Kidz Dayz Out Child Care Program for Essential Personnel

Starting Monday, April 6, 2020, Jacksonville Recreation will offer a Kidz Dayz Out program for children ages 6-11. This child care program is for dependents of essential personnel only. 

Kids do not have to already be enrolled in Jacksonville Recr...

Some Special Sanitation Pickups Temporarily Suspended

Some special pickups by City of Jacksonville Sanitation Services have been suspended to protect employees who could be exposed to COVID-19.

The Dial-a-Truck, Electronics Pickup and Appliance Pickup are being suspended to avoid exposure to potential latent ...

City Buildings Closed to Public Until Further Notice

In an effort to limit person-to-person contact and to protect our valued employees and Citizens, most City of Jacksonville buildings will have restricted building access beginning at 5PM, Wednesday, March 25, 2020.

The drive up access at City Hall to Utili...

COVID-19: Change in Police Procedures

The safety and health of our community and staff are a main concern for the City of Jacksonville. This applies to those who interact with Jacksonville Police and the officers.

Jacksonville Police are seeking to do their part in lessening the impact of COVI...

COVID-19: Mayor Phillips Declares State of Emergency

A State of Emergency has been declared for the City of Jacksonville due to the COVID-19 threat. 

This does not invoke a curfew, nor does it close any businesses.

The declaration may help provide for reimbursement for some expenditures, should they ...

Passport Services Temporarily Suspended Due to COVID-19 Threat

Notice: Due to the evolving threat of COVID-19, and out of an abundance of caution, the City of Jacksonville has temporarily suspended all Passport Services at this time.

Passport Services

Business or vacation taking you abroad? The City of Jacksonville is ...

Henderson Drive Resurfacing Announced

Wednesday, March 18, 2020 - Henderson Drive Resurfacing Announced

A contract to repave a large portion of Henderson Drive that was the subject of extensive utility repairs by the City of Jacksonville is expected to have work begin in mid-April and finish b...

Traffic Advisory: Culvert to be Replaced; Part of Wardola Street to close for five months

A new bridge over an environmentally sensitive creek will help improve water quality and safety. The work to do so will take about five months and close part of Wardola Street at the Thompson School Creek crossing for that period.

Forty-year-old culverts c...

COVID-19: City Operations; Official Information & Resources

Governor Roy Cooper issued a Stay at Home Order, effective 5PM, Monday, March 30, 2020. Essential services will continue.  I  FAQ for Stay at Home Order

Re-entry passes are not needed at this time as no curfew has been issued for our area...

City Buildings Closed to Public Until Further Notice

In an effort to limit person-to-person contact and to protect our valued employees and Citizens, most City of Jacksonville buildings will have restricted building access beginning at 5PM, Wednesday, March 25, 2020.

The drive up access at City Hall to Utili...

Passport Services Temporarily Suspended

Notice: Due to the evolving threat of COVID-19, and out of an abundance of caution, the City of Jacksonville has temporarily suspended all Passport Services at this time.

Passport Services

Business or vacation taking you abroad? The City of Jacksonville is ...

Henderson Drive Resurfacing Announced

Wednesday, March 18, 2020 - Henderson Drive Resurfacing Announced

A contract to repave a large portion of Henderson Drive that was the subject of extensive utility repairs by the City of Jacksonville is expected to have work begin in mid-April and finish b...

Taking Applications: Public Safety Citizens Academy

Jacksonville’s Public Safety Citizens Academy is designed to enhance communication and relationships between Citizens, Fire & Emergency Services and Police through information and education. The Academy provides an opportunity for Citizens t...

2020 Annual Poetry & Art Competition Open for Entries

“Sharing Hands Means Caring Hearts” is the theme of the 2020 Poster, Poetry, and Essay contest. The annual contest is sponsored by the Onslow Commission for Persons with Disabilities and the City of Jacksonville. Onslow County students...

Traffic Advisory: Culvert to be Replaced; Part of Wardola Street to close for five months

A new bridge over an environmentally sensitive creek will help improve water quality and safety. The work to do so will take about five months and close part of Wardola Street at the Thompson School Creek crossing for that period.

Forty-year-old culverts c...

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...

COVID-19: City Operations; Official Information & Resources

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COVID-19: Change in Police Procedures

The safety and health of our community and staff are a main concern for the City of Jacksonville. This applies to those who interact with Jacksonville Police and the officers.

Jacksonville Police are seeking to do their part in lessening the impact of COVI...

Passport Services Temporarily Suspended

Notice: Due to the evolving threat of COVID-19, the City of Jacksonville has temporarily suspended all Passport Services at this time.  

Passport Services

Business or vacation taking you abroad? The City of Jacksonville is certified through the US ...

Taking Applications: Public Safety Citizens Academy

Jacksonville’s Public Safety Citizens Academy is designed to enhance communication and relationships between Citizens, Fire & Emergency Services and Police through information and education. The Academy provides an opportunity for Citizens t...

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...

COVID-19: City Operations; Official Information & Resources

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Coronavirus 2020 Updates on Recreation Programs

Shelter Reservations being cancelled through April 30  3/30/2020

If you have a shelter reservation during the month of April, we will be contacting you to issue you a full refund.  If you would like to contact us, you can do so by calling...

Movies in the Park

Movies in the Park

Join us at the Jacksonville Commons Amphitheater as we present our annual Movies in the Park series.  Enjoy movies throughout the summer, while also enjoying a family friendly outdoor event.  Activities for the kids and...

Spring & Summer Brochure 2020

Published twice a year, our 2020 Spring & Summer Brochure is now available.

Summer Day Camps

Summer Day Camps 2020

The Jacksonville Recreation Department offers a variety of youth day camps during the summer break.  

Sessions are two weeks in length and camp must be paid in full at time of registration.

Session Dates for all camps: June 15-...

Jacksonville's Jamboree 2020

Jacksonville's Jamboree Now Accepting Vendor Applications

Jacksonville's Jamboree is an annual event held at the Jacksonville Commons Recreation Complex on the first Saturday in May.  This all-day celebration is filled with live entertainment, the...