City of Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation

City of Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation Welcome to the home of ATL Parks & Rec: The Heart & Soul of Atlanta!

The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) enhances the lives of City of Atlanta residents and visitors by offering programs, services and activities that encourage participation in recreational activities, leisure services and cultural experiences. The department strives to deliver quality customer service through the development, operation and maintenance of the city's public parks, recreation and cultural affairs facilities to create an environment that is deemed safe, affordable and enriching for all.

08/21/2026

Today, we proudly celebrated National Senior Citizens Day by honoring some of the incredible seniors in our community!

Our celebration was filled with Bingo, delicious food, prizes, laughter, and fellowship. Thank you to Coach Doug, the Department of Watershed Management, and Council Member Andrea Boone for helping make this special day possible. Your support means so much to our seniors!

We are grateful for the wisdom, strength, and joy our seniors bring to our community every day.

We’re back for another weekend of Movies in the Park at Center Hill Park. Movie begin at dusk 8:43 pm (Friday). This eve...
08/19/2026

We’re back for another weekend of Movies in the Park at Center Hill Park. Movie begin at dusk 8:43 pm (Friday). This event is free and open to the public.

We’re back for another weekend of Movies in the Park at Benteen Park! Movies begin at dusk. 8:42 pm (Saturday). This event is free and open to the public.

We’re back with more DPR Trivia to put your knowledge to the test!Trivia Question: Which park contains the Atlanta Cyclo...
08/18/2026

We’re back with more DPR Trivia to put your knowledge to the test!

Trivia Question:
Which park contains the Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Museum's historic connection?

Think you know the answer? Drop your best guess in the comments! 👇

Join us as we celebrate with a family engagement event for the entire family! Meet staff and leadership from our progr...
08/18/2026

Join us as we celebrate with a family engagement event for the entire family!
Meet staff and leadership from our programs including Youth Afterschool, ATL Teen Leaders Academy, and Prime Time Seniors!!
Atlanta Public Schools families are highly encouraged to attend. This event is free and open to the public!!

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Open House at Candler Park Golf Course this past Saturday! During the Open Hou...
08/17/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Open House at Candler Park Golf Course this past Saturday! During the Open House we held a Closest to the Pin contest with more than 60 golfers participating on the 3rd hole. Congratulations to the winner Benjamin McDonald, who hit the winning shot just 9 feet, 11 inches from the hole & received a new Candler Park hat of his choice. Thanks again to all who came out! Stay tuned for an upcoming Open House at a City of Atlanta Golf Course near you!

You're Invited! Community Open House at Candler Park Golf Course – Saturday, August 15.Discover What's New at Atlanta Ci...
08/14/2026

You're Invited! Community Open House at Candler Park Golf Course – Saturday, August 15.

Discover What's New at Atlanta City Golf!

Join Atlanta City Golf for a Community Open House at Candler Park Golf Course Saturday, August 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Whether you're new to golf, looking to sharpen your skills, or interested in learning about upcoming programs, this free event is a great opportunity to meet our golf professionals and see what Atlanta City Golf has to offer.

During the event, you'll enjoy:

Golf drills and instruction
Swing refreshers and tips
Information about new programming
Meet the Atlanta City Golf team

Whether you're picking up a club for the first time or getting back into the game, there's something for everyone.

We look forward to seeing you on the course!




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Our parks don’t stay beautiful, clean and welcoming without the dedication of the incredible people who work behind the ...
08/13/2026

Our parks don’t stay beautiful, clean and welcoming without the dedication of the incredible people who work behind the scenes. From keeping the grass cut and our parks clean to making sure our green spaces are ready for the community to enjoy, our Parks employees make a difference every single day! Please, join us in congratulating our July Parks Employees of the Month:
Ashley Lewis
Derrick Pitts
Jonathan Jones
Benjamin Riley
Brandon Jenkins
Tatonya Hailes
Danikeel Belcher
Derrian Tucker
Shellita Brown-Wynter
Daniel Powers
Taylor P.
Thank you for your hard work, dedication and commitment to serving Atlanta’s communities. Your efforts help make our parks places where everyone can play, relax, connect and enjoy the outdoors.
Congratulations and thank you for all that you do!

The 2026 City of Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation Fall Catalog is here! 🍂Whether you’re looking for quality af...
08/12/2026

The 2026 City of Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation Fall Catalog is here! 🍂

Whether you’re looking for quality afterschool programming for your 5–12 year old, leadership opportunities for your teen, or exciting activities and experiences through our Prime Time Seniors programming, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this fall.

Don’t miss your chance to make the most of the season with Parks & Recreation.

Address

160 Trinity Avenue SW, Suites 2200 & 3100
Atlanta, GA
30303

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+14045466788

Website

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