The City of Jacksonville is located in the northeast section of Florida, about 20 minutes inside the border. The The Department of Parks, Recreation and Entertainment administers and promotes the city's recreation and parks facilities, including waterfront parks, public swimming pools, and boat ramps, and provides contract administration for the privately-managed Sports Complex, Convention Center, and Civic Auditorium. There's plenty to do while you are here. History buffs can visit the many historical landmarks that stretch from Amelia Island to St. Augustine. Families will find the array of attractions, including the expansive white-sand beaches, both exciting and relaxing.
Music fans can take in live performances at a variety of venues.
And sports enthusiasts can enjoy NFL football, tennis, sailing, or indulge in one of the area's world-famous golf courses. Through the Clean It Up, Green It Up campaign started in 1996, residents work as partners with the city on projects to beautify their neighborhoods by cleaning up litter and planting trees. At the completion of the first year, more than 173,000 trees had been planted citywide by residents, businesses, neighborhoods, community organizations and agencies. Jacksonville is blessed with the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the St. John River to the west. The Preservation Project aims to preserve 10-20 percent of the remaining developable land in Duval County.