Henry County Parks and Recreation

Academy Sports & Outdoors is Henry County Parks & Recreation partner. Please visit them for all of your sports and outdoor needs.

Registration for the Spring 2021 Soccer Season is Open Online. We will also have Walk-Up Registration at North Mt. Carmel park on January 30 from 10am to 3pm. D...uring walk up registration we will adhere to CDC guidelines, requiring masks, and social distancing for all members attending the registration. Online Registration: Hcsa.org Walk-Up Registration Dates and Times: Saturday January 30 - 10am to 3pm If you have any questions or would like to volunteer to coach please contact, Marcelle Francois, at [email protected].

"Spring at Nash", Photo Taken by Robyn Newman, Best of Show

Good morning Ola!! Registration for Spring baseball will begin on January 11th and close on February 20th!! If you have any questions, please message us and... we will get back to you within 24 hrs. We look forward to a great season!

Hi Henry County families, This Saturday 12/5/2020 is our league night shopping event at Academy Sports + Outdoors! Every family will receive 20% off their entire purchase if you present the flyer listed below. The offer is one day only but lasts through all business hours. Make sure you are geared up for the season ahead by taking advantage of this awesome offer from our sponsor!... Gear up at Academy Sports + Outdoors! See you at the gym! #HaveFunOutThere

CONNECTING HENRY'S TOY DRIVE Community Cares Toy Shop Donate new, unwrapped toys, ages 0-12, and help a family in our community this holiday season! Accepting toys through 11-30-20 See below for TOY IDEAS!

Youth Basketball evaluations will begin the week of 11/30/20. There will be no evaluations for the 6u age group or the Select leagues. 8u Rec, 10u Rec, 12u Rec, 14u Rec, and 17u Rec - you should receive an email regarding your child's evaluation date and time. This season, we are assigning specific times for each child. This is to avoid having all of the athletes in the gym at the same time. If you have not received an email by 11/14, please contact our office to make su...re we have the correct email on file. (770) 288-7300

Virtual Veterans Day Ceremony to be Held on November 11 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- In honor of the Veterans Day hol...iday, a virtual Veterans Day Service will be held on Wednesday, November 11 airing on Spectrum/Charter channel 180 and the Henry County Facebook page beginning at 11 a.m. This year’s keynote speaker is Frederic Wilcox, SGM US Army Retired. Wilcox retired from the United States Army as a Sergeant Major after proudly serving over 28 years throughout the states and abroad. This pre-recorded Veterans Day Ceremony includes opening and closing remarks by Eduardo Bryant, American Legion Post 516 and bagpipe musician David Gregory will play Going Home and Amazing Grace. Trish Colpetzer, City of McDonough Public Information Director will recite the Pledge of Allegiance and Chaplain Charles Jackson, LTC, U.S. Army (Retired) will provide the invocation and benediction. Senora G. Lee, Detroit PD (Retired) will sing the National Anthem and God Bless America. Andrew Hall, CSM US Army (Retired) American Legion Post 516 will introduce the keynote speaker and Jim Houston, with Bugles Across America, will close the service with Taps. For more information, visit henrycounty-ga.com. Pictured from last year's ceremony, due to the coronavirus and social distancing requirements, this year's Veterans Day service was pre-recorded and will be aired on Henry TV and Facebook.

We are in need of two 10u girls basketball coaches. If you would like to volunteer as a coach, please contact Brandi Dailey at [email protected] to get signed up or for more information.

Jerry Belcastro - Administration/Leadership Network Distinguish Professional Peggy Hesselbach - Athletics/Aquatics Network Distinguish Professional Bryan Dixon - Parks Maintenance Operations Network Distinguish Professional Cheryl Williams - Recreation Programming Network Distinguish Professional Chris Geiger - Athletics/Aquatics Network Outstanding Volunteer... Congratulations again to these nominees for their outstanding achievements.

