In recognition of Juneteenth, the City of Jacksonville has announced widespread closures of government offices and facilities for the holiday. According to a release on the City of Jacksonville’s official website, locations such as City Hall at St. James, the Ed Ball Building, and the Duval County Courthouse will be shuttered today. In lockstep with the commemoration, various community and senior centers, as well as certain administrative offices, will not be operating.
Despite the breadth of closures, the standard operations for garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection will reportedly see no interruptions, offering a semblance of normality amidst the citywide pause. Similarly, the 630-CITY Customer Service Center will only briefly halt its workflow, closing today and resuming by tomorrow morning, as detailed on the City of Jacksonville’s official announcement. Those in need to request city services have been directed to do so online during the closure period.
Public leisure facilities seem to have received a mixed hand regarding Juneteenth operating hours. The Jacksonville Public Library will close all locations on June 19, making clear the weight of the historical observance. In contrast, operations at the Tennis Centers vary, with Southside Tennis Complex maintaining open doors likely to accommodate the city’s sports enthusiasts. The Huguenot Memorial Park will greet visitors as early as 6 a.m. but will enforce a strict exit time by 8 p.m., ensuring compliance with regulations for the day…