Douglasville
Georgia
City of Douglasville Parks & Recreation
Douglasville Parks & Recreation Mission Statement
The mission of the City of Douglasville Parks and Recreation Department is to enhance the interaction of people and the environment in a manner in which is pleasing to all. To provide recreation opportunities to effectively meet and serve the needs of our constituents, the citizens of Douglasville, and those who interact with the Parks system.
About
Douglasville’s park system is a full-time, year-round recreation establishment with staffing available Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and on Sundays from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Our team of full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees are here to serve you in the best and friendliest way possible. We hope that you will visit us soon, and we are always looking for your feedback.
Recent News
Douglasville Parks And Recreation Playbook For September 2023
Nominate Fowler Field Park to Receive a $75,000 Grant We’re excited to announce that Fowler Field has been selected as one of nine projects in the 2023 Niagara Perk Your Park Campaign. With your help, we can create a much-needed rain garden…
Read More »Douglasville Parks And Recreation Playbook For August 2023
Summer 2023 Recap Over 2,000 families, youth, and teens have been serviced through our summer programs including camps, special events, and more. We opened a new playground at Hunter Park and hosted numerous tournaments, weddings, and events for…
Read More »Douglasville Parks And Recreation Playbook For June 2023
Family Fun Walk - June 10 at Hunter Park Let's get moving! Join us for National Family Health and Fitness Day on Saturday, June 10 from 9:00 AM - 12:00N at Hunter Park! Participants will be able to register for the "Wellness Walk" as a family or…
Read More »Douglasville Parks and Recreation Playbook for May 2023
Happy Mental Health Awareness Month! As Mental Health Awareness Month, May is a time to raise awareness of and reduce the stigma surrounding behavioral health issues, as well as highlight the ways mental illness and addiction can affect all of us…
Read More »Douglasville Parks and Recreation Playbook for April 2023
Happy National Diversity Month! In observance of Good Friday on April 7, the Alice J. Hawthorne Community Center will be closed. Ike Owings Community Center will be remain open until 6 PM for KDO Spring Break Camp. Cast Your Vote for Hunter…
Read More »Douglasville Parks and Recreation Monthly Playbook - January 2023
Happy New Year! Share your feedback at our upcoming Parks Community Vision Board events. The Parks Team is excited to share our goals with you and invites you to share your thoughts about our vision for the new year. You're welcome to attend…
Read More »Douglasville Parks And Recreation Monthly Newsletter - December 2022
Douglasville Parks and Recreation is the 2022 Agency of the Year Douglasville Parks and Recreation was selected as the State Agency of the Year for the 20,001-50,000 population division by GRPA (Georgia Recreation and Park Association). …
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