"Walk into Wellness"

The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department, in partnership with Firefly Trail, Inc., Piedmont Athens Regional, and UGA Extension will host a “Walk into Wellness” series.

Walk your way into wellness one step at a time! Get moving and meet others in your community who are also on the path to wellness. Each walk will focus on a different health topic.

This free program is open to ages eight and older. Each session is held from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. with participants meeting at the Dudley Park Picnic Pavilion. The summer series takes place Saturdays, August 10, 17, 24, and 31

For more information, please call 706-613-3620.

Fall Program Online Registration Begins August 3

The Leisure Services Department announces its fall activity opportunities for 2024.

The selection features a diverse group of activities highlighting the arts, environmental science, recreation, sports, and holiday events for adults and children.

Online activity registration for Athens-Clarke County residents will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 3. Non-residents may register online starting Monday, August 5 at noon. All registration takes place online at www.accgov.com/myrec

Registration will continue until activities are at full enrollment 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 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 a public computer at Heard Park 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, call 706-613-3800.

Pools Close for the Summer on July 28

The Leisure Services Department announces the end of summer aquatics season.

All Department pools, located at Heard Park, Lay Park, Memorial Park, and Rocksprings Park will close for the season on Sunday, July 28 at 5:30 p.m. The Rocksprings Park Splash Pad will close for the season, as well.

The Walker Park Splash Pad, located at 200 Trail Creek St, will remain open, weekends only, through September 2, from 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Admission is $1 per person.

For more information, please call the Department’s Aquatics Office at 706-613-3589.

"Scissors, Paper, Art Works by Jack Burk and Claire Clements" on Display

The Lyndon House Arts Center is pleased to announce "Scissors, Paper, Art, works by Jack Burk and Claire Clements" on view through October 5, 2024.

"Scissors, Paper, Art" is an exhibit of collaged works by Jack Burk and Claire Clements. Utilizing paper, painting, and drawing, the pieces sing with the vibrancy of the natural world. Plants and flowers are present in all of the images, expressing a lushness that connects material and subject matter. Central to Clement’s technique is the use of silhouettes and flat planes of color, while Burk explores texture and materiality.

This exhibition was organized as a result of the artists submitting an Exhibition Proposal through www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse There is an ongoing call for artists and community members are encouraged to apply.

All exhibitions at Lyndon House Arts Center are free of charge and open to the public. Exhibitions are available to view during regular gallery hours, Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The Lyndon House Arts Center is closed on Saturdays when there is a UGA home football game.

For more information, please call 706-613-3623.

BINGO!

BINGO Bash is an opportunity for persons with developmental disabilities to enjoy America's favorite group game: BINGO. Supplies are provided and prizes will go to the winners!

This program is for ages 18 and older with developmental disabilities and is scheduled for Monday, August 12 from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Rocksprings Park. The fee is $1 per ACC resident and $2 for non-resident. Online registration is required.

For more information, please call 706-613-3602.

"Movies by Moonlight"

at Dudley Park

The Leisure Services Department will host a free “Movies by Moonlight” outdoor movie on Saturday, August 17 at 8:30 p.m. at Dudley Park

The event features the 2009 film “Fantastic Mr. Fox” and will be presented in the earthen amphitheater adjacent to the restroom building near the Firefly Trail. Registration is not required.

Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and will sit on the ground to watch the film on the large inflatable screen. Food and beverages will not be sold or provided at the park. Restrooms and water fountains will be available until the end of the screening.

Patrons can ride bikes or walk to the viewing area which is accessible from the Firefly Trail and Greenway Trail. Parking can also be utilized at both Dudley Park parking lots; 286 South Poplar Street and 1170 East Broad Street

All park rules will be enforced, including; dogs always on leash, no alcohol, no smoking, and no grills/cooking. The park will close at the end of the movie presentation.

For more information, call 706-613-3800.

We Want to Hear from You!

The Leisure Services Department has begun the process of developing a new comprehensive master plan! A huge part of the process is knowing what the community values and discovering where we need to focus our efforts in the future.

You can help us by sharing your thoughts at www.accgov.com/activateathens or you can do so in person at one of the many scheduled sessions.

Our partners from BerryDunn will be out in community at your favorite parks, festivals, and events all summer! There's an ever growing list on the Activate Athens website, as well.

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

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, 2023

The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department

205 Old Commerce Road, Athens, GA 30607

www.accgov.com/leisure

706-613-3800