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Community Survey

We Want to Hear From You!

Help shape the future of parks, programs, and open spaces in our community!

The Parks and Recreation Department is updating our 2026–2030 Recreation and Open Space Plan, and we want to ensure it reflects the needs and priorities of the people we serve. That means we need your input.

Take just a few minutes to complete our Community Survey and let us know what matters most to you—whether it’s park improvements, new programs, trail access, or preserving green space.

🔗 Click here to take the survey

Your feedback is essential in helping us prioritize the projects and initiatives that will shape our village—now and in the years ahead.

Thank you for being a valued part of our community!

2025 Calendar of Special Events

 

📢 We’re Hiring!

Join the Village of Jackson Parks & Recreation Department as a Morning Wrap Care & Friday Fun Camp Teacher!

🧒 Do you love working with kids in a positive, energetic, and creative environment? We’re looking for someone to lead fun, age-appropriate activities that support the social, emotional, and physical growth of school-aged children.

📍 Location: Jackson Community Center – N165 W20330 Hickory Lane
🕒 Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM–12:15 PM + Fridays 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
💵 Pay: $16.00–$18.00/hour
📅 Season: August–June (aligned with the school year)


What You’ll Do:

  • Supervise and engage with children in a safe, nurturing environment

  • Plan creative enrichment and recreational activities

  • Be a role model and positive presence for kids and families

  • Communicate with parents, staff, and supervisors

  • Support daily routines including snack time and cleanup

  • Participate in staff meetings and trainings


Qualifications:

  • Must be 18+

  • High school diploma or GED required; child development coursework preferred

  • Experience working with children and individuals with disabilities

  • CPR/First Aid Certified (or willing to become certified)

  • Must pass a background check


📩 Apply Today!
Join a passionate team making a difference in the Jackson community.
Visit: Contact us at (262) 677-9001 or
🔗 Learn more: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/jacksonwi/jobs/5011516/morning-wrap-care-and-friday-fun-camp-teacher?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

#NowHiring #JacksonWI #ParksAndRecJobs #YouthPrograms #WrapCare #JoinOurTeam

Hasmer Lake Park Plan Project

Story Map link for the Hasmer Lake Park Plan project.

https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/4e106e6823b5405a9b070ae4783913e7

Municipal Agreement

JACC Fitness Orientation

Check out our Fitness Orientation for the Fitness Center at the Jackson Area Community Center!
 
https://youtu.be/QsX1CWafkDA  <-- View the orientation for the HD-3000 Dual Pulley Functional Trainer machine in the JACC Fitness Center!
 
Call the Community Center today for more information on our Fitness Center memberships (262) 677-9665 or email us at parkrec@villageofjackson.com. Thank you to Brenda Mundt, CPT (owner of Fit4You LLC) for continuing to be the certified personal trainer at the Jackson Community Center and making this great video for us! Ask about doing a live a fitness orientation with Brenda or even one-on-one personal training session.

Summer Guide


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