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Mountain Park Aquatic Center

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Stone Mountain Aquatic Center

Have you been to the Mountain Park Aquatic Center?  If you live around Lilburn or Mountain Park, I’m sure you have noticed there on Rockbridge Road near Five Forks, just up the road from Kroger.  But have you been there?

It is a great facility.  In addition to the community center which hosts a variety of events, there is the outside recreational pool, an inside instructional pool and the lap pool.

There are different programs available ranging from Parent Assisted Swim Classes to Aqua-Aerobics for Seniors. There are swim team competitions and swim classes for older children and adults.

The gem, though, is the recreational pool.  It has a “zero entry” which means that one can walk into the pool with no steps.  There is a small slide with a water-works theme for the smaller kids to play on.  The water around it is fairly shallow.  There is also a “lazy river” which allows people to float around it and under a waterfall.  Finally, there are two larger waterslides for older kids and adults.

The prices are pretty reasonable.

There are also walking trails around the grounds for alternate exercise.

Pictures from the facility can be seen here.

Summer hours for the outdoor recreational pool ends September 14, 2009. However, the indoor lap pool will be open the fall hours.

Based on an original post by Lane Bailey – REALTOR & Car Guy

Lilburn, GA  original post at Lilburn Dwelling

Dacula Park: Teddy Bear Picnic

Posted by admin on August 14, 2009  |  No Comments

August 15, 1:00-3:00pm – Teddy Bear Picnic

Free! Bring your teddy bear buddy, lunch, and blanket for a special picnic and dessert! Great for tots and teddy bear lovers. Age 3-5; space is limited; pre-registration required, call 770.822.5414.  Code: RJCC14205  Dacula Park Activity Building, 2735 Old Auburn Ave, Dacula.

Gwinnett County Parks Events in August

Posted by admin on August 3, 2009  |  No Comments

Going on now through August 31 – Two Free Art Exhibits in Suwanee!

Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation’s George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center is sponsoring an exhibit of paintings and photography featuring artist Builquis Samadi and photographer Frank Sharp.Both exhibits are currently on display through Aug. 31. Exhibit hours are Monday through Thursday 9am-9pm, Fri. 9am-6pm, and Sat. 10am-6pm. Admission is free. George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center is located at 55 Buford Hwy. in Suwanee. For more information call 770.831.4173.

August 5 thru October 27 – Art Exhibits

Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center is sponsoring a free exhibit of two-dimensional work of the Johns Creek Fine Art group titled “TAPROOTS” and three-dimensional work of David Gentry titled “Gone To Pot.”  An opening reception will be held Thurs., Aug. 6 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.  Both exhibits will be on display Aug. 5 through Oct. 27. Exhibit hours are Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is free. Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center is located at 4650 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard in Norcross. For more information call 770.417.2200.

August 3, 6:30-8:30pm – Family Game Night

Games, puzzles, and food with your friends and family! Call your friends and bring them along! All ages; $3/person, pre-register by 7/30, call 770.723.9516. Code: LSCC14235  Lucky Shoals Park Community Recreation Center, 4651 Britt Rd, Norcross.

August 6, 1:00pm – Senior Billiards Tournament

Bring your ‘A’ game to score the best at George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center’s first Billiards Tournament!  Show off your talent and meet new friends that share billiards as their hobby.  $10/person; pre-registration required, call 770.831.4173.  Code: GPCC14251  Ages 50-up.  George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center.

August 7, 11:00am-1:00pm – Brown Bag Concert Series

Free! Bugaboos will rock the lawn with a fun and colorful collection of songs! Grab a blanket, lunch, and the kids and enjoy the music, crafts, and face painting! Kids will fill the sky with a rainbow of color in the craft area—come find out what that’s all about! For details on sponsor booths call 770.822.5450. Gwinnett Historic Courthouse, 185 Crogan Street, Lawrenceville.

August 8, 10:00am-3:00pm – Cheerleading Clinic

Ready-OK! Learn 3 chants, 2 cheers, and a short dance routine plus lunch and cheer-related crafts and games. Age 6-12; $20/person; pre-registration required, call 770.723.9516. Code: LSCC02066  Lucky Shoals Park Community Recreation Center, 4651 Britt Rd, Norcross.

