Jacksonville Parks & Recreation

Jacksonville Parks & Recreation The Jacksonville Community Center has a wide variety of offerings for the community.

09/16/2026

There will be no Dance Fitness Class this Thursday (Sept. 17). Catch Tatum next Thursday for only $5 per class!

🎃 JACKSONVILLE, THIS IS GOING TO BE HUGE! 🎃JACKSONVILLE’S BIGGEST HALLOWEEN EVENT EVER IS COMING!We’re packing ONE night...
09/15/2026

🎃 JACKSONVILLE, THIS IS GOING TO BE HUGE! 🎃

JACKSONVILLE’S BIGGEST HALLOWEEN EVENT EVER IS COMING!
We’re packing ONE night with Halloween fun for the whole family — and ONE wristband gets you into EVERYTHING!

🎃 Flashlight Candy Hunt
🪩 Silent Disco
🎪 Carnival Games
👻 Inflatables
🚜 Hayride
🛍 Jacksonville Farmers Night Market
🍬 Trick or Treat at the Senior Center

ONE WRISTBAND. ALL THE FUN. NO EXTRA ACTIVITY FEES.
GET YOUR PRESALE WRISTBAND FOR HALF PRICE!
PRESALE: ONLY $5
September 15- October 26
Get your name on the presale list and pick up your wristband at the Community Center Front Desk on the day of the event.
Presale gets you:
$5 wristband instead of $10
CUT-THE-LINE access
That means you save money AND skip the regular entry line!

DAY OF: $10
Day-of wristbands will be available at:
• Pool Parking Lot
• Room 4 Entrance of the Community Center
Parents: Parent wristbands are FREE with the purchase of a child’s wristband!

FLASHLIGHT CANDY HUNT
6:30 PM
Ages 5 & Under
Ages 6–9
7:15 PM
Ages 10–12
Ages 13–16
The Candy Hunt will take place at the soccer fields.
SILENT DISCO
6:00–8:00 PM | Gym
DJ + lights + wireless headsets for a Halloween dance party!
INFLATABLES & HAYRIDE
The inflatables and hayride will be located around the Chief Ladiga Trail spur, Community Center and soccer pavilion.
CARNIVAL GAMES
Head into the Community Center meeting rooms for Halloween carnival games. Play, have fun and win a prize!
JACKSONVILLE FARMERS NIGHT MARKET
The Farmers Night Market will be set up in the parking lot behind the soccer pavilion with local vendors, food, shopping and more!
This isn’t just a Halloween event — it’s a whole night of family fun!
TRICK OR TREAT AT THE SENIOR CENTER
Visit the Jacksonville Senior Center for some fun trick or treating!

🎃 GET YOUR NAME ON THE PRESALE LIST!
Save $5, skip the line and get ready for Jacksonville’s Biggest Halloween Event EVER!
Presale: September 15- October 26 | $5
Day of Event: $10
Ages 3–16 require a wristband

PRESALE ONLINE OR IN PERSON - ONLINE LINK: https://jacksonvilleal.recdesk.com/Community/Program?category=10

September Calendar Drop!Take a look at our September calendar and please note that some of our fitness class schedules h...
09/07/2026

September Calendar Drop!

Take a look at our September calendar and please note that some of our fitness class schedules have changed.

For any questions regarding the calendar or class schedules, please send us a message on Facebook!

🧘‍♀️ Zumba • Yoga • Dance Fitness
💲 $5 per class
🚫 No membership required!

Happy Labor Day, Jacksonville!
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day, Jacksonville!

Today was the last day of the pool season! 🏊‍♀️The pool will not be open tomorrow. Thank you all for an amazing pool sea...
09/06/2026

Today was the last day of the pool season! 🏊‍♀️

The pool will not be open tomorrow. Thank you all for an amazing pool season! We appreciate everyone who came out, made memories, and helped make this summer so much fun.

We are excited to see our kids hit the field, compete, have fun, and represent their favorite NFL teams this season!This...
08/31/2026

We are excited to see our kids hit the field, compete, have fun, and represent their favorite NFL teams this season!

This season is about more than just football, it is about creating memories, building confidence, learning the game, and giving our kids an experience they will truly enjoy and remembe

Our office staff loves supporting our Golden Eagles! Don’t worry, our Director, Janis, is here too — she’s watching from...
08/29/2026

Our office staff loves supporting our Golden Eagles!

Don’t worry, our Director, Janis, is here too — she’s watching from the stands!

Join us for A Ride to Remember, a free community event honoring the police officers, firefighters, EMS personnel, and fi...
08/28/2026

Join us for A Ride to Remember, a free community event honoring the police officers, firefighters, EMS personnel, and first responders who courageously served on September 11, 2001, and remembering the lives that were lost.

The event will begin at the Jacksonville Community Center on September 12.

Schedule:

• 8:00 AM – Check-in

• 8:30 AM – Opening program featuring an instrumentalist, guest speakers, and a moment of silence

• Immediately following program– Ride begins

Participants may choose between two route options:

• 4.55 miles out and 4.55 miles back

• 9.11 miles out and 9.11 miles back

This event is free and open to the community. All pre-registered participants are guaranteed an event T-shirt. Day-of registration will be available, with T-shirts distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Register online at https://jacksonvilleal.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=183

Come ride with us as we honor the heroes of September 11 and remember those whose lives were forever changed.

08/27/2026

🔑 FOUND KEYS

A set of keys was found at Germania Springs Park yesterday and has been turned in to the Jacksonville Community Center.

To claim the keys, you must identify the keychain attached to them.

Please visit the Jacksonville Community Center to claim them.

A key fob was turned in to the Community Center. If you believe it belongs to you, please bring the vehicle it belongs t...
08/25/2026

A key fob was turned in to the Community Center. If you believe it belongs to you, please bring the vehicle it belongs to when claiming it.

The key fob is being held at the front desk.

Address

501 A Alexandria Road SW
Jacksonville, AL
36265

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 9pm
Tuesday 6am - 9pm
Wednesday 6am - 9pm
Thursday 6am - 9pm
Friday 6am - 6pm
Saturday 6am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

(256) 435-8115

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