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Parks and Recreation

Athens Alabama Parks and Recreation
270 Hwy 31 North, - Athens, AL 35611 - Phone: (256) 233-8740 


Hours:

Monday – Friday: 
6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Sat. & Sunday:
7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Visit the Official Parks and Recreation Page
 
Welcome to Athens Alabama Parks and Recreation.  Featuring some of the best recreational facilities you will find any where we invite you to visit any of our parks and trails as well as enjoy some of the events scheduled.  Our Mission Statement is to develop, operate, and maintain a parks & recreation system which improves the quality of life for citizens and visitors through sports, parks, and programs.

Athens Sportsplex
The Athens Sportsplex features:

• Four 200 ft baseball fields
• Four youth/adult softball fields
• Two high school soccer fields
• Three 40 x 80 soccer fields
• 18 hole championship disc golf course
• Jr. Olympic swimming pool
• All Kids Park (Pavilion & playground)
• Greenway (walking trail that connects the Sportsplex to the Rec Center walking track and also down to Hwy 72)
Walking Tracks/Trails
• Athens Sportplex Track - 1.2 miles
• Athens High School Track -  1.5 miles
• Athens Greenway
 From Sportsplex to AHS track 0.6 miles
 From AHS track to Hwy 72 1.2 miles
• 5th Ave. Track - 0.4 miles
• Wellness Park Track - 0.25 miles
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Neighborhood Parks
Swan Creek (beside Athens High School)
• Three pavilions
• Four tennis courts
• Playground
Big Spring Park (duck pond)
• Pavilion
• Three tennis courts
• Playground
Robert Allen Tinnon Park (5th avenue)
• Pavilion
• 2 ball fields
• Playground
Lincoln-Bridgeforth Park (Hines St.)
• Pavilion
• Basketball courts
• Playground
Multi-use field Fitness Park (Wellness Center)
• Pavilion
• Walking trail
• Playground
Jimmy W. Gill Parks
(New Location Coming Soon)


Youth Sports (Schedule Subject to Change)

Athens Youth Baseball *(ages 5-13)
Spring Registration: Jan. 10 – Feb. 10 Age as of May 1.
Cost: $70.00

Fall Registration: Jul. 1 – 31.  Age as of Apr 30.
Cost: $50.00

AgesAges 5-13 (age as of April 30, 2019); 4 year old children can play as long as they turn 5 by the end of the year.
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Athens Youth Softball (ages 5-12)
​Spring Registration: Jan. 15 – Feb. 15 Age as of Jan. 1.

Cost: $70.00
*4 year olds may play, but must turn 5 by 12/31

Fall Registration: July 1 – July 31
Age as of Jan. 1 of the following year
Cost: $50.00

*4 year olds may play, but must turn 5 by 12/31
Youth Basketball (ages 5-16 as Sep 1)
Registration: Sept. 15 – Oct. 15
Age as of Sept. 1
Cost: $60.00
*4 year olds may play, but must turn 5 by 12/31
Athens Soccer (ages 5 -12)
Spring  Registration: Jan. 20 – Feb. 20 Age as of Jul 31

Cost: $40.00
*4 year olds may play, but must turn 5 by 12/31
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Fall Registration: June 20 – July 20
Age as of Aug. 1
Cost: $50.00
*4 year olds may play, but must turn 5 by 12/31
Soccer Shots (ages 2-8)

Spring Registration: TBA

Summer Registration: Mar 1 - 31

Fall Registration: Jun 20 - Aug 31

Cost: TBD
Youth Swim Team
Overseen by Athens Gators
2019 Registration:  May 1
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Requirement: Child must be able to swim an age-appropriate length without assistance: 25 yards (8 and under), 50 yards (9-12), or 100 yards (13-18).
 
Cost: $125.00
Youth Tennis (ages 5-12)
 
Registration: Jun 10 - Jul 10
Cost $30.00 per player
Youth Volleyball (ages 8-13)
 
Registration: April 1 – 30
May: Players evaluated and drafted based on talent level, not school district
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Cost: $40.00
Youth Flag Football (ages 5-14)
Registration: Jun 20 - Jul 20
Open to boys and girls
Cost: $60.00
Sports Day Camp  (ages 7-14)

2019 Registration: Jul  12
Camp: Jul 16-20  9:00AM-2:00M

Cost: $40.00 per person
Archery (ages 8 and up)

Spring Registration: Feb 1-28
Classes held in March

Fall Registration: Sep 1-30
Class held in October

Cost: $25.00

Adult Sports

Adult Softball
Men's and Coed Leagues

​Summer Registration: May 1-31
Fee: $350.00 per team

Fall Registration: Aug 1-31
Fee: $350.00

Players must be 18 years of age
Adult Soccer League
Registration: Aug 1-31
Details: TBA
Other Programs offered by
Parks and Recreation (Schedule Subject to Change)
Karate (age 6 and up)
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Monday - Advanced
Tuesday - Beginner
Thursday - All Levels
$30.00 per month
​$15.00 per additional family member
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Zumba – Strong by Zumba
Time: 5:15 p.m.
Monday & Thursday
$5.00 per class or $30.00 per month

Super Circuits
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
$5.00 per class or $30.00 per month

Super Circuits
Time: 8:45 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday
$5.00 per class or $30.00 per month

Barre by Jen
Time: 5:15 p.m.
Monday
$5.00 per class or $30.00 per month

Barre by Jen
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Tuesday and Thursday
$5.00 per class or $30.00 per month

To inquire about classes, please contact Athens Park and Recreation at : 256-233-8740
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