We wanted to take this moment and Congratulate several of our Parks and Recreation staff for a job well done. Each year we nominate employees for the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association annual awards. This year the following staff and volunteer have achieved this honor: Jerry Belcastro - Administration/Leadership Network Distinguish Professional Peggy Hesselbach - Athletics/Aquatics Network Distinguish Professional Bryan Dixon - Parks Maintenance Operations Network D...istinguish Professional Cheryl Williams - Recreation Programming Network Distinguish Professional Chris Geiger - Athletics/Aquatics Network Outstanding Volunteer Congratulations again to these nominees for their outstanding achievements.

Henry County Stormwater is hosting a drive-thru/drop-off electronics recycling event! Saturday, November 07, 2020; Rain or Shine! Where: Jason T. Harper Event Center (drive under sheltered arena at Heritage Park) 95 Lake Dow Road; McDonough, GA 30252 Time: 8:00 AM 2:00 PM...Continue reading

Don't forget, this Friday, October 30th, is our Trunk or Treat! 5:30- 7:30 @ Heritage Park! Deputies will be wearing masks, and social distancing measures will be in place, to ensure the safety of everyone who attends! We hope to see you there!

Upcoming Events in the City of Hampton November 7th 11am-6pm Hampton Tailgate Chili Cook Off Beer, Wine, & Great Music!... In search of great teams to compete $50.00 Entry fee per team Sign up today 470-878-6000 See more

Get yours while they last, you don't want to miss out on your chance to give a senior a Merry Christmas!

Henry’s Night Out Set for October 22 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Henry County Police Department, along with t...he Henry County Sheriff, Henry County Fire, and Henry County E-911 Departments are hosting the annual Henry’s Night Out event on Thursday, October 22 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Henry Town Center in McDonough. Henry County’s National Night Out is a free event for the whole family where parents and kids alike will have an opportunity to meet and speak with various public safety professionals. Attendees will take part in free food, fun activities, trunk or treating and live music for everyone to enjoy. Henry’s Night Out is modeled after National Night Out, traditionally held in August, however with the extreme Georgia heat, public safety officers scheduled the event to October for the cooler temperatures. National Night Out is a unique crime and drug prevention event that involves citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials coming together in a show of solidarity against crime. The community event is observed in all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases. Mask wearing is encouraged, and social distancing will be practiced at Henry Night Out. The event will take place in front of the Target Department Store located at 1850 Jonesboro Rd., in McDonough and it is free and open to the public.

YOUTH BASKETBALL REGISTRATION 2020-2021 Registration Dates: October 19th - November 13th Cost: $75.00 first child- $65.00 each additional sibling. $115 (out of county fee) Registration Locations: www.hcprd.org- Any of our Rec. Centers (see list below). Spaces are VERY limited

It is that time of year again to spread a little holiday cheer! Connecting Henry is hosting its annual Community Cares Toy Drive and is asking people to donate new, unwrapped toys for children ages 0 through 12 to help families in our community this holiday season. The toy drive has begun and will run through November 30. All Recreation Centers will be accepting all donations.

Put on your pajamas, get some snacks, hop in the car, and join us for a Drive-In Movie this Saturday, October 10th at Alexander Park West (Jonesboro Road entran...ce)! Check out the "secret trailer" for Spies in Disguise at the following link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FK19sxxnBU #SpiesInDisguise #driveinmovie #PopCorn

Please click the link below to apply for the Program Aide position open in the Parka and Recreation department.

Please click link below to apply for Maintenance Specialist I with our department.

