--- title: "Jacksonville, Florida Parks and Green Spaces" url: https://stacklist.com/card/21b2029a-2146-4b79-9d4c-866e75fca2cf source_url: "https://www.jacksonville.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation" stack: https://stacklist.com/c/places/stack/92b645a5-beb0-401b-9626-9f6529a045ba summary: "Jacksonville's Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services manages over 400 park and recreational sites, offering diverse programs including athletics, senior services, disabled services, social services, and conservation resources. The department also facilitates community partnerships, permitting, and programming at city-owned community centers across Duval County." tags: "jacksonville, parks, recreation, community-services, green-spaces, duval-county, public-programs" key_entities: "Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (organization), Jacksonville, FL (location), Duval County (location), Daryl Joseph (person), Dan Piastuck (person), Jill Enz (person), Kara Tucker (person), Johnnetta Moore (person), Tourea Robinson (person), Stephanie Toelle (person), Parks Partnership Program (concept), Riverfront Plaza Phase 2 Public Open House (event), Duval County Extension Office (organization), Adopt A Park Program (concept), Riverfront Plaza (location)" classification: "reference" content_hash: "sha256:d34d9a87ee178ca1089467a87e0f0c99553899f22693431e79a985f52b273281" acp_version: "0.2" token_counts_approximate: 1482 visibility: public agent_accessible: true status: "final" --- # Jacksonville, Florida Parks and Green Spaces Content About Us The Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services serves diverse populations of all ages and abilities through  parks , recreation activities and programs ,  conservation and marine resources , senior services ,  social services ,  disabled services and  extension services . The department provides the day to day management and oversight for one of the largest, diverse, and unique urban park systems in the nation with over 400 park and recreational sites within the city limits consisting of a variety of parks, open spaces, trails, athletic programs and facilities , community and senior centers , beaches, golf courses, aquatic facilities , boat and kayak launches , nature preserves , along with an amphitheater, arboretum and an  equestrian center . Recreation programs and activities are available year-round for our park users of all ages and abilities. In our Jacksonville parks, there is always something to do, see, and experience daily! Another important function of the department is serving those most in need through our Senior, Disabled and Social Services Divisions. We provide day to day support for the populations most in need of these critical services. For those in need of any of these services, we are here for you. We provide training and support to our professionals and volunteers that are part of our agricultural and landscaping industry by providing agricultural education through our Duval County Extension office. If you are in need of these services, we can help. Parks Partnership Program Are you interested in enhancing any of our parks or programming in Duval County? If you are interested, we have a Parks Partnership Program designed to promote private support of our City's expansive park system.  For more information, email us at jaxparks@coj.net for more information . Click below to view the JaxParks Amenities Catalog and Pricing Guide: JaxParks Amenities Catalog JaxParks Amenity Pricing (Last Updated May 2017) Department Fees Click here to view a full list of Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department fees. Contact Us JaxParks Permitting: (904) 255-7930;  JaxparksPermitting@coj.net  Email:  Jaxparks@coj.net  Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services Daryl Joseph; (904) 255-7907;  DJoseph@coj.net Chief of Recreation and Community Programming Dan Piastuck (904) 255-7918;  DPiastuck@coj.net Chief of Natural and Marine Resources Jill Enz; (904) 255-7907;  JEnz@coj.net Chief of Disabled Services Kara Tucker; (904) 255-5691;  KaraT@coj.net Chief of Social Services Johnnetta Moore; (904) 255-3322;  JMoore@coj.net Chief of Senior Services Tourea Robinson; (904) 255-5401;  TRobinson@coj.net Extension Director of Duval County Extension Office Stephanie Toelle; (904) 255-7450 ;  SToelle@coj.net JaxParks is seeking Programming for Community Centers May 29, 2026 The City of Jacksonville's Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department is requesting proposals from 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) organizations to manage and provide programming at several City-owned Community Centers! Community centers currently available for proposals include Westbrook, Mitchell, Beachwood, Lewis Cobb, and Warrington Community Centers. Safe Boating Week and Manatee Awareness and Protection Press Conference May 15, 2026 Riverfront Plaza Phase 2 Public Open House May 13, 2026 Riverfront Plaza Phase 2 PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE -- The City of Jacksonville, together with the Riverfront Plaza design team, invites residents, business owners and community stakeholders to attend the Riverfront Plaza, Phase 2 Open House on Wednesday, May13th, from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. at the Café Building at Riverfront Plaza, (2 Independent Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32202). Adopt A Park Program October 08, 2025 The City of Jacksonville's Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department and Keep Jacksonville Beautiful announced an Adopt A Park Program! It's Official! July is Park and Recreation Month in Jacksonville July 09, 2025 Mayor Donna Deegan proclaims the month of July in Jacksonville, FL as Park and Recreation Month! Get Active with Free JaxParks Events All Summer Long June 30, 2025 Enjoy free fitness, art, music, and family fun all summer with JaxParks—register now at jaxparks.coj.net! Friendship Fountain Won DTJax Award for Project of the Year 2024 December 11, 2024 On December 10th, Downtown Vision, Inc. (DVI), Downtown Jacksonville’s non-profit Business Improvement District (BID) announced the tenth annual #DTJax Award Winners. Launched in 2015, the #DTJax Awards recognize community leaders, organizations, businesses and entrepreneurs who work to create a vibrant 24-hour, pedestrian-friendly Downtown. Award winners are not only excellent advocates for Downtown, but have also shown their dedication by supporting economic revitalization efforts, creating jobs, operating beloved amenities and maintaining a clean and safe #DTJax.  JaxParks Friendsgiving Fountain Event with Live Music November 18, 2024 JaxParks invites the community to gather with friends and celebrate the spirit of Thanksgiving at this inaugural community event at Friendship Fountain! Close News Embed Modal There is always something to do, see, and experience daily at our parks Minutes away from Jacksonville's city center, a natural wonderland awaits. Nature at work Miles of untouched woodlands, marshes, beaches, and waterways await your observation and discovery. Jacksonville Proudly boasts the largest urban park system in the country, with more than 80,000 designated acres, including the 46,000-acre Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve. Explore Northeast Florida's unique ecosystem by hiking or biking along miles of designated nature trails, where you may spot one of hundreds of local bird species.