Brookhaven Parks and Recreation Department

Did you know the Peachtree Creek Greenway has a walk/run club that meets every Wednesday at 6PM? This free, all speeds welcome group starts and ends at the Briarwood Rd Trailhead, 1793 Briarwood Rd NE.

The Briarwood Park Recreation Center is buzzing with summer camp activity this month, but you can still join us during open gym! 🏀

June 2026 Drop-In Schedule for Briarwood Park:
Monday - Open from 6-8:45PM for open gym
Tuesday - Open from 6-8:45PM for open gym
Wednesday - Open from 6-8:45PM for open gym
Thursday - Open from 6-8:45PM for open gym
Friday - Closed all day
Saturday - Open from 9AM-5:45PM for open gym
Sunday - Open from 1-5:45PM for open gym

📍: 2235 Briarwood Park Rd NE
Brookhaven, GA. 30329

The City of Brookhaven is hiring in various departments, including Parks and Recreation! Our open positions include:

Custodian Part-Time (Hourly: $17.71-$20.24)
Park Maintenance Worker (Hourly: $18.25-$28.18)
Park Area Coordinator (Salary: $46,788-$74,861)

View all open positions and apply online at: https://www.brookhavenga.gov/404/Job-Opportunities 🔗

Registration is now open to participate in the "World's Largest Swim Lesson" with SwemSchool.

This free event aims to raise awareness about drowning and the fact that swimming is a vital life-saving skill that every child should learn. The opportunity is open for children ages 5 to 15.

📅: Thursday, June 25
⏰: 3 to 5PM
📍: Murphey Candler Park, 4051 Candler Lake W NE

Complete a registration form for each child participating: https://link.childcareautomation.com/widget/form/7MVGmFU0rWLw9WiZcLBX 🔗

We love seeing activity on the Peachtree Creek Greenway (PCG)!

Over the weekend, Mayor Pro Tempore and Council Member John Funny invited the community to walk and talk along the PCG via his "District 4 Wellness Walk" series. The walks offer participants an opportunity to get to know Council Member Funny, connect with neighbors, and explore a neighborhood gem!

The Peachtree Creek Greenway is a 1.3mi linear trail, open 7 days a week from 6AM to 11PM.

It's hot, but thankfully, all of our facilities are open!

Locations, rates, rules, and updates are available on our Aquatics page: https://www.brookhavenga.gov/422/Aquatics 🔗

Subscribers of the City's Brookhaven Blast e-newsletter were the first to know!

We are partnering with SwemSchool to participate in the "World's Largest Swimming Lesson." Register your children ages 5-15 for this free event, taking place at Murphey Candler Park from 3-5PM on Thursday, June 25, by visiting: https://link.childcareautomation.com/widget/form/7MVGmFU0rWLw9WiZcLBX 🔗

Don't miss any Brookhaven news. Register for the weekly e-newsletter via our Communications webpage: https://www.brookhavenga.gov/219/Communications 🔗

Save the date! We are excited to announce our first Conservation Series event of 2026!

Join us at the Ashford Park Community Building, 2980 Redding Rd, on Thursday, July 9 from 6:30-7:30PM to hear from Urban Ecologist Maura Dudley. Maura will provide an overview of The Amphibian Foundation's programs, volunteer events, amphibian inventories, and more!

This is a free event organized by P.A.R.C of Brookhaven, Sustainable Brookhaven, and the Brookhaven Parks and Recreation Department. Join us!

This photo series is called, "He had it and then he didn't," shot at Wednesday's 8PM game. 📸

Our spring softball leagues are wrapping up for the season, but registration is now open for our NEW flag football league!

Find all the details in our Rec1 portal: https://secure.rec1.com/GA/city-of-brookhaven/catalog 🔗

The final Food Truck Fridays of the season is upon us! 🍽️

Join us for one more night of food trucks, live music by Gimme Springsteen "The Boss Tribute", activities for kids, and more!

The trucks joining us include:
Bangin' Burgers & Buns
Low Co Motion
Pizza Papi
Ponko Chicken
Azucar Cuban Cuisine
Southern Scoops
King of Pops
Alcohol Heroes

We'll see you from 6-9PM at Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Rd, this Friday, June 12!