YOGA HERITAGE PARK Classes are for students of all levels looking to strengthen core and stretch muscles. Relax your mind and relieve stress through deep breathing exercises while performing slow and gentle yoga poses. Adjustments are customized to the individual with injuries or limitations. Mondays 5 6 PM Ages: 12 Adult... Fee: $9 per class if paid monthly or $12 on night of class Instructor: Darlene Oliver-770-233-1200 See more

We have been waiting awhile for this day- Our Locust Grove Park next to recreation center will open up tomorrow 9 25 20. Hope to see lots of little ones enjoyin...g the park very soon.Thanks to all that have been involved in the process from installers, DOT, Parks and Rec Maintenance staff we appreciate you. Henry County and Locust Grove good job! p.s. lots of children playing today!!! See more

Henry County Parks and Recreation and District I Commissioner Johnny Wilson are pleased to announce the opening of the brand new playground at the Locust Grove ...Recreation Center located at 10 Cleveland St. in Locust Grove. The new playground is all-inclusive and can be enjoyed by fun-seekers of all ages and abilities. The new playground is completely accessible and exceeds ADA standards, offering recreational enjoyment for the whole family! As the clouds lift today and sunshine is expected, stop on over to the Locust Grove Recreation Center and enjoy a good climb, a whirl on the spinner or a leisurely swing, along with a host of other apparatus and amenities. For more information on all of Parks and Recreation’s facilities and programs, please visit www.hcprd.org or call 770-288-7300.

ZUMBA Ditch the Workout and Join the Party!!! Zumba is a fitness system that uses Latin, Reggaeton, Pop, R & B and Country rhythms to create an exciting, easy and effective fitness program JP MOSELEY RECREATION CENTER Tuesdays & Thursdays 9 10 AM... Fee: $3 per class under 55 years old- $2 per class 55+ years old Instructor: Dr. P. Paulette Bragg See more

VOCAL PERFORMANCE CLASSES HERITAGE PARK This program is for those who want to improve their singing voice, learn music theory, develop performance techniques and work with other aspiring young singers. Small group settings provide a supportive environment where students are encouraged to have fun while exploring their creativity and vocal potential. Students will learn proper vocal techniques and exercises to develop their singing voices, build self-confidence and increase mu...sical awareness. Ages: 8 13 from 7 8pm on Fridays Cost: $80.00 per month Instructor: Karin Williams 770-617-1114 See more

Mark you calendar! We will be having our Trunk or Treat this year, Friday October 30th @ Heritage Park!!! We hope to see you there!

LOCUST GROVE RECREATION CENTER Piano lessons are an excellent introduction into the world of music. Students will learn to read music while playing some of their favorite songs! Fee: $80 per month To schedule a day and time please contact HCRD at 770-288-7312 or www.hcprd.org Instructor: Debbie Smith 770-480-8953

First Aid & CPR Training Course will prepare you to provide First Aid, CPR, and AED care for adults, Children and infants and meets OSHA/workplace requirements. Upon successful completion, you will receive a digital certificate for Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years. Bear Creek Recreation Center 54 McDonough Street... Hampton, GA 30228 Saturday’s 10am-1pm Instructor-Demetric Elkins Cost: $90.00 per person, per class Register: www.hcprd.org See more

FREESTYLE KARATE Freestyle Karate is an art of self-defense to protect ourselves and family JP MOSELEY RECREATION CENTER Mondays Ages: 7 and Up... Karate 6:30 7:30 PM Fee: $45/month Weapons/Kali Class 6:30 8:30 PM Fee: $50/month Register the 1st week of each month Instructor: Albert Galius 404-805-5004 unexpected situations. Basic blocking, kicking and empty hand techniques are taught. See more

DANCE CLASSES LOCUST GROVE RECREATION CENTER MONDAYS... Ballet/Tap/Tumbling 4:15 5:00PM Ages 3 5 Fee: $55/month Ballet/Tap/Pre-Jazz 5:00 5:45PM Ages 4 7 Fee: $55/month Ballet/Tap/Jazz/Tumbling/ 6:00 7:00PM Ages 8 - 13 Fee: $60/month Jazz/ Lyrical 7:00-8:00PM Age- 13 & up Fee: $60.00 TUESDAYS Ballet/Tap/Pre-Jazz 4:15 5:00PM Ages 6 8 Fee: $55/month Ballet/Tumbling/Jazz 5:15 6:15PM Ages 7 - 12 Fee: $60/month Ballet/Lyrical/Jazz/Pointe/Tap 6:00 7:45PM Ages 12-18 Fee: $85/month THURSDAY Boys Class Tumbling/Tap/Jazz 4:30-5:15PM Ages 4 7 Fee: $55/month Ballet/Pre-Jazz-Tap 5:15-6:00PM Fee: $55.00/month Ballet & Pointe 6:00-7:00PM Ages 5 - 8 Fee: $55/month Competition Team Practice 6:00-7:00PM Fee: $60.00/month Female participants are to wear any color leotard and pink tights. Male participants are to wear any solid color tank top with black dance pants. Shoes: pink ballet shoes, black tap shoes and black jazz shoes. Instructor: Amy Bailey 678-300-9182 For more information please contact the Henry County Recreation Department at 770-288-7300 or visit our website @ www.hcprd.org

