I've got three kids (10, 8, and 6) who have been playing soccer since they could walk. After…read morebouncing through a few leagues over the years, JFC has been the one that actually stuck. We're going on our third year now. JFC has a bunch of programs: Rec, Bridge, Academy, Competitive. Rec League: We've had the same volunteer coaches for three years. They've all been great. No yelling, no "my kid is going to the MLS at age 9" energy. Just good people teaching kids how to play and have fun. My kids have gotten a lot better and more importantly, they actually enjoy playing. Rec uniforms aren't on any kind of cycle. You buy it once and your kid wears it until it doesn't fit anymore. Love that. Bridge Program: If your kid wants more than Rec but competitive sounds intense, Bridge is that perfect middle step. More structure, more skills, but still fun, and build confidence without getting overwhelmed. Competitive Program: My youngest is 6 and plays Competitive. The coaches are paid and trained. They've been really good with him. He's learning a ton and still comes off the field smiling, which is all I care about at this age. Uniforms (Bridge & Competitive): Those do run on a two-year cycle. They're not cheap (We Got Soccer never is), but at least you know you're good for two years. I won't sugarcoat it none of this is cheap, especially with three kids. A sibling discount would be amazing if they ever offer one. Facilities: Patton Park has good fields, one stadium field with lights, several full-size lit fields, and smaller ones. Grass is usually in great shape. Parking is a nightmare (just being honest), bathrooms are okay, and the concession stand has saved us more than once on long soccer weekends. My kids love it. The coaches have been great. The community is solid. And out of every soccer league we've tried in Jacksonville, JFC has been the one where my kids grew the most and actually had fun doing it, and that's what matters.

JFC has been the best soccer experience my three kids (10y, 8y, 6y) have had. We've tried a few…read moreleagues over the last 8 years. We found JFC 3 years ago and have stayed. The club offers several programs, some being recreational, academy, and competitive. It's a lot to navigate. On the REC side, the coaches are volunteers. We've been lucky with the volunteer coaches we gotten (and kept for the last 3 years), they've been knowledgeable, professional, and kind (not one has yelled at the kids or been disrespectfully competitive). They've kept the game fun and competitive for the kids. I've seen a lot of growth in my kids abilities and confidence. It's an added bonus that the parents are chill too. The competitive program has paid, trained coaches. I have one kid who does competitive. No complaints. The coach was good. My kid (6y) learned soccer skills and most importantly, had fun. Yes, it's expensive. A sibling discount (any discount) would be helpful if offered. Uniforms are purchased through We Got Soccer, also pricey, but unlike other leagues, JFC doesn't force you into buying new ones every year. My kids have worn the same uniforms for three years and they've held up great. The club offers a free training session for kids that also serve as informational sessions for the parents. They're essentially informational where you can talk with staff, ask questions, and learn how the programs work while the kids play. The facilities at Patton Park are solid: one lit full-size stadium field, multiple lit full-size fields, and a few unlit junior fields. The grass is usually in good shape and the environment feels professional. Parking is a beast, even with a huge lot! The bathrooms are... meh. Could definitely be better. And the on-site food concession is a nice bonus during long game days. Overall, JFC delivers good coaching and solid competition (especially if your kids want to go all the way aka college).

How fun and festive. Christmas creative displays from the community come to life with lights and…read morecreativity. Most importantly it's free. Right on 1st street north on the pavilion. You can see many lifeguard chairs decked out. The cause of the awareness to support children's art education is amazing. When I went there was a nature display of moving animals, light show, nativity scene, Santa on a sleigh and much more. Each display was picture perfect and you can tell each sponsor put in so much effort and work with creativity. Also the lights up were beautiful. If you love taking holiday pictures and in the mood for family fun this will definitely lighten your spirits. I will make it a tradition of going every year.

I was so excited to go to this, that I went twice! It's so cool to see how creative people are. It…read moretruly ties together Christmas and the beaches - talk about Christmas in FL haha. I really enjoyed this and came with my friends then my family and both times everyone loved it. Good for a little stroll after dinner. So glad to live close by to this!

