Decatur Parks and Recreation

10/12/2026

There’s plenty happening around Decatur this week! From Halloween fun and fitness to bike rides and community events, check out what’s coming up.

Active Senior Halloween Party | Oct. 14, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Oakhurst Recreation Center
Celebrate Halloween at our annual party!

Zumba Demo | Oct. 14, 6 to 7 p.m. | Oakhurst Recreation Center
Get moving and check out a Zumba class! Free!

Know Your Flow Workshop | Oct. 14, 6:30 to 8 p.m. | Legacy Park
Learn about stormwater management

Oktoberfest Senior Trip | Oct. 16 | Helen, GA
Enjoy a fall outing to Helen for Oktoberfest.

Teen Night | Oct. 16, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. | Ebster Recreation Center
Teens can hang out and enjoy an evening of activities with friends. Free!

Celebrate Biketober with opportunities to ride, explore and connect with the community!

Bikes & Brews | Oct. 16, 6:30 p.m. | Guild + Journeyman
Connect with fellow cycling enthusiasts at this community gathering. Drop-in!

Hometown Habitat Garden Bike Tour | Oct. 18, 2 p.m. | Glenlake Park
Explore gardens recognized through Decatur’s Hometown Habitat program on a guided bike tour.

Beacon Hill History Ride | Oct. 24, 12:30 to 2 p.m. | Ebster Recreation Center
Join a bike ride highlighting local history.

Looking for your next activity? Registration is open for these programs:

Youth Basketball & Cheerleading: Get ready for the upcoming youth sports season.

Green Office Golf: Check out indoor golf leagues and lessons.

The Academy at Glenlake: High-performance training for youth tennis players.

The Parks & Recreation Ordinance Review is underway. Share your feedback on proposed updates to Chapter 74 at decaturga.com/parksrec/page/parks-recreation-ordinance-review.

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board | Oct. 13, 6 to 7 p.m. | Decatur Recreation Center

10/09/2026

Due to the anticipated severe weather this weekend, the State of Georgia and DeKalb County have declared emergencies.

In response, City of Decatur Parks & Recreation facilities, including Oakhurst Pool, will be closed on Saturday, October 10. All Parks & Recreation programs, events, activities and rentals scheduled for Saturday are canceled.

Thank you for your understanding. Please stay safe!

10/05/2026

10/02/2026

Hometown Habitat Garden Tour Update

Due to the forecast of rain throughout the day on Sunday, the Hometown Habitat Garden Tour will be rescheduled.

We’ll share the new date as soon as it is confirmed. Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to see you soon!

09/16/2026

Tonight’s Bright @ Night tour is exploring how beavers shape wetlands, create habitat, and support a thriving ecosystem at Legacy Park.

09/14/2026

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.

09/10/2026

09/08/2026

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

09/08/2026

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.