PICKLEBALL COME ONE, COME ALL TO PICKLEBALL!!! Why: Because it’s FUN, FUN, FUN!!! When & Where: JP Moseley Recreation Center 9AM 12PM Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday... Heritage Park (Jason T Harper Event Center) 6 8PM Mondays Fee: Free for members, $2 for non-members PICKLEBALL is a combination of badminton, ping pong and tennis. Contact Peggy Hesselbach at 770-288-7294 or [email protected] See more

MYA softball is in need of a couple of girls to complete our 12U team (ages 10 - 12). Please contact us at [email protected]

Henry County Parks and Recreation will offer AFTER SCHOOL ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAM beginning October 5, 2020. The After School Academic Enrichment Program will provide a fun, safe and caring environment where children will be offered homework assistance, extracurricular activities and academic enrichment. The students will be picked up from Austin Road Elementary and Austin Road Middle Schools only and transported to the Fairview Recreation Center. Students must be 5 by Se...ptember 1, 2020 and 14 or younger on May 31, 2021. This program is offered Monday - Friday from 2:30 - 6:30pm (Only on school days). Cost: $40/week Registration will open on September 21, 2020 Register at the Fairview Recreation Center or online www.hcprd.org See more

Henry County Parks and Recreation is offering FALL BREAK CAMP at the Locust Grove Recreation Center and Heritage Park. Ages: 5 - 12 (must be 5 as of 9/1/2020) Camp Dates: September 21 - 25, 2020 *Space is Limited Fee: $100/child Registration: September 8 - 18, 2020... Onsite Registration locations/times: Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm at Bear Creek, Fairview, JP Moseley and Locust Grove Recreation Centers and at Heritage Park Office Online Registration: www.hcprd.org See more

Many of you have been asking, so here are the details! We can't wait to see everyone! Obviously, we'll be following whatever safety protocols are in place come October 22nd, but it'll be a good time.

FAIRVIEW BASEBALL REGISTRATION AUGUST 4 - 22, 2020 Fairview Recreation Center (35 Austin Road) Monday - Friday 8am - 7pm Saturday 9am - 1pm... Online www.hcprd.org Ages 3/4 $65 Ages 5/6 $80 (these two age groups includes jersey, hat and pants) Ages 7 - 14 $130 (Does not include uniform) Out of County Players pay and additional $20 For more information please call 770-288-7300 See more

LINE DANCING JP MOSELEY RECREATION CENTER 1041 Miller's Mill Road Stockbridge, GA 30281... Tuesdays Improver to Intermediate Level 7:00 PM 8:30 PM Thursdays Absolute Beginner to Beginner Level 7:00 PM 8:30 PM Fee: $25 for 6 week class per person Instructors: Lisa Ganes 404-791-5566 or [email protected]

Guess what the sod is going down today at the Locust Grove Park. I will share photos when it’s completed but here are our parks guys putting it in. We Thank You guys. Still not sure of opening but will keep u posted. #weareinthistogether #hcprd

Free COVID-19 Testing Site to be Held next Thursday Drive-up Coronavirus testing is available to all during pop-up testing event. Visit https://covid19.dph.ga.gov/ to pre-register.

