National Night Out 2021

After months of preparation, the City of Jacksonville and the Jacksonville Police Department will host National Night Out 2021 on Tuesday, August 3rd at the Riverwalk Crossing Park in downtown Jacksonville starting at 5-9PM. This premiere community event ...

NC Law Schedules Municipal Elections for March 8

By action of the State Legislature, some municipal elections across North Carolina, including the City of Jacksonville, have now been scheduled for March 8, 2022. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the 2020 Census data needed for cities to complete the required...

Jacksonville City Council Adopts Juneteenth Holiday

The Jacksonville City Council approved creating Juneteenth as an official City holiday at their June 22, 2021 meeting. The City will now observe the Juneteenth holiday on the same day as the national holiday, June 19.

Juneteenth will replace the City&r...

COVID-19: State of Emergency Rescinded

The State of Emergency has been rescinded as of 6PM on June 10, 2021 for the City of Jacksonville due to the lessening COVID-19 threat. There was never a curfew issued nor any business closures related to the State of Emergency.

Mayor Sammy Philli...

Councilman Brian H Jackson Elected as NC League of Municipalities Board Member

Jacksonville City Councilman Brian H. Jackson has been honored by his peers with an election to a statewide group. Mr. Jackson was chosen to represent District 2 on the NC League of Municipalities Board of Directors for 2021-23.

Councilman Jackson has serv...

City Council Adopts a “No Tax Increase Budget”

The Jacksonville City Council voted to approve a $109.9 million budget with no tax increase. The City property tax rate will remain unchanged at $0.642 per $100 of valuation. Additional funding was allocated toward street paving bringing the total to over...

Passport Services Resume with Temporary Adjustments to Procedures

Note: The City of Jacksonville has temporarily adjusted some Passport Service procedures following the COVID-19 event. The service is by appointment only. Face coverings will be required in order to meet with our Passport Agents until further notice. Buil...

COVID-19: City Operations; Official Information & Resources

Updated: June 10, 2021

City Updates: City of Jacksonville Rescinds COVID-19  State of EmergencyView COVID-19 video updates from the City on YouTube, g10tv.org or on Spectrum Channel 10 (G10TV).

City Hall

Jacksonville City Hall and most City...

Job Opportunities Available

Looking for a job? Join our team! Full-time, part-time, and temporary positions are available. Apply online at JacksonvilleNC.gov/Jobs.

The City of Jacksonville only accepts online applications. 

Offers of employment with the City of Jacksonville a...

Passport Services Resume with Temporary Adjustments to Procedures

Note: The City of Jacksonville has temporarily adjusted some Passport Service procedures following the COVID-19 event. The service is by appointment only. Face coverings will be required in order to meet with our Passport Agents until further notice. Buil...

Texting 9-1-1 Now Available in City of Jacksonville

The Jacksonville Public Safety 9-1-1 Center now has the capability to communicate with callers by text messages. Texts to 9-1-1 will allow callers to communicate directly with 9-1-1 Telecommunicators via text when the text is sent within the City limits.&...

Tips for Making Safe Internet Purchase Exchanges

The Jacksonville Police Department reminds all to be cautious when buying or selling items on local internet and social networking exchange sites.

As a service to the community, the Center for Public Safety maintains an Internet Shopping Exchange area in t...

City Code & Zoning Violations

The City of Jacksonville's code of ordinances can be viewed online at this link. The City's Unified Development Ordinance is a separate document containing all of the zoning ordinances.If you have a question about City codes or need to r...

Passport Services Resume with Temporary Adjustments to Procedures

Note: The City of Jacksonville has temporarily adjusted some Passport Service procedures following the COVID-19 event. The service is by appointment only. Face coverings will be required in order to meet with our Passport Agents until further notice. Buil...

Texting 9-1-1 Now Available in City of Jacksonville

The Jacksonville Public Safety 9-1-1 Center now has the capability to communicate with callers by text messages. Texts to 9-1-1 will allow callers to communicate directly with 9-1-1 Telecommunicators via text when the text is sent within the City limits.&...

JFES Offers Car Seat Installation Assistance

Need help installing a car seat or want someone to check your work? Jacksonville Fire and Emergency Services offers free installation and check service to Citizens throughout the year.

JFES is certified by the Office of the State Fire Marshal as a Permanen...

Tips for Making Safe Internet Purchase Exchanges

The Jacksonville Police Department reminds all to be cautious when buying or selling items on local internet and social networking exchange sites.

As a service to the community, the Center for Public Safety maintains an Internet Shopping Exchange area in t...

Disc Dayz @ Northeast Creek Park

Join us for a morning of fun, including a round of disc golf! Haven't played disc golf? That's ok! Grab the family for a round of disc golf at beautiful Northeast Creek Park. 

• Saturday, August 14 @ Northeast Creek Park, 910 Corbi...

Fall Youth Sports Leagues

Fall Youth Sports Leagues

Registration dates are June 28-July 23

• Volleyball
  • Cost - $30 for City residents and $55 for non-residents. There is a $5 late fee for all registrations after July 23 and are based on availability.
  • Age Requirements - ages 9-16 years o...

City of Jacksonville Parks Master Plan

Sounds of Summer Concert Series

Announcing the return of our Sounds of Summer Concert Series!

• Jacksonville Commons Amphitheater, 1300 Commons Dr South
• Family Activities start at 7PM
• Free and open to the public
• Be sure to bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy an evening with family and frie...

Adult Open Play Volleyball

We are offering Adult Open Play Volleyball this summer for ages 16+.

• Jacksonville Commons Recreation Center
• June 6 - Aug 29
• Sundays, 2-4PM
• Ages 16+ and all player levels welcome
• $2R/$3NR, pay when you arrive to play
• If under 18, a parent or guardian must be pre...

Summer Scavenger Hunt

Summer Scavenger Hunt

We will be holding our annual scavenger hunt in the parks this summer!  Weekly prizes available for those who find the winning ticket and post their photo with the ticket on our social media accounts.

• Hunts start week of May 3...

Movies in the Park - Flashback Fridays

Join us for our Movies in the Park - Flashback Fridays as we present movies from the past.  

• Family Activities start at 7PM
• Movie rolls at sunset
• Be sure to bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy an evening with family and friends!
• Locations vary:
  • May...

Summer Day Camps

Summer Day Camps 2021

This program offers a full day of activities including field trips to various recreation, cultural and educational venues.  Staff to participant ratio is 1:16.  Parents are asked to provide a non-perishable lunch and...

2021 Spring & Summer Brochure