City of Atlantic Beach Recreation & Special Events

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s. The City of Atlantic Beach the right to remove or hide a comment without prior notification. Content that could be removed or hidden include but is not limited to: spam, including links to other websites; obscene language or sexual content, comments that target or disparage any ethnic, racial or religious groups; personally identifiable medical information; comments that threaten or defame any person or organization; comments that promote illegal activity; advertisements for commercial services or products; or comments that infringe on copyrights or trademarks. The City does not endorse any content, viewpoint, product or service linked from its social media sites and shall not be held liable for any losses caused by reliance on the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of shared information. The Cultural Arts and Recreation Department provides opportunities for you and your family to participate in cultural and leisure activities while enjoying our beautiful parks. The City has more than 2 miles of white sandy beaches with 19 ocean accesses to the Atlantic Ocean and has a two-mile paddle trail in Dutton Island and Tide Views peserves (400 acres of marshlands) on the Intracoastal Waterway. We want you to participate in what happens at City Hall. Below you’ll find some of the ways to stay in the know.

1) Join a board or committee – Our city benefits greatly from the work and experience of our citizens. Check out current boards on the City website (www.coab.us) to find the right fit for you. These boards make valuable recommendations to the City Commission on issues of the environment, zoning, city events, finances, and more. See the full list at www.coab.us/boards

2) Bookmark and follow COAB’s (City of Atlantic Beach) news page (www.coab.us/news), meeting/events calendar (www.coab.us/calendar), and projects (www.coab.us/projects)

3) Sign up for Atlantic Beach’s e-newsletter – It’s as easy as sending an email to [email protected] and saying, “Sign me up!” This newsletter is usually published 20-25 times a year, and particularly is a key communications tool during emergencies.

4) Attend a City Commission meeting – Regular meetings are held in the Commission Chamber of City Hall at 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, except in December. Commission, board and committee meeting announcements are posted at www.coab.us/calendar. All meetings not only are open to the public, we really, really want you to be there.

5) “Like” the City of Atlantic Beach, Recreation Department and Police Department on Facebook – You’ll get updates right in your newsfeed. COAB: www.facebook.com/CityOfAtlanticBeach
Recreation: www.facebook.com/CityOfAtlanticBeachRecreation
Police: www.facebook.com/AtlanticBeachPD

6) Subscribe to NextDoor – The City posts regularly on this popular app, which connects people with their neighbors and engages the local community. Get started by downloading the NextDoor app on your smartphone.

7) Check out your Monthly Utility Bill Newsletter – Archives are at www.coab.us/newsletters.

8) Make a request/report a concern – www.coab.us/request.

9) Stay in touch - Feel free to email us any time at [email protected]. Want to email all of the City Commission members at once? Email [email protected].

🇺🇸 City Offices Closed for Labor Day 🇺🇸City of Atlantic Beach offices will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance ...
09/04/2026

🇺🇸 City Offices Closed for Labor Day 🇺🇸

City of Atlantic Beach offices will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

📌 All Parks & Recreation classes are canceled on Monday.

Regular business hours and the normal class schedule will resume Tuesday, September 8.

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend! 🌴☀️

🌴 This Weekend in Atlantic Beach 🌴Spend your Sunday enjoying some of your favorite community activities!🧘 Yoga in the Pa...
09/04/2026

🌴 This Weekend in Atlantic Beach 🌴

Spend your Sunday enjoying some of your favorite community activities!

🧘 Yoga in the Park
📍 Jack Russell Park
🕘 9 a.m.

🛍️ Atlantic Beach Farmers Market
📍 Jack Russell Park
🕙 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

🎶 Songwriters Concert
📍 Gulliford Hall at Adele Grage Cultural Center
🕕 6 – 8 p.m.
🚪 Doors open at 5:45 p.m.

We hope to see you this weekend! ☀️🌴

🐢 Need a hint? Turtle Crawl Clue  # 15This turtle is located near one of Atlantic Beach's officially recognized Heritage...
09/03/2026

🐢 Need a hint? Turtle Crawl Clue # 15

This turtle is located near one of Atlantic Beach's officially recognized Heritage Trees - a living reminder of the city's natural history.

Where am I?

🍂🎃 Fall Fest is Coming! 🎃🍂Get ready for a fun-filled day at Donner Park!📅 Saturday, September 19🕙 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.📍 Donn...
09/02/2026

🍂🎃 Fall Fest is Coming! 🎃🍂

Get ready for a fun-filled day at Donner Park!

📅 Saturday, September 19
🕙 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 Donner Park

Bring the family and join us for a day of fall fun, community, and activities! 🍁

Mark your calendars! We can't wait to celebrate with you! 🎉

🐢 Turtle Crawl Tuesday Clue  # 15I stood here long before many homes were built on this street. I'm marked as a treasure...
09/01/2026

🐢 Turtle Crawl Tuesday Clue # 15

I stood here long before many homes were built on this street. I'm marked as a treasure, with deep roots beneath your feet.

