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CITY OF ATLANTA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
2016 SUMMER CATALOG 2, 2016 Registration Begins May
CITY OF ATLANTA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
2016 Summer Catalog Registration Begins May 2, 2016
Kasim Reed Mayor
Dan Gordon Chief Operating Officer
Department of Parks and Recreation Directory Department of Parks and Recreation 233 Peachtree St. NE Harris Tower, Suite 1700 Atlanta, GA 30303 Customer Service Call Center Customer Service representatives are available to help with Park maintenance requests and concerns, Right of way (public), park tree concerns, Reservation and Programming questions, and your comments or suggestions. Call: 404-546-6788 Email: parkscustomerservice@atlantaga.gov Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. To report a downed tree on weekends, holidays and after hours, please call 911.
Amy Phuong Commissioner, Department of Parks and Recreation
Office of Parks Doug Voss Director Office of Park Design Alvin Dodson Director Office of Recreation LaChandra Burks Executive Director
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Center Directory .......................... 2 Centers of Hope................................. 2 Natatoriums......................................... 3 Tennis Centers.................................... 3 Golf Courses........................................ 3
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Special Facilities................................. 3 Reservations ................................... 4 Ball Fields and Courts ....................... 4, 5 Pavilions and Gazebos.......................... 6
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Room Reservations................................ 7 Permits and Permissions........................ 8 Outdoor Pools ......................... 9, 10 Summer Camps ................... 11, 12, 13 Senior Programming ................... 13 Activities and Memberships...... 14 Recreation Membership Passes .......... 14 Tots & Rec ........................................... 16 Youth Athletics............................... 16, 17 Adult Athletics..................................... 18 Aquatics......................................... 19, 20 Group Enrichment Classes.................. 21 Play Mobile.......................................... 21 Chastain Arts Center.................... 22 - 25
The City of Atlanta’s Department of Parks and Recreation’s Online Registration Portal • Register and pay for activities and afterschool programming • Purchase memberships • Reserve pavilions and recreation facilities • Keep track of your family’s schedules, permit requests and membership status
For more information, visit www.atlantaga.gov/iparcs
Center Directory Recreation Centers conducting Camp Best Friends (page 12) programming will have limited Public hours. Please contact the center for public access hours.
Centers of Hope Adams Park 1620 Delowe Dr. SW, Atlanta 30311 404-756-1827 / Hours of Operation: Mon. & Fri. 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Tue. & Wed. 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Sat. 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Adamsville 3201 M. L. King Jr. Dr. SW, Atlanta 30311 / 404-505-3181 / Hours of Operation: Mon. – Thu. 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Fri. 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Sat. 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sun. 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Anthony Flanagan Memorial 3240 W Manor Cir SW Atlanta GA 30311 / 404-505-3110 Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Arthur Langford Jr. 1614 Arthur Langford Pl. SE, Atlanta, 30315 / 404-624-0669 / Hours of Operation: Mon. – Fri. 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Sat. 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m Ben Hill 2405 Fairburn Rd. SW, Atlanta, 30331 404-346-5891 / Hours of Operation: Mon., Wed., Thu. 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Tue. 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Fri. 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Bessie Branham 2051 Delano Dr. NE, Atlanta 30317 404-371-5010 / Hours of Operation: Mon. & Fri. 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Tue.-Thu. 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Sat. 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Brownwood 607 Brownwood Ave SE, Atlanta 30316 404-624-0747 / Hours of Operation: Mon. – Thu. 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Fri. 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Sat. 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. *in partnership with the East Atlanta Kids Club www.eastatlantakids.org
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Butler Park 98 William Holmes Borders Dr. SE, Atlanta 30312 / 404-658-6034 / Hours of Operation: Mon.–Fri. 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. C. A. Scott 1565 M. L. King Jr. Dr., NW, Atlanta 30314 / 404-756-1857 / Hours of Operation: Mon.–Fri. 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Central Park 400 Merritts Ave. NE, Atlanta 30308 404-874-1780 / Hours of Operation: Mon.–Fri. 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Sat. 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Coan Park 1530 Woodbine Ave. SE, Atlanta 30317 404-371-5008 / Hours of Operation: Mon.–Fri. 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Sat. 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Collier Park 3691 Collier Dr. SW, Atlanta 30331 404-505-3157 / Hours of Operation: Mon.–Fri. 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Dunbar 477 Windsor St. SW, Atlanta 30312 404-658-7117 / Hours of Operation: Mon. & Fri. 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Tue.-Thu. 7:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Sat. 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. English Park 1340 Bolton Rd. NW, Atlanta 30331 404-505-3116 / Hours of Operation: Tue. - Fri. 2:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.; Sat. 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. The Gilbert House 2238 Perkerson Rd. SW, Atlanta 30315 404-766-9049 / Hours of Operation: Closed for Summer
Grant Park 537 Park Ave. SE, Atlanta 30312 404-624-0697 / Hours of Operation: Mon. & Fri. 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Tue. - Thu. 7:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; Sat. 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Grove Park 750 Frances Pl. NW, Atlanta 30318 404-799-2342 / Hours of Operation: Mon. & Fri. 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Tue.-Thu. 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Sat. 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. James Orange 1305 Oakland Dr. SW, Atlanta 30310 404-756-1858 / Hours of Operation: Mon.–Fri. 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. J. D. Sims 544 Angier Ave. NE, Atlanta 30308 404-658-6023 / Hours of Operation: Mon.–Fri. 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Lang Carson 100 Flat Shoals Ave. SE, Atlanta 30316 404-215-2856 / Hours of Operation: Mon.–Fri. 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. M. L. King Jr. 90 Boulevard NE, Atlanta 30312 404-658-1149 / Hours of Operation: Mon. & Fri. 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Tue.-Thu. 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Sat. 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Morningside 1053 E. Rock Springs Rd. NE, Atlanta 30306 / 404-881-0174 / Hours of Operation: Closed for Summer Peachtree Hills 308 Peachtree Hills Ave. NE, Atlanta 30305 / 404-237-2756 / Hours of Operation: Mon., Wed. & Fri. 7:30 a.m.– 6:00 p.m.; Tue. & Thu. 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Sat. 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Perkerson 770 Deckner Ave. SW, Atlanta 30310 404-756-1859 / Hours of Operation: Mon. – Fri. 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Pittman Park 950 Garibaldi St. SW, Atlanta 30310 404-215-2824 / Hours of Operation: Mon. & Fri. 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Tue. & Thu. 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Sat. 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Rosel Fann 365 Cleveland Ave. SE, Atlanta 30354 404-624-0772 / Hours of Operation: Mon. – Fri. 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Sun. 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. South Bend Center for Art & Culture 1955 Compton Dr., Atlanta 30315 404-635-2990 / Hours of Operation: Mon. – Fri. 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Thomasville 1835 Henry Thomas Dr. SE, Atlanta 30315 / 404-624–0816 / Hours of Operation: Mon. & Fri. 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Tue. - Thu. 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Sat. 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Zaban 241 Daniel Ave., Atlanta 30317 404-371-5012 / Hours of Operation: Mon.–Fri. 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Natatoriums Adamsville 3201 M. L. King Jr. Dr. SW, Atlanta 30311 / 404-505-3189 / Hours of Operation: Mon.–Thu. 6:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Fri. 6:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Sat. 10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Sun. 10:00 a.m.1:30 p.m. (1st and 5th Sun.)
