JPRD is modernizing its communication platforms with a mobile app and website. In addition, as part of the 2021...
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2022 Next-Level Initiatives
JPRD is gearing towards an exciting year with even more exciting initiatives to project our department into a more...
Next-Level Initiatives 2021 Recap
The Recreation administrative team brainstormed ways to meet Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng’s call for next level...
August- December 2021 Promotions
Cody Berthelot- Rec. Ctr. Supervisor Robert Corona- Shop Carpenter Davyn Davis- Rec. Ctr. Supervisor Cherie Dunn- Rec....
August- December New Hires 2021
Matthew Burg Angelle Freeman Theresa Jefferson Austin Kern Frank Kimble Jr. Kenneth Kimble Mitchell Maher Tyler...
2021 Compliment-A-Coworker Recipients
Pamela Bibbins Terrell Celestine Maverick Charles Jacob Cherry Gerard Constant Anthony Corpora Tiffany Curtis Leslie...
Service Pins January- April 2022
5-Years of Service Michelle Dearmitt Anthony Foster, Jr. 10-Years of Service Cody Berthelot Robert Corona Robert...
2021 September – December Service Pins
5-Years of Service Oscar Battle Johnny Payton Angela Robert Gerald Stewart Blair Thorton Mary Young 10-Years of...
January 2022 New Hires & Promotions
January 2022 New Hires: Terrance Anderson Austin Blum Christopher Radcliff Henre’ Toliver January 2022 Promotions:...
Teens and Vaccines
JPRD held its first live stream to raise awareness on coronavirus and answer questions about the vaccine and its effects on teenagers
Job Promotion
Brandon Collins recently took the position of Area Coordinator of Maintenance.
Adopt A Senior Program
In honor of National Senior Citizens Day, the Adopt-A-Senior program was born and led into the world for all Jefferson Parish to adore and help raise.
Julie McDonald Service Pin Recipient
The five-year service pin recipient, Julie McDonald, is an avid caregiver and helper. The former housewife, now receptionist, not only does clerical work but aids everyone in her department.
Lafreniere Park ADA Compliant Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
A monstrous project turned into a miracle after the Parish’s teamwork and effort to make Lafreniere Park ADA compliant.
Woodmere Ribbon Cutting
Councilman Byron L. Lee and JPRD celebrated the newly installed outdoor fitness park for Woodmere
Cleary Playground Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Some gathered, but many flocked to Cleary Playground gymnasium on Nov. 16 for not only a ribbon-cutting but a memorial service for Coach Jay “Jaybird” Champagne.
Ten-Year Service Pin Recipient
Frank Matise Jr., Girl’s Supervisor for Jefferson Playground, has found his comfort working for Jefferson Playground. The ten-year service pin recipient relishes in his home away from home.
JPRD’s Leap into Inclusivity
Parks & Recreation is stepping up to the plate after the Jefferson Parish Employee Diversity & Inclusion Board called its members to be more inclusive in their respective departments
Avondale Improvement Project
Avondale Playground underwent a major remodel in early December of 2019.
Thank You Employees
We want to thank and recognize our employees who worked tirelessly during Hurricane Ida and immediately after during the relief process