Duval Times

City residents in Jacksonville, Florida, can expect several closures on Presidents Day, which falls on Monday, February 19th. Various city offices and facilities will be closed to observe the national holiday.

Among the facilities that will be closed are City Hall at St. James, the Ed Ball Building, the Jake M. Godbold City Hall Annex, and the Yates Building. Additionally, the Duval County Courthouse, the Supervisor of Elections main office, and the Animal Care and Protective Services will also be closed.

Residents should note that all Tax Collector branch offices and the Office of the Property Appraiser will be closed as well. The closures extend to various departments and divisions, such as the Municipal Code Compliance Division, the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department administrative offices, and the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department offices.

The closures also include community and senior centers, gymnasiums managed by the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, and the Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park Nature Center. The Victim Services Center, Kids Hope Alliance, and the Social Service Division Emergency Assistance office will also be closed.

Various administrative offices will be closed, including those of the Right-of-Way and Stormwater Management Division, the Mowing and Landscape Maintenance Division, and the Solid Waste Division. Additionally, the Household Hazardous Waste Facility, the Ritz Theatre & Museum, and the Cecil Gym and Fitness Center will not be open.

It is important to note that there will be no changes to garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection. However, the 630-CITY Customer Service Center will be closed from Saturday, February 17th, through 8 a.m. on Tuesday, February 20th. Customers are encouraged to request city services online at myjax.custhelp.com during this time.

The Jacksonville Public Library will be closed on Monday, February 19th, but will be open on Saturday, February 17th. Meanwhile, Boone Park will be open on Presidents Day from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., while other tennis facilities will have their hard court and pickleball entrances unlocked for public access.

For those planning to visit Huguenot Memorial Park, it will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Presidents Day. However, the admissions gate closes for entry at 5 p.m. Visitors are advised to check conditions before going to the park by calling (904) 255-4255 or visiting www.jaxparks.com.

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park will open at 8 a.m. and close at the regular time of 6 p.m. on Presidents Day. Early bird and annual passes are required for entry from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m., while park day-users and campground visitors may enter from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. All visitors, except for permitted campers and their authorized visitors with passes, must depart by 6 p.m. Camping reservations close at 6 p.m. daily, and only campers with prepaid reservations can access the park from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

In conclusion, several city offices and facilities in Jacksonville, Florida, will be closed on Presidents Day, including City Hall, the courthouse, and various administrative offices. Residents are advised to plan accordingly and check the operating hours of the facilities they intend to visit on the holiday.