August 8, 5:00-8:00pm – Family Fiesta

It’s a fiesta! Fun Mexican music, food, games and crafts! All ages, $10/person; 3-under free; must pre-register by 8/1, call 770.831.4173. Code: GPCC14210  George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center, 55 Buford Hwy, Suwanee.

August 13, 2:00pm – Senior Cinema

Free! Do you remember your favorite movie from the 50’s? Enjoy a relaxing movie, bring a friend or make new ones! Movie selections are based on popular movies from the 40’s, 50’s, and 60’s. Ages 50-up. No pre-registration required; call 770.831.4173 for more information.

August 15, 1:00-3:00pm – Teddy Bear Picnic

Free! Bring your teddy bear buddy, lunch, and blanket for a special picnic and dessert! Great for tots and teddy bear lovers. Age 3-5; space is limited; pre-registration required, call 770.822.5414.  Code: RJCC14205  Dacula Park Activity Building, 2735 Old Auburn Ave, Dacula.

August 17, 12:30pm – Senior Day Trip to Gwinnett Braves

Watch a Gwinnett Braves baseball game at the new Gwinnett Stadium. $20/person plus money for lunch; call 770.831.4173 for reservations. Code: GPCC14207  Ages 50-up. Pick up at Gwinnett Senior Center at Bethesda Park 12:30pm; George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center 1:00pm

August 20, 1:00pm – Senior Team Trivia Tournament

Come test your knowledge of history, current events, pop culture and more!  Sign up as individuals or as teams (no more than 4/team).  $2/person; pre-registration required.  Ages 50-up.  Call 770.564.4680 for more information.  Code: GCSC04267 Gwinnett Senior Center at Bethesda Park, 225 Bethesda Church Rd, Lawrenceville.

August 21, 6:00pm-8:00am – Scout Camp Out

Flashlight tag, outdoor cooking, star gazing, tent pitching and more! Eagle Scouts and REI staff will assist Cub, Brownie and Weblo Scouts in setting up a campsite and getting back to nature for the night. Supply list will be provided prior to camp out. $24/1 adult & 1child; $10/additional person; pre-registration required by 8/15, call 770.822.8873.  Code: RJGY143220  Tribble Mill Park, 2125 Tribble Mill Pkwy, Lawrenceville.

August 22, 6:00pm-midnight – Line Dance-a-thon

Two-Step your way into an evening of nothing but Line Dancing! Bring a snack to share, drinks are provided. Age 13-up; $5/person for early registration; $8/person the week prior to the event. To register, call 770.814.4914. Code: RJGY143220  Shorty Howell Park Activity Building, 2750 Pleasant Hill Rd, Duluth.

August 28, 6:00-9:30pm – Back-to-School Bash

Back to school doesn’t mean the fun has to end! Join us for swimming, Karaoke, dinner and a movie! Age 10-14; $10/person; pre-registration required, call 770.614.2060. Code: BPCC14205  Bogan Park Community Recreation Center, 2723 North Bogan Rd, Buford.

August 28, 8:00-10:00pm – Moonlight & Music Concert

Free! An evening of live music with Sons of Sailors, a tribute to Jimmy Buffet. This alcohol free event is in partnership with Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation and the Lawrenceville Tourism & Trade Association. Advanced reservations $60/table of 6; Lawn seating is free; call 770.822.5450 for table reservations. Code: GHCH14204  Gwinnett Historic Courthouse, 185 Crogan Street, Lawrenceville.

August 29, 10:00am-3:00pm – Pinckneyville EXPO

Free! Meet instructors and see class demos including ballet, pottery, karate, painting and more!  Kids ages 4-18 can enter the Awesome Artist Contest in three-dimensional art or drawing/painting!  One entry per person; entry deadline is 8/26; call 770.417.2200.  Code: PPCC04213  Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center, 4650 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Norcross.

