Recreation
VISION: Our vision is to create a vibrant and inclusive community where everyone has access to diverse parks, facilities, and programs. We aim to foster a culture of wellness, environmental stewardship, and social connection, enriching the quality of life for all. Through innovative planning, community engagement, and a strong commitment to excellence, we aim to lead recreational and wellness services, ensuring that our parks, facilities, and programs reflect the evolving needs and aspirations of our community.
MISSION: To provide Recreational and Wellness opportunities for Jones County Residents that advance physical well-being, encourage personal growth, create social interaction, and build a strong sense of community.
Jones County Parks and Recreation works to provide recreational programs and opportunities for ages preschool through adults. The goals of our recreational sports programs are to provide fundamental sports skills, encourage fitness and activity, promote good self-esteem, and to provide mentorship and fun for youth and adults. Jones County Parks and Recreation works to promote and encourage participation for all of Jones County’s towns and communities.
National studies show that most youth get less than one hour per day of physical exercise. They also show that 40% of youth ages 13-16 are clinically obese. But youth that participate in sports have a healthier weight, earn higher grades, and are more likely to attend college. We strive to encourage participation that will promote physical fitness and provide positive self-awareness for our youth.
Our main source of marketing for new programs is fliers sent home through the public schools, social media posts, and banners/signs that will be displayed at major town intersections as reminders for new registrations. We will also promote programs and services offered by our Senior Services Department and County Library System.
Please join our Jones County NC Recreation Facebook Page for upcoming programs and announcements.
Jones County Recreation Fall Programs
Intro to Sports for 3-5 years-old
Starts Tues, Jan 13th, 6pm-7pm. 4 week session
This new intro to sports class will feature Coach Sarah leading easy intro drills for Basketball, Soccer, & Tball. Intro will begin with light warm up exercises, stretches, games and sports drills. Parent participation is definitely encouraged to help assist with your child following coaches directions. This four-week series will be held at Jones Co. Civic Center. Pre-registration is required as this class has a firm max. number of participants. Location: Jones County Civic Center
Adult Yoga
Day: Tuesday, January 20- Tues, Feb. 17, 2026
Start time: 6:00 PM
Stephen Parker, Certified Yoga Instructor leads this beginner to intermediate level class. He will lead movements to Stretch, Strengthen, and Relax!
Where: Jones County Civic Center
Cost: $10 per class, or 5 class card for $45
Baseball & Softball Clinic with Kyle Smith
Saturday, February 14 at 10am
Boys and Girls, Ages 7-15
Former NC State Pitcher and Two-Way Lenoir Community College Baseball Player Kyle Smith will be on site to lead dynamic drills to help give your player instruction on solid fundamentals. Proper fielding, throwing, and batting techniques will be the main elements.
Clinic will end with pizza lunch for the players. No fee to participate but parent/guardian signed wavier and pre-registration is required to give us a head count for lunch.
Location: Jones Senior Baseball Field, 200 High School Lane, Trenton
Click the RecDesk link above.
Spring Softball for Girls
Jones County Recreation will be holding Registration for Jones County Teams to play area teams. Practices will take place in Jones County. Deadline to register, Friday, February 27. Softball Skills and work out sessions will be announced.
Ages are 7-14 as follows:
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8u (7-8) |
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10u (9-10) |
12u (11-12) |
Spring T-Ball and Baseball
Jones County teams will play in the New Bern Sunday School League. Practices will be in the County at Jones Senior High School, Comfort Elementary School or Pollocksville Elementary School field (based on team numbers). Deadline is Friday February 20, 2026.
T-ball Ages 4-6
Rookies Ages 7-8
Minors Ages 9-10
Majors Ages 11-12
Baseball Skills and work out sessions will be announced.
Contact the Recreation Office with questions at 448-1660
Forms
- Jones County Recreation Volunteer Application
- Parent Code of Conduct
- Register for Jones County Recreational Opportunities
We’re always looking for passionate coaches and dedicated parents to lead and inspire our youth teams! Join us in making a difference. If you’re interested, reach out to Jones Co. Recreation—David Mallard at 252-448-1660 or email us at recreation@jonescountync.gov.
The Jones County Senior Center offers many services and programs. For more information on any of these programs contact Ellen Hargett, Senior Center Director at (252) 448-1001.
Smiles, laughter, and fun—see why our seniors love it here!
Newsletters
Congregate Meals
Jones County Senior Services offers hot nutritious meals that meets 1/3 of the daily nutritional requirements of our senior adults at three different locations – Trenton, Pollocksville and Comfort. All three sites serve meals Monday through Friday. Anyone aged 60 or older is encouraged to sign up to participate.
Menus:
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025
Home Delivered Meals
Home delivered meals are available for Jones County residents who are:
- Homebound
- Cannot prepare meals for the themselves
- Does not have anyone living in the home who can prepare meals for them during lunchtime
Persons who are thought to be eligible for this service should be referred to the Jones County Senior Center. An assessment will be performed by a Senior Center Staff member to see if the person meets the requirements.
Activities
In addition to meals, each site offers a variety of activities and programs for its participants such as:
- Coming Soon! BINGOCIZE
- Cardio Drumming
- Dance Classes
- Seated Dance Classes
- 3D Evidence Based Arthritis Exercises Classes
- 3D Evidence Based SAIL Classes
- Billiards
- Nutrition Education
- Arts/Craft and
- Day excursions
- Health Screenings i.e. Blood Pressure and Glucose
- Senior Games
- Annual Events
- Medicare assistance through SHIIP
Transportation
Transportation to our senior sites and back to your home is available through CARTS (Craven Area Regional Transit System).
CARTS may be reached by phone at 252-636-4917.
Senior Care Resources
Senior Facilities – This website contains helpful resources for finding information about senior care facilities in North Carolina and contains information about Covid-19 restrictions.
Medicare SHIIP Counselor – Available year-round. Open enrollment October 15- December 7 annually. Click here for more SHIIP information.
Family Caregiver Support – Please call us if you are a caregiver and need support.
Jones County Recreation Department
418 Hwy 58 N
Trenton, NC 28585
Phone: 919-675-4145
Recreation Director
David Mallard
