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ATL Parks & Rec offers a variety of activities to suit the needs of you and your family. *Financial assistance is available for certain ATL Parks & Rec programs. Please contact the respective recreation center for more information.

YOUTH ACTIVITIES

TOT BASEBALL The City of Atlanta offers programming for its youngest citizens. Get your mini athlete out on the ball field! This program is designed to teach the basics of baseball in a fun and interactive way. Child attends with a Parent or Guardian. AGES 3 – 4 LOCATIONS: Bessie Branham, C.T. Martin, Grove, M.L. King, Jr., Rosel Fann, and William Walker SEASON DATES: Apr. 13 – May 29 DAYS & TIMES: Varies per site REGISTRATION FEES: $50.00 per tot

YOUTH BASEBALL Let your child take part in an old American pastime! Pick up a bat, ball and glove and get ready to hit one out of the park. Our youth baseball program focuses on the development of individual skills and technical progression alongside leadership development and sportsmanship. Instruction is provided by dedicated coaches. Please contact Recreation Center for specific practice dates and times. AGES 5 – 17 LOCATIONS: Adams, Anthony Flanagan, Bessie Branham, Coan, Collier, C.T. Martin, Dunbar, Grant, Grove, M.L. King, Jr., Perkerson, Pittman, Rosel Fann, and William Walker

Dunbar, English, Grant, Grove, James Orange, M.L. King, Jr., Peachtree Hills, Pittman, Rosel Fann, South Bend, and William Walker

LAST DAY TO REGISTER: Mar. 25 SEASON START: Apr. 1 REGISTRATION FEES: Residents | $75 per person Non-Residents | $150 per person Youth Team Fees to enter the League: (per team, per season per sport): $300 (does not guarantee practice time on fields; fields must be reserved through the Parks Reservations department.)

YOUTH TRACK & FIELD This program focuses on the development of individual skills and technical progression alongside leadership development and sportsmanship. Instruction is provided by dedicated coaches. Youth of all fitness levels are welcome to join and demonstrate speed and athletic program through individual competition in various athletic contests based on running, jumping, and throwing. Signup today and let your children warp speed into the Spring 2020 season! Please contact the Recreation Centers for specific practice dates and times. AGES 5 – 14 LOCATIONS: Anthony Flanagan, Arthur Langford Jr., Bessie Branham, C.T. Martin, Collier, Dunbar, English, Grove, M.L. King, Jr., Perkerson, Pittman, Rosel Fann, and William Walker LAST DAY TO REGISTER: Mar. 25 SEASON START: Mar. 14 REGISTRATION FEES: Residents | $75 per person Non-Residents | $150 per person

CHEER CLINIC This cheer clinic is designed to teach the basic Fundamentals of sideline cheering. We will cover motions, jumps, stunts, and basic tumbling to prepare cheerleaders for the upcoming football season.

Rosel Fann Recreation Center DATES: Apr. 6 – Apr. 10 DAYS & TIMES: Mon. – Fri. 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. REGISTRATION FEES: FREE

3 ON 3 BASKETBALL This class will include basic skills instructions as well as concepts and strategies of 3 on 3 basketball. AGES 5 – 12

Session I Grant Park Recreation DATES: Apr. 2 – Apr. 27 DAYS & TIMES: Tue. 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. & Sat. 12:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. REGISTRATION FEES: $30 per person

Session II Grant Park Recreation DATES: Apr. 2 – Apr. 27 DAYS & TIMES: Tue. 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. & Sat. 12:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. REGISTRATION FEES: $30 per person

ETIQUETTE CLASS Participants will be taught skills in manner and etiquette in real world experiences.

Adams Park Recreation Center DATES: Sep. 4 – Oct. 30 DAYS & TIMES: Tue. & Thu. 4:00 P.M. – 5:30 P.M. REGISTRATION FEES: FREE

DANCE This class will introduce students to the majorette dance style. Try-outs are necessary. Students must be committed students will compete in various events throughout the city, state, etc. Dancers will also perform in special events, and parades. AGES 5 – 17

William Walker Recreation DATES: Mar. 21 – May 16 DAYS & TIMES: Tue. & Thu. 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. REGISTRATION FEES: $30.00

BASKETBALL SKILLS ENHANCER Youth will participate in basketball drills to enhance their basketball skills. Participants will also participate in life skills seminars. AGES 5+

Pittman Park Recreation Center DATES: Mar. 1 – May 31 DAYS & TIMES: Sun. 12:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. REGISTRATION FEES: FREE

CHESS CLUB Participants will learn chess strategies, and movements to help develop creativity and build confidence with personal problem solving skills. AGES 5 – 8

Rosel Fann Recreation Center DATES: Mar. 12 – May 17 DAYS & TIMES: Thu. 5:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M. REGISTRATION FEES: FREE

MOVING IN THE SPIRIT This dance class combines modern dance techniques with creativity to facilitate leadership skills and enhance the lives of young dancers.

Coan Park Recreation Center DATES: Mar. 9 – May 18 DAYS & TIMES: Mon. 4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. REGISTRATION FEES: FREE

OPEN GYM The gym will be open to the public for unorganized sports.

Coan Park Recreation Center DATES: Mar. 2 – May 22 DAYS & TIMES: Mon – Fri. 3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. REGISTRATION FEES: FREE

Grove Park Recreation Center DATES: Mar. 2 – May 29 DAYS & TIMES: Mon – Fri. 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. REGISTRATION FEES: FREE

ADULT BASKETBALL ATL Parks and Rec offers recreational basketball for adults ages 18 & up.

William Walker Recreation Center Men 35 & over Basketball League DATES: Nov. 13 – Feb. 28 DAYS & TIMES: Sun. 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. REGISTRATION FEES: $375.00 Per Team Adams Park Recreation Center DATES: Mar. 27 – May 1 DAYS & TIMES: Tue. & Thu. 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. REGISTRATION FEES: FREE

GAME NIGHT This program is designed for adults to have fun, socialize and relax playing cards, foosball, air hockey and board games. Ages 25+ Only

William Walker Recreation Center DATES: Mar. 1 – Mar. 26 DAYS & TIMES: Thu. 6:30 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. REGISTRATION FEES: FREE

FITNESS BOOTCAMP This is a fitness class designed to assist adults with maintaining an athlete's body through various sports and exercises. AGES 18+

William Walker Recreation Center DATES: Dec 2 – Feb. 26 DAYS & TIMES: Mon. & Wed. 6:15 P.M. – 7:15 P.M. REGISTRATION FEES: FREE

PROTECTING This program is designed to maintain safety and protection for our children as well as ourselves. Members of the Atlanta Police Department and Atlanta Fire Department will provide presentations on public safety. AGES 18+

Peachtree Hills Recreation Center DATES: Mar. 2 – May 30 DAYS & TIMES: Mon., Wed., and Fri. 9:30 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. REGISTRATION FEES: FREE

PUBLIC SAFETY FITNESS This program encourages physical training using fitness and gym equipment. Socialize with peers while enjoying a safe and comfortable atmosphere. Ages 23+

William Walker Recreation Center DATES: Mar. 1 – Mar. 26 DAYS & TIMES: Mon. – Fri. 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. REGISTRATION FEES: FREE

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