August 29, noon-5:00pm – Museum Mania

Discover a behind-the-scenes look at the Gwinnett History Museum, with living history demonstrations, family activities, and information sessions. Fun for all ages; $6/person; pre-registration required, call 770.822.5178. Code: FSHM10296 Lawrenceville Female Seminary, 455 South Perry St, Lawrenceville.

Norcross Soccer On-line Registration til July 19th

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The Norcross Soccer Recreational program offers youths, ages 4 – 18, the opportunity to play soccer “just for the fun of it.” This recreational program is considered a developmental or “learning” program. “The philosophy is for players to develop a love for the game of soccer while learning new skills and having fun with new friends.”

Norcross Soccer’s Fall starts in September to November, with practice beginning in August.

The U11 Gold team won their second tournament of the Spring season with a convincing 5-2 win in the final having not conceded a goal & unbeaten in the previous 3 games prior to their emphatic final win. Scorers in the final, Victor Munoz 2, Murphy McCullough 2, Michael Williams 1.

U6 players practice one hour once per week; U8-U12 players practice one hour twice per week. All other age groups usually practice for one and a half hours twice per week. Practices are held at Pinckneyville Park.

Each season consists of approximately ten games usually held on Saturdays. Games are played at the Pinckneyville Park soccer complex and, for U14 and above, at other venues in metro Atlanta.

On Line Registration runs to July 19th. Visit http://www.norcross-soccer.org/index.html for more information and registration on line.

This Weekend at Gwinnett County Parks

Posted by admin on July 14, 2009  |  No Comments

Teen Basketball

July 18, 10:00am – Teen Basketball Tournament
Teens hoop-up to be top dog on the court! Team-up with your buddies for a 3-on-3 tournament of skill, talent, and strategy to win this tough competition. Age 12-18; $40/team; team registration only; pre-register by 7/2, parents call 770.831.4173. Code: GPCC14209
George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center, 55 Buford Hwy, Suwanee.

July 18, 2:00-3:30pm – “Be a Ballerina Day”
Be a ballerina for a day!  Learn ballet steps, make a ballerina craft, have a snack and put on a show for the parents the last 10 minutes. Age 3-6; $10/person; pre-registration required, call 770.822.5414. Code: RJCC14203.  Rhodes Jordan Park Community Recreation Center, 100 East Crogan St, Lawrenceville.

July 17, 10:30am – Senior Bingo Blow-Out/Ice Cream Social
Play BINGO with us at this blow out!  We’ll provide all the delicious sundae toppings, you bring your lunch!  $5/person; call 770.831.4173 for more information.  Ages 50-up.  Code:  GPCC14250  George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center, 55 Buford Hwy, Suwanee.

Next Christian Runner’s Club Group Run at Suwanee Creek Park

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The Christian Runners Club started as a small little running group in north Atlanta that decided to pray before they run, giving praise and thanks to their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

It’s expanded since and continues meeting and running throughout the Metro Atlanta area.

Their next free group run is July 18 @ 7am on the Suwanee Greenway meeting at the southernmost trailhead: Suwanee Creek Park at 1175 Buford Highway, Suwanee, 30024.  The park is across the street from the animal rescue center and Suwanee Creek bike shop. The trail is about 9 miles.  Run more or less as needed for your training schedule.

Next Runs on Schedule:
July 26: Tribble Mill Park.
August 1 Hebron.

Always call ahead to check the Gwinnett contact # 678 325 9582
Call anytime to confirm run details.
Richard Hopkins is the person heading the group. His contact number is 678-446-9888 ChristianRunners, Atlanta, GA

TWO FREE ART EXHIBITS AT SUWANEE’S GEORGE PIERCE PARK

Posted by admin on July 12, 2009  |  No Comments

Art by Bilquis Samadi

Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation’s George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center is sponsoring an exhibit of paintings and photography featuring artist Builquis Samadi and photographer Frank Sharp.

