Menu Search Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs Home CAPRA Accreditation Welcome From The Director Recreation Programs and Center's Master Plans and Current Projects BlackHall Study Parks Get Involved (Friends of the Park) Pavilion and Field Reservations Porter Sanford Performing Arts Center Rules & Ordinances Special Events Parks Bond & Greenspace Tennis Golf Youth Sports Arabia Mountain Mason Mill Naturalist Programs Junior Ranger Program Little Creek Horse Farm and Park Event Calendar FIND EVENTS Welcome Welcome to DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs! We are proud to share the many accomplishments of the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs. The department works together with nationally recognized consultants, community, business and government leaders, as well as citizens of DeKalb County, to create signature parks and recreational facilities that will enhance the image of DeKalb County and its park system.We understand that parks are not only important to the quality of life, but they are also assets that increase DeKalb County's desirability as a place to live, work and play. Our department is divided into four collaborative divisions: Administration, Recreation Services, Park Services and Cultural Affairs. We all work together towards the vision and mission of "Creating and connecting communities through people, parks and program's. DeKalb Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs joined the ranks of elite park and recreation agencies across the country by earning accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). This distinguished accomplishment was awarded during the “2020 NRPA Annual Conference: A Virtual Experience.” Mission Statement The Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of the citizens of Dekalb County by connecting communities to exceptional parks, recreational facilities, and cross-generational program's that promote healthy and active lifestyles. Vision To Create and Connect Communities through People, Parks, and Program's. Intrenchment Creek Park Master Plan Community Meeting Presentation- 3.31.21 "As the fight against the COVID 19 continues county parks and trails will remain open for outdoor use. Stretch your legs and enjoy some fresh air all around DeKalb. (View a map of all of them here). If you visit a park, or any other public location, follow CDC guidance on how to protect yourself and including those for social distancing." Public Meeting Notice 10-year Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold a virtual public meeting to present a 10-year Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan on Thursday, December 9, at 6 p.m. The meeting will provide guidance for future county park improvements and program development.The community is invited to participate and offer input regarding the master plan via Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83991155585?pwd=bmVqSldYR3R0ZGdpVE5Nb0FiWlBNUT09 . Hairston Park DeKalb Parks and the Foresite Group to Hold First Virtual Master Plan Public Meeting Rescheduled for Hairston Park Dec. 16 The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs and the Foresite Group will hold a series of public meetings to review the master plan for Hairston Park. The first meeting will be held on Thursday, Dec. 16, at 6 p.m. The meeting will provide guidance for future county park improvements and program development.The community is invited to participate and offer input regarding the master plan via Teams at https://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%3Ameeting_NmFlYjVjN2MtOGI3NS00OGI2LTk2N2UtMDU2OGQ3ODg2ZGM4%40thread.v2%2F0%3Fcontext%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%252245b5c6e8-f4f0-4c92-be8e-133234a33e55%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%25229a78c385-7a35-43ad-9f55-f39345c18cd0%2522%257d%26anon%3Dtrue&type=meetup-join&deeplinkId=cbab3eb3-aec2-4651-8275-4b45044418e6&directDl=true&msLaunch=true&enableMobilePage=true&suppressPrompt=true To join the meeting by phone, dial 1-929-352-2641, and use conference code 647 903 65#. Ranger Jonah will continue to guide you for Nature program's at Mason Mill this fall. Registration is now open and we will follow CDC-protocols and require pre-registration. Use the links below to reserve your spot on the program(s) of your choice! *DeKalb After School Registration Is Now Open* Click on the banner below to register for all program's! Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Follow on Twitter Title VI (2).pdf 1300 Commerce Drive Decatur, GA 30030 404-371-2000 311CCC@dekalbcountyga.gov © 2019 DeKalb County. All Rights Reserved | Disclaimer | Privacy Statement