PARKS & SPORTS

Renew Jacksonville Parks and Youth Sports

By Fitz Desprez · August 24, 2026

Parks and recreation are public-safety, health, youth-development, and neighborhood-quality investments. Facilities should be clean, safe, accessible, and maintained.

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Standards for every facility

Residents should be able to see inspection, repair, accessibility, and maintenance expectations for public recreation assets.

Youth opportunity

Sports, arts, mentoring, and recreation create constructive places for young people to learn teamwork and confidence.

Help carry the message

Donations and volunteers help the campaign engage coaches, parents, young people, seniors, and neighborhood organizations.