Douglasville Parks and Recreation Program Guide - Spring/Summer 2020

2020 SPRING & SUMMER

PROGRAM

DOUGLASVILLE

PARKS & RECREATION

GUIDE

Parks Hunter Memorial Park 8830 Gurley Road Douglasville, GA 30134 (770) 920-3007

Park Hours Monday - Sunday ..................................... 8:00am - 11:00pm Ike Owings Community Center Monday - Saturday .................................... 8:00am - 8:00pm Sunday ....................................................... 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Jessie Davis Memorial Park 7775 Malone Street Douglasville, GA 30134 (770) 920-3009

Park Hours Monday - Sunday .................................... 8:00am - 11:00pm Alice J. Hawthorne Community Center Monday - Saturday ................................... 8:00am - 8:00pm Sunday ...................................................... 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Fowler Field

3270 Chapel Hill Road Douglasville, GA 30135 Park Hours Monday - Sunday .................................... 8:00am - 11:00pm

Mill Village Park 8320 Grady Street Douglasville, GA 30134

Park Hours Monday - Sunday .................................... 8:00am - 11:00pm

Willing Workers Community

Club Park

8085 Thompson Street Douglasville, GA 30134 Park Hours Monday - Sunday ..................................... 8:00am - 11:00pm

Worthan Park

Parker Street Douglasville, GA 30134 Park Hours Monday - Sunday .................................... 8:00am - 11:00pm

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Jessie Davis Park Swimming Pool

West Pines Golf Club

Dates of Operation May 23rd - Aug 1st .................................................... Daily Aug 1st - Sept 7th .................................... Weekends Only

9090 Rose Avenue Douglasville, GA 30134 (678) 391-1600 www.westpinesgc.com

Hours of Operation (seasonal) Session I: 12:30PM – 3PM, daily Session II: 3:30PM – 6PM, daily Night Swimming Hours (seasonal) Thursday ............................................. 6:30pm - 9:00pm Fees Admission $2 per session | $3 all day Children under 3 are free

MEMBERSHIPS •Includes GSGA Membership and Handicap fee (1) •18 hole cart fee – $12/weekday and $14/weekend •9 hole cart fee – $8/weekday and $10/weekend •Walking fee of $5 (standard walking times) Single Pass .................................................... $700 Annually City Resident or Senior ................................... $600 Annual Couples Pass .............................................. $1000 Annually City Resident or Senior ................................. $900 Annually Parent-Child Pass ...................................... $900 Annually City Resident or Senior ................................. $800 Annually

Season Passes $40 Individual | $75 Family

Family (4) Pass ........................................... $1300 Annually City Resident or Senior ............................... $1200 Annually

DAILY FEE RATES

Includes Green Fee & Cart Fee, tax additional Monday-Friday ........................ ................................ $36.00 Twilight ........................................................................ $32.00 Super Twilight ............................................................. $28.00 Weekends & Holidays .............................................. $41.00 Twilight ......................................................................... $37.00 Super Twilight ............................................................. $33.00 Seniors 55+ and Ladies ............................................ $32.00 Available M-F and Weekends after 12pm Important Notice • Pool days and times are subject to change.

9 Hole Rate ................................................................ $21/$26 Weekdays/Weekends after 12pm

• The pool will remain open during light rain, but not during lightning storms.

• Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult; not an older teenager.

• Groups of 20 or more need to make arrangements for admission by calling 770-920-3009.

Swimming Pool Reservations Swimming pool reservations for private parties are available during hours when the pool is not open to the public. Pool reservations are $60.00 per two hours, along with $15.00 an hour for a minimum of two lifeguards.

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Athletics League of Stars

Adult Basketball

The Douglasville Parks and Recreation adaptive baseball league’s mission is to provide developmental and progressive sport opportunities to individuals with physical and mental disabilities that improve the quality of life for the participants and their family. Our six (6) week program begins April 11th, is played Saturday mornings, and utilizes volunteers to buddy up with participants to enhance their game experience.

Participation includes 10 weeks of league play, followed by an end of season tournament in May to crown a winner. Winners of each league will receive customized shirts and team award.

