have a library card, visit your local library to get one. The library card and park pass are free! Florida has 175 state Read More …
The City of Jacksonville Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) has announced the opening of 19 community pools on Saturday, May 28. Pools will open in phases this year. The first set of pools will open prior to Memorial Day weekend. The second Read More …
A new dock that’s set to open next month will allow boaters on the St. Johns River to tie up for the day in Riverside. Post Street Day Docks, located four blocks away from Five Points, will offer public slips plus one for water taxis. There’ll Read More …