Rosel Fann 365 Cleveland Ave. SE, Atlanta 30354 404-624-0774 / Hours of Operation: North Fulton Golf Course Mon. – Fri. 7:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; 216 W. Wieuca Rd. NW, Sat. 10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; 3rd Sun. Atlanta 30342 / 404-255-0723 Only 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tup Holmes Golf Course Washington Park 2300 Wilson Dr. SW, 102 Ollie St. NW, Atlanta 30314 Atlanta 30311 / 404-753-6158 404-658-1436 / Hours of Operation: Mon.–Thu. 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; Fri. 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Sat. 9:00 a.m.– 2:30 p.m.; Sun. 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (2nd and 4th Sunday only)
John A. White Golf Course 1053 Cascade Cir. SW, Atlanta 30311 / 404-756-1868
Tennis Centers
Special Facilities
Bitsy Grant 2125 Northside Dr. NW, Atlanta 30305 / 404-609-7193
Southside Sports Complex 3460 Jonesboro Road SE, Atlanta 30354 / 404-361-4100
Chastain 110 W. Wieuca Rd. NW, Atlanta 30342 / 404-255-3210
Lake Allatoona Campground 7110 Recreation Ln., Acworth 30102 / 404-974-1279
McGhee 820 Beecher Ct. SW, Atlanta 30311 / 404-756-1869 Sharon E. Lester at Piedmont Park 400 Park Dr. NE, Atlanta 30309 / 404-853-3461 Washington 1125 Lena St. NW, Atlanta 30314 / 404-658-6229
Golf Courses Bobby Jones Golf Course 384 Woodward Way NW, Atlanta 30305 / 404-355-1009 Browns Mill Golf Course 2420 Browns Mill Rd. SE, Atlanta 30315 / 404-366-3573 Candler Park Golf Course 585 Candler Park Dr NE, Atlanta 30307 / 404-371-1260
Chastain Arts Center 135 W. Wieuca Rd. NW, Atlanta 30342 / 404-252-2927 www.ocaatlanta.com/chastain
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Ball Fields and Courts
The City of Atlanta has various ball fields throughout the city to reserve for league play or to play a pick-up game. Below are the fees along with the complete listing of fields. RANDOM SELECTION PROCESS Ball field reservations are released in seasonal increments. These seasons are released on-line on a first come, first serve basis at 12:00 noon on the dates listed below. During this 24 hour selection period, all ball field reservations must be made online, and cannot be refunded or exchanged for a credit except due to rainout or a similar situation rendering the field unusable. FALL RANDOM SELECTION PROCESS – Tuesday, July 12, 2016 (September, October, November) Baseball Fields with Lights Adams Park (two fields) 1620 Delowe Dr. SW, Atlanta 30311 Deerwood Park Alexandria Dr. at Tampa Tr. SW, Atlanta 30331 East Lake Park 2617 Memorial Dr. SE at Daniel St, Atlanta 30317 Grove Park 709 Hortense Pl. NW, Atlanta 30308 Melvin Drive Park 3895 Melvin Dr., Atlanta 30331 Rosa L. Burney Park 477 Windsor St. SE, Atlanta 30312 South Bend Park 1955 Compton Dr. SE, Atlanta 30315 Southside Sports Complex (four fields) 3460 Jonesboro Rd. SE, Atlanta 30354 Baseball Fields without Lights A. D. Williams Park 1154 James Jackson Pkwy. NW, Atlanta 30318 Arthur Langford Jr. Park 211 Thornton St. SW, Atlanta 30315 Ben Hill Park 2405 Fairburn Rd. SW, Atlanta 30331 Bessie Branham Park 2051 Delano Dr. NE, Atlanta 30317 Central Park 400 Merritts Ave. NE, Atlanta 30308 Chosewood Park 401 Nolan St. SE, Atlanta 30315 Perkerson Park (three fields) 770 Deckner Ave. SW, Atlanta 30310
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Rev. James Orange Park/Oakland City 1305 Oakland Dr. SW, Atlanta 30310 Phoenix II Park 141 Martin St. SE (at Georgia Ave.), Atlanta 30315 Thomasville Park 1835 Henry Thomas Dr. SE, Atlanta 30315 West End Park 1111 Oak St. SW, Atlanta 30310 Wilson Mill Park (three fields) 300 Wilson Mill Rd. SW, Atlanta 30331 Football Fields with Lights Anderson Park (two fields) 120 Anderson Ave. NW, Atlanta 30314 English Park 1350 Bolton Rd. NW, Atlanta 30331 Mozley Park 1565 M. L. King Jr. Dr. SW, Atlanta 30314
Coan Park (Kickball, ultimate frisbee, soccer, and football) 1530 Woodbine Ave. SE, Atlanta 30317 Collier Park (Kickball, ultimate frisbee, soccer, and football) 3691 Collier Drive SW, Atlanta 30331 Peachtree Hills Park 308 Peachtree Hills Ave NE 30305 South Bend Park (Kickball, rugby, ultimate frisbee, soccer, and football) 1955 Compton Dr. SE, Atlanta 30315 West Manor Park (Kickball, ultimate frisbee, soccer, and football) 3240 W. Manor Cir. SW, Atlanta 30311 Multipurpose Fields without Lights Adamsville Park (Kickball, ultimate frisbee, soccer, and football) 3201 M. L. King Jr. Dr. SW, Atlanta 30311
Pittman Park 950 Garibaldi St. SE, Atlanta 30310
Boulevard Crossing Park (Kickball, rugby, ultimate frisbee, soccer, and football) 500 Englewood Ave, Atlanta 30315
Football Fields without Lights John F. Kennedy Park 225 Chestnut St., Atlanta 30314
Candler Park (Kickball, ultimate frisbee, soccer, and football) 1500 McLendon Ave. NE, Atlanta 30307
Rosel Fann Park 365 Cleveland Ave. SE, Atlanta 30354 Multipurpose Fields with Lights Ben Hill Park (Baseball and football) 2405 Fairburn Rd. SW, Atlanta 30331 Central Park (Kickball, ultimate frisbee, soccer, and football) 400 Merritts Ave. NE, Atlanta 30308
Chastain Memorial Park (two fields) (Kickball, ultimate frisbee, soccer, and football) 140 W. Wieuca Rd. NW, Atlanta 30342 Grant Park (Kickball, ultimate frisbee, soccer, football, and baseball) 840 Cherokee Ave. SE, Atlanta 30312
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Grove Park (Kickball, ultimate frisbee, soccer, and football) 709 Hortense Pl. NW, Atlanta 30308
Softball Fields with Lights Adams Park (two fields) 1620 Delowe Dr. SW, Atlanta 30311
Historic Fourth Ward Park (Kickball, ultimate frisbee, soccer, and football) 830 Willoughby Way NE, Atlanta 30312
Center Hill Park 2305 Bankhead Hwy. NW, Atlanta 30318
Shady Valley Park (Kickball, ultimate frisbee, soccer, and football) 2720 Shady Valley Dr. NE, Atlanta 30324
Coan Park 1530 Woodbine Ave. SE, Atlanta 30317
Underwood Hills Park (Kickball, ultimate frisbee, soccer, and football) 1845 Harper St. NW, Atlanta 30318 Walker Park (Kickball, rugby, ultimate frisbee, soccer, and football) Memorial Dr. at Memorial Ter. SE, Atlanta 30316 Washington Park (Kickball, ultimate frisbee, soccer, and football) 102 Ollie St. NW, Atlanta 30314 Soccer Fields with Lights Center Hill Park 2305 Bankhead Hwy. NW, Atlanta 30318 Grove Park 709 Hortense Pl. NW, Atlanta 30308 Southside Sports Complex 3460 Jonesboro Rd. SE, Atlanta 30354 Soccer Fields without Lights Benteen Park Casanova St. SE, Atlanta 30315 Boulevard Crossing Park 500 Englewood Ave., Atlanta 30315 D. H. Stanton Park Boynton Ave. SE at Martin St. SE, Atlanta 30315 Iverson Park 1429 Iverson St. NE, Atlanta 30307 Lake Claire Park 430 Lakeshore Dr., Atlanta 30307 Maddox Park 1142 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy., Atlanta 30318
Frankie Allen Park 100 Bagley St. at Pharr Rd. NE, Atlanta 30305 Harwell Heights Park 3114 Collier Dr. NW, Atlanta 30318 John A. White Park 225 Chestnut St. at Orr St. NW, Atlanta 30314 Washington Park 102 Ollie St. NW, Atlanta 30314 Softball Field without Lights Adair Park II 866 Murphy Ave. SW, Atlanta 30310 D. H. Stanton Park Boynton Ave. SE at Martin St. SE, Atlanta 30315 Empire Park 245 Oak Dr. SE, Atlanta 30354 Harper Park Wilson Rd./Southside Industrial Pky./ Harper Blvd., Atlanta 30354 Pittman Park 950 Garibaldi St. SE, Atlanta 30310 Rawson Washington Park Connally St./Kelly St. NE, Atlanta 30312 T-ball Fields Cleveland Ave Park 41 Cleveland Ave. SE, Atlanta 30315 Lang Carson Park 100 Flat Shoals Ave. SE, Atlanta 30316 Wilson Mill Park (three fields) 300 Wilson Mill Rd. SW, Atlanta 30331 Tennis Courts
Atlantic Station (four courts) 20th St. near 16th St., Atlanta 30363
Fees Unlighted Ball Field Fees Tax-exempt organizations: Residents $50.00 per hour | Non-residents $55.00 per hour All other organizations: Residents $63.00 per hour | Non-residents $73.00 per hour Lighted Ball Field Fees Tax-exempt organizations: Residents $63.00 per hour | Non-residents $72.00 per hour All other organizations: Residents $83.00 per hour | Non-residents $101.00 per hour Tournament Fees All 8 hour minimum: Tax-exempt organizations: Residents $65.00 per hour | Non-residents $80.00 per hour All other organizations: Residents $105.00 per hour | Non-residents $120.00 per hour Tennis Court Fees Residents $3.00 per hour ($5.00 per hour primetime) Non-residents $3.50 per hour ($5.50 per hour primetime)
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Pavilions and Gazebos The City of Atlanta has pavilions and gazebos throughout its' parks to reserve for picnics or gatherings. A pavilion reservation/permit entitles the permit holder to exclusive use of the pavilion for the date and time indicated on the permit. Pavilions are available as is on a first come, first served basis when there is no reservation. Below is a complete listing along with reservation rates. Please note that all venues require a $100 refundable event bond. Adams Park 1620 Delowe Dr. SW, Atlanta 30311 1 pavilion: 100 standing $150 Resident; $200 Non-resident
East Lake Park 2617 Memorial Dr. SE, Atlanta 30317 3 gazebos: 20 standing $100 Resident; $150 Non-resident
Anderson Park 120 Anderson Ave. NW, Atlanta 30314 1 pavilion: 100 standing $100 Resident; $150 Non-resident
Grant Park 840 Cherokee Ave. SE, Atlanta 30312 2 pavilions: 300 standing $300 Resident; $400 Non-resident 1 gazebo: 30 standing $100 Resident; $150 Non-resident
Bessie Branham Park 100 Norwood Ave., Atlanta 30314 1 pavilion: 75 standing $100 Resident; $150 Non-resident Brownwood Park 607 Brownwood Ave. SE, Atlanta 30316 1 pavilion: 100 standing $100 Resident; $150 Non-resident Candler Park 1500 McLendon Ave. NE, Atlanta 30307 2 pavilions: 30 standing each $100 Resident; $150 Non-resident Chastain Park 135 W. Wieuca Rd. NW, Atlanta 30342 1 pavilion: 75 standing, 1 pavilion: 30 standing $150 Resident; $200 Non-resident Coan Park 1530 Woodbine Ave. SE, Atlanta 30317 1 pavilion: 200 standing $200 Resident; $300 Non-resident D. H. Stanton Boynton Ave. SE / Martin Street SE, Atlanta 30315 1 pavilion: 30 standing $100 Resident; $150 Non-resident
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Howell Park 983 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. SW, Atlanta 30310 1 gazebo: 20 standing $100 Resident; $150 Non-resident Maddox Park 1115 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy., Atlanta 30318 1 pavilion: 100 standing $100 Resident; $150 Non-resident
Facility provides water Facility provides power Facility provides restrooms
Piedmont Park 400 Park Dr. NE, Atlanta 30306 1 pavilion: 200 standing $200 Resident; $300 Non-resident 1 pavilion: 30 standing $100 Resident; $150 Non-resident 1 gazebo: 10 standing (weddings only) $100 Resident; $150 Non-resident Pittman Park 950 Garibaldi St. SE, Atlanta 30310 1 pavilion: 30 standing $100 Resident; $150 Non-resident Rosa L. Burney Park 477 Windsor St. SE, Atlanta 30310 1 pavilion: 30 standing $100 Resident; $150 Non-resident South Bend Park 1955 Compton Dr. SE, Atlanta 30315 1 pavilion: 200 standing $150 Resident; $200 Non-resident
Mozley Park 1565 M. L. King Jr. Dr. SW, Atlanta 30314 1 pavilion: 200 standing $150 Resident; $200 Non-resident
Stone Hogan Park Stone Hogan Connector SW, Atlanta 30331 2 gazebos: 30 standing $50 Resident; $75 Non-resident
James Orange Park at Oakland City 1305 Oakland Dr. SW, Atlanta 30310 1 pavilion: 100 standing $100 Resident; $150 Non-resident
Washington Park 102 Ollie St. NW, Atlanta 30314 1 pavilion: 150 standing $150 Resident; $200 Non-resident