Bilquis Samadi’s “Bright Color Splash” features bright, vibrant colorful impressionistic paintings. Born in Kabul, Afghanistan, she traveled as a child with her parents to Africa, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Through these travels, Samadi became enriched through the scenery and at the age of 12 attended her first art class and fell in love with painting. Her family moved to the U.S. and she attended Georgia State University, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Science and Fine Arts. She now puts her images on canvas through oil, acrylic, pastel and charcoal in order to share with the rest of the world her experiences. “Every time I use a different media, the result is a surprise,” said Samadi. “Whatever crosses my path in daily life somehow ends finding its way to the canvas.” Her paintings are representational with impressionistic uses of color and texture.

Photography by Frank Sharp

Frank Sharp’s “Mediterranean” is comprised of photographs taken during his travels worldwide with his wife Pearl. Sharp was born in East Tennessee near Knoxville and became interested in photography at an early age, using a twin-lens reflective camera. Later, when he graduated from the University of Tennessee, he bought his first 35mm camera. As the years passed his hobby grew, and on a trip to Michigan Frank did a full-page freelance color photo story that was published on the back page of the Detroit Free Press. Frank went on to work on IBM mainframe computers for several Fortune 500 companies. Now, through his travels, he gets to enjoy more freely the passion he has had since childhood.

Both exhibits are currently on display through Aug. 31. Exhibit hours are Mon. – Thurs.  9 a.m. – 9 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., and Sat. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Admission is free.

George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center is located at 55 Buford Hwy. in Suwanee. For more information call 770-831-4173 or visit www.gwinnettparks.com.

Gwinnett County Park Events in July

Posted by admin on July 2, 2009  |  1 Comment

Bay Creek Skate Park (Nick Scott)

July 2, 9:00am – Senior Day Trip to Chick-Fil-A

Take a self guided tour of Georgia’s prominent business, and understand the concept behind “closing on Sunday’s.”  Bring spending money and enjoy lunch compliments of Chick-Fil-A!  $15/person; call 770.831.4173 for reservations.  Ages 50-up.  Pick up at George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center 9:00am; Gwinnett Senior Center at Bethesda Park 9:30am. Code: GPCC14206

July 10, 11:00am-1:00pm – Brown Bag Concert Series

Free! Pack up a blanket, lunch, and the kids and enjoy an afternoon of music, crafts, and face painting on the lawn at the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse! Kids can make their own instrument and take a trip around the world with music from Havana Son. No registration required. For details on sponsor booths call 770.822.5450.  Gwinnett Historic Courthouse, 185 Crogan Street, Lawrenceville.

July 10, 7:00-8:15pm – Sounds of the Skate Park

Free! Hit the bowls, hang with friends and rock out with local bands! Bands, call 770.614.2060 if you would like to perform!  Duncan Creek Park, 3700 Braselton Hwy, Dacula.

July 11, 10:00am – 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

Who’s the King of the Court? First and Second place teams get T-shirts & more! Competition divided by age group, team registration only (max of 4 on a roster). Age 10-up; $25/ team; pre-registration required by 7/9, Code: LSCC02063, call 770.723.9516. Lucky Shoals Park Community Recreation Center, 4651 Britt Rd, Norcross.

July 12, 11:00am-1:00pm – All Aboard at Vines Gardens

Free! Tour the beautiful gardens at Vines as well as the wonderful small scale railroad. The gardens and railroad are a beautiful way to spend a summer morning. All ages, pre-register by 7/9, call 770.822.5414. Code RJCC14204.   Vines Botanical Gardens, 3500 Oak Grove Rd, Loganville.

July 17, 10:30am – Senior Bingo Blow-Out/Ice Cream Social

Play BINGO with us at this blow out!  We’ll provide all the delicious sundae toppings, you bring your lunch!  $5/person; call 770.831.4173 for more information.  Ages 50-up.  Code:  GPCC14250  George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center, 55 Buford Hwy, Suwanee.

July 18, 10:00am – Teen Basketball Tournament

Teens hoop-up to be top dog on the court! Team-up with your buddies for a 3-on-3 tournament of skill, talent, and strategy to win this tough competition. Age 12-18; $40/team; team registration only; pre-register by 7/2, parents call 770.831.4173. Code: GPCC14209

George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center, 55 Buford Hwy, Suwanee.

