ATL Parks & Rec

Bessie Branham Park is getting a major upgrade through our Moving Atlanta Forward initiative, in preparation for the 2026 World Cup. Stay tuned for more project highlights as we continue moving Atlanta forward together! #MovingAtlantaForward #ATLparksandrec #FIFA26 #WorldCup

The City of Atlanta is officially a Tree City of the World! Recognized by @arborday and @FAO, this designation celebrates cities that champion trees for healthier communities. Learn how to join the Tree Cities of the World program at treecitiesoftheworld.org.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first Commissioner’s Conversation event of the year. We look forward to bringing residents together again in the future and continuing the dialogue at recreation centers across the city!

Education can change the world. 📕🌎✨ From Mary McLeod Bethune to Malala Yousafzai — women continue the fight for access to education. #WomensHistoryMonth 🎥 Watch now! @Malala @MalalaFund @CityofAtlanta @apsupdate @ATL311 @atlcouncil @ATLDOT @bethunecookman @ATLParksandRec

Join the City of Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation for our Summer Employment Hiring Blitz and explore paid opportunities to serve, lead, and have fun while supporting your community. 📅 February 21, 2026 | 10AM–2PM 📍 Thomasville Recreation Center

We’re excited to share that the City of Atlanta will host the City Parks Alliance’s 2028 Greater & Greener Conference!   We can’t wait to showcase our vibrant parks, engaged neighborhoods, and commitment to sustainable growth as we come together to shape the future of parks!

Your Voice Matters! 🗣️ The Restoration Memorial & Preserve Master Plan is underway, and we want to hear from you. Join us on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at the Coan Park Recreation Center for an interactive community discussion and Q&A. #atlparksandrec #movingatlantaforward

Looking for a hands-on way to give back this February? Love Your Park volunteer projects are happening in parks across Atlanta, led by Friends groups, conservancies, and community partners. Find a project that fits your schedule and sign up today 👉 parkpride.org/love-your-park/.

Due to inclement weather and an abundance of caution, all City of Atlanta Parks and Recreation facilities are closed on Monday, January 26. For your safety and well-being, all recreation and after-school programming have been canceled.

Black ice = low visibility, high risk. If you notice icy or unsafe road conditions, report them to ATL311 so crews can respond. Drive carefully 🧊🚗

Due to potential inclement weather, all City of Atlanta Department of Parks & Recreation facilities will be closed Saturday, January 24, and Sunday, January 25.  All recreation programming, including youth and adult basketball, is also canceled on these dates. Stay safe!

Atlanta is proud to be ranked among the Top 10 Best Cities for an Active Lifestyle! From sports leagues to fitness classes, we’ve got programs and activities you need to stay active. Check out the full list: tinyurl.com/p4fts4ta What’s your favorite way to stay active?

Holiday greetings from @ATLParksandRec–creating public spaces for all to enjoy. #HappyHolidays #HappyNewYear2026 @CityofAtlanta

My team and I met with Friends of Chosewood Park and @ATLParksandRec to get an update on the Unity Bridge and upgraded Gault Street entrance. I am proud of this community-driven effort to create a safer and more welcoming gateway to the park!

Brownwood Park has undergone an incredible transformation, and this pavilion opening is another milestone made possible because we worked together. Thank you to Friends of Brownwood Park, @ParkPride, EACA, @EastAtlantaKids, @ATLParksandRec, and all of our other partners!

Submission must be a high-resolution image (minimum 300dpi) and the official deadline is Friday, December 12 (11:59 P.M. EST). Winner will be notified by Thursday, December 18 by an official from Parks & Rec.

This contest is open to youth ages 11 through 24 and must be enrolled in a City of Atlanta public or private middle or high school and/or college/university within city limits. forms.gle/iWx88ozSgiWNJf…

In celebration of the 2026 World Cup coming to Atlanta, we’re looking for the hottest designers in the city! If selected, your design will be used as the official design for Parks & Recreation soccer initiatives to increase equitable access to soccer.

WASHINGTON PARK RECREATION CENTER AND NATATORIUM HAS REOPENED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND UNDERSTANDING.

Washington Park Recreation Center and Natatorium Center is closed until further notice due to mechanical issues. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time. Please check back here for updates.