Upcoming Parks Projects

We have some exciting new developments for parks across the City!

Buckner Park

• New grant funded playground expected to be under construction mid-2023.

Hazel Tilton Park

• Former fire station to be demolished in early 2023. City evaluating options to transition the space into a downtown community gathering space.

Lake Jacksonville Concession Area

• Final stage of Boating Access Grant due diligence underway. Construction of new bathrooms, new gas pump, and more parking expected in 2023.

Lincoln Park

• City applying for trails grant to compliment the efforts of citizens to improve the park.

Love’s Lookout Multi-Use Trails 

• City plans to bid out multi-use trail construction in early 2023. Expects trails complete by end of 2023. 

Time Capsule Burial

We buried a time capsule in Hazel Tilton Park on December 17th! It is to be opened in the year 2072. You can watch the live stream where the Mayor along with staff and some kids from our elementary schools talk about the items and put them in the capsule!

Trash Cart Rollout

The City has rolled out a universal trash cart system at all hand-collect residential and commercial locations. Every resident within City limits should have received a new blue cart. If you haven't, please email Republic using the link below. Learn more about how this will affect you!

Lake Lot Leases

For those with Lake Lot Leases, a payment is coming up. Bills will be mailed out January 15th and will be due February 15th. Please reach out to the City Clerk, Greg Lowe, to make sure your mailing address is up to date.

Did You Know?

Did you know that you can pay your utility bill online and set up automatic draft so you never have to worry about missing your payment again? Use the link below to pay your bill and sign up for auto-draft. If you sign up for automatic bank draft (not credit or debit card) you can save $2 on your monthly bill and you can save $1 per month if you sign up for paperless billing or pay online.

December City Council Meeting

The December City Council meeting covered an updated garbage ordinance, new water rates, a grant application, personnel policies, four new City contracts, and parks project updates. Watch the live stream or the council minute recap below.

City Offices Closed

Below are upcoming closures for City Holidays:

New Year's Day Observed: January 2nd

Martin Luther King Jr. Day: January 16th

Coffee with a Cop

Coffee with a Cop will be held on January 12th at Clarita's Bakery at 1612 E Rusk St at 8:00am. Join your local officers for coffee, snacks, and conversation.

Future Dates:

Library Events