July 18, 2:00-3:30pm – “Be a Ballerina Day”

Be a ballerina for a day!  Learn ballet steps, make a ballerina craft, have a snack and put on a show for the parents the last 10 minutes. Age 3-6; $10/person; pre-registration required, call 770.822.5414. Code: RJCC14203.  Rhodes Jordan Park Community Recreation Center, 100 East Crogan St, Lawrenceville.

July 24, 1:00pm – Senior Ice Cream Social

Enjoy a cold, refreshing scoop of ice cream on a hot summer day! $2/person; pre-registration required, call 770.564.4680. Ages 50-up.  Gwinnett Senior Center at Bethesda Park, 225 Bethesda Church Rd, Lawrenceville.  Code: GCSC14266

July 24, 6:30-9:00pm – Girlz Night

A fun night of crafts and activities for your inner princess! Girls ONLY–no boys allowed! Age 6-12; $5/person; pre-register by 7/22, call 770.723.9516. Code: LSCC14234  Lucky Shoals Park Community Recreation Center, 4651 Britt Rd, Norcross.

July 24, 7:00-8:15pm – Sounds of the Skate Park

Free! Hit the bowls, hang with friends and rock out with local bands! Bands, call 770.614.2060 if you would like to perform!  Duncan Creek Park, 3700 Braselton Hwy, Dacula.

July 24, 8:00-10:00pm – Moonlight & Music Concert

Free! Relax and enjoy the song stylings of Sean Mullins! This alcohol free event is in partnership with Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation and the Lawrenceville Tourism & Trade Association. Advanced reservations $60/table of 6; Lawn seating is free; call 770.822.5450 for table reservations. Code: GHCH14203  Gwinnett Historic Courthouse, 185 Crogan Street, Lawrenceville.

July 31, 11:00am-1:00pm – Beat the Heat Kids Concert

Free admission! Beat the heat with music, crafts, face painting and ice cream sundaes! Small fee for sundaes. All ages; pre-registration encouraged, call 770.417.2200. Code: PCC04213  Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center, 4650 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Norcross.

7 Tennis Camps at Gwinnett County Parks for Kids

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Mountain Park

At Gwinnett County Park tennis camps just bring your racquet and water bottle. All levels are welcomed. Tennis offerings include league play, junior tournaments, classes and camps, lessons and team coaching. The season is full swing but it’s not too late to get started.

Dacular Park Tennis Courts
(4 lighted)
205 Dacula Road, Dacula 30019 770.417.2210
M-Th,ages: 4-7, 8-13, 14-up, morning, evenings fees: from $45-95

Graves park Tennis Courts
(2 courts)
1540 Graves Road, Norcross 30093 770.417.2210

Hudlow Tennis Center at best Friend Park
(17 lighted courts) This facility offers court rentals
6224 Jimmy Carter Blvd, Norcross 30071 770.417.2210
Office Hours: M-F 9am-9pm, SA 8:30am-6pm; Sun 10am-6pm
M-Th,ages: 4-7, 8-13, 14-up, 6-7pm, 7-9pm fees: from $45-85

Lucky Shoals Park Tennis Courts
(2 lighted courts)
4651 Britt Road, norcross, 30093 770.417.2210
M-Th,ages: 4-7, 8-13; 6-7pm, 7-9pm fees: from $45-85

Mountain Park Tennis Center
(6 lighted courts)
5050 Five Forks-Trickum Rd, Lilburn 30047, 770.564.4651
Office Hours: M-F 9am-9pm, SA 8:30am-6pm; Sun 10am-6pm
M-Th,ages: 4-7, 8-13, 14-up, 6-7pm, 7-9pm fees: from $45-85

Rhodes Jordan Park Tennis Center
(8 lighted courts)
100 East Crogan Street, Lawrenceville 30043 770.237.5642
Office Hours: M-F 9am-9pm, SA 8:30am-6pm; Sun 10am-6pm
M-Th,ages: 4-7, 8-13, 14-up, 6-7pm, 7-9pm fees: from $45-85

Rock Springs park Tennis Center
(6 lighted courts)
550 Rock Springs Road, Lawrenceville, 30043, 770.417.2210
M-Th,ages: 4-7, 8-13, 14-up, 6-7pm, 7-9pm fees: from $45-85

