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.
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.
Summer Camp
Registration is now open for Jones Co. Recreation Summer Camps! These weekly camps will be Open to youth ages 7-12, for six weeks starting Mon, June 9th Our daily itinerary will provide a variety of games, crafts, educational activities, fitness, sports themes, and teamwork challenges. The last day of the camp week, usually Thurs will be an offsite field trip, and usually has a nominal fee of $6-12.
Drop Off: 7:45am- Jones Co. Civic Center, pick up is by 5pm, (Please call the Camp Counselor if you’re running late.)
Lunch: We have partnered with Jones County Schools to provide a breakfast and a lunch for Mon-Wed. in June.
*Thurs meals will be determined based on our field trip.
Cost: Registration for 4 day program is $50 per camper.
We have limited spaces, so first come first serve for each week.
Camper Code of Conduct will also require both parents/students signatures:
We will offer a Second child discount of $5 per week.
*10 percent discount for campers registering for all 6 weeks (total $270)
*Registration for all 6 weeks may be done in two payments, half due at reg, half second week in July.
*We cannot hold any spaces, registration is not complete until we have your payment!
*We will have a waitlist for participants when our max is filled.
*Financial assistance may be available and those with FNS or SNAP benefits may also qualify for assistance.
Email recreation@jonescountync.gov or call 252-448-1660 for more info.
See flyer for theme weeks and more information.
*Please note, some weeks field trips may change based on weather and availability.
Yoga (Adults & Teens)
Join us for Yoga Instruction taught by Stephen Parker, a Registered and Certified Yoga Teacher with 500 hours of Integral Yoga Institute training. This is a beginner-intermediate level class, and all levels are welcome. Stephen is an advocate for the wide-ranging benefits of yoga which include: deeper breathing, increased core strength (which aids in poor posture and can help back issues), relaxation, and stress relief. He is making this class available for adults and teens ages 12 and older.
Tuesday Evenings, 6pm starting on Jan
418 Hwy 58 N
Trenton, NC 28585
Phone: 919-675-4145
Recreation Director
David Mallard
