Welcome to the Jackson Recreation and Parks Department website. Our mission is to be an accountable steward of public recreation facilities and other recreation resources and an efficient provider of quality, wholesome leisure services to benefit the mind, body, and spirit of all the citizens of Jackson, TN.

Parks and Facilities

The City of Jackson is the home of twenty (20) public parks, eight (8) public educational and recreation facilities, and one (1) public golf course. Click the "Parks & Facilities" icon to see a map of each location.

City Tourism Venues

Our city venues are also housed under our department. Venues include the Carl Perkins Civic Center, Jackson's AMP at the Market, Jackson Fairgrounds Park, The Ned McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center, and the West Tennessee Farmers' Market.

Sports, Classes, and Events

We offer multiple sport clinics at a fee as well as other free public events. You can find registration for each by clicking the appropriate icon below.

Events Calendar

Interested in seeing what we have going on? Check out our events calendar (updated frequently) by selecting the "Activities and Events" icon.

City Tourism Venues

2023 Age of Elegance Talent Showcase

Download the Official Rules Here

1. Must be 60 year of age or older
2. All must register and audition for entry
3. No walk-on contestants will be allowed
4. Participants may enter only ONE (1) category
5. Solo entry or groups of less than 4
6. Provide own music, instrument and/or accompanist
7. Music cannot be played from a phone
8. Tracks can be converted to a drive
9. Maximum of 4 minutes per act
10. Have fun!

Categories Include:

• Music Vocal (solo/group)
• Musical instrument(s)
• Novelty (comedy, magic, oratory, etc.)
• Dance (solo or group)

Deadline to enter: Extended through September 7, 2023

Auditions: September 7, 2023 or October 5, 2023 / 11:00 a.m. or 5:00 p.m. at Westwood Community Center, 3 Westwood Gardens Dr., Jackson, TN 38301