All equipment is provided by the recreation department including a game jersey and hat.

Participants: Ages 3+ Session Dates: Apr 11th – May 16th (6 game season) Saturday .................................................. 11:30am - 12:30pm Fee: Free

Adult Volleyball

Location: Jessie Davis Park Participants: Ages 18+ Session Dates: Fall ........................................................... Oct 11th – Dec 13th Day/Time: Men’s League Sunday ......................................................................... 2:00pm Fee: $350/team

Adult PickleBall Participants: Ages 21+ Co-Ed

Participants: Ages 18+ Co-Ed

Session Dates: ............................................ Starts Sept 14th

Session Dates: ............................................. Starts Sept 14th

Monday/Wednesday .............................. 11:00am - 2:00pm

Monday ...................................................... 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Location: Alice Hawthorne Community Center

Location: Alice Hawthorne Community Center

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Adult Softball Participation includes 10 weeks of league play, followed by an end of season tournament in May to crown a winner.

Winners of each league will receive customized shirts and team award. All leagues are governed by USSSA rules.

Participants: Ages 18+ Co-Ed Session Dates: Spring ................................................. Mar 24th – June 4th (no games over spring break) Fall ...................................................... Aug 11th – Oct 22nd Day/Time: Men’s League Tuesday ..................................................................... 6:30pm Co-Ed League Thursday ................................................................... 6:30pm

Tae Kwon Do Location: Hunter Park

Ike Owings Community Center Time and Cost: Adult Classes:

Men’s – Rec B League (experienced teams) Rec C League

Tuesday ................................................. 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Fee: $350/team

Fee: $45/month

For more information call 678-449-3172.

Children classes:

Youth Baseball

Beginners (ages 5-13) Tuesday ................................................. 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Participants: Ages 3+ Session Dates: Spring Opening date ............................................... Mar 14th Fall Opening date ...................................................... Sep 12th Fee: Ages 3-4/$45 Ages 5-15/$75

Intermediate (ages 14-17) Thursday ............................................... 6:30pm - 7:30pm Cost: $80/8-week course Students will learn balance, agility, coordination, mental sharpness, discipline and self-confidence. Rank advancement is encouraged through motivation, goal setting, and above all, perseverance.

Contact Frank I. Jones (404) 578-7887 for more info.

For more information or to register for any of our Parks programs, visit DouglasvilleParks.com

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Community Programs & Events KDO Camp

Junior Golf Camp 2020

Dance 4 Flowers

Location: Jessie Davis Park

Location: West Pines Golf Course

Program Fee: $75/day per child

Dates: June 23rd - 26th & July 14th - 17th

Location: Hunter Memorial Park Ike Owings Community Center

Dates: April 6th - April 10th

Time: ...................... 9:00am - 12:00pm

KDO (Kids Day Off) Camp is a minicamp session for campers during the days that schools aren’t in operation. KDO Camps are modified versions of Camp FUNtastic, where campers engage in various social, educational, environmental and recreational activities.

Program Fee: $125/child

Camp Funtastic (Summer Camp)

West Pines Golf Club conducts a Junior Golf Camp for youth every summer. Participants will learn the rules of the game and course etiquette, along with putting, chipping and swinging fundamentals. The camp is led by a PGA certified instructor.

Cost includes instruction and lunch each day.

Location: Jessie Davis Park

Line Dancing

Dates: June 1st - July 25th

Location: Hunter Memorial Park Ike Owings Community Center

Time: ........................ 7:00am - 6:00pm Fee: $95/weekly per child, $5 off each additional child Camp FUNtastic is an 8 week camp that will provide a quality experience for campers. Kids will be able to experience a wellrounded program through social, educational, environmental and recreational activities. Programs range from arts and crafts, games, swimming, environmental projects, STE(A)M Day and other creative means of expression and recreation.

Wednesdays: .......... 7:00pm - 8:30pm Fee: $32/monthly or $8/class

Sprouts (ages 3-5) Saturdays: ............... 1:15pm - 2:00pm Sunflowers (ages 6-12) Saturdays: ............... 2:00pm - 3:00pm Cost: $50/month Tired of tutus and tiaras? Dance 4 Flowers is a gender neutral dance program for boys and girls. Designed for ages 2-12, children will learn jazz, hip hop and creative movement all wrapped into one 60 minute class.

