RECREATION
FISCAL YEAR 2024 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
1. Implement the planning process for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan update
Increase sports tourism efforts at Hunter Park and West Pines
Begin renovations at Fowler Field Park
Begin implementation of the Healthy Futures Initiative
Begin implementation of the Environmental Sustainability Strategy
Continue implementation of the Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan
PARKS AND RECREATION BY THE NUMBERS
Programs Highlights
• Over 570,000 annual visitors- participating in new parks, programs, and amenities
• Hosted nearly 40 community events including
• 15 free activities hosted at the Douglasville Town Green
￭ Yoga in the Park
￭ Brown Bag Lunch
￭ R & B Saturday
￭ Screen on the Green
￭ Senior Picnic
2024 West Pines Highlights
• West Pines had two PGA Professionals participate in the 2024 PGA Professional Championship in Frisco, Texas
• Installed new sod on fairways
• Revenue is up 11.9%
• West Pines was selected as the host site of the 2024 GSGA Georgia Pub Links Championship
RECREATION PROGRAM DIVISION
Program Highlights
• Established Out of School Time Division
⚬ OST Camps
⚬ Afterschool Program
⚬ Mobile Recreation Program
• Started the “Rec After Dark” Program
• 12 specific events for 50Plus Adults
• The mobile Rec-N-Roll attended 35 community events and schools – serving over 6000 youth
MOBILE REC UNIT
ATHLETICS DIVISION
Highlights
• 700+ youth participants in youth sports and camps
• Establish new athletic programs for tots and adults
⚬ Next Gen Sports League
⚬ Adult Pickleball
⚬ Adult Volleyball
⚬ Expanded TR Programs
• Record year for girls youth volleyball with 14 teams
• Hosted 2024 Braves Country Baseball & Softball Tournament
ADULT VOLLEYBALL
ATHLETIC PROGRAM PARTNERS
URBAN TREE CANOPY ASSESSMENT
WHAT’S COMING IN 2025?
COMING UP IN 2025
• Complete Jessie Davis Park Renovations
• Fowler Field Park construction
• Approve Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• Renovate the Ike Owings Community Center and space at Hunter Park
QUESTIONS?