Perkerson Park 770 Deckner Ave. SW, Atlanta 30310 1 pavilion: 150 standing $100 Resident; $150 Non-resident
Woodruff Park 91 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta 30303 1 gazebo: 20 standing $100 Resident; $150 Non-resident
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Room Reservations Recreation Center and Natatorium Reservations are available to the public for meetings, reunions, trainings, and other special events. Reservations can be made through our Central Reservations Office or at the Center where you wish to make a Reservation. A refundable $100 security deposit is required with each Reservation. Hourly Room Rates
Most Arts and Crafts, Class, and Multipurpose Rooms at our Recreation Centers Resident Non-resident Individual $30 $43 Tax Exempt Organization $30 $43 Non-Tax Exempt Organization $75 $112 Hourly Gymnasiums Rates Individual Tax Exempt Organization Non-Tax Exempt Organization
Resident Non-resident $147 $210 $88 $125 $157 $225
Hourly Conference Rooms / Adamsville and Rosel Fann Resident Non-resident Individual $42 $60 Tax Exempt Organization $30 $43 Non-Tax Exempt Organization $70 $100 Hourly Small Auditorium / Adamsville Resident Non-resident Individual $105 $150 Tax Exempt Organization $52 $75 Non-Tax Exempt Organization $122 $175 Hourly Large Auditoriums / Adamsville and Rosel Fann Resident Non-resident Individual $122 $175 Tax Exempt Organization $70 $100 Non-Tax Exempt Organization $140 $200 Hourly Indoor Pool Rates Single 25 Meter Lane Single 50 Meter Lane Entire Pool Therapy Pool
Resident Non-resident $25 $50 $50 $100 $220 $440 $60 $120
Wedding Package $750 / $187.50 for each additional hour Our Recreation Center wedding package applies to the reservation of both Auditoriums at either Adamsville or Rosel Fann. The total includes seven (7) hours; two (2) hours for setup, four (4) hours for the event, and one (1) hour for breakdown. Event(s) with Admission Fee Vending Package: $750 Our event package applies to the reservation of both auditoriums at either Adamsville or Rosel Fann for events that charge admission or offer vending on site. The organization collecting admission or vending is expected to pay an additional fee equal to 20% of the revenue collected from the event or $500, whichever is greater. Security Officer Recreation Center and Natatorium reservations will require one (1) Security Officer to be hired for every seventy five (75) people in attendance if the event is for social purposes, where the Office of Recreation reasonably expects the event will be attended by persons under twenty-one (21) years of age, if the event involves the serving of alcohol, or if the Office and the Atlanta Police Department both reasonably determine that security is required to protect the safety of persons and/or property. Additional Charges After Hours Attendant: $25/hour Showmobile A permit is needed to rent the City of Atlanta’s mobile stage. The Showmobile’s size is 32’ wide x 24’ deep and does NOT include a generator or PA system. A $1 million insurance policy naming the City of Atlanta as an additional insurer is required. The Reservation Rates below are per eight (8) hour period. A Large Gathering in a Park/Greenspace or Special Use Fee may also be required. Resident Non-resident Individual $450 $800 Tax Exempt Organization $350 $600 Non-Tax Exempt Organization $450 $800
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Permits and Permissions WANT TO HAVE YOUR PARTY, EVENT OR PRACTICE WITH THE CITY OF ATLANTA? To obtain a permit to reserve an area for your event, visit our online reservation application at atlangaga.gov/iparcs or our office at the following location: Centralized Reservations 233 Peachtree Street NE Harris Tower, Suite 1600 Atlanta, GA 30303 Reservationists are available to accept applications in person Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., and Tuesday and Thursday between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Filming in a City of Atlanta Park Filming in a City of Atlanta Park requires permission from The Mayor’s Office of Entertainment. Please contact the Office of Entertainment at atlfilm@atlantaga.gov or at 404-330-6006. Large Gathering in a Park/Greenspace A permit is required for any planned park gatherings lasting one hour or more with an anticipated attendance of 75 or more people. A Large Gathering application is not necessary if you are reserving only a pavilion, gazebo or ballfield. Please be aware that a Large Gathering Permit does not grant permission to vend in a park, erect a tent greater than 10'x10', stage or moonwalk, or use alcohol. The permit fee is $50 (nonrefundable). City park users requesting a permit to utilize specific areas of park greenspace shall be required to pay a permit fee of $50. Outdoor Wedding in a Park This permit is used when an outdoor wedding occurs inside a city park, in a location other than in a picnic pavilion, and where the wedding includes set-up or requires city services outside of normal scheduled maintenance. The permit fee is $50 (nonrefundable). Special Use This permit is necessary if you plan to have generators (additional permit and fees also required from Office of Buildings), amplified sound, tents larger than 10'x10' and/or portable restrooms at your event. The permit fee is $50 (nonrefundable). 8
Fees are payable by money order, certified check, personal check or major credit card. Cash is not accepted. The Department of Parks and Recreation reserves the right to refuse to issue any permit for an unauthorized use, and may revoke an issued permit at any time for an unauthorized use or violation of park rules, regulations, or city ordinances. Reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and are accepted no earlier than 90 days (holidays and weekends included) prior to the event; 30 (holidays and weekends included) days if using portable toilets, amplified sound, tents and/or generators, and no later than 14 days (holidays and weekends included) prior to your event date if your event doesn’t require portable toilets, amplified sound, tents and/or generators. For additional information about organizing an event on park property, please contact the Reservations Office at 404-546-6757, press 0 to speak with a live operator or e-mail at parksreservationist@atlantaga.gov Park Attendant City park users who reserve pavilions or have large gatherings in a park that require vehicular access must use a park attendant at the rate of $10.50 per hour (minimum four hours). This will allow vehicles to unload and load only. Parking vehicles inside the park is not allowed per Atlanta City Code Sec. 110-3. Park attendants are available on a first come, first served basis based on availability and must be booked no later than 14 days in advance (holidays and weekends included). Park attendants are highly recommended at the following parks otherwise there is no vehicle access close to the pavilion: Grant Park*, Piedmont Park, Perkerson Park, Mozley Park, Maddox Park, and Tanyard Creek. *Vehicles are prohibited from driving directly to the pavilion. Private Business in a Park This permit is used for individuals or organizations wishing to utilize a City of Atlanta park for private business purposes. The private business may not operate in a park unless and until the application is granted and a permit is issued. A Private Business in a Park Permit does not grant permission to vend (no monies to be exchanged) in a park, erect a tent, stage, or moonwalk, or possess alcohol. No advertising/ marketing or staking of any kind is allowed in the park. A separate application must be submitted for each park that the business wishes to use. A valid business license and a $1 million insurance policy naming the City of Atlanta as an additional insurer is required. The permit fee is $1500 per park per year (nonrefundable).
Outdoor Pools Open May 28, 2016 We’re diving into Summer with the opening of our neighborhood outdoor pools. The City of Atlanta has thirteen outdoor pools located across the city. All children 12 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult. Children 3 and under must wear a swim diaper. Pools Open May 28 – September 5, 2016 Hours will change in conjunction with Atlanta Public Schools schedule. Adams Park 1581 Lagoon Ln SW | 404-753-6091 | Mon. – Sat. 12:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Closed on Sun. Candler Park 1500 McClendon Ave., NE | 404-373-4349 Mon. – Sun. 12:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Grant Park 625 Park Ave. | 404-622-3041 Mon. – Sun. | 12:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Powell at Mozley Park 1690 M.L.K. Jr., Dr., NW | 404-753-7156 Wed. - Sun. | 12:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Closed Mon. - Tue. John A. White Park 1101 Cascade Cir., SW | 404-755-5546 Mon. – Sun. | 2:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Rev. James Orange Park 1305 Oakland Ln SW | 404-753-7245 Mon. – Sun. | 12:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Pools Open May 28 - July 31, 2016 Anderson Park 100 Anderson Ave. | 404-799-0317 Tue. - Sat. | 12:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Closed Sunday - Monday Rosa L. Burney 477 Windsor St. | 404-522-0030 Tue. - Sat. | 12:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Closed Sun. - Mon.
Partner Sites Hours will change in conjunction with Atlanta Public Schools schedule. Chastain Park May 14, 2016 - Sept. 5, 2016 235 W. Wieuca Rd., NW | 404-255-2762 Mon. – Sun. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Free Swim: Mon. - Fri. 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Garden Hills May 28, 2016 - Sept. 5, 2016 335 Pine Tree Dr., NE | 404-848-7220 Mon. - Sun. 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Free Swim: Mon. - Fri. 10:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Piedmont Park May 29, 2016 - Sept. 5, 2016 400 Park Dr., NE | 404-875-7275 ext. 324 Mon. - Thu. 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Fri. - Sun. 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Free Swim: Mon. - Fri. 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Summer Programs Community Free Swim Pay swim all day on the following holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day & Labor Day. Hours vary at Partner Sites. Mon. - Fri. 12:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Community Pay Swim Mon. - Fri. 4:30 p.m.–Closing Sat. - Sun. 12:30 p.m.–Closing Early Bird Swim (Grant Park - Adults/Seniors) Mon./Wed./Fri. 7:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.(3-4 Lanes) Senior Free Swim (Powell, South Bend and Pittman; ages 55+)
Maddox Park 1142 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy., NW | 404-892-0119 Mon. – Sun. | 12:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. OPENING SOON!
Wed. (South Bend) 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Wed. (Pittman) 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. Thu. (Candler) 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Summer Camp (Group Lessons / Swim) Mon. - Fri. 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Summer camp groups must register with American Pool Enterprises, Inc. and meet guidelines.
South Bend Park 2000 Lakewood Ave., SE | 404-622-3048 Tuesday - Saturday | 12:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Closed Sun. - Mon.
