Augusta Rec & Parks Insider
Connecting Our Community, One Park at a Time!
recent posts
- Beneath the Shade Trees: The Stories Our Cemeteries Tell
- May Park’s Transformation: Augusta’s Historical Green Space
- Honoring a Local Legend: The Story Behind the W. T. Johnson Community Center
- Welcoming the Holiday Season in Augusta
- Building Better Parks, Together: May Park and Boykin Road Park Improvement Projects
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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!
Category: Park Highlights
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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 closely connected to some of Augusta’s oldest burial grounds. Over the past several weeks, we have updated and expanded the city’s cemetery pages. The goals…
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The Augusta Recreation and Parks Department is inviting residents to participate in the revitalization of May Park and Boykin Road Park, funded by an INODIC grant. Public meetings will be held on October 29 and 30, 2025, for community input on proposed upgrades and features to enhance these beloved parks.
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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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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 cemeteries are not just resting places but living testaments to the city’s rich and diverse history. While damage from fallen trees, flooding, and structural instability required extensive work, Augusta officials have…