Sweet Water Park Tennis Courts
(2 courts)
800 Bethesda School Road, Lawrencville, 3004, 770.417.2210

Happening this Weekend in Gwinnett County Parks

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June 26, 1:00pm – Senior Watermelon Cutting
Join us for a good ole watermelon cutting with good friends! $2/person; pre-registration required, call 770.564.4680. Ages 50-up. Gwinnett Senior Center at Bethesda Park, 225 Bethesda Church Rd, Lawrenceville. Code: GCSC14265

June 26, 7:00-10:00pm – Dive-In Movie
Join us for a movie and a swim. Ages 10-up; $10/person; pre-registration required, call 770.614.2063. All pool rules apply-see Aquatic Guidelines, page 16. Code: BPAC14200 Bogan Park Aquatic Center, 2723 North Bogan Rd, Buford.

June 26, 8:00-10:00pm – Moonlight & Music Concert
Free! Friends and live music of Abbey Road Live, a tribute to the Beatles! This alcohol free event is in partnership with Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation and the Lawrenceville Tourism & Trade Association.  Advanced reservations $60/table of 6; Lawn seating is free; call 770.822.5450 for table reservations. Gwinnett Historic Courthouse, 185 Crogan St, Lawrenceville. Code: GHCH14201

June 27, 6:00pm-midnight – Line Dance-a-thon
Can you boot-scoot your boogie? Join us for nothing but line dancing! Bring a snack to share, drinks will be provided. Age 13-up;$5/person early registration; $8/person the week prior to the event. To pre-register, call 770.814.4914. Code: SHAB14200 Shorty Howell Park Activity Building, 2750 Pleasant Hill Rd, Duluth.

June 27, 7:00-9:00pm – Family Movie Night
Bring the entire family to a night of movies, popcorn, and sodas. $5/person; pre-registration required, call 770.417.2200. Code: PCC04212 Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center, 4650 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Norcross.

June 28, 1:30-5:30pm – Bridal & Fashion Show
Calling all brides! Tour the beautiful Gwinnett Historic Courthouse venue and let us make your event “historic”. Hundreds of ideas from caterers, photographers, florists, event planners and others to make your day special! Fashion show will begin at 4:00pm with on-going door prizes and a grand prize drawing immediately following. Advanced reservations $3/person or $5 at the door. To pre-register, call 770.822.5450. Code: GHCH14210 Gwinnett Historic Courthouse, 185 Crogan St, Lawrenceville.

Alexander Park Grand Opening – Video Updates

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Gwinnett Park Life attended the grand opening on June 13th of Alexander Park. What a great day at the park. Hundreds of people attended the event with Kite flying and disc golf demonstrations. The playground was full!

Below you’ll find several videos from that event. Click throught to our YOUTUBE site and you’ll find more great testimonials from the park!

Home to Gwinnett’s Second Disc Golf Course Opens Saturday at Alexander Park

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Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation will host a grand opening celebration for Alexander Park on Sat., June 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with fun free activities for all ages.

Disc Golf

Prior to the celebration, the J.M. Tull – Gwinnett Family YMCA will host a 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk at 9 a.m. (registration begins at 8 a.m.) Get the county park PDF flyer here. A ribbon-cutting ceremony follows at 10 a.m., followed by free kid’s activities, disc golf demonstrations by the Gwinnett Disc Gold Organization and kite flying demonstrations by Suburban Atlanta Kite Enthusiasts. Food concessions will also be available for sale.

The 91-acre park features Gwinnett County’s second 18-hole disc golf course (the first is located at Lenora Park in Snellville), approximately 1.4 miles of paved multi-purpose trails, one mile crushed stone trail, playground, horseshoe pit area, three pavilions, lakeview piers, an outdoor classroom and restrooms.

“The surrounding Lawrenceville and Snellville community really took an active role in the planning of Alexander Park, from the master planning of the park to the celebration we will have Saturday. It is great to see that level of involvement,” said District 4 Commissioner Kevin Kenerly.

