Decatur Parks and Recreation

Here’s what’s happening this week in Parks & Recreation!

BEAVER COMPLEX TOUR
September 15 | 9:30 a.m. | All ages | Free
Meet at Cochran Hall
Explore the Legacy Park beaver complex on a 1-mile hike and see five beaver dams, wetlands, and forest restoration efforts. Registration required.

COMING HOME SAFELY
September 16 | 2 p.m.
Learn practical ways to prepare for a safer recovery after a hospital stay.

ESTATE PLANNING 101
September 16 | 6:30 p.m.
Get guidance on protecting your family and planning for the future.

TEEN NIGHT
September 18 | 6:30–8:30 p.m. | Free | Grades 9–12
Games, video games, basketball, arcade games, and time to hang out with friends.

REGISTRATION OPEN:

YOUTH BASKETBALL
Ages 6U–17U | Coed & Girls Leagues
Practices begin November 9 | Games begin December 5

CHEERLEADING
Grades 1–6
Build confidence, teamwork, and cheer skills while supporting our youth basketball teams.

FALL BREAK CAMPS & CLINICS
September 21–25
Small Fry Sports | Imagination Adventure | Smart Tech Camp | Real World Robotics | Soccer & Futsal | K-Pop Demon Hunters

FORWARD SK8 SCHOOL
September 24–October 29 | Thursdays | Ages 5–12
Beginner and intermediate instruction at McKoy Skate Park.

Register on CommunityPass.

PARKS & RECREATION ORDINANCE REVIEW

Proposed updates to Chapter 74, Parks & Recreation, are available for community review and feedback.

Click the link in our bio to learn more.

Good luck to the Decatur Gators Fall Swim Team! The Gators are headed to the Atlanta Swim Association (ASA) Fall Championships this weekend! We’re cheering you on and wishing all of our swimmers a fantastic meet. Swim fast, have fun, and go Gators!

Here’s what’s happening this week in Parks & Recreation!

SENIOR FIELD DAY
Wednesday, September 9 | 11 a.m. | $5 at the door
Classic field day games, light snacks, friendly competition, and lots of laughs. All abilities welcome!

EBSTER UNLOCKED
Friday, September 11 | 6:30–8:30 p.m. | Grades 6–8
$15 R | $20 NR
Nerf Wars & Tactics, video and tabletop gaming, and time to hang out with friends in a fun, safe space.

DOGGY POOL DAY
Saturday, September 12 | McKoy Pool | $15 R | $20 NR
A pool day just for pups!
Small/Medium Breeds: 3–3:50 p.m.
Large Breeds: 4–4:50 p.m.
Bring a leash, towel, water bowl, and proof of current vaccinations.

REGISTRATION OPEN:

YOUTH BASKETBALL
Ages 6U–17U | Coed & Girls Leagues
Practices begin November 9 | Games begin December 5

CHEERLEADING
Grades 1–6
Build confidence, teamwork, and cheer skills while supporting our youth basketball teams.

FALL BREAK CAMPS & CLINICS
September 21–25
Small Fry Sports | Imagination Adventure | Smart Tech Camp | Real World Robotics | Soccer & Futsal | K-Pop Demon Hunters

FORWARD SK8 SCHOOL
September 24–October 29 | Thursdays | Ages 5–12
Beginner and intermediate instruction at McKoy Skate Park.

Register on CommunityPass.

PARKS & RECREATION ORDINANCE REVIEW

Proposed updates to Chapter 74, Parks & Recreation, are available for community review and feedback.

Click this link to learn more: decaturga.com/parksrec/page/parks-recreation-ordinance-review

Bright @ Night: Beaver Complex Tour is at capacity!

Thank you to everyone who signed up for our special evening Beaver Complex Tour on September 16. We’ve reached capacity and are no longer able to accept additional RSVPs.

Still want to explore the Legacy Park beaver complex? You can join us for one of our other upcoming tours:

Beaver Complex Tour
September 15 • 9:30 a.m.
October 22 • 10 a.m.
All ages • Free • Meet at Cochran Hall

Registration is available on CommunityPass.

City of Decatur Parks & Recreation facilities will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

Glenlake Pool will be open over the holiday weekend.

All City offices and facilities will reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday, September 8.

We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend!

The City of Decatur is launching a citywide Speed Study to evaluate opportunities to reduce posted speed limits on City-owned streets currently signed above 25 mph.

Join us for the first of three public meetings to learn about the study, the project process and how speed management can help create safe streets for all. The first meeting will be Thursday, September 10 at 6 p.m. at the Decatur Recreation Center.

As part of the study, you may notice black tubes across some streets and cameras at select locations throughout the city. These tools are collecting data on vehicle volumes, speeds, vehicle types, and bicycle and pedestrian activity to help inform the study.

Learn more at decaturga.com/speedstudy . https://decaturga.com/speedstudy

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Sycamore Park will be temporarily closed while two large oak trees are removed from the park.

Please avoid entering the park while this work is underway. We appreciate your patience and understanding and look forward to welcoming you back soon!

This Week in Parks & Recreation:

BINGO!
September 4 • 11 a.m.-12 p.m. • $2/card • Oakhurst Recreation Center
Join us for everyone’s favorite game! Play for $2 per card, with prizes for every game.

Kidz Night
Friday, September 4 • 6:30-8:30 p.m. • $15 R/$20 NR • Grades 3-5
Kids can enjoy an evening of sports, games, crafts, group challenges, and plenty of fun with friends.

Registration is open for:

Youth Basketball
Coed and girls leagues for ages 6U-17U, with practices beginning November 9 and games beginning December 5.

Cheerleading
Grades 1-6 can build confidence, teamwork, and cheer skills while supporting our youth basketball teams.

Fall Break Camps & Clinics
September 21-25 • Small Fry Sports, Imagination Adventure, Smart Tech Camp, Real World Robotics, Soccer & Futsal, and K-Pop Demon Hunters.

Forward SK8 School
September 24-October 29 • Thursdays • Ages 5-12
Beginner and intermediate skaters can build skills and confidence through small-group instruction at McKoy Skate Park.

Register and learn more on CommunityPass.