This Saturday class is guaranteed to be full of fun, high energy and dance technique skills. Dance 4 Flowers is the perfect introductory program for a child that loves to dance but has little dance experience or formal training.

The best part is...no dance apparel required! Leggings, sweatpants and T-shirts are recommended. Dance shoes are strongly recommended.

Every child that completes the program will participate in a Spring Showcase and receive a T-shirt.

For more information, contact instructor, Janisse Flowers at dance4flowers@gmail.com or 678.870.6269.

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American Sign Language Location: Hunter Memorial Park

Kids To Park Day Spring Fling

Screen On The Green

Location: Hunter Memorial Park

Location: Hunter Memorial Park

ASL Club Thursdays: .............. 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Date: May 16th

Intermediate Class Thursdays: ............... 5:15pm - 6:15pm

Kids to Park Day is a national day of play that connects kids and families with their local, state, and national parks. Join us at Hunter Memorial Park for our Spring Fling festivities.

There will be food, games, bounce houses, face painting, music, and much more!

Beginners Class Thursdays: .............. 6:30pm - 7:30pm Fee: ASL Club - $25/6 weeks Beginners/Intermediate

Time: ...................... 11:00am - 3:00pm

Date: June 12th, June 26th, July 10th, July 24th Bring your lawn chairs and blanket to Hunter Park for a movie under the stars with family and friends.

All movies will begin at dusk. Food trucks will be available.

(Movies TBA).

Classes - $85/6 weeks Are you interested in learning American Sign Language (ASL)?

Learning ASL will allow you to communicate using the 3rd most common language used in the United States. ASL is now recognized as a foreign language at the college level and is beginning to be offered in more high schools as a foreign language as well. Learning to sign can open many opportunities for growth in both your personal and professional life and it’s a lot of fun too!

Sign & Play With The ASL Kids Connection + ASL Kids Club

National Senior Health and Fitness Day

Wellness Walk and Health Expo Location: Hunter Memorial Park Date: May 27 Time: ................... 10:00am - 12:00pm

Sign & Play Thursdays: .......... 5:15pm - 6:15pm

Join Douglasville Parks and Recreation for a day of health and fitness. We will have exercise demos, health screenings, vendors and much more. The first 100 participants to check in will receive a free t-shirt.

Lunch will also be provided.

Cost: $75/6-week sessions, or $15/class for ages birth – 7 years

Fishing Derby

ASL Kids Club Thursdays: .......... 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Location: Hunter Memorial Park Date: June 20

Cost: $20/6-week sessions, or $5/class for ages 2 – 7 years

Time: ...................... 9:00am - 12:00pm

Location: Hunter Memorial Park Ike Owings Community Center

Join us for Sign & Play classes in American Sign Language (ASL)!

Parents and their children will interact together as they learn in an environment designed specifically for young children. The ASL Kids Club is designed for children to learn and practice ASL through play. Children will interact with intermediate level signers who encourage ASL in a playbased setting geared specifically for children under the age of eight.

Fee: Free Cast your line and see what you can catch at Hunter Park’s Lake during our annual Fishing Derby. Prizes awarded for most fish caught. Age groups 0-4, 5-8, 9-12, 13-17 and adults 18+ Don’t forget to bring your own bait, tackle, and fishing rods.

For more information, contact Chris Bass at bassc@douglasvillega.gov.

Breakfast With The Easter Bunny Location: Hunter Memorial Park Date: April 4 Time: ....................... 9:00am - 11:00am The Easter Bunny is stopping by Hunter Park for breakfast and wants you to join in! During breakfast the Easter Bunny will be hopping around visiting with guests. After breakfast, hundreds of Easter eggs will decorate our lawn for children to find. The egg hunts will be divided into three different age groups (0-4, 5-8, & 9-12), and there will be prizes for golden eggs, raffles, and candy.

This is an event that all the family can enjoy and is free to attend. The event is in partnership with the Rho Pi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT DOUGLASVILLEPARKS.COM