Martin Street Youth Center

09/28/2026

✨We will have collection boxes at 'The Rec' to support our community partners. 🧥

The Jacksonville Police Department, in partnership with Jacksonville North Pulaski School District, is conducting a Coat Drive to support JNPSD scholars in need. We invite community members to donate new or gently worn winter coats for children of all ages from September 28 through December 18. Donations may be delivered to the Jacksonville Police Department or the JNPSD Central Office. Together, we can help ensure every child is prepared for the winter season.

09/23/2026

🚨NOTICE: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 - The After School Tutoring program at Martin Street Youth Center is postponed until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and will share updates as soon as new scheduling information becomes available. Thank you for your understanding and continued support. Call 501-982-0818 for more info.

07/28/2026

☀The Summer Feeding Program will end on August 4, 2026. Breakfast at 9:30-10:30am and lunch/snacks 12:30-1:30pm.☀

​​The Bridge 2 Success At-Risk Feeding Program will be provided after school on Mondays through Fridays from 3:30pm - 4:30pm. The meal/snack will be given to youth ages walking to 18 years old. After school programming will start August 11, 2026.

07/21/2026

Back-to-School immunizations on Sat, Aug 8th 12p-3p

Back-to-school starts with staying healthy! 💉🩺Make sure your child is up to date on their required immunizations before the first day of school. Baptist Health Community Outreach is hosting a free immunization clinic to help students prepare for the upcoming 2026 school year.

📍The FREE immunization clinic "Ready 4 School" event will be held on Saturday, August 8 at Martin Street Youth Center (201 W. Martin Street, Jacksonville), 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.

For more info call 501-202-1540

07/16/2026

Did YOU know?- The Martin Street Youth Center is open during the summer, offering a safe, fun, and supportive place for kids and teens. Get the facts before you act! Check in with the "Rec" or visit www.jacksonvilleparks.com for more information about everything we offer. Let’s keep our community informed and our youth engaged!

Martin Street Youth Center, "The Rec", is a multipurpose building constructed in 1969-70 and is 5,250 square feet multipurpose building operated by the Parks and Recreation Department. Effective January 2004 the building is officially designated as a Youth Center.

Our lobby area offers a wide variety of games including pool tables, ping pong tables, foosball, PS4/PS5, and much more. The Pleasure Park Complex provides a basketball court, playground & open grassy area for kids to frolic or rest.

The "Rec" hosts a free Summer Program for youth ages 8-15 and serves a free breakfast and lunch/snacks all summer long to anyone ages walking to 18 years old. The facility is open for youth ages 8-17, and there is no fee for youth to participate in the programs and services held at the center.An equipment card must be completed by a parent or guardian.

Martin Street Youth Center is located at 201 West Martin Street in Jacksonville Arkansas 72076. Reach out to them today for more information about their facility and programs 501-982-0818.

07/01/2026

We will be closed for the July 4th holiday. We will reopen on Monday, July 6th at our regular business hours.

🇺🇸 Holiday Closure Reminder 🇺🇸

Please note that all Jacksonville Parks & Recreation facilities will be closed on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.

💦 Splash Zone will remain OPEN both days from 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, so come cool off and celebrate with us!

We hope everyone has a fun, safe, and happy holiday weekend! ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸

05/30/2026

A huge thank you to Genesis, Jennifer, and 1st AR Bank for providing lunch for the youth last Thursday! Y’all seriously made our day — thank you for showing up with full hearts and full plates! 😄🙌

05/25/2026

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY 🇺🇸To the heroes, armed forces, first responders, and everyone who has sacrificed to defend our freedom❤️🤍💙Remember & Honor🪖

The Jacksonville Community Center & Martin Street Youth Center are closed today. We will be open on Tuesday, May 26 at our normal business hours. 🌳

05/13/2026

A huge shoutout and heartfelt thank you to Ms. Kyra Conley for blessing the Youth Center with this amazing donation of food and items! Thank you for investing in our kids. 💙

05/06/2026

🚨UPDATE🚨 We WILL have meals provided for youth ages 0-18 for May 26-29. 🙏Thank you to our supporters for helping.

🧐Be wise before you arrive: Meals will NOT be served May 26-29‼️ We apologize for any inconvenience.

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