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Augusta Parks And Recreation

@AugParksAndRec

Official account of Augusta, Georgia’s Parks & Recreation Department

 Augusta, GA
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Joined July 2019
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Generative AI in Parks and Recreation: A Tool, a Responsibility, and a Conversation Worth Having augustarecreation.blog/2026/…
Generative AI in Parks and Recreation: A Tool, a Responsibility, and a Conversation Worth Having

Generative AI in Parks and Recreation: A Tool, a Responsibility, and a Conversation Worth Having

Augusta Recreation and Parks uses generative AI as a support tool for drafting, editing, research, and creative development. This post explains how AI can help public service while emphasizing staf…

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Flexible Summer Camp Options for Kids in Augusta augustarecreation.blog/2026/…
Flexible Summer Camp Options for Kids in Augusta

Flexible Summer Camp Options for Kids in Augusta

Summer break has a way of sneaking up fast. One minute it’s spring, the next minute school is out and families across Augusta are figuring out how to keep kids active, engaged, and having a good ti…

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Spring Youth Athletic Registration is open, and Summer Day Camp planning is already underway. ⚾ In our latest episode of A Walk in the Park, we explore why youth programming matters and how it supports families across Augusta. 🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/209…
Why Youth Programming Matters in Augusta

Why Youth Programming Matters in Augusta

A Walk in the Park: The Augusta Recreation & Parks Podcast · Episode

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One Year Down, Ready For 2026 augustarecreation.blog/2025/…
One Year Down, Ready For 2026

One Year Down, Ready For 2026

From quiet winter planning to lively summer celebrations, Augusta’s parks tell the story of a year shaped by seasons, community, and shared moments. As one year closes and another begins, we look a…

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Beneath the Shade Trees: The Stories Our Cemeteries Tell augustarecreation.blog/2025/…
Beneath the Shade Trees: The Stories Our Cemeteries Tell

Beneath the Shade Trees: The Stories Our Cemeteries Tell

When most people hear “Augusta Recreation and Parks,” they think of playgrounds, ball fields, walking trails, and community centers. It might be surprising to learn that our department is also clos…

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May Park's Transformation: Augusta's Historical Green Space augustarecreation.blog/2025/…
May Park’s Transformation: Augusta’s Historical Green Space

May Park’s Transformation: Augusta’s Historical Green Space

May Park in Augusta, Georgia, transitioned from a 19th-century military parade ground to a community recreational space named after Mayor Robert H. May, who promoted its development. The park becam…

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Honoring a Local Legend: The Story Behind the W. T. Johnson Community Center augustarecreation.blog/2025/…
Honoring a Local Legend: The Story Behind the W. T. Johnson Community Center

Honoring a Local Legend: The Story Behind the W. T. Johnson Community Center

If you’ve ever visited the W. T. Johnson Community Center, you’ve stepped into a space shaped by the legacy of one of Augusta’s most influential recreation leaders: William Taft “W. T.” Johnson. Hi…

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Basketball season is here! 🏀 Discover how youth basketball with Augusta Recreation & Parks helps kids grow in confidence, teamwork, and community spirit. Read the full story and learn how to register for the Winter Youth Basketball Season. augustarecreation.blog/2025/…
Why Youth Basketball Is More Than Just a Game

Why Youth Basketball Is More Than Just a Game

Youth basketball with Augusta Recreation & Parks is more than just a sport, it’s an opportunity for kids to build confidence, teamwork, and community. This winter, give your child the chance to…

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Summer Nights, Great Music, and the Grand Finale: The 2025 Candlelight Music Series White Party augustarecreation.blog/2025/…
Summer Nights, Great Music, and the Grand Finale: The 2025 Candlelight Music Series White Party

Summer Nights, Great Music, and the Grand Finale: The 2025 Candlelight Music Series White Party

All summer long, the Augusta Common has been alive with the rhythm and energy of the Candlelight Music Series. Every Sunday evening, music lovers gathered under the open sky with lawn chairs, blank…

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Senior Fridays: Building Community, Health, and Fun for Augusta’s Seniors augustarecreation.blog/2025/…
Senior Fridays: Building Community, Health, and Fun for Augusta’s Seniors

Senior Fridays: Building Community, Health, and Fun for Augusta’s Seniors

Staying active and connected is just as important in our later years as it is at any other stage of life. That’s why the Robert Howard Community Center is proud to host Senior Fridays, a recurring …

