Department of Parks and Recreation | Atlanta, GA (2023)

Department of Parks and Recreation
Commissioner Justin Cutler

The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is committed to building strong communities and a vibrant economy by providing safe and exceptional parks, facilities, and programs through effective leadership, collaboration and innovative thinking. DPR strives to deliver quality customer service through the development, operation, and maintenance of the City's public parks, recreation centers, and facilities to create an environment that is deemed safe, affordable, and enriching for residents and visitors.

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7 DAYS OF PLAY

Temperatures are heating up! That means more sun, more cardio and more time on the court.

That is why we are giving players 7 days of play! All City of Atlanta Tennis Centers are now open 12 – 5 p.m. Sundays! So, grab your racket and add 1 more day to your routine. COURTS ARE OPEN!

For league play reservations, email us at:

Chiquita Curney – ccurney@atlantaga.gov
Adrienne Wright awright@atlantaga.gov
Charles Brown II cbbrownii@atlantaga.gov

Platform Tennis Courts are now available at
Bitsy Grant. Reserve your court at Kourts.com!

A Center of Hope is a high-performing recreation center withenhanced youth development. There are 33 "Centers of Hope" in the City of Atlanta.

1. Adams Park Recreation Center
1620 Delowe Dr. SW, Atlanta 30311 | 404-756-1827 Hours of Operation: Mon. – Fri. 7:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.;
Sat. 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.

2. Anthony Flanagan Memorial Recreation Center
3240 West Manor Cir. SW, Atlanta 30315 | 404-505-3110 Hours of Operation: Tue. – Fri. 7:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.;
Sat. 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

3. Arthur Langford Recreation Center
1614 Arthur Langford Pl. SE, Atlanta 30315 | 404-624-0669 Hours of Operation: Mon. – Fri. 9:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.;

4. Bessie Branham Recreation Center
2051 Delano Dr. NE, Atlanta 30317 | 404-371-5010 Hours of Operation: Mon. – Thu. 7:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.;
Fri. 10:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.; Sat. 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.

5. Brownwood Recreation Center
607 Brownwood Ave. SE, Atlanta 30316 | 404-624-0747 Hours of Operation: Tue. – Fri. 10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.;
Sat. 11:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. * In partnership with the East Atlanta Kids Club www.eastatlantakids.org

6. C.A. Scott Recreation Center
1565 ML King Jr. Dr. NW, Atlanta 30314 | 404-756-1857 Hours of Operation: Mon. – Fri. 9:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.;

7. C.T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center
3201 M. L. King Jr. Dr. SW, Atlanta 30311 | 404-505-3181 Hours of Operation: Mon. – Thu. 6:00 A.M. – 9:00 P.M.;
Fri. 6:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M.; Sat. 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.; Sun. 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.

8. Central Park Recreation Center
400 Merritts Ave. NE, Atlanta 30308 | 404-874-1780 Hours of Operation: Tue. – Fri. 11:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M.;
Sat. 9:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.

9. Coan Park Recreation Center
1530 Woodbine Ave. SE, Atlanta 30317 | 404-371-5008 Hours of Operation: Mon. – Fri. 10:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M.;
Sat. 9:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.

10. Collier Park Recreation Center
3691 Collier Dr. SW, Atlanta 30331 | 404-505-3157 Hours of Operation: Mon. – Fri. 10:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.

11. Dunbar Recreation Center
477 Windsor St. SW, Atlanta 30312 | 404-658-7117 Hours of Operation: Mon. – Fri. 11:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M.;
Sat. 11:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.

12. English Park Recreation Center
1340 Bolton Rd. NW, Atlanta 30331 | 404-505-3116 Hours of Operation: Tue. – Fri. 2:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.;
Sat. 10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.

13. Gilbert House Recreation Center
2238 Perkerson Rd. SW, Atlanta 30315 | 404-766-9049 Hours of Operation: TEMPORARILY CLOSED

14. Grant Park Recreation Center
537 Park Ave. SE, Atlanta 30312 | 404-624-0697 Hours of Operation: Mon. - Fri. 10:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M.;
Sat. 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.

