The Athens-Clarke County
Leisure Services Department

E-Newsletter

"Movies by Moonlight" Presents "Creed"

The Leisure Services Department will host a free “Movies by Moonlight” outdoor movie on Friday, June 2 at 9:00 p.m. at Lay Park located at 297 Hoyt Street.

The evening features the Michael B. Jordan movie “Creed.” Outdoor activities, including a boxing demonstration by Strength and Strike Fitness, begin at 8:00 p.m.

Registration is not required. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and will sit on the athletic field to watch the film on the large inflatable screen.

Upon arrival, patrons will be directed to the movie viewing area. The public should bring their own refreshments. Food and beverages will not be sold or provided at the park. Restrooms will be available.

All park rules will be enforced, including dogs always on leash, no alcohol, smoking, or grills.

For more information, please call 706-613-3800

The "Woman King" at the Morton Theatre

The Morton Theatre Corporation invites Athens to a free screening of The Woman King on Sunday, June 4 at 3:00 p.m. at the Morton Theatre.

This historical action drama set in the early 19th-century tells the story of an all-female group of warriors named the Agojie who protect the African nation of Dahomey. EGOT winner Viola Davis stars as General Nanisca, who must lead her warriors against enemies both local and foreign while coming face-to-face with her personal demons as well.

The screening is free and open to the public and concessions will be available for purchase.

For more information, please call 706-613-3770.

Splash Pads and Pools

are Open for the Season!

The Leisure Services Department announces its pool season for the upcoming summer.

The Department will operate four public pools this summer including Heard Park, 400 McKinley Drive; Lay Park, 297 Hoyt Street; Memorial Park, 293 Gran Ellen Drive; and Rocksprings Park, 291 Henderson Extension. The Bishop Park pool is closed for the 2023 season for renovations.

During the aquatics season, pools are open Tuesday-Friday and Sundays, 1:00 – 5:30 p.m. Pool hours are noon – 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays. All pools and splash pads are closed on Mondays for maintenance.

The Walker Park Splash Pad, located at 200 Trail Creek St is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 - 5:30 p.m. The Rocksprings Splash Pad, located at 291 Henderson Ext. is openTuesday-Friday and Sundays, 1:00 – 5:30 p.m. and noon - 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays. The splash pads are closed on Mondays for maintenance.

Pool and splash pad admission is $1 per person, cash only. Pool passes are available for purchase and may be used at both splash pads and at all of the Department’s public pools. Individual pool passes are $20 and Family of Four pool passes are $40. Passes may be purchased onsite with forms of payment accepted including cash and check.

For more information, please call the ACCGov Leisure Services Aquatics Office at 706- 613-3589 or visit www.accgov.com/pools

Good Grades =

Free Pool Visits

The Report Cards Rewards Program returns for another summer of celebrating academic achievement

In order to be eligible, any student, Kindergarten through 12th grade, who resides in Athens-Clarke County must take a copy of the student’s final report card or equivalent to a Leisure Services pool or splash pad during the aquatics season. Locations include Heard Park, Lay Park, Memorial Park, or Rocksprings Park and the Walker Park splash pad. The Bishop Park pool is closed for the summer for renovations.

A report card with all A's or all E's guarantees a free summer pool pass. A report card with all A's and B's, or all E's and M's, is good for 10 free swims.

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

Workshop for Creative Entrepreneurs

The Athens-Clarke County Economic Development, in partnership with the Lyndon House Arts Center and Create Athens, invite the community to "A New Way of Thinking About Entrepreneurship Skills," facilitated by Brandy Nagel, Program Manager, Innovation Ecosystems at the Enterprise Innovation Institute at Atlanta’s Georgia Tech.

This program will be held at the Lyndon House Arts Center located at 211 Hoyt Street on Tuesday, June 6 at 5:30 pm.

This free workshop is designed for creative entrepreneurs and arts programmers with a focus on business training, networking and best practices.

This event is funded by Economic Development Administration’s University Center. Please email Myung Cogan at myung.cogan@accgov.com to register.

For more information, please call 762-772-1914.
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Save the Date!

The Athens-Clarke County Inclusion Office, Human Relations Commission, and the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, Athens, Georgia Branch will host a special movie presentation at the historic Morton Theatre.

The film "Buck and the Preacher" will be shown on Thursday, June 8 at 6:00 p.m. The movie, directed by iconic actor Sidney Poitier in his directorial debut, tells the story of a heroic group of formerly enslaved African Americans who seek a new life in the American West.

For more information, please call 706-613-3015 or email inclusionoffice@accgov.com.

Camp Registration Continues

The Leisure Services Department continues summer camp online registration. Space is extremely limited.

All registration takes place at www.accgov.com/myrec

Take a moment and review the extensive camp opportunities for this summer. Don't forget about our teen camp selection.

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

ACCGov Leisure Services Online Registration

The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department offers a diverse selection of activities highlighting the arts, environmental science, recreation, sports,
and holiday events for adults and children.

All registration takes place online at www.accgov.com/myrec .

ACCGov Leisure Services Scholarships

The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department offers scholarship to qualifying Athens-Clarke County children.

Scholarships allow participants to pay less than the program fee.

For more information, including required documentation,
please visit www.accgov.com/scholarships

Georgia Recreation and Park Association

Agency of the Year

Populations: 80,000 - 150,000

2002, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2019, 2021

The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department

205 Old Commerce Road, Athens, GA 30607

www.accgov.com/leisure

706-613-3800

"Grand Slam" at Lay Park