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Pool Season Ends

After careful consideration, effective immediately the Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department has ended the aquatics season. 

This update is a result of the changing health indicators in our community, state, and nation. 


All department pools and splash pads are now closed for the summer.  Swim lessons will conclude as scheduled this week. 

For more information, please visit www.accgov.com/aquatics or call 706-613-3800.
Face Masks Required

Park and Facility Update

Most Leisure Services parks and facilities including Bear Hollow Zoo, Lyndon Arts Center, Sandy Creek Nature Center, Sandy Creek Park, community centers, and athletic parks are operating under regular hours of operation with restricted use and limited public access.   

A complete list of parks and facilities open to the public is available at www.accgov.com/leisure.

The following restrictions are in effect for the immediate future:

• Facilities will operate with limited public access which is dependent upon occupancy, based on recommendations from the CDC.  

• Athletic fields and gymnasiums are open, but no competitive play is allowed due to social distancing concerns. 

• Pickleball and tennis courts are open.

• Dog park access is limited.

• Virtual programs continue at www.accgov.com/leisure.

Morton Theatre remains closed as well as unsupervised amenities including playgrounds, outdoor basketball and volleyball courts.

Face covers must be worn at all parks and facilities. People are reminded to continue to limit close contact, practice physical distancing measures, wash or sanitize hands frequently, and follow group gathering and other guidelines per the governor's statewide executive order

For more information, please call 706-613-3800.

Parks and Rec Month

All Month Long...

The Leisure Services Department celebrates the best time of the year - National Parks and Recreation Month!


Throughout the month of July, we will highlight our amazing staff in a variety of social media highlights -
 "I am Parks and Recreation and..."


Please be sure to visit the Department's Facebook page and Instagram to learn about the people who help everyone learn, create, and play!
Virtual Leisure Services

Virtual Leisure Services

Although some facilities are not open, everyone can still enjoy programs online!  Virtual Leisure Services offers a 
variety of activities broken into four general categories:  Arts, Athletics, Nature, and Recreation. 

There are a variety of free programs presented by staff from across the department.                    
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