15. Grove Park Recreation Center
750 Frances Pl. NW, Atlanta 30318 | 404-799-2342 Hours of Operation:Mon., Wed. & Fri. 11:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M.;
Tue. & Thu. 11:00 A.M. – 9:00 P.M.; Sat. 11:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.

16. J.D. Sims Recreation Center
544 Angier Ave. NE, Atlanta 30308 | 404-658-6023 Hours of Operation: Mon. – Fri. 2:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.
* In partnership with Moving in the Spirit www.movinginthespirit.org

17. Lang Carson Recreation Center
100 Flat Shoals Ave. SE, Atlanta 30316 | 404-215-2856 Hours of Operation: Mon. – Fri. 2:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.;
**In partnership with CT Vivian Institute www.ctvli.org

18. M.L. King, Jr. Recreation and Aquatic Center
110 Hilliard St. NE, Atlanta 30312 | 404-658-1149 Hours of Operation: Mon. – Thu. 6:00 A.M. – 9:00 P.M.;
Fri. 6:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M.; Sat. 11:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.; Sun. 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.

19. Peachtree Hills Recreation Center
308 Peachtree Hills Ave. NE, Atlanta 30305 | 404-237-2756
Hours of Operation: Mon., Wed. & Fri. 11:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M.; Tue. & Thu. 11:00 A.M. – 9:00 P.M.;
Sat. 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.

20. Perkerson Recreation Center
770 Deckner Ave. SW, Atlanta 30310 | 404-756-1859 Hours of Operation: Mon. – Fri. 10:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.;

21. Pittman Park Recreation Center
950 Garibaldi St. SW, Atlanta 30310 | 404-215-2824 Hours of Operation: Mon. – Fri. 11:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M.;
Sat. 11:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.

22. Rev. James Orange Recreation Center
1305 Oakland Dr. SW, Atlanta 30310 | 404-756-1866 Hours of Operation: Mon. – Thu. 10:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.;
Fri. 2:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.; Sat. 11:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.

23. Rosel Fann Recreation Center
365 Cleveland Ave. SE, Atlanta 30354 | 404-624-0772 Hours of Operation: Mon. – Thu. 10:00 A.M. – 9:00 P.M.;
Fri. 10:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M.; Sat. 10:00A.M. – 2:00 P.M.; Sun. 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. (Gym Only)

24. South Bend Center for Art & Culture
1955 Compton Dr. SE, Atlanta 30315 | 404-635-2990 Mon. – Fri. 10:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.

25. Thomasville Recreation Center
1835 Henry Thomas Dr. SE, Atlanta 30315 | 404-624–0816
Hours of Operation: Mon. – Fri. 11:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M.; Sat. 11:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
*In partnership with Boys and Girls Club of Metro Atlanta www.bgcma.org

26. Washington Park Recreation Center
102 Ollie St. NW, Atlanta 30314 | 404-658-1436 Hours of Operation: Mon. – Thu. 7:30 A.M. – 8:00 P.M.;
Fri. 8:30 A.M. – 5:30 P.M.; Sat. 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.; Sun. Closed

27. William Walker Recreation Center
2405 Fairburn Rd. SW, Atlanta, 30331 | 404-346-5891 Hours of Operation: Mon., Wed.,
Thu. & Fri. 11:00 A.M. – 9:00 P.M.; Tue. 11:00 A.M. – 10:00 P.M.; Sat. 9:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.;
Sun. 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

28. Zaban Recreation Center
241 Daniel Ave., Atlanta 30317 | 404-371-5012 Hours of Operation: Mon. – Fri. 10:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.

For more information on the Centers of Hope, click here.

Contact Information

City of Atlanta
Department of Parks & Recreation
160 Trinity Avenue SW, Suites 2200 & 3100
Atlanta, GA 30303
Tel: 404-546-6788

Historic Oakland Cemetery
248 Oakland Avenue, S.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30312
Sam Reed, Sexton
sreed@atlantaga.gov
Tel: 404.658.6019
www.oaklandcemetery.com

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