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www.coj.net City of Jacksonville. Where to go when you need to know anything about the city.
To request a city service or obtain information, please call 630-CITY (2489) or use
our
online system.
redman@coj.net Councilman Don Redman, District 4. Executive Council Assistant, Scott Wilson
630-1394
www.coj.net/jso Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Sheriff John Rutherford
Emergency - 911
Non-Emergency - 630-0500
Police Information - 630-7600
SHADCO, Zone 2 Substation, Regency Square Mall - 726-6000
Property Watch Program
JSO has a "Property Watch Program" for those who plan to be out of town. Prior to your vacation, contact the substation in person (Regency Square Mall) or call 726-5100 to learn more about the program. You will need to complete a report and work out the details with JSO.
OFFENDER ALERT Florida Offender Alert System
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement provides internet access to
information about Sexual Predators and Sexual Offenders, including their
addresses and photographs.
NOAA
National Hurricane Center
www.jea.com Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA), Electric/Water/Sewer - 665-6000
www.jtafla.com Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), Administrative Offices - 630-3181
Bus/Skyway/Trolley Customer Service Information - 630-3100
Waste Pro - Garbage/Yard Waste - 731-7288
Pick up of discarded household appliances and up to 4 tires. You must call
630-CITY and schedule a pickup. Glynlea Park is scheduled for Wednesdays.
http://www.jaxevents.com/ That's Entertainment - Gateway to various venues such as the Veteran's
Memorial Arena, Baseball Grounds, Prime Osborn Convention Center and
Times Union Center.
ArlingtonSeniorCenter Arlington Senior Center, 1078 Rogero Road - 904-723-6142
www.riversideartsmarket.com Riverside Arts Market - Jacksonville's premier outdoor market.
Every Saturday April thru December 19th
E-mail:
info@riversideartsmarket.com
www.treehill.org Tree Hill Nature Center, 7152 Lone Star Road - 724-4646
50 acre forest with ecology and energy programs - family fun in the
center of Jacksonville - Arlington.
www.theMOSH.org Museum of Science and History (MOSH)
1025 Museum Cir Jacksonville, FL 32207 - (904) 396-6674
Open Weekdays 10am-5pm; Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 1pm-6pm
Features interactive exhibits, special events, and the Alexander
Brest Planetarium. Includes hours, fees, daily programs, member
benefits and directions.
www.jax4kids.com What, Where and When for Kids
Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens
1445 Millcoe Road S.Y.A.A. S.Y.A.A. - Southside Youth Athletic Association
Glynlea Park, Altama Road - Baseball fields, playground
AdolphWurnPark Adolph Wurn Park, 2115 Dean Road (San Souci area)
Lighted basketball court, football fields, softball fields, picnic
facilities, playground and pool
ArlingtonLionsClubPark Arlington Lions Club Park, 4322-1 Richard Denby Gatlin Road, Arlington.
A 36 acre park on the St Johns River with boat ramp, nature trails,
boardwalk, picnic area and playground
MetropolitanPark Metropolitan Park - 4110 Gator Bowl Blvd. Downtown Jacksonville on the
St. Johns River - 904-630-0837. Hosts outdoor concerts and events,
picnic shelters, playground and docking facilities. A 10 minute ride
from Glynlea Park.
KidsKampus Kids Kampus at Metropolitan Park - 1410 Gator Bowl Blvd. Downtown
area - 904-630-5437. A 10 acre educational facility with
mini-version of downtown Jacksonville, playground, splash park,
picnic pavilion and jogging trail.
www.memorialhospitaljax.com Memorial Hospital, 3625 University Blvd. S. 32216 - 904-399-6111
www.ebaptisthealth.com Baptist Medical Center -
Downtown, 800 Prudential Dr. 32207 -
904-202-2000
www.brooksrehab.org Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital, 3599 University Blvd. S. 32216 -
904-858-7600
www.mayoclinic.org/jacksonville Mayo Clinic/Mayo Clinic Hospital, 4500 San Pablo Rd. 32224 -
904-953-2000
www.nemours.org Nemour's Children's Clinic, 807 Children's Way, 32207 - 904-390-3600
www.stlukesjax.com St. Luke's Hospital, 4201 Belfort Road, 32216 - 904-296-3600
www.jaxhealth.com St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1800 Barrs St., 32204 - 904-308-7300
jax.shands.org Shands Jacksonville, 655 W. Eighth St., 32209 - 904-244-0411
www.ebaptisthealth.com Wolfson Children's Hospital, 800 Prudential Dr., 32207 - 904-202-8000
Other Healthcare Agencies
www.Cancer.org American Cancer Society, 1430 Prudential Dr. - 398-0537
www.Arthritis.org Arthritis Foundation, Northeast Branch, 314 Palmetto St. - 353-5770
www.americanheart.org American Heart Association , 5851 St. Augustine Rd. - 739-0197
www.floridakidcare.org Florida Kid Care - 1-888-540-5437
Call or apply on-line - Affordable health insurance for newborns thru age 18
www.dcmsonline.org Duval County Medical Society, 555 Bishop Gate Ln, 32204 - 904-355-6561
www.fmaonline.org Florida Medical Association, 1123 Adams St, Tallahassee, 32399 -
850-224-6496
www.doh.state.fl.us Florida Department of Health, 2585 Merchants Row Blvd., Tallahassee,
32399 850-245-4444
www.elderaffairs.state.fl.us Department of Elder Affairs, 40-40 Esplande Way, Tallahassee, 32399
850-414-2000
Rape Crisis Hotline - 904-244-7273
Alcoholics Anonymous - 904-399-8535
Narcotics Anonymous - 904-723-5683
www.donatelifeflorida.org Organ and Tissue Donation information
Publix Super Market, 5858 Atlantic Blvd. - 904-724-2784 NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS
Winn-Dixie, 49 Arlington Rd. - 904-721-3069
ROWES, 8595 Beach Blvd. - 904-861-0690 Hours 7am - 10pm Everyday
Wal-Mart Superstore, 8808 Beach Blvd. - 904-642-4999
Preston Pharmacy, 6022 Atlantic Blvd. - 904-725-1616
Publix Super Market - Pharmacy, 5858 Atlantic Blvd. - 904-724-2784 NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS
Walgreen Drug Store, 11 N. University Blvd. - 904-725-5595 (Corner of University and Atlantic Blvds.)
CVS Pharmacy, 7431 Atlantic Blvd. - 904-722-2150 (Corner of Atlantic Blvd. and Arlington Rd.)
Wal-Mart Superstore - Pharmacy, 8808 Beach Blvd. - 904-642-4633
Regency Square Mall, 9501 Arlington Expy,
Open Monday-Saturday, 10am - 9pm; Sunday, noon - 6pm
The Avenues Mall, 10300 Southside Blvd.
Open Monday - Saturday, 10am - 9pm; Sunday, noon - 6pm Two-level shopping
St. Johns Town Center, 4663 River City Dr. (Butler Blvd. and State Rd 9A)
Open Monday - Saturday, 10am - 9pm; Sunday, 11am - 6pm
The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr.
Open Monday - Thursday, 10am - 8pm; Friday - Saturday, 10am - 9pm; Sunday, noon - 5:30pm
Two-level U shaped pavilion facing the St. Johns River
www.nfcscouting.org Boy Scouts of America, 521 S. Edgewood Ave., 32205 - 904-988-0591
Troop 16, Sponsored by Southside Christian Church, 6755 Atlantic Blvd.
www.girlscouts-gateway.org Girl Scouts of Gateway Council, Inc., 1000 Shearer Ave. - 904-388-9954