Parks & Recreation
Welcome Statement
We at Henry County Parks & Recreation are very excited to be able to offer such a wide variety of programming, family-friendly events, and athletics. Thanks to the support of the Henry County Board of Commissioners and citizens like yourself, we have been able to construct top-notch facilities and offer fun and challenging programs and acitivities for people of all ages, ranging from the arts and dancing to music, exercise, and organized sports. It has been proven that having a hobby, socializing with friends, and getting regular exercise can greatly improve one's quality of life. Parks & Recreation can help with all of that.
Background Checks
Henry County Parks & Recreation has chosen SportsPilot for its online volunteer management solutions. Anyone requiring a background check to participate in Parks and Recreation programs now can complete an application online for a $6.00 fee. Once you have received an approved email, you will then visit any Recreation Center to receive your coach’s badge for $5.00 during the following hours: Heritage Park is open Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm; Fairview Recreation, Locust Grove Recreation and J. P. Moseley Recreation Centers are open Monday – Thursday 8am – 8pm and Friday 8am – 4pm.
Healthy Guide
Download this guide to healthy eating for kids and teens playing sports.
What's Happening Now
Henry County Parks & Recreation
Department offers a wide variety of programs, activities,
athletic activities, and special events. See what is happening
now!
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Park Photo Scavenger Hunt
Date: Ongoing Until Prize is Awarded
Click for Details |
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Geranium Festival Wheelchair Tennis Tournament
Dates: May 31 – June 2
Tournament Site: Richard Craig Park
Entry Fee: $50.00
Download the Tournament Information & Entry Form |
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Adult Inline Hockey
Adult inline hockey pick-up games
Time: Fridays 8:30 – 10:00pm
Ages: Open to all adults and all skill levels
Location: Avalon Park
Contact Craig: 678-758-5397 for more info and to verify game times |
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Soccer
Dates: July 13, 20, 27 & Aug. 1, 3
Time: 10am – 3pm & 6 – 8pm on Aug. 1
Ages: 2 - Adult
Location: N. Mt. Carmel Park
Fee: $105.00 (Ages 2 – 6); $125.00 (Ages 7 – 18); $85.00 (Adults) |
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Youth Football
McDonough
Dates: May 4, 11, 18 & 25
Time: 9am – 2pm
Ages: 4 - 14
Location: Avalon Park
Fee: $150.00 4yr. old instructional & $225.00 ages 5 – 14
North Henry
Dates: June 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
Time: 10am – 2pm
Ages: 4 - 14
Location: J.P. Moseley Park
Fee: $225.00
Locust Grove
Dates: May 18 & June 1, 8, 15
Time: 10am – 2pm
Ages: 4 - 14
Location: Warren Holder Park
Fee: $225.00 |
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Youth Cheerleading
McDonough
Dates: May 4, 11, 18
Time: 10am – 2pm
Ages: 4 - 15
Location: Avalon Park
Fee: $225.00
North Henry
Dates: April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18 & June 1, 8, 15
Time: 10am – 2pm
Ages: 4 - 14
Location: J.P. Moseley Park
Fee: $225.00
Locust Grove
Dates: May 18 & June 1, 8, 15
Time: 10am – 2pm
Ages: 3 - 14
Location: Warren Holder Park
Fee: $225.00 |
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HCPRD on occasion, may photograph or videotape registrants, participants and spectators in HCPRD programs, special events or facilities. Such photographs and video are for HCPRD use only and may be used in publications, brochures, pamphlets, flyers, websites, or video productions. |
