JaxPAL started in the 1960s with one officer who envisioned using athletics to change the trajectory of children’s lives
Our History
JaxPAL started in the 1960s with one officer who envisioned using athletics to change the trajectory of children’s lives. From this simple idea, the Police Athletic League of Jacksonville, Inc. (JaxPAL) began, and in 1972 was officially established.
1960
JaxPAL started in the 1960s with one officer who envisioned using athletics to change the trajectory of children’s lives
1972
Police Athletic League of Jacksonville, Inc. was officially establishedin 1972.
Our Mission
The Police Athletic League of Jacksonville enriches the lives of children by creating positive relationships between law enforcement officers and the youth of our community through education, athletic, outreach, and teen leadership programs.