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: Program Spotlights
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Youth basketball with Augusta Recreation & Parks is more than just a sport, it’s an opportunity for kids to build confidence, teamwork, and community. This winter, give your child the chance to grow on and off the court through fun, fair, and skill-focused play. Registration for the Winter Youth Basketball Season is now open: Learn…
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The Augusta Recreation & Parks Department is excited to announce the upcoming Fall League Invitational at the Newman Tennis Center, a perfect opportunity for local players to hit the courts, stay active, and enjoy the game of tennis in a fun, flexible format this season. A League Designed for Everyone Whether you’re picking up a…
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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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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…
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Aging gracefully is all about staying active, connected, and engaged in a vibrant community. The Augusta Recreation & Parks Department, in partnership with the Area Agency on Aging, is dedicated to enriching the lives of senior adults aged 60 and older in Augusta, Georgia. Through a variety of programs and services, seniors can enjoy social…
