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03/05/2026

☀️ Now Hiring Summer Camp Staff! ☀️

Looking for a fun and rewarding summer job? We’re hiring energetic, responsible individuals (18+) to help create an unforgettable experience for our campers this summer!

💵 $12/hour
📍 Eastbank & Westbank positions available
👥 Must be 18 or older
📅 Interviewing as early as next week!

If you enjoy working with kids, staying active, and making a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Email [email protected] for an application.

We’ll see you at the playground!🌈🏀🎨

02/26/2026

Step up to the plate, Vikings! 🥎⚾

Registration for Baseball & Softball opens March 1st at JPRD.com!

From learning fundamentals to making big plays, this season is all about confidence, teamwork, and fun. 🌟

👉 Sign up at JPRD.com

02/14/2026

⚾🥎 Baseball & Softball Registration Opens March 1st! 🥎⚾

Step up to the plate with JPRD’s Baseball and Softball season! Whether your child is picking up a bat for the first time or ready to knock it out of the park, our programs offer the perfect mix of skill-building, confidence-boosting, and fun. 🎉

From learning the fundamentals to making big plays with teammates, every participant will have the opportunity to grow, shine, and enjoy an exciting season on the field. 💪🌟

👉 Register at JPRD.org — just click “Register Today” to get started!

02/02/2026

Strong booster clubs don’t happen by accident—they’re built.

Join us for the Booster Club Building Workshop, a comprehensive training designed to support JPRD booster club leaders with compliance, risk management, and effective operations.

📌 Compliance | Risk & Liability | Fundraising & Growth
📅 Feb 25, 2026 | 6–9 PM
📍 Ree Alario Center

Perfect for executive boards, compliance officers, and new or prospective volunteers.
👉 Spots are limited. Register today!
🌐 www.JPRD.org

01/06/2026

Track & Field and Soccer registration is now open — let the fun begin! ⚽🏃‍♀️
👉 Register now at www.JPRD.com

12/10/2025

12/09/2025

10/29/2025

❄️⚽ Winter Soccer Fun! ⚽❄️

Soccer Shots Mini (ages 2) and Classic (ages 3-5) are here to get your little ones moving, learning, and smiling! From dribbling and passing to shooting and teamwork, our high-energy, fun-filled sessions introduce soccer skills and important character traits. 🌟

Let’s kick off the winter fun—because it’s never too early to start loving soccer! 🥅
💻 Sign up today at JPRD.org !

10/01/2025

🎃🏓 Nightmare on Court Street is coming… 🏓🎃

A mixed doubles, Halloween-themed pickleball tournament full of spooky costumes, thrilling matches, and festive fun!

📅 October 30th, 2025
📍 JPRD Pickleball Complex – Metairie, LA
✨ Two divisions: Social & Competitive
👻 Costume contest + entertainment for all!
🤩Local Food Trucks + a live DJ!

🎟️ Registration opens October 1st at 8:00 AM and closes October 23rd at 11:59 PM!
🎭 Social Division – https://secure.rec1.com/LA/jefferson-parish-recreation-department/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTM5MzMyNTI=
🏆 Competitive Division – https://secure.rec1.com/LA/jefferson-parish-recreation-department/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTM5MzMyOTU=

10/01/2025

Coat Collection!

The Loving Care club is hosting a Coat Collection Drive all month long to help families in need this winter. ❄️

📍 Drop off your brand-new or gently used (clean & in good condition) coats at our collection sites—or join us at our special collection event on October 8th, 6:30–7:30 PM at 604 Heritage Ave, Terrytown.

Every coat makes a difference! 💙 Donations will go to Heroes of New Orleans Charities and Catholic Charities.

🧡 About the Loving Care Club:
The Loving Care Club is a social club for high-functioning adults with developmental disabilities. We focus on friendship, community, and giving back—and this coat drive is just one way we’re working to make a difference.

👉 For more information about the club, call Emily at 504-349-5000.

Let’s come together and keep our community warm this season! 🍁

09/23/2025

🏀 Basketball registration for the 2025 season opens October 1!

The program is open to all skill levels and is a great way for kids to stay active, learn fundamentals, and build confidence.⭐️

👉 Register starting Oct. 1 at www.JPRD.com – click “Register Today.”