Jacksonville, FL (December 16, 2020) -- The St. Johns River Water Management District hosted a virtual public hearing for the Julington-Durbin Preserve to discuss the District’s 10-Year Land Management plan for the 2,000-acre nature preserve off Bartram Park Blvd with residents. The virtual...

Jacksonville, FL (December 2, 2020) -- The St. Johns River Water Management District announced they will be holding a virtual public hearing for the Julington-Durbin Preserve to discuss the districts 10-year Land Management plan for the 2,000-acre nature preserve off Bartram Park Blvd with...

Jacksonville, FL (August 11, 2020) – City Council Members faced an unforeseen challenge as legislation 2020-357 was nearing the end of the legislation cycle and was up for a vote in committees the week of August 3rd. The purpose of Bill 2020-357 is to propose a name change for the downtown...

Jacksonville, FL (June 1, 20202) -- District 11 Parks are getting enhancements at three locations: Deerwood Rotary Children’s Park, Julington-Durbin Creek Preserve Park and Fort-Family Regional Park. “Over the course of several years of work and looking at how our parks within District 11 can be...

Jacksonville, FL (April 1, 2020) – Council Member Becton is excited to announce that Fort Family Regional Park off Baymeadows Road East is undergoing another major addition, adding a Baseball Quadraplex to its list of park amenities. “This enhancement is certainly going to be transformational for...

Jacksonville, FL (March 11, 2019) – A new athletic facility has opened in District 11, and unlike most athletic businesses, this multi-use property is home to dozens of sports teams and programs. ABOVE Athletic Center opened in August of 2018 with four main tenants, Above Basketball Academy, First...

Jacksonville, FL (July 14, 2018) – District 11 Councilman Danny Becton spent Saturday morning outdoors at the Julington-Durbin Preserve off Bartram Park Blvd on July 14th at a Celebration Rally that originally began as a “Save the Park Rally”. A crowd of happy protesters attended and celebrated...

Jacksonville, FL (June 21, 2018) - District 11 Council Member Danny Becton made an appearance on First Coast Living on NBC 12 with Fort Family Investments’, Abe Fort to discuss their unique partnership between the City of Jacksonville and their private company. City Council passed legislation...

Jacksonville, FL (March 16, 2018) The City of Jacksonville’s Parks & Recreation department hosted its second annual  movie night at the 9A Baymeadows Regional Park on Friday, March 16, 2018 beginning at Sunset. CM Becton was in attendance to welcome everyone to the event along with Parks and...

Jacksonville, FL (March 13, 2018) - Legislation 2018-089 was passed by City Council on March 13, 2018 that was introduced by District 11 Council Member Danny Becton whereby the 9A/Baymeadows Regional Park will get a new name in exchange for annual payments to provide for capital improvements to...

Jacksonville, FL (February 7, 2018) - Legislation 2018-089 was introduced by District 11 Council Member Danny Becton whereby the 9A/Baymeadows Regional Park will get a new name and an annual payment to provide for capital improvements to enhance the park in coming years. In a deal brokered by CM...

Jacksonville, FL (November 18, 2017) - The evening turned out to be a perfect night to host the 2017 XGLO games at the 9A Baymeadows Regional Park Tennis Complex. Over 120 area players young and old filled the courts in a party type atmosphere to enjoy what XGLO describes as turning traditional...

Jacksonville, FL (November 1, 2017) Join us on Saturday, November 18th, 2017 as we bring XGLOsive Tennis back to Jacksonville at the NEW 9A Baymeadows Tennis Center! XGLOsive turns traditional tennis into a fun, no-pressure social experience for people of all ages and abilities. Unlike traditional...

Jacksonville, FL (October 14th, 2017) The Grand Opening of the new $1.5 million Tennis facility was opened as the new pickleball courts were in full use with more players awaiting their turn. Located at the 9A/Baymeadows Regional Park, 8000 Baymeadows Road East, District 11 City Council Member...

Jacksonville, FL (September 6, 2017) The field renovations are wrapping up on the field refurbishment at the 9A/Baymeadows Regional Park. At this point, signage has been installed directing park users to stay off newly installed sod while the grass takes hold and rooted. Below is the description...

Jacksonville, FL (June 24, 2017) At this time, the field renovations are well underway and are scheduled to be complete by the end of September according to Parks and Recreation Director Daryl Joseph. Parks will install signage directing park users to stay off newly installed sod while the grass...

Jacksonville, FL (March 31, 2017) The City of Jacksonville’s Parks & Recreation department hosted its first movie night at the 9A Baymeadows Regional Park on Friday, March 31, 2017 beginning at Sunset. CM Becton was in attendance to welcome everyone to the event along with Parks and...

Jacksonville, FL (February 2, 2017) Have you heard of our great local city park, the Julington-Durbin Creek Preserve? Date of Acquisition: April 30, 2001: Julington-Durbin Creek Preserve (2,007 acres); December 13, 2004: Inholding/Donation (24 acres) Cost: Julington-Durbin Creek: $16,561,815...

Construction has begun on Phase II of the 9A Baymeadows Regional Park which includes the tennis court complex. The $1.5 million project will include six clay courts, hard court and four pickle ball courts in addition to a small Pro Shop with bathrooms and showers. Expected completion date is late...

Jacksonville, FL (September 14, 2016) This past April, Resolution 2016-223 was passed by the Jacksonville City Council as a result of John Waddell’s service, commitment and dedication to his city and to his community that made him unique and special in so many ways. After serving in the Army for...

Jacksonville, FL (March 22, 2016) District 11 Council Member Danny Becton introduced Resolution 2016-223 honoring a community activist and resident John Waddell, upon his passing and City Council unanimously passed. Introduced by Council Member Becton & Co-sponsored by Council Members Carter...