Daily Outdoor Pool Fees Admission Child (5 years and under).......... FREE Child(6–16 years)....................... $2.00 Adult (17–54 years).................... $4.00 Senior (55 years and up)............ $2.00
Pittman Park 950 Garibaldi St., SW | 404-522-0021 Mon. – Sun. | 12:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Thomasville Park 1750 Thomasville Dr., SE | 404-622-3045 Wednesday - Sunday | 12:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Closed Mon. - Tues.
Become an ATL PARKS & REC Member Today! Membership provides access to all City of Atlanta Natatoriums, Recreation Centers, and outdoor pools. Pass holders can swim in open lanes and have access to weight/fitness rooms at City of Atlanta Recreation Centers. Details can be found on page 15 . Spray Grounds May 1 - Oct. 16, 2016 Spraygrounds are a fun and popular way for kids to “beat the heat” without swimming. The City of Atlanta has four Spraygrounds located around the city. Parents can relax while kids play in the water fountains. All Spraygrounds are open from10 a.m. – 8 p.m. and are free and open to the public. D.H. Stanton Park | 213 Haygood Avenue, SE Historic 4th Ward Park | 800 Dallas Street, NE Center Hill Park | 2305 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway, NW Perkerson Park | 770 Deckner Avenue, SW For more information about pool rentals, summer camp lessons or summer employment contact: American Pool Enterprises, Inc. - Jayme Stroh @ 770.638.1665
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Summer Camps!
Registration for Summer Camp starts February 1, 2016!
Blending education with play is important to providing an enriching environment and maintaining the connection to learning throughout the Summer Break. Our various Summer Camps include a variety of programs, emphasizing different educational, cultural and physical activities designed to keep youth active and healthy. Under the administration of Mayor Kasim Reed, the 2016 summer program will offer 23 camps throughout Atlanta for your child to stay engaged in positive activities all summer! Summer Camp fills up quickly! *For financial assistance for any Department of Parks and Recreation program, please contact respective recreational and cultural centers.
Camp Best Friends 2016 iNSPIRE: verb in·spire \in-•spī(-ə)r\ to want to do something; to give an idea about what to do or create; to cause to happen; to cause someone to have a feeling or emotion. Our goal at Camp Best Friends this summer is to iNSPIRE campers to do more within their homes, community centers and neighborhoods. Through positive experiences and actions they will iNSPIRE others around them to do the same! The Department of Parks and Recreation understands the importance of blending education with play to provide an enriching environment and works to maintain that connection throughout the summer break. Now in its 35th year, Camp Best Friends has touched the lives of a quarter of a million Atlanta youth.
Centers of Hope Camps From the moment campers arrive each day, service leaders guide them in activities developed around the five (5) Centers of Hope Pillars: Academic Enrichment, Health & Fitness; Character & Leadership Development, Technology and Community. These experiences are achieved through integrated reading, sports, creative writing, games, drama, music, dance, arts and crafts, physical fitness and outdoor adventure. Ages 5 – 12 Locations: Adamsville, Ben Hill, Central Park, Dunbar, Grove Park, Pittman Park & Thomasville Program Dates: Jun. 6 - Jul. 22, 2016 Days & Hours: Mon.–Fri. / 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m Registration Fees: Residents $35.00 per week, Non-Residents $110.00 per week
Ages: 5 - 14 Locations: Bessie Branham, MLK Jr., Peachtree Hills, Rosel Fann Program Dates: Jun. 6 - Jul. 22, 2016 Days & Hours: Mon.-Fri. / 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Registration Fees: Residents $35 per week, Non-resident $110 per week Ages 11 – 17 Locations: Adamsville & Thomasville Program Dates: Jun. 6 - Jul. 22, 2016 Days & Hours: Mon.–Fri. / 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Registration Fees: Residents $35 per week, Non-residents $110 per week
Summer Arts Camp The Summer Arts Camp provides cultural experiences and academic enrichment opportunities that contribute to individual growth and achievement. Each participant receives performing and visual arts classes led by professional artists or arts organizations. This 8-week camp is filled on a first come, first served basis! Ages 5–12 Location: South Bend Center for Arts & Culture Program Dates: Jun. 6 - Jul. 22, 2016 Days & Hours: Mon.–Fri. / 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Registration Fees: Residents $35 per week, Non-residents $110 per week
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Lake Allatoona Overnight Camp
Soccer and Tennis Camp
Spend a week at our wildness camp on the shore of Lake Allatoona. Campers can explore the many natural wonders in and around camp including nature trails, animal tracks, birds and trees all while engaging in environmental education, competitions, swimming, boating, hiking, and more. From time around the campfire to jumping in the lake, this is an opportunity your child should not miss. The bus departs weekly; Monday mornings at 7:30 a.m. after breakfast is served:
Perfect for young tennis and soccer players, our half soccer, half tennis camp gives your child the best of both worlds! Campers will learn team building techniques to use on the and off the field/court. Instructors teach the basic and advanced techniques of soccer, including dribbling, passing, receiving and shooting. We introduce tennis to children with fun-filled on-court activities to fit their age and ability. We keep both sports fun and lively with mini tournaments and other engaging activities. Your child will come home happy, tired and ready for more the next day!
Week 1: Peachtree Hills and Coan Park Recreation Center Week 2 : M.L. King Jr. and Coan Park Recreation Center Week 3: Ben Hill and Coan Park Recreation Center
Week 4: Rosel Fann, Grove Park and Coan Park Recreation Center Week 5: Dunbar, Pittman and Coan Park Recreation Center Week 6: Bessie Branham and Coan Park Recreation Center
Ages 8–12 Location: Lake Allatoona Campground Days & Hours: 8:00 a.m. Monday morning departure – 3:00 p.m. Friday afternoon return (Please note the participants stay onsite for the entire week) Registration Fees: Residents $80 per week, Non-residents $135 per week
Swim and Tennis Camp Washington Park has it all! We take all of the great things about our Camp Best Friends program and then add swimming and tennis lessons. Learn the butterfly stroke in the pool and a follow through on the tennis court. Ages 5–12 Location: Washington Natatorium Program Dates: Jun. 6 - Jul. 22, 2016 Days & Hours: Mon.–Fri. / 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Registration Fees: Residents $65 per week, Non-residents $110 per week
Therapeutics Camp Coan Park Therapeutics Summer Program provides participants with special needs a variety of adapted recreational activities, visual arts and swimming. Campers enrolled in the program will also have access to occupational therapy, speech therapy and hippotherapy. Ages 6–21 Location: Coan Park Program Dates: Jun. 6 - Jul. 22, 2016 Days & Hours: Mon.–Fri. / 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Registration Fees: Residents $35 per week, Non-residents $110 per week
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Ages 5 – 12 Location: Grant Park Dates: Jun. 6 - Jul. 22, 2016 Days & Hours: Mon.–Fri. / 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Registration Fees: Residents $65 per week, Non-residents $110 per week
Basketball Camp The Adams Park Basketball Camp is designed to teach the fundamentals of the game of basketball. Dribbling, shooting, pivoting, rebounding, passing, and proper footwork are all needed to play the game properly. Each camper will receive individual instruction on the basic offensive and defensive fundamentals necessary to play basketball successfully. With this information, we believe that the player’s desire and willingness to work on these skills will directly affect their progress as a basketball player. Ages 8 – 12 Location: Adams Park Dates: May 31–Jul. 22, 2016 Days & Hours: Mon.–Fri. / 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Registration Fees: Residents $65.00 per week, Non-Residents $110.00 per week
Chastain Arts Center 2016 Teen Summer Camp Ages 13-17 TEEN CLAY SCULPTING / Robin Hickey Students will learn pottery, handbuilding and other sculptural work. All levels of experience are welcome. Mon.-Fri. 11:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. 6/6-6/10 Fee: $200 TEEN DRAWING / Jessica Caldas Students learn how to use line, tone, and texture to draw convincing three dimensional forms. On figure drawing days students will draw from a bathing suit model. A model fee of about $50 will be collected from each student. No previous experience is necessary. Mon- Fri. 11:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. 6/6-6/10 Fee: $200 TEEN POTTERY / John Roberts Students will examine an array of wheel-thrown pottery techniques. The focus is on throwing skills, glazing, decorating, and firing. Mon- Fri. 11:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. 6/13-6/17 Fee: $200
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TEEN PAINTING/ Paul Light Jr. Students will learn a variety of painting techniques, focusing on line, perspective, form, and composition. Students will paint from life, photographs, and their imaginations using acrylic paint. No previous experience is necessary. Mon.-Fri. 11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 6/13—6/17 Fee $200
Pre–Teen Camp Too old for camp. Too young to get a job. What to do? Our Camp Best Friends “Tween” Camp is your answer. Pre–teens ages 11 – 14 (rising 6th – 8th graders) experience programming encompassing all five Centers of Hope pillars as well as an introduction to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) programming and service learning. Your “tween” will definitely be engaged in a positive “learning and play” atmosphere with peers their age! Locations: Anthony Flanagan Memorial & Arthur Langford Jr. Ages: 11–14 Dates: Jun. 6 - Jul 22, 2016 Days & Hours: Mon.–Fri. 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m Registration Fees: Residents $35.00 per week, Non-Residents $110.00 per week
Atlanta Teen Leaders (ATL) Summer of Service Learning (SSL) The City of Atlanta Teen Leaders Summer of Service Learning offers teens ages 14-18 (rising 9th – 12th graders) the opportunity to become involved in their community through leadership training all while having fun and creating new memories! Ages 14–18 Summer of Service Learning Sites: Anthony Flanagan Memorial, Perkerson, Zaban & James Orange Program Dates: Jun. 6 - Jul 22, 2016 Days & Hours: Mon.–Fri. / 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Registration Fees: Residents Only, No fee for enrollment Youth not enrolled through Atlanta Workforce Development are eligible to receive community service hours towards graduation requirements. Applications must be completed for admittance in program.
