The Leisure Services Department is carefully monitoring COVID-19 conditions. Here are some of the things currently in place to reduce the risk of COVID-19 exposure and spread:
Adjusted hours of parks and facilities to allow for staff to work in alternate schedules
Enhanced cleaning and disinfecting measures, focusing on high-touch areas
Face masks to be worn
No large groups or gatherings
Social distancing required
Temperature checks for staff and participants of in-person programs
All parks and facilities are open, except Morton Theatre.
Due to COVID-19, the Leisure Services Department may determine that programs need to be cancelled or adapted to a virtual activity. Registrants will be contacted.
All ACCGov Leisure Services Department pools open Saturday, May 29 for the season. Memorial Day pool hours are 1:00 – 5:30 p.m. Pools close for the season Sunday, August 1. Read on...
The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department offers swim lessons for children three years and older at the Bishop Park, East Athens Community Center, and Lay Park pools. Read on...
The Lyndon House Arts Center & the Lyndon House Arts Foundation, Inc. announce the opening of #NotASterotype, an exhibition guest curated by La Ruchala Murphy who is the first recipient of the Guest BIPOC Curator program funded by LHAF. Read on...
The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department is now hiring for approximately 120 summer positions. Applications are currently being accepted for camp counselors, Grand Slam staff, lifeguards, and pool clerks. Read on...
The Lyndon House Arts Center announces the 46th Juried Exhibition. Read on...
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Mission Statement
We build a healthier and more livable community by providing opportunities to learn, create, and play in quality parks, programs, and facilities that are valued by our citizens.
Program Accommodation
The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department offers Therapeutic Recreation programs, services, and activities that are accessible to all individuals with disabilities. Leisure Services supports and encourages opportunities for inclusion in all programs. Adaptive programs are available to provide individuals with disabilities a modified experience for recreational success. If you would like to participate and need accommodation, please call 706-613-3602.
