Douglas County Parks & Recreation

05/28/2026

🏀 Basketball Summer Camp starts NEXT WEEK! ⛹️‍♂️

There’s still time to register for a week full of skills, drills, contests, prizes, and FUN at Deer Lick Park! Whether your child is looking to sharpen their game or just loves basketball, this camp is the perfect way to stay active and build confidence this summer. 💪🔥

📅 June 1–4
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Deer Lick Park
👧🧒 Boys & Girls Ages 6–16
💲 $100 per person
👕 Includes T-shirts, contests, skills & drills, and prizes!
⚠️ Limited to 50 spots!

For more information or to register, contact Brandon Davis at (770) 920-7129 or register online at douglascountyga.gov

Don’t wait… spots are still available but filling fast!

05/26/2026

🏈 NEW FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE COMING TO FAIRPLAY PARK! 🏈

Douglas County Parks & Recreation is excited to launch our NEW Co-Ed Flag Football League at Fairplay Park for boys & girls ages 6U–12U!

Whether your athlete is brand new to football or already loves the game, this league is designed for all skill levels to learn fundamentals, build confidence, stay active, and have fun in a team environment. 💪🏈

📍 Fairplay Park
💲 $60 Registration (Jersey Included!)
📅 Registration Deadline: July 26, 2026

🚨 MANDATORY PRE-SEASON CLINIC 🚨
All registered athletes are required to attend our One Day Summer Clinic to help prepare for the season! Players will learn fundamentals, build skills, meet coaches, and get game-ready before league play begins.

🏈 July 8, 2026
⏰ 10AM–12PM
💲 $15 Per Athlete

We are also now recruiting volunteer coaches to help make this inaugural season a success! 💙

Ready to hit the field? Register today at douglascountyga.gov or in person at Deer Lick Park!

05/26/2026

Douglas County Senior Services is partnering with the Atlanta Community Food Bank to host a FREE Drive-Thru Food Distribution for Douglas County residents.

📍 Lithia Springs Senior Center
🗓️ Friday, May 29, 2026
⏰ Starting at 10:00 AM (start time may vary based on delivery of goods)

Food will be distributed first come, first served while supplies last. Please see the flyer for full details, eligibility information, and overflow parking.

05/26/2026

⚾️ GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT ⚾️

A huge thank you to everyone who participated in our Douglas County Parks and Recreation Braves Ticket Giveaway! We loved seeing our community show up and get excited for Braves Night! 💙

Congratulations to KELSIE BUTLER on winning our Braves ticket giveaway! 🎉 Your tickets can be picked up at Deer Lick Park. Please send us a message for pickup details.

And because the excitement was just too good… we have some more great news! 👀

We were able to secure 30 additional Braves tickets for our community to purchase for Braves Night at Truist Park on Friday, June 5 at 7:15 PM vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates! ⚾️

🎟️ Tickets are $20 each
📍 Available for purchase in person at Deer Lick Park
⏳ Limited quantity available and first come, first served!

Let’s pack the park with Douglas County spirit! ❤️💙

05/26/2026

Due to weather, Week 2 of our Pickleball Clinic has been postponed. 🌧️🎾

We appreciate everyone’s understanding. Participants can check Rec 1 for updates regarding the rescheduled class date and additional information.

05/24/2026

In honor of Memorial Day, all Douglas County Parks and Recreation offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, May 25.

We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 26.

As we enjoy the holiday, let us take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. 🇺🇸

05/22/2026

Congratulations to two of our incredible team members, Sarah Mahoney and Jonathan Lewis, on being selected for the 2027 Leadership Douglas Class through the Douglas County Chamber! 🎉

Leadership Douglas focuses on identifying, encouraging, and developing leadership abilities so participants can grow both personally and professionally throughout our community.

We are so proud of Sarah and Jonathan and excited to watch them grow through this leadership experience. As Leadership Douglas alumni, Chad and Maddie are especially excited to see them begin this journey and continue representing Douglas County Parks and Recreation so well!

Congratulations, Sarah and Jonathan! 👏🏼

05/22/2026

Yesterday, our team had a great time taking the Rec Van out to Youth Villages Inner Harbour for their Career Expo!

Students enjoyed games, activities, music, and learning more about Parks and Recreation 🌳💙

The Rec Van allows DCPR to bring recreation directly into the community and truly meet people where they are

Thank you to Youth Villages for having us out! 🤝❤️

05/21/2026

05/19/2026

⚾ WIN 4 BRAVES TICKETS! ⚾

We’re giving away FOUR Braves tickets to one lucky winner for Douglas County Night at the Braves! 🎟️

📍 Game Details:
⚾ Atlanta Braves vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
📅 Friday, June 5
🕢 7:15 PM First Pitch

To enter:
✅ Follow our page
❤️ Like this post
👥 Tag your friends (1 tag = 1 entry)
📲 Share for a bonus entry

The more friends you tag, the more chances you have to win!! Good luck, Douglas County! ⚾💙

***Must be following Douglas County Parks & Recreation to win***