Funding for Alexander Park was made possible through the 2005 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) and totaled $3.8 million in construction costs. The park was designed by McFarland Dyer and Associates, golf course designed by Doug Porter, construction managed by Moreland Altobelli Associates, and the contractor for the project was CMES, Inc.

Alexander Aerial Armada (a non-sanctioned event)
June 27, 2009  -  Lawrenceville, GA
A casual tournament for all skill levels at Gwinnett’s newest disc golf course; a challenging and beautifully landscaped course that utilizes elevation changes, a water hazard, and a balanced mixture of forested and meadow tee shots. Get the PDF flyer here.

Alexander Park is located at 800 Old Snellville Hwy. in Lawrenceville. For more information, call 770.822.8840 or visit www.gwinnettparks.com.

Alxander Park

Bay Creek SkatePark Montage by NickHoffer

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Skate complex and other fun amenities now open at Bay Creek Park

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Bay Creek Skate Park (Scott Crawfoord - Photo by Nick Scott)

Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation recently completed construction on new fun amenities at Bay Creek Park, including a 20,000 sq. ft. skate complex, four lighted tennis courts, two lighted basketball courts, a sand volleyball court, a third  playground and a pavilion.

According to Nick Scott of AtlantaSkater.com “Gwinnett County doesn’t fence in their parks. Gwinnett is kicking **s, with eight more parks on the books. Bay Creek is the first Pillar Design park in the area. The others are Wally Hollyday and Site design. Settles Bridge is a Wally Hollyday that was  changed a little, for the better, by California Skateparks and it should be open in a couple of months.” Check out their YouTube channel. We’ve also posted some photos from Nick Scott. Check out their site at atlskater.com

Bay Creek Skate Park (Chris Coffman - Photo by Nick Scott)

The 153-acre park, which opened in 2004, is home to Gwinnett’s first special needs ball field and playground, Unity Place, and also features seven baseball/softball fields, a football field with lighted track and concession building, and a one-mile of paved multi-purpose trails.

Unity Place was funded through a partnership between the Parks & Recreation department, the Grayson Athletic Association and ten Gwinnett-area rotary clubs. The playground features a special rubberized surface with wheelchair-friendly slides and swings.  The handicapped-accessible ball field, complete with wheelchair and walker accessible dugouts, is also constructed with a similar surface. The Special Populations Program offers programs for special needs children and young adults so that they can join in with other children in sports such as baseball, softball, cheerleading and basketball.

Funding for the Bay Creek Park expansion was made possible through the

Bay Creek Skate Park (Freddy - Photo by Ken Forsyth)

Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) and totaled $3.6 million in design and construction costs. The park expansion was designed by Jordan Jones & Goulding, Inc., construction was managed by Moreland Altobelli, Inc. and the contractor for the project was Reliant Construction Co.
This one-of-a-kind park is located at 175 Ozora Rd. in Loganville, just east of Grayson Hwy.. For more information, call 770.822.8840 or visit www.gwinnettparks.com.

Kid’s Fishing Day at Jones Bridge Park June 6

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Kids Fishing Day 2008 at Jones Bridge Park

Kids Fishing Day 2008 at Jones Bridge Park

June 6, 9:00am-1:00pm – Kid’s Fishing Day
Free! Bring a rod and reel and introduce your kids to the sport of fishing! Prizes, free hotdogs and drinks for kids (while supplies last). Bait and assistance provided, fishing license not necessary. Sponsored by Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation, Wal-mart, Bass Pro Shops, Department of Natural Resources, Rainbow Ranch, Local Kiwanis Clubs and Tailwater Chapter of Trout Unlimited. Ages 15-under; no pre-registration required; call 770.814.4914 for more info.  Jones Bridge Park, 4901 East Jones Bridge Rd, Norcross.

Jones Bridge Park

Location: 4901 East Jones Bridge Road, Norcross, GA 30092

Description

• Pavilions
• Playground
• Good Age Community Room
• Sand volleyball court
• Four soccer fields
• Restrooms
• River overlook areas for fishing
• Grill

Murder Mystery Theatres a Great Bargain New Shows Planned Due to Popular Demand

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Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation’s Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre is back by popular demand with a second new shows on June 12 and 13 at George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center in Suwanee.