Prime Time Senior Camp If you think summer camps have an age limit, think again! Atlantans ages 50 and older can join in on the Camp Best Friends fun as well. Join us this summer for arts & crafts, music & dance, technology, table games, fitness & wellness and trips! Locations: Butler Park Recreation Center, C.A. Scott Recreation Center & Old Adamsville Recreation Center Ages 50+ Program Dates: Jun. 6 - Jul 22, 2016 Days & Hours: Mon.–Fri. 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m Registration Fees: Residents Only, No fee for enrollment
Art á la Carte
Chastain Center for the Arts summer camp encourages artistic expression and offers children an experience filled with creative energy. In keeping with our playful food and restaurant theme, our “menu” of selections allows you to choose the week, or weeks, you want. Each week explores a different discipline through two- and three-dimensional projects in clay, drawing, painting, sculpture, architecture, mixed media, and more. Along with visual arts, all age groups will enjoy movement arts such as yoga, acting, and improvisation. Small Fries: Ages 5–6 Curly Fries: Ages 7–8 French Fries: Ages 9–10 Home Fries: Ages 11–13 Classes, class sizes, and age groupings are subject to change based on enrollment. Program Dates: Jun. 6–Aug. 5, 2016 Week 1: Up, Up, & Away Things that fly, things in the sky, mixed media art. Mon.–Fri. 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. 6/6–6/10 Fee: $200 Week 2: Tunnels and Towers! Oh My! Explore Architecture, Street Art and art made for outside. Be inspired and create your own creative city! Mon.–Fri. 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. 6/13–6/17 Fee: $200 Week 3: Mud Extravaganza Clay, sculpture, and mud painting. Mon.–Fri. 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. 6/27–6/24
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Week 4: Mean Green Art Machine Create art using found and recycled materials, explore Folk art and using items from your environment. Mon.–Fri. 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. 6/27–7/1 Fee: $200 Week 5: Planes, Trains and Automobiles Discover the world of Kinetic art, the movement through art inspired by Vladimir Tatlin and Alexander Calder. Think outside of the box and construct your own motion stimulated art. Tue.–Fri. 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. 7/5–7/8 Fee: $160 Week 6: Under the Sea: Shark Week Dive to the bottom of the ocean and uncover life among fish, sharks, and mermaids. Create art inspired by Katsushika Hokusai and folk art. Mon.–Fri. 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. 7/11–7/15 Fee: $200 Week 7: Flash, Zap, Zow Explore the art of Roy Lichenstein, Hebru Brantley, KAWS and create your own cartoons, comics, action figures, stories, heroes, & heroines. Mon.–Fri. 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. 7/20–7/24 Fee: $200 Week 8: Splish-Splash, Splatter Explore the world of abstraction through the art of Jackson Pollock, Wassily Kandinsky, and others. Create abstract art in 2-D and 3-D based on the styles of these legendary artists. Mon – Fri. 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 7/25-7/29 Fee: $200 Week 9: Mud Extravaganza II Clay, sculpture, and mud painting. Mon – Fri. 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
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Activities and Memberships Interested in using our Natatoriums or Weight Rooms in your regular workout routine? How about joining one of the Aquatics classes, taking an art class, or playing Basketball? DPR offers different levels of membership and a variety of activities to suit the needs of you and your family.
Athletic Membership Passes
*Financial assistance is available for certain Department of Parks and Recreation programs. Please contact the respective Recreation center for more information.
Athletic Membership Pass Fees: Youth Senior Adult Pass Family Pass (for family of 4) Each additional family member
Membership passes provide access to all City of Atlanta natatoriums, Recreation Centers, and outdoor pools during regular hours of operation for one year. Pass holders are permitted to swim in open lanes and have access to the weight rooms* at City of Atlanta Recreation Centers. Resident $ 65.00 $ 65.00 $110.00 $245.00 $ 55.00
Non-resident $ 80.00 $ 80.00 $185.00 $470.00 $ 90.00
Splash Cards Splash cards provide access to all City of Atlanta natatoriums during regular hours of operation. Pass holders are permitted to swim in open lanes. Splash Card Fees: Youth Senior Adult Pass
10 Use $ 17.50 $ 17.50 $ 37.50
*weight rooms are available at designated centers.
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20 Use $35.00 $35.00 $70.00
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Group Fitness Classes Recreation Centers have partnered with multiple fitness organizations to bring you quality programs and activities. Fees will vary from activity to activity. For more information, contact the Recreation Center offering the program. We look forward to providing you with fun fitness options!
KTX Fitness Being fit isn’t just about the number on the scale: it’s about a lifestyle. It’s about believing that you deserve to be healthy. It’s about dedication and hard work. It’s about celebrating and enjoying life. Keith Thompson brings this infectious passion for health, wellness, and most importantly, self-love, to every class that he teaches. We offer several types of classes at three of our centers. I.Robics These Interval training sessions combine fast and slow rhythms with resistance training to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. M. L. King Jr. M. L. King Jr. Grant Park
Mondays Fridays Saturdays
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Step Class A form of aerobic exercise distinguished by its use of an elevated platform (the step). The height can be tailored to individual needs by inserting risers under the step. Adamsville Adamsville Adamsville
Tuesdays Tuesdays Fridays
6:15 p.m.–7:15 p.m. 7:15 p.m.–8:15 p.m. 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Cycling A group exercise session in which participants ride stationary bicycles at varying speeds and resistance settings. Adamsville Adamsville M. L. King Jr. Adamsville Grant Park Grant Park M. L. King Jr. Adamsville Adamsville Adamsville Adamsville Adamsville M. L. King Jr. Adamsville
Mondays Mondays Mondays Mondays Tuesdays Tuesdays Tuesdays Tuesdays Tuesdays Wednesdays Wednesdays Wednesdays Wednesdays Wednesdays
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. 4:45 p.m.–5:45 p.m. 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. 4:45 p.m.–5:45 p.m. 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. 5:15 p.m.–6:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m.–7:15 p.m. 6:00 a.m.–7:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. 4:45 p.m.–5:45 p.m. 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Grant Park Grant Park M. L. King Jr. Adamsville Adamsville Adamsville Adamsville M. L. King Jr. Adamsville Adamsville M. L. King Jr. Grant Park
Thursdays Thursdays Thursdays Thursdays Thursdays Fridays Fridays Fridays Saturdays Saturdays Saturdays Saturdays
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. 4:45 p.m.–5:45 p.m. 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m.–7:15 p.m. 7:15 p.m.–8:15 p.m. 6:00 a.m.–7:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m.–1:00 p.m. 1:45 p.m.–2:45 p.m.
Body Sculpting A muscle-toning class usually focused on core strength. Sculpting classes use weight bars, exercise bands, dumbbells, or a combination of these. You perform traditional weight-training moves in a class setting. Adamsville Mondays 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Adamsville Wednesdays 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Adamsville Wednesdays 7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. (abs) Adamsville Thursdays 6:15 p.m.–7:15 p.m. Adamsville Saturdays 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. (Bootcamp) Grant Park Saturdays 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Adamsville Sundays 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. (Body Challenge) Yoga A system of exercises practiced as part of this discipline to promote control of the body and mind. M. L. King, Jr. Adamsville
Fridays Thursdays
KTX Membership Fees Month Unlimited | $40 per month Drop In | $8
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. 5:15 p.m.–6:15 p.m.
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Tots and Rec
Flag Football for Tots
Your Tot takes to the gridiron in a fun and engaging introduction to America’s most popular game. Participating Centers Include: Adamsville, Ben Hill, Bessie Branham, Grant Park, MLK Jr, Pittman Ages 3 – 4 Activity Times: Practice Times Vary by Site; games on Fridays Activity Dates: Aug. 8-Sept. 16, 2016 Registration Fees: $50.00 per tot (t-shirt included)
2016 Tot Olympics Your pint sized Olympian competes in 10 events including a 40 yard dash, softball throw, hurdles and a team relay. Everyone wins Gold when it comes to fun. Events Include: Softball or Baseball Throw (Shot Put), Frisbee throw (Discus), 40 yard dash, 40 yard relay shuttle, Standing Long Jump, Speed Hurdles (6 inches), Tricycle Race/ Big Wheel Race, Overhead Throw, Obstacle Course (Playground), Jump Rope Ages 3 – 4 Anderson Park Event Dates: Sat., July 23, 2016, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Registration Fees Residents | $5.00 per child (t-shirt included)
Youth Athletics
Youth Football
The City of Atlanta provides quality football programming to youth 5 to 12. An emphasis is placed on the participants having fun, learning the values of team sports, discipline, and the fundamentals of the game of football. Family involvement, exercise, and development of the love of the sport are our objectives. Participating Centers Include: Adams, Adamsville, Anthony Flanagan Memorial, Arthur Langford Jr., Ben Hill, Bessie Branham, Collier, Dunbar, Grove Park, ML King Jr., Perkerson, Pittman Park, Rosel Fann, and Thomasville Ages 5 – 12 Practice Begins: Jun. 30, 2016 (Varies per site) Last Day to Register: Jul. 5, 2016 Season Dates: Aug. 20 - Oct. 29, 2015 Registration Fees Residents | $75.00 per person Non-Residents | $150.00 per person Youth Team Fees to enter the League (per team, per season per sport): $300.00 (does not guarantee practice time on fields; fields must be reserved through Parks Reservations department).
