The City of Jackson Parks, Recreation, & Grounds Department oversees many activities, facilities and land areas within the cities communities. These areas include Cemeteries, Forestry, Parks, Recreation, and all of the care and programming needed within these areas. This includes the beautiful floral arrangements that you see in the downtown areas, and in the more than 20 City Parks, the care and maintenance of the Cities cemeteries, as well as programming for all the city recreation activities and facilities.

We hope this website will make it easy for you to access our schedules and programs, or maybe even help you find a special park area or activity for you and your family.

Here our just a few interesting facts about the Parks, Recreation, & Grounds Department. This Department includes:

• 22 Parks
• 635 Total Park Acres
• 12 Outdoor Basketball Courts
• 2 Outdoor Swimming Pools
• 2 Community Recreation Centers
• 4 lighted Softball Fields
• 13 Unlighted Softball Fields
• 3 Baseball Fields
• 12 Little League Fields
• 4 Full Size Soccer Fields
• 10 Small Soccer Fields
• 2 Outdoor Volleyball Courts
• 1 18 Hole Golf Course
• 1 Miniature Golf Course
• 1 Driving Range
• 7 Picnic Shelters
• 15 Equipped Playground Areas
• 1 Horseshoe Court
• 2 City Memorial Cemeteries