JaxParks

10/22/2026

Don’t miss our Movie Night in the Park tomorrow, Friday Oct 23, with TWO screenings of The Nightmare Before Christmas at 6pm and 8pm at Artist Walk 718 Riverside Ave. Free popcorn, food trucks, and a Halloween-themed night. Bring a chair and wear a costume if you’d like!

Then join us on Halloween next weekend from 11am-3pm at Riverfront Plaza for Treats at the Plaza. A Trunk-or-Treat style community event with free candy, costume contests, activities, entertainment and more. Register a table to hand out candy online at JaxParks.coj.net. DM us with any questions!

10/21/2026

Jacksonville, let’s move together for diabetes prevention! 💙

Join Smart Health Initiatives for Dash4Diabetes Jacksonville on World Diabetes Day, Saturday, November 14, at Lonnie C. Miller Regional Park, 8 AM–noon.

Walk, run, dance, and connect with your community! Enjoy:
👟 5K and 10K participation options
💙 FREE Community Access 5K and FREE Community Fun Run
🎶 Live DJ, an energetic pre-race warm-up, and post-race line dancing
🌿 A Health Hub connecting you with health information and community resources

📍 7689 Price Road, 32208

Bring your friends, family, or a team. Whether you’re taking your first steps or chasing a personal best, there’s a place for you!

Explore your options and register:
https://raceroster.com/events/2026/119003/dash4diabetes-5k-and-10k-walkrun-jacksonville

10/21/2026

🥜 There’s Still Time to Make a Difference!

There are 11 more days left in the 2026 Peanut Butter Challenge! Have you had an opportunity to donate? Every jar helps fight hunger and support local families in need.

It’s easy to participate! Drop off unopened jars of peanut butter at any of these convenient locations throughout Duval County:

🥜 Duval County Public Libraries
🥜 UF/IFAS Extension Duval County Office - 1010 N. McDuff Ave., 32254
🥜 Standard Feed and Seed - 1236 Kings Rd., 32204
🥜 Jacksonville City Hall, Mezzanine Floor - 117 West Duval St., 32202
🥜 Ed Ball Building, 10th Floor - 214 N. Hogan St., 32202

For more information, email [email protected] or call 904-255-7450.

10/19/2026

Looking for a fun place for the kids to burn off some energy? The playground at San Mateo Neighborhood Park has something for everyone! From slides and climbing walls to swings and musical instruments, there are plenty of ways for little ones to play, explore and let their imaginations run wild.

📍11452 Renne Dr., 32218

10/16/2026

Riverfront Rollout is TOMORROW, Saturday, Oct 17, from 10am-1pm. We’re turning the Riverfront Plaza sidewalk loop into a skating track with music, food trucks, rink-style games, and a few direction switches along the way. Hosted in partnership with the Rolling Gems.

BEFORE YOU ROLL:
* Bring your own skates, scooter, or skateboard
* No powered wheels ❌ (This includes E-Scooters, E-bikes, One Wheels, etc. those with Mobility scooters or chairs are exempt from this)
* Anyone under 18 must wear a helmet
* Sign your waiver at the JaxParks tent and grab a wristband
* Pre-sign your waiver through the link in our stories! Please still come to tent to check in upon arrival. You will be given a wristband to wear while you skate. This is our way of knowing that your waiver is signed!
* This is an easy/leisurely style skating event, not a race! Please skate carefully, and be mindful of others as you go around the loop. There will be skaters of all ages.
* Please listen to announcements while onsite! We will be hosting a few games during the event, as well as switching the skate direction a time or two.
* Please do not block the skate path
* There are small hills along this loop, please approach them carefully
* Have Fun!

PARKING OPTIONS:
*Street Parking is free on weekends, and is available throughout downtown and near the park.
*Paid parking is available in the Water St Garage. This garage is just 3 blocks from the park and is our main suggestion outside of street parking.
*Paid parking is available in other parking garages as well, next closest one being at the corner of Laura and Adams. Please note that while slightly closer to the park, this one is privately owned, and will be higher cost than the Water St. Garage.

10/16/2026

Jacksonville, we’re looking for community partners to help make Halloween magical for families and kids.

JaxParks is hosting Treats at the Plaza on Halloween from 11am-3pm at Riverfront Plaza and we need local businesses, organizations and neighborhood groups to sign up and pass out free candy to the kids who come out.

Every partner gets a 10x10 tent to decorate however you like. You bring the candy, and we provide the space. Go spooky, go silly, go all out with a theme.

Sign up your table at or

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10/16/2026

Just a reminder, movie night will be NEXT Friday, not tomorrow 

🚨October Date Change🚨

Movie Night in the Park has a new date this month. We’re moving it to Friday, Oct 23, with TWO screenings of The Nightmare Before Christmas at 6pm and 8pm at Artist Walk, 718 Riverside Ave.

FSCJ student ASL interpreters will be on site for the 6pm showing, so everyone can enjoy the movie. Free popcorn, food trucks, and a Halloween-themed night. Bring a chair or blanket. Same free movie night, just one week later.