Jackson Parish Chamber Commerce
Parade and Fireworks the Saturday after Thanksgiving
The official lighting of the Christmas lights in downtown Jonesboro. The lighting will take place on the courthouse square .. Date & Time to announced on Nov. 16th.
Vendors will open 10 AM on Polk Av. between 4th St & Jimmie Davis Blvd.
Saturday, November 26th, Grand Marshal coffee, 10 AM
Children’s choir performing in the veterans Park 11 AM to 1 PM sponsored by Jonesboro State Bank
B Cam and The Zydeco Young Bucks band will be playing in the pocket park 1 to 4 PM sponsored by the Jackson Parish Museum & Fine Arts association
Christmas Parade 4:30 PM
Fireworks to follow
Being Saturday, November 26 Santa will be in his house in the Christmas Park located on the corner of 4th Street and Polk Avenue, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 5-9 PM
Monday, December 12, Ladies night out Jonesboro businesses.  5-8PM
Carriage rides will be available Friday Saturday and Sunday night through December 23rd,
Oh what fun we have on Caney Lake
Music at Hooks Marina
There is Live Music almost every weekend. Friday and Saturday evenings .
Check Hooks Marina FB Page for who will be playing. Social distancing please and this is an OUTSIDE Event!
Vanguard Realty Tammy Gunter , 2021 Christmas Parade Jonesboro
Jackson Parish
JPRD
The Jackson Parish Recreation District was created to serve the People of Jackson Parish with the best recreation possible. The Sports Complex and the Golf Course are the two facilities the District maintains. From team sports to individual activities, the District strives to provide a wide variety of options for the citizens of Jackson Parish.
Softball, baseball, soccer, walking trails, and disk golf.
Ball has began!! Great complex!
Archery
FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT STEVE MORGAN 318-475-1343 OR TOMMY SMITH 318-737-8493
NOW ACCEPTING CLUB MEMBERSHIPS
Public Golf Course
Jackson Parish Golf Course
OPEN to the public!
Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Private & Group golf & tennis lessons, call for details!
Accepting new memberships!
524 Clubhouse Drive
Jonesboro, LA 71251
Phone (318) 259-7247
Golf Course & Tennis Courts
9 Hole Public Golf Course
Lighted Tennis Courts
Hours
Monday - Saturday 8:00am 5:00pm Sunday 8:00am 5:00pm
Fishing open to public
Jackson Parish Recreation Department
Phone: (318) 259-7247
Jackson Parish Museum
Operating Hours: Saturday, 10 a.m. – Noon
Contact information for tours or questions:
Voice Mail 318.259.3119 anytime
Mon.-Fri. 8-12 – 318.259.4693, Voice Mail available
Email: jacksonparishmuseum@gmail.com
Address:
515 S. Cooper Ave., Jonesboro LA 71251
Jackson Parish Council on Aging
The Jackson Council on the Aging is a non-profit organization designed to meet the needs of the elderly of Jackson Parish. It is our goal to assist them in retaining the level of independence they desire, and implementing programs to address their needs.
The Jackson Parish Council on the Aging became a chartered organization in 1969. It operates under a volunteer board of directors and at present has thirteen employees providing services throughout the parish. Funds are received from state and federal grants to provide a variety of services to those 60 years of age or older.
Senior Adults need to form meaningful relationships, to develop social belongingness and to experience a positive self-worth. The Senior Center provides a central location where basic community resources are available. The Senior Center in Jonesboro is open five days a week.
120 Polk Avenue, Jonesboro, LA 71251
Jackson Council on the Aging
Phone
(318) 259-8962 or 1-800-256-3607
Chatham Senior Center
Phone
(318) 249-2407
Jimmie Davis State Park
Address:
1209 State Park Road
Chatham, LA 71226
Phone: 318-249-2595 1-888-677-2263
Coordinates:
32.257768, -92.518305
Park Map:
Hours of Operation:
Site is open daily.
Gate Opening Times:
Sunday through Thursday
- open at 6 a.m.
- close at 9 p.m.
Friday, Saturday and days preceding holidays.
- open at 6 a.m.
- close at 10 p.m.
Entrance Station Hours:
Sunday through Thursday
- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, Saturday and days preceding holidays.
- 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Entrance Fees
- $3 per person
- Free for seniors (62 & older)
- Free for children (3 & under)
Phone: 318-249-2595 1-888-677-2263
Email:
jimmiedavis@crt.la.gov
Located on a peninsula on Caney Lake, Jimmie Davis State Park offers two boat launches and a fishing pier that cater to the outdoors enthusiast looking for a prime freshwater fishing spot. Waterskiing is another way to enjoy the clear waters of the lake, which was created by damming Caney Creek in 1986. Don't forget to look back at the lakeshore to appreciate the beautiful mixed pine and hardwood forest surrounding the lake and the birds and animals that make the forest their home.
Chamber of Commerce
Monthly Chamber Board Meeting - 2nd Wednesday of every Month
Chamber after Hours - 2nd Thursday of Every Month
Afternoon Golf Scrambles - Every Tuesday at Jackson Parish Recreation Course (Tee time at 5:30 p.m., call by 5 if you can play), Food served afterward
2019 CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
- November:
- 10th - Christmas Open House from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. in Jonesboro
- 13th - Monthly Chamber Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m. (location TBA)
- 30th - Annual Christmas Parade and festivities in downtown Jonesboro
December:
- TBA
Jackson Parish Library
JACKSON PARISH LIBRARY
MAIN BRANCH
614 SOUTH POLK AVE.
JONESBORO, LA 71251
Phone: (318) 259-5697
Fax: (318) 259-3374
CHATHAM BRANCH
1500 PINE ST.
CHATHAM, LA 71226
Phone: (318) 249-2980
The Jackson Parish Library is a service institution that seeks to inform, educate, entertain, and culturally enrich the lives of all people, from early childhood to senior citizens, through the use of books and other materials, technological innovations, facilities, and professional services. 318-249-2981
Community Center
The Dr. Charles H. Garrett Community Center is a large meeting facility available to the public for rent. Different events include, but are not limited to, meetings, training sessions, dinners, receptions, and other special events.
For details on rentals, please view our Community Center Rental Agreement.
To make reservations or for further inquiries, please contact our Police Jury Office at (318) 259-2361 ext. 201 (Ms. Bonnie Paggett).
Rental Information
The original contract along with all fees and security deposits must be returned and paid before your requested date can be reserved on our calendar.
The following fees apply:
- Rental: $300.00
- Setup: $65.00
- Security Deposit: $300.00 (refundable)
- Alcohol Surcharge: $200.00 (if applicable)
Our Maintenance Staff will clean the facilities before and after each use and a member of their team will be available during your event.
We have limited equipment available for you to use at no additional charge:
- Commercial Kitchen with window access to the ballroom
- P/A System (up to six microphones)
- Lighting system (multiple colors available)
- Projector and screen
- CD/DVD Player
- Podium
- Piano