Youth Cheerleading
Cheerleading is a wonderful recreation program for new and experienced cheerleaders, ages 5 – 17 years old. The program focuses around building cooperation, self-confidence, respect, great friendships and all of the important foundations of cheerleading. They support the football and basketball players by cheering at games and local competitions. Participating Centers Include: Adams, Adamsville, Anthony Flanagan, Ben Hill, Bessie Branham, Collier, Dunbar, Grove Park, ML King Jr, Pittman Park, and Rosel Fann Ages 5 – 17 Practice Begins: Jun. 30, 2016 (Varies per site) Last Day to Register: Jul. 5, 2016 Season Dates: Aug. 20 - Oct. 29, 2015 Registration Fees Residents | $75.00 per person Non-Residents | $150.00 per person
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Youth Athletics continued
Intramural Futsal
Also known as “Brazilian Soccer”, Futsal is a variant of soccer governed by FIFA. This intramural league will have participants play games indoors on the basketball court. Ages 7 – 12 ML King Jr. Activity Dates: Jun. 14 – Aug. 9, 2016 Activity Times: Tues., 6:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m. Registration Fees: $30.00 per person No Class July 5
Mentoring Valuable Protégés - Basketball Skills Academy A skill development training program for children ages 5 to 18 designed to teach basketball fundamentals. The program covers: • Ball Handling / Dribbling • Passing • Rebounding • Shooting • Defense • Footwork • Rules and Regulations of the Game Ages 5-18 MLK Jr. Recreation Center Activity Times: Sat., 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Activity Dates: Jun. 11 – Aug. 6, 2016 Registration Fees: $150.00 per person No Class July 2
Heads Up Football Camp
Fundamental Football skills are taught in this fun, energetic environment using a series of drills to practice passing, catching, and running in a non-contact setting. Ages 5 – 12 Rosel Fann Recreation Center Activity Times: Mon. and Wed., 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Activity Dates: Jun. 8 – Jun. 29, 2016 Registration Fees: $30.00 per perso
Cheer Camp
Girls will learn the fundamentals of cheerleading; conditioning, tumbling, and stunting. Ages 5 – 12 Rosel Fann Recreation Center Activity Times: Mon. and Wed., 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Activity Dates: Jun. 1 – Jun. 27, 2016 Registration Fees: $30.00 per person Ages 5 – 12 Rosel Fann Recreation Center Activity Times: Tue. and Thu., 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Activity Dates: Jul. 5 – Jul. 28, 2016 Registration Fees: $30.00 per person
Superior Dancing Diamonds
Girls will be allowed to express themselves through various styles of dance. Included in course will be Hip Hop, Jazz, Ballet and Pop. Ages 5 – 18 ML King Jr. Recreation Center Activity Times: Wed. 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Activity Dates: Jun. 15 – Aug. 10, 2015 Registration Fees: $30.00 per person No Class July 6
Cheer Clinic
Prepare your girls for the upcoming football and basketball seasons with a review of the basics, tumbling, and stunting. Ages 5-12 Bessie Branham Recreation Center Activity Times: Tue. and Thu. 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Activity Dates: Jun. 7 – Jun. 30, 2016 Registration Fees: $30.00 per person
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Adult Athletics Softball
Basketball League
Whether it’s for socialization, fitness or the sheer competitiveness of the game, take part in the Summer 2016 Adult Softball league with your very own team! Teams can be co-ed and are open to adults 18 and over.
Whether it’s for socialization, fitness or the sheer competitiveness of the game, take part in the Summer 2015 Adult Basketball League with your very own team! Our Competition Basketball League is for adults.
Ages 18+ Southside Sports Complex Last Day To Register: May 2, 2016 Season Dates: Jun. 6 – Aug. 20, 2016 Registration Fees: $600.00 per team
Ages 18+ Grant Park Recreation Center Activity Times: Tue. 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Activity Dates: Jun. 6 – Aug. 20, 2016 Registration Fees: $600.00 per team
Kickball
Whether it’s for socialization, fitness or the sheer competitiveness of the game, take part in the Summer 2016 Adult Kickball league with your very own team! Teams can be co-ed and are open to adults 18 and over. Ages 18+ Southside Sports Complex Last Day To Register: May 2, 2016 Season Dates: Jun. 6 – Aug. 20, 2016 Registration Fees: $600.00 per team
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Ages 35+ Pittman Recreation Center Activity Times: Wed. and Fri. 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Activity Dates: Jun. 6 – Aug. 20, 2016 Registration Fees: $600.00 per team
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Aquatics Aquatics Regular swimming can improve physical health by building endurance, muscle strength and cardio-vascular fitness. It can serve as a cross-training element to regular workouts and can improve overall self-discipline, goal-setting, and create an increased sense of self-worth through regular exercise. Aquatic Centers provide residents and non-residents with an opportunity to participate in regular swimming programs, private lessons, and Drop-ins. Registration is available at each center for all Aquatics Programs. Water Aerobics Aerobic excercise is practiced in the shallow end of our indoor pools. Aqua aerobics supports the body and reduces the risk of muscle or joint injury. This package includes 12 uses for Aqua Aerobics lessons and is valid for 6 months. Please check with individual natatoriums for schedule. 12 Class Card: Resident $55.00 / Non-resident $70.00
Hydrotherapy Our Natatoriums have special hydrotherapy pools where the water can be used for therapeutic purposes. Warm temperature and pressure stimulates blood circulation, relieves pain, and is beneficial for other minor ailments. This package is good for 12 Hydrotherapy lessons over a 6 month period. Please check with individual natatoriums for schedule. 12 Class Card: Resident $55.00 / Non-resident $70.00 Developmental Swim Team This program is an introduction to competitive swimming. Swimmers gain the basic motor skills needed to advance to the CAD Swim Team. Testing is required. Swimmers must be able to swim the length of the pool (25 yards) freestyle and backstroke to participate on the team. Practices are daily during the week. Ages 6 - 18 Adamsville Natatorium Activity Dates: Sep. 1, 2015–Aug. 31, 2016 Registration Fees Residents | $135.00 per person Non-Residents | $165.00 per person
Ages 6 - 16 Rosel Fann Natatorium Activity Dates: Sep. 1, 2015–Aug. 31, 2016 Registration Fees Residents | $135.00 per person Non-Residents | $165.00 per person City of Atlanta Dolphins The City of Atlanta Dolphins (CAD) is an advanced competitive swimming team. Participation in the Developmental Swim Team is required prior to joining the CAD team in addition to a swim test. Practice times vary based on age and skill level. Ages 6 - 18 Adamsville Natatorium Activity Dates: Sep. 1, 2015–Aug. 31, 2016 Registration Fees Residents | $225.00 per person Non-Residents | $425.00 per person Ages 6 - 16 Rosel Fann Natatorium Activity Dates: Sep. 1, 2015–Aug. 31, 2016 Registration Fees Residents | $225.00 per person Non-Residents | $425.00 per person Swim Lessons Our swim lessons are geared towards all levels of swimming. The City of Atlanta teaches children of all ages and abilities at all natatoriums. Starting with Aqua Tot classes, which include the parents in the pool, to beginners and adults, swimmers can get one on one instruction from our certified water safety instructors. Adamsville Aqua Tots Swim Lessons (Ages 6 months to 3, with parents in water) Resident $65.00 / Non-resident $80.00 Sat. /Jun. 4–Aug. 20, 2016 / 10:00–10:30 a.m. Sat. /Jun. 4–Aug. 20, 2016 / 10:30–11:00 a.m. No Class July 4 Adamsville Youth Swim Lessons Resident $65.00 / Non-resident $80.00 Mon. & Wed. / Jun. 6–Jul. 18, 2016 / 5:00–5:45 p.m. Mon. & Wed. / Jul. 25–Aug. 31, 2016 / 5:00–5:45 p.m. Sat. / Jun. 4–Aug. 20, 2016 / 10:00–10:45 a.m. Sat. / Jun. 4–Aug. 20, 2016 / 11:00–11:45 a.m. No Class July 4
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Aquatics Continued
Rosel Fann Aqua Tots Swim Lessons (Ages 6 months to 3, with Parents in Water) Resident $65.00 / Non-resident $80.00 Sat. /Jun. 4–Aug. 20, 2016 / 11:30–12:00 p.m. No Class July 4
Washington Youth Swim Lessons Resident $65.00 / Non-resident $80.00 Mon. & Wed. / Jun. 13–Jul. 25, 2016 / 4:00–4:45 p.m. Mon. & Wed. / Jun. 13–Jul. 25, 2016 / 5:00–5:45 p.m. Tue. & Thu. / Jun. 14–Jul. 21, 2016 / 4:00–4:45 p.m. Tue. & Thu. / Jun. 14–Jul. 21, 2016 / 5:00–5:45 p.m. Mon. & Wed. / Aug. 1–Sep. 12, 2016 / 4:00–4:45 p.m. Mon. & Wed. / Aug. 1–Sep. 12, 2016 / 5:00–5:45 p.m. Tue. & Thu. / Aug. 2–Sep. 8, 2016 / 4:00–4:45 p.m. Tue. & Thu. / Aug. 2–Sep. 8, 2016 / 5:00–5:45 p.m. Sat. / Jun. 11–Aug. 27, 2016 / 10:00–10:45 a.m. No Class July 4 or Sep. 5
Rosel Fann Youth Swim Lessons Resident $65.00 / Non-resident $80.00 Mon. & Wed. / Jun. 6–Jul. 18, 2016 / 5:00–5:45 p.m. Mon. & Wed. / Jul. 25–Aug. 31, 2016 / 5:00–5:45 p.m. Tue. & Thu. / Jun. 7–Jul. 14, 2015 / 5:00–5:45 p.m. Tue. & Thu. / Jul. 19–Aug. 25, 2015 / 5:00–5:45 p.m. Sat. / Jun. 4–Aug. 20, 2016 / 10:30–11:15 a.m. No Class July 4
Washington Adult Swim Lessons Resident $65.00 / Non-resident $80.00 Mon. & Wed. / Jun. 13–Jul. 25, 2016 / 7:00–7:45 p.m. Mon. & Wed. / Aug. 1–Sep. 12, 2016 / 7:00–7:45 p.m. Tue. & Thu. / Jun. 14–Jul. 21, 2016 / 7:00–7:45 p.m. Tue. & Thu. / Aug. 2–Sep. 8, 2016 / 7:00–7:45 p.m. Sat. / Jun. 11–Aug. 27, 2016 / 11:00–11:45 a.m. No Class July 4
Rosel Fann Adult Swim Lessons Resident $65.00 / Non-resident $80.00 Mon. & Wed. / Jun. 6–Jul. 18, 2016 / 6:00–6:45 p.m. Mon. & Wed. / Jul. 25–Aug. 31, 2016 / 6:00–6:45 p.m. Tue. & Thu. / Jun. 7–Jul. 14, 2015 / 6:00–6:45 p.m. Tue. & Thu. / Jul. 19–Aug. 25, 2015 / 6:00–6:45 p.m. Sat. / Jun. 4–Aug. 20, 2016 / 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. No Class July 4
Washington Aqua Tots Swim Lessons Sat. / Jun. 11 - Aug. 27, 2016 / 9:15-9:40 a.m. (Ages 6 months to 3, with Parents in Water)
Adamsville Adult Swim Lessons Resident $65.00 / Non-resident $80.00 Mon. & Wed. / Jun. 6–Jul. 18, 2016 / 6:00–6:45 p.m. Mon. & Wed. / Jul. 25–Aug. 31, 2016 / 6:00–6:45 p.m. Sat. / Jun. 4–Aug. 20, 2016 / 12:00–12:45 p.m. No Class July 4
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Group Enrichment Classes Our Recreation Centers have partnered with multiple individuals and organizations to bring you quality programs and activities. For more information, contact the Recreation Center offering the program.
