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DeKalb Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs joined the ranks of elite park and recreation agencies across the country by earning accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).This distinguished accomplishment was awarded during the “2020 NRPA Annual Conference: A Virtual Experience.

 

We are proud to share the many accomplishments of the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs. The department works together with nationally recognize consultants, community, business and government leaders, as well as citizens of DeKalb County, to create signature parks and recreational facilities that will enhance the image of DeKalb County and its park system. We understand that parks are not only important to the quality of life, but they are also assets that increase DeKalb County's desirability as a place to live, work and play. Our department is divided into four collaborative divisions:  Administration, Recreation Services, Park Services and Cultural Affairs.  We all work together towards the vision and mission of "Creating and connecting communities through people, parks and programs.

 

Our Vision

To Create and Connect Communities through People, Parks, and Programs.

 

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Athletic Programs

 Trees

Naturalist Programs 

 Tennis and Golf

Golf  and  Tennis

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Volunteer in Parks

       
Theater

Porter Sanford III Performing Arts and Rainbow Park Amphitheater 

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Pavilion and Field Rentals

 

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 Special Events

 

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Little Creek Horse Farm

 

 

 

Upcoming Announcements and Programs

 

Park Naturalist Spotlight

We would like to congratulate Tasha Messer on receiving the Mentor Award.  The Georgia Department of Natural Resources held the 19th Georgia Youth Birding Competition that drew over 100 youth birders from across the state of Georgia. The youth Birding Competition is aimed at inspiring an awareness and appreciation of Georgia birds and the outdoors.  

Tasha Messer received the Mentor Award. The DeKalb County naturalist spent 196 hours prepping and mentoring the tew teams: the Birding Crew (Primary Division) and American Eagles (Elementary Division). Messer encouraged youth through bird walks and entering artwork in the Youth Birding T-shirt Art Contest. Her efforts paid off as both of her teams won awards this year. She won beautiful, framed print of a pair of mourning doves by Dick Parks, a founding member of the Georgia Ornithological Society.

 

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Are you ready for to celebrate "Senior Olympics with us this year"?

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Senior Pics

 

Senior Flyer
 

 

 

 

 

Summer Camp

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Important Announcement!!!!!

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

DeKalb County Department of Recreation Parks and Cultural Affairs is issuing this public notice on behalf of the National Park Service and Department of Natural Resource to encourage public review and comment on the proposed project and its probable impacts. The Draft Environmental Assessments are available for review on the DeKalb County website Please click the link below to view public notice and submit comments https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/parks/public-notice-announcements 

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Stay Connected

Please email dekalbparks@dekalbcountyga.gov if you have any inquiries or comments regarding the DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs.

 

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