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Celebrate Independence Day with Augusta Recreation & Parks augustarecreation.blog/2025/…
Celebrate Independence Day with Augusta Recreation & Parks

Celebrate Independence Day with Augusta Recreation & Parks

As the nation prepares to celebrate the Fourth of July, Augusta Recreation & Parks invites residents and visitors alike to enjoy the best of summer with festive events, family outings, and the …

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Pendleton King Park Reopens with Community Celebration and Ribbon Cutting augustarecreation.blog/2025/…
Pendleton King Park Reopens with Community Celebration and Ribbon Cutting

Pendleton King Park Reopens with Community Celebration and Ribbon Cutting

Pendleton King Park reopened to the public on Tuesday, July 1, with a joyful celebration that drew an estimated 300 visitors throughout the morning. The event, hosted by Augusta Recreation & Pa…

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Hello, July - Park and Recreation Month is almost here! augustarecreation.blog/2025/…
Hello, July – Park and Recreation Month is almost here!

Hello, July – Park and Recreation Month is almost here!

Every July, we celebrate something near and dear to our hearts: Park and Recreation Month. This year marks the 40th anniversary of this national celebration, and what better way to honor it than wi…

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Chasing Summer: Your Guide to Fun in Augusta augustarecreation.blog/2025/…
Chasing Summer: Your Guide to Fun in Augusta

Chasing Summer: Your Guide to Fun in Augusta

The countdown is on. Backpacks are getting lighter, the days are getting longer, and kids all over Augusta are already dreaming of summer. Though school isn’t quite out yet, Augusta Recreatio…

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Candlelight Music Series Returns to Downtown Augusta – May 4th Kickoff at the Augusta Common augustarecreation.blog/2025/…
Candlelight Music Series Returns to Downtown Augusta – May 4th Kickoff at the Augusta Common

Candlelight Music Series Returns to Downtown Augusta – May 4th Kickoff at the Augusta Common

The soulful sounds of summer are making their way back to Downtown Augusta as the beloved Candlelight Music Series returns to the Augusta Common beginning Sunday, May 4th. A tradition that blends m…

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Easter Weekend in Augusta: Office Closures and Community Celebrations augustarecreation.blog/2025/…
Easter Weekend in Augusta: Office Closures and Community Celebrations

Easter Weekend in Augusta: Office Closures and Community Celebrations

Updated Hours of Operation As Easter weekend approaches, the City of Augusta is preparing for both a time of observance and community celebration. Whether you’re taking a quiet moment to refl…

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April Adventures: Egg Hunts, Pickleball, and Community Fun! augustarecreation.blog/2025/…
April Adventures: Egg Hunts, Pickleball, and Community Fun!

April Adventures: Egg Hunts, Pickleball, and Community Fun!

Spring is in the air, and that means it’s time for fun-filled events, exciting activities, and plenty of opportunities to get involved with the community! April is shaping up to be an action-…

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Honoring Augusta’s Black Caddies: A Legacy of Excellence and Recognition augustarecreation.blog/2025/…
Honoring Augusta’s Black Caddies: A Legacy of Excellence and Recognition

Honoring Augusta’s Black Caddies: A Legacy of Excellence and Recognition

Augusta, Georgia, is known worldwide as the home of the Masters Tournament, but beyond the fairways and greens lies a rich history of African American caddies whose contributions shaped the game in…

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Augusta’s Historic Cemeteries Reopen After Hurricane Helene augustarecreation.blog/2025/…
Augusta’s Historic Cemeteries Reopen After Hurricane Helene

Augusta’s Historic Cemeteries Reopen After Hurricane Helene

After months of careful assessment and restoration following Hurricane Helene, Augusta’s historic cemeteries—Magnolia, Cedar Grove, and West View—are finally reopening to the public. These cemeteri…

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Reflecting on a Successful Career Fair – Opportunities Still Available! augustarecreation.blog/2025/…
Reflecting on a Successful Career Fair – Opportunities Still Available!

Reflecting on a Successful Career Fair – Opportunities Still Available!

Thank you to everyone who attended the Augusta Recreation & Parks Career Fair on March 19, 2025, at the Henry H. Brigham Community Center! We were thrilled to connect with so many talented indi…

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