Passport Services Resume; Face Coverings Required

Notice: Due to COVID-19, and out of an abundance of caution, the City of Jacksonville has temporarily adjusted some Passport Service procedures. All services are by appointment only. To schedule your appointment, call 910 938-5200 (City Hall) or 910 455-4...

COVID-19: City Operations; Official Information & Resources

North Carolina is in the "Safer at Home" Phase 2.5 until at least October 2, 2020.  In compliance with the Governor’s Order, face covering will be required in City facilities open to the public, and we do ask for voluntary com...

City Auctions Surplus Items online on GovDeals

Jacksonville City Council has authorized the disposal of declared surplus property to be placed for public auction on GovDeals.com. 

The inventory to be auctioned on GovDeals.com includes 9 Dodge Charger Police Cars, 2 Volvo Refuse Trucks...

Passport Services Resume; Face Covering Required

Notice: Due to COVID-19, and out of an abundance of caution, the City of Jacksonville has temporarily adjusted some Passport Service procedures. All services are by appointment only. To schedule your appointment, call 910 938-5200 (City Hall) or 910 455-4...

Jacksonville's Opportunity Zone

Jacksonville's Opportunity Zone

An Opportunity Zone is an economically-distressed community where new investments, under certain conditions, may be eligible for preferential tax treatment. Opportunity Zones were added to the tax code by the Tax Cu...

National Night Out Events

Coming to a neighborhood near you!

Because of limitations for mass gatherings in place during the COVID-19 pandemic, City leadership and the the planners of Jacksonville’s National Night will not be a traditional one-night large scale event. This...

Fire Prevention Week

 Fire Prevention Week, October 5-9

Fire Prevention week, October 5-9, is overlapping with National Night Out for 2020. Jacksonville Fire & Emergency Services and Jacksonville Police will combine their efforts with virtual and drive by events. ...

Passport Services Resume; Face Covering Required

Notice: Due to COVID-19, and out of an abundance of caution, the City of Jacksonville has temporarily adjusted some Passport Service procedures. All services are by appointment only. To schedule your appointment, call 910 938-5200 (City Hall) or 910 455-4...

JFES Offers Car Seat Installation Assistance

Need help installing a car seat or want someone to check your work? Jacksonville Fire and Emergency Services offers free installation and check service to Citizens throughout the year.

JFES is certified by the Office of the State Fire Marshal as a Permanen...

Tips for Making Safe Internet Purchase Exchanges

The Jacksonville Police Department reminds all to be cautious when buying or selling items on local internet and social networking exchange sites.

As a service to the community, the Center for Public Safety maintains an Internet Shopping Exchange area in t...

Youth Basketball Leagues

Our annual youth basketball leagues provides players with an opportunity to develop their skills while playing at a recreation level sport.  Practices are scheduled during November and December, with league play beginning in January and running t...

E-League: Fortnite League

The mission of the Jacksonville Recreation E-sports Division is to provide an organized setting for participants in the area of competitive gaming for relaxation, to promote fair play and good sportsmanship, and to provide fellowship among participants. &...

Double Dutch Lessons

Double Dutch is a game in which two long jump ropes turning in opposite directions are jumped by one or more players jumping simultaneously.  The game is designed to be enjoyed by people of all ages, skill and ability.

• Coed, ages 5-16
• Registration ...

Take a Child Outside Week

Join us in the Jacksonville Parks for some fun and play time!  The events for TACO Week are:

• Thursday, Sept 24 - Pop Up Play in the Park
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• Friday, Sept 25 - Sounds of Summer Concert Series
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• Monday, Sept 28 - Sca...

Art in the Park

Gather the family and join us for a night of Art in the Park.  We will have 24 canvases available, along with painting supplies, on a first come first served basis.  Social distancing will be practiced during the art event. 

• Wedn...

Pop-Up Play

Join us in the Jacksonville Parks for some fun and play time!  We will be at different parks each day and will have games, activities and fun for all.  So if you are tired of the same activities you have been participating in the last co...

Sounds of Summer Concert Series

Sounds of Summer Concert Series

Join us at the beautiful Jacksonville Commons Amphitheater for our annual Sounds of Summer Concert Series.  Enjoy free concerts throughout the summer, while also enjoying a family friendly outdoor event.   ...

Trails & Greenways Pedestrian Map

Trails & Greenways Pedestrian Map

There are more than 19 miles of Jacksonville Trails and Greenways and 189 miles of connecting sidewalks.  State and federal funding through the Jacksonville Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization helped...

Jacksonville P.E.T. Parade

Jacksonville P.E.T. Parade

Join us for our 2nd annual Pet Parade, which has been rescheduled as the Jacksonville P.E.T (Pet Entertainment Television) Parade  Pets of all sizes, types and varieties are welcome and we encourage you to register for o...