The theme for the new show is centered on the night of the 10th annual “Hula Girl of the Year” pageant, where contestants from all over Georgia have assembled for a chance to wear the highly-coveted Pineapple Crown. Judged on runway presentation, talent, interview and overall hula-ness, these lovely ladies (along with one man) will compete to the death to win the coveted title.

The $30 admission price includes a great show plus a seated, family-style Hawaiian dinner featuring salad, pulled pork, rolls, sweet potatoes, assorted fruits, pineapple upside-down cake and raspberry tea. Non-pork options available upon request. Guests can also enjoy the non-alcoholic Tiki bar and each guest receives a complimentary lei.

Audience participation helps to bring this mystery in to play, with select roles being designated specifically for audience members. Shows begin at 7 p.m. and are suitable for ages 12 and up.

Pre-registration required by June 5. George Pierce Park Community Recreation Ctr. is located at 55 Buford Hwy. in Suwanee. For more information call 770-831-4173 or visit www.gwinnettparks.com.

Directions and information about George Pierce Park.

Third Annual Trail Mix Celebration on June 6!

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Tribble Mill Park Playground

Head outside and explore the trails as Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation celebrates National Trails Day!  A huge success for the past two years, this year’s Trail Mix Celebration will be held Sat., June 6, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Tribble Mill Park in Lawrenceville.

The day will begin with a fishing derby at 8 a.m., followed by a fun equestrian scavenger hunt for those with their own horses at 8:30 a.m. The Gwinnett Parks Foundation’s two-mile Trail Mix Fun Run/Walk begins at 9 a.m. with an entry fee of $10 per person or $25 for a family of up to five people, and includes a commemorative t-shirt.  Registration for the Fun Run/Walk begins at 8:30 a.m.

A 5-mile strenuous nature hike that winds through the park begins at 10 a.m., plus lots of fun activities including hayrides, a petting zoo, pony rides, make-and-take crafts, a rock climbing wall, environmental, animal, outdoor, fishing, and educational programs, plus programs presented by master Gardeners. See how fast you can go through Tribble’s mountain biking trails as timed trials for those with their own bicycles will be held from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Food concessions will also be available for sale.

Tribble Mill Park is located at 2125 Tribble Mill Pkwy. (off of New Hope Rd.) in Lawrenceville. For more information, call 770.822.8840 or visit www.gwinnettparks.com.

Tribble Mill Park

Location: 2125 Tribble Mill Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA 30045

Description

Acres: 700

• Fishing lake (non-motorized boats allowed)
• Boat ramp
• Ozora Meadows, accommodates up to 3,500 people for large events
• Playground
• Pavilions
• 3.4-mile paved multi-purpose trial
• Soft surface trails for equestrian and mountain biking
• Grill
• Restrooms
• Cross country course

Alexander Park Grand Opening on June 13

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Gwinnett's Second Disc Golf Course

Prior to the celebration, the YMCA-Gwinnett will hold a 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk at 9 a.m. (registration begins at 8 a.m.). A ribbon-cutting ceremony follows at 10 a.m., followed by free activities including disc golf demonstrations, kiteflying demonstrations, and kids crafts. Food concessions will also be available for sale.

The 91-acre park features Gwinnett County’s second 18-hole disc golf course (the first is located at Lenora Park in Snellville), horseshoe pit area, 3.7-mile paved multi-purpose trail, one mile soft surface trail, a large playground, outdoor classroom area, playground, three pavilions, grill and restrooms.

Funding for Alexander Park was made possible through the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST).

Alexander Park is located at 800 Old Snellville Hwy. in Lawrenceville. For more information, call 770.822.8840.

Also check out Gwinnett Disc Golf Organization

Description
Acres: 91

• 18-hole disc golf course
• 3.7-mile paved, multi-purpose trail
• 1-mile soft surface trail
• Horseshoe pit area
• Playground
• Pavilions
• Lakeview piers
• Outdoor classroom area
• Restrooms
• Grill