Jonesboro Parks and Recreation

06/02/2026

🥎 Attention South Side Softball Coaches! 🥎

South Side Softball has a new phone number.

If you are currently coaching a team, please send Justin a text with your name and team information so he can add you to the new contact list. Unfortunately, all contacts were lost during the phone change.

📱 Call or Text Justin: 870-273-7984

Please help spread the word to other coaches so everyone stays connected for schedules, updates, and important announcements. Thank you! 💙💛

We have New Cell Phone for the park. IF your a Coach PLease Shoot me a Message with your name so I can add you.

06/01/2026

🧗‍♂️ BIG NEWS, CLIMBERS! 🧗‍♀️

The Rock Wall at The Crag inside Earl Bell Community Center is extending its hours for the month of June as a trial period!

⏰ EXTENDED SUMMER HOURS
📅 Monday–Friday: Noon–9:00 PM
📅 Saturday: Noon–5:00 PM

Whether you're a beginner looking to try something new or a seasoned climber ready to hit the wall, now you have even more time to climb this summer. 💪

📍 Earl Bell Community Center
1212 S. Church Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401

🌐 Learn more, pricing, and facility information:
https://www.jonesboroar.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Earl-Bell-Community-Center-35

Come climb with us! 🧗‍♂️🔥

05/29/2026

Excited to offer our first Rimfire Riflë Falling Plates Match this Saturday, May 30th. Check-in begins at 9am and must be checkin by 9:30am.
Match fee $5 for JSSC members & $10 for non members.
Strongly encouraged to register online here (rules also at link below) -
https://practiscore.com/jssc-man-on-man-rifle-falling-plates/register

Jonesboro Parks and Recreation
Jonesboro Tourism & Visitors Bureau

05/28/2026

🏈 COACHES NEEDED! 🏈

Jonesboro Parks & Recreation is looking for volunteer coaches for Summer Flag Football! ☀️

🏈 TWO 9U boys teams
🏈 TWO 11U boys teams

📅 Season runs June 11 – July 23
📍 Games played Thursday nights at Joe Mack Turf Fields
👕 Coach shirt, flags & footballs provided
📣 Coaching support available

Interested? Contact Mark Nethercot!
📧 [email protected]

05/28/2026

💦 See you at the pool! 💦

Parker Park Pool will reopen Friday, May 29, 2026! ☀️🏊‍♂️

🕛 Normal operating hours:
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Thank you for your patience while additional cleaning and maintenance were completed this week. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming everyone back for a fun summer season! 🌊

05/27/2026

🚨 Parker Park Pool Update 🚨

Parker Park Pool will be closed now through Friday, May 29, 2026.
The pool is currently scheduled to reopen Saturday, May 30, 2026.☀️

We appreciate your patience and understanding while this temporary closure is in place. Please continue following the Jonesboro Parks & Recreation page for any additional updates.

🌐 www.jonesboroar.gov

05/26/2026

☀️ SCHOOL’S OUT… COMMUNITY CENTERS ARE OPEN! ☀️

Summer is officially here, and Jonesboro Parks & Recreation is ready for a season full of fun, activities, sports, games, and community connection! 🏀🎮🌊🎨

Beginning Monday, May 25, 2026, our community centers will move to summer hours to help keep kids, teens, and families active all summer long. Whether you’re looking for a place to play basketball, hang out with friends, join activities, or simply stay cool indoors, our centers are ready for you! 🙌

📍 Allen Park
🕛 Monday – Friday: Noon – 9:00 PM
🕛 Saturday: Noon – 5:00 PM

📍 Parker Park
🕛 Monday – Friday: Noon – 9:00 PM
🕛 Saturday: Noon – 6:00 PM

📍 The Youth Center
🕘 Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
🕛 Saturday: Noon – 6:00 PM

📍 Earl Bell Community Center
🕘 Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
🕛 Saturday: Noon – 5:00 PM

We can’t wait to spend the summer with our community! ☀️

05/25/2026

The Community Centers will operate from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026.

📍 Allen Park Community Center
3609 Race Street

📍 Earl Bell Community Center
1212 S. Church Street

📍 Parker Park Community Center
1506 N. Church Street

📍 Jonesboro Youth Community Center
1421 W. Nettleton Ave.

As we enjoy the holiday weekend, we also pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. ❤️🤍💙

For additional information, please visit:
🌐 www.jonesboroar.gov

05/25/2026

❤️🤍💙 This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country.

Our parks, trails, community centers, and public spaces are places where families gather, children play, and memories are made. These freedoms are possible because of the sacrifices of so many.

Today, we also recognize and thank all who have served, along with the families who continue to carry the legacy of our fallen heroes. Their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

We remember. We honor. Today and always. ❤️🤍💙

05/22/2026

🌊☀️ SPLASH INTO SUMMER WITH US! ☀️🌊

The pools are officially reopening TOMORROW, May 23rd, 2026 at the and we’re kicking off summer with a fun-filled celebration for the whole family! 🏊💦

Join us for:
💥 Cannonball Contest
🚨 Lifeguard Demonstration
📸 Photo Wall
🌊 First Splash of the Season
🍔 Food Trucks & Summer Fun

📍Jonesboro Pool & Recreation Center
1421 W. Nettleton Ave.
📅 Saturday, May 23, 2026
⏰ Starts at Noon

🎟️ Admission Prices:
👵 Seniors (55+): $3
🧑 Adults (16–54): $6
🧒 Kids (4–15): $4
👶 Ages 3 & Under: FREE
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family of 4: $15

Grab your friends, swimsuits, and sunscreen and come make a splash with us as we celebrate the start of pool season in Jonesboro! ☀️😎