Recreation & Parks, Jacksonville, NC

06/18/2026

Friendly reminder that all City of Jacksonville offices and Recreation Centers will be closed this Friday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.

Pickleball and Line Dancing will still occur on Saturday, June 20th from 10A-12P at Jack Amyette. All other programs will resume their normal hours on Monday, June 22nd.

06/17/2026

Reminder for parents/guardians of Commons Voyager parents for this Thursday 6/18

9-11 camp drop off and pick up will be at the Adult Center instead of the gymnasium.

6-8 camp drop off and pick up will occur at the cafeteria at the Commons Middle School.

06/16/2026

Ball 4 Better is off to a great start, if you missed the first session there’s still time to register for the clinic!

Looking for a way for your teen to build confidence, leadership, and opportunity both on and off the court? Through skill development, mentorship, teamwork, and community engagement, inspired athletes will grow as players and leaders this summer!

📅 Clinic Dates: Every other Sunday
🗓️ June 28, 2026 – August 23, 2026
⏰10A-2P
📍 Jack Amyette Recreation Center
👥 Ages 11–18
💲Free
✅ Registration Required

This camp will blend basketball fundamentals, creativity & teamwork, leadership lessons, and mentorship opportunities. This camp is hosted by Stephen Aiken.

Registration is available online or in person at 100 Recreation Lane, if you need assistance registering online please call our office at 910-938-5312. Proof of age is required for first-time registrants.

Come grow your game, build friendships, and make a difference with Ball4Better!

Link to register: https://recreation.jacksonvillenc.gov/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=58285545

06/15/2026

Congratulations to all our Spring Youth sports champions!! 🏆

06/14/2026

06/14/2026

Tomorrow's the day, the fun will begin,
With games to play and adventures to dive in!
We'll laugh and learn and have a blast,
Making summer memories that will last and last! ☀

We are so excited for summer camp adventures to begin tommorrow, we can’t wait to see returning campers and welcome new faces. See you in the morning!

06/13/2026

Thank you to everybody who stopped by the Fields of Fun -Special Needs Awareness Day today! ☀️

Thank you to Dairi-O, Chicken Salad Chick, Biscuitville for helping us make events like this happen!

06/12/2026

Mark those calendars! 📆

The next Movie in the Park is happening next Month with a showing of How to Train Your Dragon (animated)!

Join us on Friday, July 10th at the Commons Festival Fields, fun starts at 6:30PM and the movie will roll at dusk. Concessions will be available for purchase, don't forget your lawn chairs or blankets!

Address: 100 Recreation Lane

06/11/2026

The next couple of months will be full of youth athletic camps! Spots are available for all listed below. Proof of age is required for first time registrants, if you need help creating or accessing your account please call our administration office at 910-938-5312. Full details are listed with the link to registration.

Jacksonville Basketball Camp: https://recreation.jacksonvillenc.gov/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=50013891

Softball Clinic -
Session 1: https://recreation.jacksonvillenc.gov/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=57722053
Session 2: https://recreation.jacksonvillenc.gov/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=57764723

Ball 4 Better Basketball:
https://recreation.jacksonvillenc.gov/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=58285545

Volleyball - (ages 9-12 currently has a waitlist)
Ages 13-17: https://recreation.jacksonvillenc.gov/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=50011713