Chicago Stepping | YOLO Steppers
Chicago-style stepping is an urban dance that originated in Chicago. Join us as we learn this classy dance and promote health, wellness, and an active lifestyle. All levels welcome. No partner needed. Ages 21+ Ben Hill Recreation Center Activity Times: Mon. and Wed. 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. 1st and 3rd Sat. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Registration Fees: 6 Class Pass $50 per person Drop In $10 per person
Fancy Girl Fitness
Group fitness classes that utilize variuous formats to encourage daily exercise. A variety of aerobic and strength training classes set to uptempo music. Ages 18+ Ben Hill Recreation Center Activity Times: Mon. and Wed. 6:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m., Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Registration Fees: $40 per month per person Drop In $5 per person
PLAY MOBILE
... Recreation Center on Wheels The Play Mobile brings structured activities, sports and games to neighborhood parks that create an interactive and fresh air atmosphere that encourages children to go outside and play.
Ring Toss, Hula Hoops, Board Games, Scooters, Arts and Crafts and More!
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Upcoming Events Join the OCA Newsletter Do you want to keep up with new events, classes, and specials in our gift shop? Join the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs’ monthly email newsletter! It’s fast and easy. You will be among the first to know what’s happening at the Chastain Arts Center. Email OCANews@AltantaGA.gov to sign up!
Throw a Party! Children’s Birthday Parties Chastain Arts Center offers private birthday parties for children! An art party is an exciting and creative way to celebrate a special occasion for young Picassos. You simply select a party type from one of our specialty classes: painting, drawing, mixed-media, or jewelry-making. A party at Chastain Arts Center is the perfect place to have your special event. Just bring cake, snacks, decorations, and yourself! We will provide the rest.
Chastain Arts Center ADULT VISUAL ARTS CLASSES Classes meet for 10 weeks, unless otherwise noted. DRAWING Supply lists are available online at http:// www.ocaatlanta.com/classes/chastainart-supply-lists/, or in the main office. Basic Drawing for Beginners Ben Smith Thu. 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 6/25-8/27 Fee: $180 Class ID: 1.024.101.01 Students learn how to use line, tone, and texture to draw convincing, three-dimensional forms. No previous experience is necessary. Please bring a drawing board, an 18”x24” newsprint pad, #2B pencil, soft vine charcoal, and pink Pearl eraser to the first class. Additional materials will be discussed the first day of class. Figure Drawing Ben Smith Tue. 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. 6/21-8/23 Fee: $180 Class ID: 1.024.101.02 Fri. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 6/24-8/26 Fee: $180 Class ID: 1.024.101.03 Draw from a nude model to develop skills in anatomy. All levels welcome. Bring an 18"x24" rough newsprint pad, #2B pencil, Pink Pearl eraser, conte crayon, soft vine charcoal, and a kneaded eraser. A model fee of approximately $50 will be collected from each student at the first class. www.bensmithart.com. Figure Drawing Dolores Kennedy (9 Weeks) Sat. 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 6/25-8/27 Fee: $162 Class ID: 1.024.101.04 Basic instruction in proportion, anatomy, and "sighting" for beginners, in addition to ongoing critiques and assignments for more advanced students. Students work from nude models. All levels welcome. A model fee of approximately $60-$80 will be collected from each student at first class meeting.
experimental, and nontraditional approaches such as color, design, abstracting images, shapes, patterns, media and scale and realism. The student may address personal symbols and universal themes by responding to current events, changes in society and the drama of life itself. PAINTING Supply lists are available online at www. ocaatlanta.com/classes/chastain-art-supply-lists/, or in the main office. Painting in Any Medium Terry E. Powers Wed. 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 6/22-8/24 Fee: $180 Class ID: 1.054.101.01 Wed. 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. 6/22-8/24 Fee: $180 Class ID: 1.054.101.02 This is for beginning and medial level students. Students will get all the instruction and attention they need to progress and develop at a substantial manner, while enjoying the medium that they choose to work in. it is up to the student to work in one medium or branch out and try more than one. Beginning to Intermediate Pastel/Oil Painting Debra Nadelhoffer Wed. 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 6/22-8/17 Fee: $162 Class ID: 1.054.101.03 (No Class Aug. 24) Explore pastel and oil painting from life and photographs. Instructor will emphasize painting from composition to finish. Underpainting techniques will be discussed, as well as materials and surfaces. Bring photos to class. Drawing experience required; must have instructor permission to take this class. Call the main office for details. (No Class Aug. 24) Beginning Oil Painting Karen Appleton Tue. 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. 6/21-8/23 Fee: $180 Class ID: 1.054.101.12
Begin oil painting by studying the differExperimental and Traditional ent techniques and options available in Approaches and Techniques In Drawing oils. Work from a still life to learn value Adrienne Anderson painting, glazing techniques, working on Tue. 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. 6/21-8/23 a toned canvas, working alla prima, and Fee: $180 Class ID: 1.024.101.05 knife painting. Heavy emphasis on color This class embodies human dreams, visions mixing using compliments. Please bring and imagination using traditional, 22
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SESSION DATES: JUNE 20 – AUGUST 27, 2016
Chastain Arts Center sketching supplies to the first class. A materials list will be discussed during the first class. Intermediate Pastel/Oil Painting Debra Nadelhoffer (9 Weeks) Wed. 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 6/22-8/17 Fee: $144 Class ID: 1.054.101.04 (No Class Aug. 24) This intermediate class will include working from still life, photographs, and en plein air. It is designed for students with drawing and painting experience (in either pastel or oils). Please bring photos to class to work from. Students must have instructor permission to take this class. Call the main office for details. Abstract Acrylic Paint for all Levels Adrienne Anderson Wed. 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 6/22-8/24 Fee: $180 Class ID: 1.054.101.05 This course will cover the fundamentals of abstraction: line, shape, color, texture and composition, gesture, collage, music, language and visual studies of established artists. Explore the world of abstraction with experimentation and discussion. Please bring paper to the first class as well as your choice of paint, charcoal, or pastels. Watercolor! Bold And Free-Discovering New Directions Adrienne Anderson Wed. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 6/22-8/24 Fee: $180 Class ID: 1.054.101.06 The purpose of this course is to explore the variety of techniques associated with the 4 use of watercolor, such as dry and wet paper techniques, resist processes and experimental techniques. Both translucent and opaque water-based paints will be used. An introduction to a variety of papers will also be presented. Painted Vacations in Watercolor Kathy Rennell Forbes Tue. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 6/21-8/23 Fee: $180 Class ID: 1.054.101.07 Create beautiful paintings from your favorite travel photos and sketches. Students will learn different watercolor techniques along with the elements of design. Instructor will complete weekly class demonstrations and then assist each student individually.
Learn from the Masters Kathy Rennell Forbes Tue. 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 6/21-8/23 Fee: $180 Class ID: 1.054.101.08 Intermediate students will study the paintings of the masters in watercolor or oil. We will discuss Masters style, techniques, composition and color palettes; while copying one of their masterpieces then painting your own from your own photos or sketches the following class, using techniques learned from the master just studied. Weekly teacher demos. Painting the Head and Figure in Any Medium Marie Matthews Thu. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 6/23-8/25 Fee: $180 Class ID: 1.054.101.09 Paint the head and figure using the medium of your choice, using both nude and clothed models. Begin with black and white studies. Color will be introduced as the quarter progresses. Drawing experience required. A model fee of approximately $60 will be collected from each student at the first class meeting. www.mmatthews.com. Painting Structure & Composition Dolores Kennedy (9 Weeks) Tue. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 6/23-8/25 Fee: $162 Class ID: 1.054.101.09 Organize your subject matter for the greatest impact. Explanations and demonstrations using visual means and design principles help achieve unity in your work. Any medium is allowed, but acrylics are preferred. Painting experience is needed. Bring your usual paints to the first class. We work from still-life, your sketches, and snapshots. (No Class Tbd) Abstract Figure Painting Dolores Kennedy Thu. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 6/23-8/25 Fee: $162 Class ID: 1.054.101.11 Students work from a live model, in any medium (no pastels). The work of twentieth century figurative painters is explored and explained as inspiration for the work we will do in this class. Critiques every week. Previous drawing and painting experience necessary. A model fee of approximately $60 - $80 will be collected at the first class. (No Class Tbd)
STUDIO GROUP RENTAL Want to get together with other artists or your friends for a regular time to paint? We offer studio space to groups of artists for a nominal rental fee. Anyone in the office will be pleased to provide you information on how to either create a group or join an existing group. PRINTMAKING
Supply lists are available online at www.ocaatlanta.com, or in the office. A $10 materials fee is included in the class fee for studio supplies provided by the Center. Open Studio is not included with class enrollment but is available for an additional fee of $40 for the session. Relief PrintMaking Kathy Garrou Wed. 6:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. 6/22-8/24 Fee: $205 Class ID: 1.074.101.01 Relief printmaking: a method that exploits the surface characteristics of any material. Explore the use of various materials, wood, linoleum and found objects; hand rubbing and press printing; multiple blocks and reduction prints. We will learn how to combine these techniques. A $15 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class. Open Studio Printmaking 6/20-8/27 Fee: $155 Class ID: 1.074.101.02 Open studio is for previous Chastain Arts Center students who will work independently. Registration must be approved by the printmaking instructor. Students may work when space is available and no class is meeting. Open Studio ends 30 minutes prior to Center’s closing. POTTERY
Students may select from either wheel or handbuilding classes for all skill levels. Chastain offers the following firing options: high fire in a gas fired reduction kiln, Cone 6 and low fire oxidation, raku and experimental techniques such as Saggar and Salt firing.