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We have watched this get put in from the building plans, through the rain,through the heat and through COVID. I can’t wait to look out my office window and see ...children playing soon. A few finishing touches and hope to be open for all the FUN in no time!#hcprd#LGRC #weareinthistogether #sodisnext See more

Henry County Parks and Recreation will be cancelling the 2020 Fall Tackle Football Season. This includes all practices, training and games. We are working with National Organizations on a format to offer a flag football program that will be safe for all participants and spectators.

We would like to congratulate one of our dearest employees, Richard Castleberry, on his retirement. Richard has been one of our employees for 15 years and he will truly be missed!! Good Luck on your future endeavors. We will miss you! #hcprd #retirement

Adult Fall Softball Leagues: Co-Ed League (played on Mondays) Men’s Open C (played on Wednesdays) Men’s Open D (played on Wednesdays)... Men’s Church C (played on Thursdays) Men's Church D (played on Thursdays) Men's 50+ Senior (play TBD) Registration Dates: June 15th to July 17th, 2020 Registration Days: Monday Friday at Fairview, Heritage, JP Moseley or Locust Grove Recreation Centers, or Online at hcprd.org Registration Times: 8am 4pm Fee: $475.00 per team + $25.00 USA Insurance Fee* * Insurance fee will only be charged one time per seasonal year per team. Insurance starts in Spring and covers Fall if you leave your team name the same. Should you change your team name between seasons you will be charged the $25.00 fee as a new team. Season will begin August 3rd, 2020 Team Managers meeting is July 27th. All games will be played at Heritage Park. All teams will use .52 core 300 Compression Softball with ASA stamp on yellow optic ball. All teams will furnish their own balls. Women’s will be 12" ball and Men’s 12 ball. Co-Ed will provide a 12 ball. See more

PICKLEBALL COME ONE, COME ALL TO PICKLEBALL!!! Why: Because it’s FUN, FUN, FUN!!! When & Where: Fairview Recreation Center 9AM 12PM Fridays... JP Moseley Recreation Center 9AM 12PM Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Heritage Park (Jason T Harper Event Center) 6 8PM Mondays Fee: Free for members, $2 for non-members PICKLEBALL is a combination of badminton, ping pong and tennis. Contact Peggy Hesselbach at 770-288-7294 or [email protected] See more

HCPRD to Reopen Recreation Centers Beginning June 15 --------------------------------------------------------------- After several months of closures due to CO...VID-19, the Henry County Parks and Recreation Department will open its recreation centers beginning Monday, June 15. County parks reopened this past Monday. Guidelines for reopening Henry County recreation centers are as follows: All visitors entering recreation centers must wear a mask in the lobby area All visitors entering recreation centers will have their temperature taken and will be screened through a series of questions Recreation centers will be open to the public Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Centers will be closed from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. for cleaning. Recreation centers will be open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. HCPRD classes and facility rentals may exceed the 7 p.m. closing time Signs and posters will be posted throughout the recreation centers to frequently remind visitors/members to take steps to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus Gym and classroom spaces are scheduled by HCPRD No basketball games are allowed. Keeping physical distance is difficult with players in competition or group practice, therefore only individual skill work and drills are allowed Social distancing must be adhered to at all times Identified staff will help to maintain social distancing among all visitors and members of the recreation center Players/members will be spaced at least 6 feet apart in the gym while participating in a sport or exercise (e.g., during warmup, walking, cardio training, weight training and specific sports activities) Unnecessary physical contact will be discouraged, such as high fives, handshakes, fist bumps or hugs There will be a limit to the number of players allowed on the playing area during sport related activities to maintain social distancing. Non-players waiting to participate in the sport’s activity should have a designated waiting area with adequate space for social distancing Limit the use of shared equipment No water fountains or shared coolers are allowed Restrooms will be open with enhanced cleaning and sanitation according to CDC guidelines Classrooms will be available for scheduled classes and rentals following regulations approved in the CDC guidelines For more information on Henry County Parks and Recreation, visit www.hcprd.org.