What important natural landmark am I?

🍂 Save the Date: September Events in Atlantic Beach! 🍂School is back in session, which means it's time to say goodbye to...
08/31/2026

🍂 Save the Date: September Events in Atlantic Beach! 🍂

School is back in session, which means it's time to say goodbye to summer and hello to fall! 🍁 We've got some fun events and activities coming up in September:

🌿 Nature Therapy
📅 Saturday, September 5
🕙 10 a.m. – noon
📍 Howell Park
🎟️ Register at www.newagehippy.com

🎾 Round Robin Tennis
📅 Saturday, September 12
🕘 9 a.m. – noon
🎟️ Register at www.coab.us/recpermits

🍂 Fall Festival
📅 Saturday, September 19
🕙 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 Donner Park
Come celebrate the season with us as we say hello to fall!

Registration is open now for these fall favorites, so be sure to sign up!

🏕️ Campout Under the Stars
🏈 Flag Football
📣 Cheerleading

For more information and to register, visit www.coab.us/recpermits.

Mark your calendars! We hope to see you around Atlantic Beach this September! 🍁🌳

🚨 PARKING UPDATE - 9/3/26 🚨 The Plaza parking spaces are now closed seven days a week to protect the trees and their roo...
08/29/2026

🚨 PARKING UPDATE - 9/3/26 🚨

The Plaza parking spaces are now closed seven days a week to protect the trees and their root systems.

Families and groups using the park are encouraged to spread the word and carpool, bike, or walk when possible.

We’re working to install railroad ties to protect the trees, after which additional parking will become available.

Thank you for your flexibility as we work toward a long-term solution!

🚨 PARKING UPDATE FOR SUNDAY’S FARMERS MARKET 🚨

A quick heads-up for this Sunday! The parking spaces along Plaza will be blocked off to help protect the trees and their root systems. 🌳

Please note that Plaza parking will not be available for vendors or customers. We encourage everyone to carpool, bike, or walk when possible.

We’re working on a long-term solution to protect the trees while restoring additional parking. Thank you for your flexibility and understanding! 💚

To help keep our trees healthy and thriving, we’re giving them a little room to rest and grow. 🌳

🌴 THIS WEEKEND IN ATLANTIC BEACH! 🌴Your weekend plans are looking pretty good! ☀️ Here’s what’s happening around town:🎭 ...
08/28/2026

🌴 THIS WEEKEND IN ATLANTIC BEACH! 🌴

Your weekend plans are looking pretty good! ☀️ Here’s what’s happening around town:

🎭 SATURDAY
Theatre in the Park: The Shakespearean Games
📍 Johansen Park
⏰ 6 p.m.
🍦 L&L Soft Serve Ice Cream will begin serving at 5 p.m.!

☀️ SUNDAY
🧘 Yoga in the Park
📍 Jack Russell Park
⏰ 9 a.m.

🌽 Atlantic Beach Farmers Market
📍 Jack Russell Park
⏰ 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

🎭 Theatre in the Park: The Shakespearean Games
📍 Johansen Park
⏰ 6 p.m.
🌮 Pura Vida Latin Food Truck will begin serving at 5 p.m.!

Come spend the weekend outside, support local, and enjoy all that Atlantic Beach has to offer! 💙

🚨 Update 🚨Dutton Island Preserve is back open!Thank you for your patience!🚧 Dutton Island Preserve Closure 🚧Dutton Islan...
08/28/2026

🚨 Update 🚨

Dutton Island Preserve is back open!

Thank you for your patience!

🚧 Dutton Island Preserve Closure 🚧

Dutton Island Preserve will be closed the morning of Friday, August 28, for roadway improvements. The closure is expected to last a couple of hours.

The preserve will be closed to all visitors during construction for the safety of the public and construction crews. We’ll provide an update when the preserve reopens.

Thank you for your patience while these improvements are completed!

🎬 MOVIE NIGHT IS TONIGHT! 🌎Join us tonight for a showing of "Kiss the Ground" as part of our Atlantic Beach Film Series!...
08/27/2026

🎬 MOVIE NIGHT IS TONIGHT! 🌎

Join us tonight for a showing of "Kiss the Ground" as part of our Atlantic Beach Film Series!

🌱 Learn more about the movement to restore the world’s soils and the impact it could have on our planet.

📍 Gulliford Hall at the Adele Grage Cultural Center
⏰ 6 p.m. tonight

Bring a friend and join us for an evening of film, conversation and inspiration! 🎥🌎

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716 Ocean Boulevard
Atlantic Beach, FL
32233

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+19042475828

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