Coming Up! Fall Online Registration

The Department announces its fall activity opportunities for 2021 featuring a diverse selection of activities highlighting the arts, environmental science, recreation, sports, and holiday events for adults and children.

Programs include

adult fitness and tai chi
art classes
baton
youth cooking classes
dance
gymnastics
homeschool groups
nature programs
preschool activities
soccer
softball
teen programs
tennis
theatre
therapeutic recreation
special holiday events

Online activity registration for Athens-Clarke County residents will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 7. Non-residents may register online starting Monday, August 9 at noon. Registration will continue until activities are full or they begin.

Before registering, individuals who have not already done so must establish a free online account at www.accgov.com/myrec. Payment may be rendered using a debit card, American Express, Discover Card, MasterCard, Visa, or a MasterCard or Visa gift card.

Individuals who already have an online account and received or renewed a Leisure Services Department scholarship since January 1, 2021, may use the scholarship when registering online.

Individuals with expired scholarships and new scholarship applicants must visit a Leisure Services Department facility office at least five business days prior to registering for a program. Scholarships must be applied for in person. Information regarding the scholarship activity, including required documentation, is available at www.accgov.com/scholarship.

Individuals who do not have access to a computer or smart phone may register online using the computer labs at East Athens Community Center at 400 McKinley Dr., Lay Park at 297 Hoyt St., or Rocksprings Park at 291 Henderson Ext. during regular hours of operation.

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

Batter Up!

It's time to set up to the plate and play some softball!

This 8-week program, for ages 18 and older begins August 17 and continues through October 5.

Teams are organized into Church League, Co-Ed League, and Men's League. The fee is $400 per team. There will be an additional $50 for playoff games.

Online registration is underway.

For more information, please call 706-613-3589.

That's a Wrap!

The aquatics season wraps up Sunday, August 1 when all pools and the Rocksprings Park Splash Pad close for the season.

The Walker Park Splash Pad, located at 200 Trail Creek St., will be open weekends only, Saturday, August 7-September 6. Splash pad hours of operation are 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Admission is $1 per person.

For more information, please call 706-613-3589.

Line, Please...

Athens Creative Theatre will be holding auditions for Lerner & Loewe’s Camelot on Monday, August 9 and Tuesday, August 10 at Quinn Hall at Memorial Park.

Camelot follows the story of an idealistic young King Arthur with hopes to create a kingdom built on honor and dignity. His ideals, however are tested when his queen, Guenevere, falls in love with the young Sir Lancelot and the fate of the kingdom hangs in the balance.

Roles are available for youth, teens, adults, and seniors of all skill levels. Auditions will be held at Memorial Park (Quinn Hall) and audition appointments can be made by calling 706-613-3628 or emailing act@accgov.com

Now Hiring!

Do you love going to the park? Then work in the park! The Department is hiring for park assistants across the park system.

Positions are available at Bishop Park, Lay Park, Sandy Creek Park, Southeast Clarke Park, and the Tennis Center.

Apply today at www.accgov.com/jobs .

ACCGov Leisure Services has transitioned to a new online registration system.

If you haven't created your new online account,
do so today at www.accgov.com/leisure!