Augusta Rec & Parks Insider
Connecting Our Community, One Park at a Time!
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Augusta Rec & Parks Insider is the official blog of the Augusta Recreation & Parks Department, dedicated to keeping the community informed about parks, programs, and events in Augusta, GA. Stay connected with updates, stories, and ways to get involved in making our city more active and vibrant!
Author: Frank Rost
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Fall has arrived in Augusta, and Halloween is just around the corner. Augusta Recreation and Parks invites families to celebrate at safe, fun community center events across the city. Enjoy candy, games, and costumes in a welcoming setting where children can make memories and parents can relax.
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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, blankets, and friends to enjoy some of the best local and regional talent. From soulful jazz and R&B to funk, blues, and old…
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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 program designed exclusively for our senior community members. Beginning September 5, 2025, Senior Fridays will take place on select…
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July is Park and Recreation Month, and this year we are proudly celebrating 40 years of recognizing the important role that parks and recreation play in our lives. The theme, “Build Together, Play Together,” reminds us how much stronger our community becomes when we come together to create safe, healthy, and fun places for everyone.…
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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 beauty of our public greenspaces. While we pause operations in observance of the holiday, we also offer exciting opportunities to gather, celebrate, and…
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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 & Parks and the Pendleton King Park Foundation, marked the park’s return to full operation after recent storm-related closures and cleanup efforts. The day began…
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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 with this year’s powerful theme: “Build Together, Play Together.” At Augusta Recreation & Parks, we believe in the power of community. This…
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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 Recreation & Parks is already rolling out the welcome mat for a season packed with celebration, adventure, and good old-fashioned outdoor fun. So grab your…
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Get ready for a summer packed with fun, adventure, and lifelong memories! Augusta Recreation & Parks is thrilled to open registration for our 2025 Summer Day Camps — a vibrant, activity-filled program designed to enrich your child’s summer with creativity, exploration, friendship, and fun. Running from June 2 through July 25 (with a break from…
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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 music, community, and warm evening skies, the series will light up Sundays through the end of September—offering a perfect close to your weekend…