Best Children's non-profit in Jacksonville. The staff is awesome and the programs are well chosen…read moreand professionally presented. I'm not sure why this program doesn't get more coverage in the media because it is by far better than any of the children's programs in town. When I spoke to the director a few weeks ago, he told me they served over 2.5 million children since they started in 1979. They see close to 45,000 students every season. They do all this on a very small budget, with very little stuff. Support them with your attendance AND if you can, financially.

This is a great venue that is smaller in size and right next to the larger and more well known…read moreLazarra Fine Arts Center. It's most unique feature is that it converts from a 350 seat venue to 700 seats with two large rotating "turrets" that can be opened. Lighting viewing and sound are excellent and can be rented out for community events. UNF will provide the sound and lighting techs, as well as the ushers, doormen and clean up crews.

Outstanding theater for music recitals and plays. My daughter has performed here for several years…read morefor her Music School.

Jacksonville Jaguars are a Florida team that I love. I love the team colors and I love…read moreJacksonville. I lived in Florida off and on for over 40 years. I've been to Jacksonville so many times because I have family there. On weekends my daughter and I look forward to watching football together. Every year she plays fantasy football with the women in her office. They each put in money. They even have a trophy for the winner that they keep just for the year on their desk. A few years ago my daughter won two years in a row. This year she is third place during the playoffs. She's got two players on the Jaguars this game. It makes watching them play that much more exciting. I'm recommending football on TV on a snowy winter day!

The Fields Auto Group Terrace Suite is a blast! They have multiple bars within the suite and plenty…read moreof food options. Just check out the amazing views! Had a blast with my girlfriends

Its no secret that Baker County is a huge football town so they have a great stadium. They could…read morebuild even more seats and they would fill it up. The place always looks clean and neat. Well manicured field. Always newly painted during the off season. There have probably been a million games played here between little league, middle school, JV and varsity and the field is still great. Heck i played on this smae field over 30 years ago!!

A good High School football stadium without the 440 yard asphalt track running around the field.read more

Location Jax sports area-arena…read moreParking Garage-$10; where you can find it elsewhere Service We opted for " best seats"- got front row of side lines-perfect! Game 50 yards of non stop indoor football fun! Mascots are fun! Cheerleaders are great! Summary For a fun night of football-c'mon out. The place is packed!!!

Such a great experience! Not as crowded as expected meaning it was much more intimate experience -…read moregreat music and giveaways, football so close you can touch the players (but don't!) and a good mix of family fun and a fun adult night out!

Enjoyed the tour with Mrs. Gaillard.! Very nice antiques and family history. Learn about southern…read morehistory that includes things left out by the north after the war. Look up the Monroe Tariff as to why the war started. Also lecturers monthly tour and ladies tea with lecture coming up this month.

For someone interested in this kind of thing there are some cool things to check out; however, it…read moredoesn't offer enough for someone to drive far to see it. While the workers know a lot about the Civil War, the two I talked to were both huge revisionist nuts. Any historian will tell you the war was about slavery, but not according to these Teahadists. Saw one on Television tonight calling himself a "historian" and attacking people who want to change the name of Nathan Bedford Forrest High School--his critique of them and their argument? "They're communists." "Ultra-left-wing, liberal, communists." If you're proud of your cultural history (or just an admitted racist), it might be a good place to go pick up good talking points that will sound great to anyone who's not informed. But once this last generation of apologists dies out, hopefully thd collection will be taken to a more proper historical place--like MOSH. ETA: for the lady who wrote to tell me, "No one needs your political views either," I would just say that I don't present political views here--just facts. What they've said in the museum or on television. The two people I've talked with most here are revisionists (ask any actual historian who specializes in the period of the Civil War, and they'll debunk all arguments about how the war wasn't really about slavery, etc.). I'm a proud southerner, and MANY of my relatives fought in the CSA, mostly in units from Georgia. If you see something political, it's because you're projecting.