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The City of Neptune Beach is a community of 7,500 residents located in
Duval County on a barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean on the east
and the Intracoastal Waterway on the west. The primary focus of the
community is to protect the residential nature of the City and to maintain
its high quality of life through strict growth management standards.
Neptune Beach comprises approximately 2.5 square miles and is
bounded by the City of Atlantic Beach to the north and the City of
Jacksonville Beach to the south.
The name Neptune Beach has origins dating back to the year 1922 when
Dan Wheeler built his own train station next to his home and named it
Neptune. Mr. Wheeler had been informed that if he were to build a
station, the train would be required to stop. The construction of the
station eliminated his walking to Mayport in order to take the train to
work in Jacksonville. The station was located where the Sea Turtle Inn is
now located.
The area remained a part of Jacksonville Beach until the tax revolt of
1931, when on August 11, the residents of Neptune voted 113 to 31 to
secede from Jacksonville Beach and incorporate the City of Neptune
Beach.
The City operates under a City Manager-Council form of government.
Residents elect a Mayor and four additional City Councilors which make
up the City Council. The Council is responsible for enacting ordinances
and resolutions which govern the City. The mayor presides over the
council meetings. The City Council appoints a City Manager who serves
as the chief executive officer and is charged with the enforcement of all
ordinances and resolutions passed by the City Council. The Chief of
Police, Public Services Director and Finance Director are appointed by
the City Manager.
Duval County on a barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean on the east
and the Intracoastal Waterway on the west. The primary focus of the
community is to protect the residential nature of the City and to maintain
its high quality of life through strict growth management standards.
Neptune Beach comprises approximately 2.5 square miles and is
bounded by the City of Atlantic Beach to the north and the City of
Jacksonville Beach to the south.
The name Neptune Beach has origins dating back to the year 1922 when
Dan Wheeler built his own train station next to his home and named it
Neptune. Mr. Wheeler had been informed that if he were to build a
station, the train would be required to stop. The construction of the
station eliminated his walking to Mayport in order to take the train to
work in Jacksonville. The station was located where the Sea Turtle Inn is
now located.
The area remained a part of Jacksonville Beach until the tax revolt of
1931, when on August 11, the residents of Neptune voted 113 to 31 to
secede from Jacksonville Beach and incorporate the City of Neptune
Beach.
The City operates under a City Manager-Council form of government.
Residents elect a Mayor and four additional City Councilors which make
up the City Council. The Council is responsible for enacting ordinances
and resolutions which govern the City. The mayor presides over the
council meetings. The City Council appoints a City Manager who serves
as the chief executive officer and is charged with the enforcement of all
ordinances and resolutions passed by the City Council. The Chief of
Police, Public Services Director and Finance Director are appointed by
the City Manager.
Would your child like to have his/her Birthday Party
in a safe park environment?
Would your youth/church group like to host an
outing but not sure of a location? Then consider
choosing Jarboe Park!
Reservations for pavilion use are available on a
first come first serve basis.
All you have to do is call the City Manager’s Office
at 270-2400 ext. 31 and ask to reserve a pavilion or
download and complete the following request form
and return to the City Manager’s office at 116 First
Street, Neptune Beach, Florida 32266. Click here
for Shelter Reservation Form. (pdf)
There’s never a fee and the only requirements are
that you dispose of all waste and make sure that
the leash law is followed for animals.
in a safe park environment?
Would your youth/church group like to host an
outing but not sure of a location? Then consider
choosing Jarboe Park!
Reservations for pavilion use are available on a
first come first serve basis.
All you have to do is call the City Manager’s Office
at 270-2400 ext. 31 and ask to reserve a pavilion or
download and complete the following request form
and return to the City Manager’s office at 116 First
Street, Neptune Beach, Florida 32266. Click here
for Shelter Reservation Form. (pdf)
There’s never a fee and the only requirements are
that you dispose of all waste and make sure that
the leash law is followed for animals.
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