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Chastain Arts Center PLEASE NOTE: • Pottery and hand building students will be issued one bag of clay the first day of class. If clay is not claimed during the current semester, it cannot be claimed during a later semester. • Students are responsible for purchasing tools for ceramics. • Only clay purchased through the center and glazes provided by the center will be fired. • A $15 materials fee is included in the class fee for consumable supplies provided by the center. POTTERY ON THE WHEEL
Students will examine an array of wheel thrown pottery techniques. The focus is on basic throwing skills as well as glazing, decorating, and firing. Bring pottery tools to use in class. A basic pottery tool set can be purchased at most art supply stores. Introduction to Clay Joanna Stecker Wilson Thu. 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 6/23– 8/25 Fee: $215 Class ID: 1.014.101.01 Learn to work with clay both on and off the pottery wheel. Explore hand building techniques, fundamentals of using the pottery wheel to make vessels and glazing and surface treatments. You will leave this class with a strong foundation in the tools and techniques possible when using clay as well as some beautiful one of a kind art work of your own! Beginning to Intermediate Marise Fransolino Tue. 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. 6/21-8/23 Fee: $215 Class ID: 1.014.101.03 Wed. 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 6/22-8/24 Fee: $215 Class ID: 1.014.101.04 Jennie Ashcraft Berman Wed. 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 6/22-8/24 Fee: $215 Class ID: 1.014.101.05 Joanna Stecker Thu. 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. 6/23 – 8/25 Fee: $215 Class ID: 1.014.101.06
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Intermediate to Advanced Tammy Josephson (8 Weeks) Mon. 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 6/20-8/22 Fee: $170 Class ID: 1.014.101.07 (No Class Jul. 4) Marise Fransolino Tue. 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 6/21-8/23 Fee: $215 Class ID: 1.014.101.08 Joanna Stecker Tue. 6:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m. 6/21-8/23 Fee: $215 Class ID: 1.014.201.09 Rick Berman Wed. 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 6/22-8/24 Fee: $215 Class ID: 1.014.101.10 Thu. 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 6/23-8/25 Fee: $215 Class ID: 1.014.101.11 Open Studio Clay 6/20-8/27 Fee: $170 Class ID: 1.014.101.12 Open studio is for previous Chastain Arts Center students who will work independently. Registration must be approved by the Ceramics Director. Students may work when space is available and no class is meeting. Fee for open studio does NOT include any clay. Open studio ends 30 minutes prior to Center’s closing. HANDBUILDING / SCULPTURE
Handbuilding/Sculpture classes focus on the sculptural aspects of clay construction without the use of a potter’s wheel. Students will learn a variety of techniques including coil, pinch, and slab building as well as glazing and alternative forms of surface decoration. Handbuilding Joanna Stecker Wilson Tue. 6:30 p.m. -9:30 p.m. 6/21-8/23 Fee: $215 Class ID: 1.014.101.13 This class focuses on the creation of clay forms without a potter’s wheel. Students learn techniques including coil, pinch, and slab building as well as glazing and many other forms of surface decoration. This class is appropriate for all levels. The teacher modifies projects for each individual as necessary. (No Class Jul. 4)
Functional Handbuilding Marise Fransolino (9 Weeks) Mon. 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. 6/20-8/22 Fee: $230 Class ID: 1.014.101.14 Learn all about making functional pottery with slabs, coils and pinched pots. We will focus on making cups, teapots, serving dishes, bowls, and lidded jars. Techniques used to achieve individual approaches will be part of the daily routine as well as demonstrations and discussions on basic glazing methods. Open to all levels of expertise. (No Class Jul. 4) Handbuilding - Slab Construction John Roberts (9 Weeks) Tue. 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. 6/21-8/16 Fee: $230 Class ID: 1.014.101.15 This handbuilding class will focus on making ceramic forms with techniques in slab built construction. Projects will include making a fountain, boxes, bottles, and abstract sculptural forms. All levels welcomed. Ceramics Problem Solving John Roberts Wed. 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. 6/22-8/17 Fee: $255 Class ID: 1.014.201.16 This ceramics class is geared for clay artists with works in progress, needing assistance and instruction to problem solve construction in ceramic form, glaze/ surface finishing, and firing options. Students will have the benefit of having one on one instruction, as well as getting feedback from peers in a highly motivated environment. Handbuilding Susie Winton Thu. 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. 6/23-8/25 Fee: $230 Class ID: 1.014.101.17 Thu. 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. 6/23-8/25 Fee: $230 Class ID: 1.014.101.18 These classes will address basic methods of construction for both functional and non-functional work as well as possibilities for color, texture, and imagery. Students may choose to work with suggested projects or may prefer to develop their ideas individually. (No Class Aug. 11)
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SESSION DATES: JUNE 20 – AUGUST 27, 2016
Chastain Arts Center JEWELRY/METALS
INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED
A lab fee of $5 is included in the class fee for consumable supplies provided by the Center.
Jewelry and Metalsmithing Exploratory Alan Bremer (9 Weeks) Thu 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 6/30-8/25 Fee: $240 Class ID: 1.034.101.06 This class will explore various intermediate to advanced metals techniques with a specific focus for each quarter. Students will work on their own projects as we refine the chosen area of study. Some metalwork experience is necessary. A materials fee of approximately $10 will be collected from each student the first class meeting.
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Beginning/Intermediate Jewelry & Metalsmithing Alan Bremer (9 Weeks) Tue.11:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. 6/28-8/23 Fee: $240 Class ID: 1.034.101.01 Thu. 6:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. 6/30-8/25 Fee: $180 Class ID: 1.034.101.02 Topics will include: design/layout, cutting/ sawing/piercing, soldering, bezel stone setting, and finishing. Tools are available but we encourage students to acquire their own basic tool kits. Come to first class with drawing notebook and mechanical pencil. Silver is available for purchase from the instructor. A materials fee of approximately $10 will be collected from each student the first class meeting. Discovering Jewelry and Metals Debra Lynn Gold (7 Weeks) Wed. 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. 7/13-8/24 Fee: $140 Class ID: 1.034.101.03 Wed. 6:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. 7/13-8/24 Fee: $140 Class ID: 1.034.101.04 This is a “no fear” class for first time and continuing students. Learn the basics of metalworking through guided exercises resulting in finished pieces of jewelry. We will learn forging, fabrication, soldering, piercing, inlay, roll printing, polishing, and more. Debra brings over 40 years of teaching experience to this course. www.debralynngold.com Enameling Louella Simpson Wed. 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. 6/22-8/24 Fee: $200 Class ID: 1.034.101.05 This small, personalized class includes basic instruction in enameling. New and old techniques using watercolor, bull’s-eye glass, copper, silver, and other items to create paintings on metal and one-ofa-kind jewelry designs are explored. A materials fee of approximately $20 will be collected from each student at the first class meeting.
Open Studio Framemaking 6/20-8/27 Fee: $155 Class ID: 1.064.101.03 Students may work when space is available and no class is meeting. This applies to previous Chastain frame making students who will work independently. Students must have instructor approval to register. Open studio begins the second week of the session.
Intermediate to Advanced Jewelry and Metalsmithing Debra Lyn Gold (7 Weeks) Wed. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 7/13-8/24 Fee: $240 Class ID: 1.034.101.07 This class will explore various intermediate to advanced metals techniques with a specific focus for each quarter. Students will work on their own projects as we refine the chosen area of study. Some metalwork experience is necessary. A materials fee of approximately $10 will be collected from each student the first class meeting. FRAME MAKING
Every home needs frames for family photos, artwork, keepsakes, even mirrors, and frames can be expensive. Save a small fortune and learn a new skill in a frame making class. A $10 materials fee is included in the class fee for studio supplies provided by the Center. Beginning Picture Framing Alan Vaughn Tue. 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. 6/21-8/23 Fee: $205 Class ID: 1.064.101.01 Wed. 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. 6/22-8/24 Fee: $205 Class ID: 1.064.101.02 Start with whatever you want to frame: photos, prints, objects, or canvases. Whatever it is, we can frame it. How to design, what and where to get supplies, frame construction, matting, shadow boxes, museum framing and more will be our topics. Redecorate. Have some fun. Save some money.
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Register Online or at Your Rec Center! You can register online (www.atlantaga.gov/iparcs) or in person. Atlanta Parks and Rec accepts major credit cards, checks, and money orders. We cannot accept cash. Personal checks cannot be accepted within 2 weeks of the start of programming or date of reservation.
PLEASE NOTE: All classes require sufficient enrollment to convene. Atlanta Parks and Rec reserves the right to cancel, reschedule or combine classes, to change instructors, fees and/or classroom assignments when necessary. Students will be notified by the e-mail or phone number provided at the time of registration. Full refunds will be issued for cancelled classes.
REFUND POLICY: To withdraw from an Activity or Program: Students must notify the Community Facility Manager in writing (preferably by e-mail) at least 3 business days before the first class meeting in order to receive a refund. To withdraw from a Membership: Membership holders must notify the Community Facility Manager in writing (preferably by e-mail) within 30 days of purchase in order to receive a refund. Refunds may be subject to proration.
To cancel a Reservation: All cancellations must be made in writing (preferably by e-mail) to the Reservations Office or Community Facility Manager where the reservation was made no less than thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled event in order to receive a refund. Changes to a reservation are allowed as long as they are made no less than thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled event. No refunds will be issued due to inclement weather.
NO REFUNDS OR TRANSFERS WILL BE MADE AFTER THE TIMEFRAMES LISTED ABOVE.
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Atlanta Parks and Rec is not responsible for classes missed due to student absence. Please discuss an unavoidable absence with your Community Facility Manager. If a refund is granted and the original form of payment was by check or money order, the refund may take 4-6 weeks to be issued. Refunds will be sent to the address on record or credited to the credit card used in the initial transaction. Any online conv nience fee incurred is nonrefundable.
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City of Atlanta Kasim Reed, Mayor Atlanta City Council Hon. Ceasar C. Mitchell, President Hon. Carla Smith, District 1 Hon. Kwanza Hall District 2 Hon. Ivory Lee Young, Jr. District 3 Hon. Cleta Winslow, District 4 Hon. Natalyn Mosby Archibong, District 5 Hon. Alex Wan, District 6 Hon. Howard Shook, District 7 Hon. Yolanda Adrean, District 8 Hon. Felicia A. Moore, District 9 Hon. C. T. Martin, District 10 Hon. Keisha Lance Bottoms, District 11 Hon. Joyce Sheperd, District 12 Hon. Michael Julian Bond, Post 1 At-Large Hon. Mary Norwood, Post 2 At-Large Hon. Andre Dickens, Post 3 At-Large Amy Phuong, Commissioner Department of Parks and Recreation
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