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2015 Programs & Special Events

City of Johns Creek Parks Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center (9770 Autrey Mill Road) Forty-six acres of natural ravine forest, with over 2 miles of walking trails winding past a scenic creek with rocky shoals, picturesque cliffs, mature trees, wildflowers, native plants and animal life. Facilities include a Heritage Village with several historical buildings, replica Native American dwellings, and a Visitors Center that houses live animal displays. Autrey Mill is a popular location for scouting activities and Eagle Scout projects.

Newtown Park (3150 Old Alabama Road)

Fifty-two acre park with three softball/baseball fields, 3 multi-purpose athletic fields, 6 tennis courts, 2 outdoor basketball courts, a 2-mile multi-use path, 13 picnic pavilions, Dream Dog Park, 10,600 square-foot Newtown Park Amphitheater, Veterans Memorial Walk, community garden, 2 playgrounds and a small lake. Park Place at Newtown School (the City’s premier active adult center) and the Newtown Community Clubhouse are located in the park.

Ocee Park (10900 Buice Road)

Thirty-seven acre park with eight lighted softball/baseball fields, 4 picnic pavilions, 2 playgrounds, 2 tennis courts, 2 sand volleyball courts, 2 outdoor basketball courts and a half-mile walking/jogging track.

Shakerag Park (10945 Rogers Circle)

Sixty-six acre park with a lake (3.8 acres), playground, 3 picnic shelters, quarter-mile jogging track, 3 large multi-purpose athletic fields and 2 miles of nature trails.

Non-Profit Park Associations The City’s Recreation & Parks Division partners with several non-profit park associations that provide a variety of recreational programs and park improvements: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve Association AutreyMill.org Provides year-round nature, historic, and scout badge programs and camps.

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CPark Ocee OceePark.com G Athletic Association Provides spring and fall youth t-ball, baseball and softball programs. Johns Creek Garden Association Newtown Park Community Garden

JCC Creek Veterans Association Johns JohnsCreekGA.gov/JCVA G Monthly meetings, events and activities tailored to the interests of resident veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Johns Creek Garden Association Newtown Park Community Garden

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Mission Statement

The Johns Creek Recreation & Parks Division is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and sense of community by providing safe facilities and programs that promote health and well-being.

Park Facility Highlights Newtown Dream Dog Park The Newtown Dream Dog Park has 2-acres of artificial turf, sprinklers for dogs to play in, obstacles to play on, plus water fountains for pets. Itâ€™s a popular destination for dog lovers across Metro Atlanta and considered one of the top dog parks in the country.

Newtown Community Garden The 41-plot Community Garden is located inside Newtown Park and contains 35, 4â€™x8â€™ raised beds, 4 tall planting tables and 2 beds that are handicap accessible. The garden is managed by the Johns Creek Garden Association.

Newtown Park Amphitheater The Newtown Park Amphitheater provides a delightful venue for City-sponsored special events and summer concerts. Designed with stacked stone and arches of Southern pine, the 10,600 square-foot open-air amphitheater offers up to 400 seats under cover, and another 1,000 seats on its terraced grass surroundings.

Johns Creek Veterans Memorial Walk The Johns Creek Veterans Memorial Walk, inside Newtown Park, serves as a place for visitors to reflect on the sacrifice of those who served in the military and as a location for patriotic events in Johns Creek. The Memorial Walk features 10 plazas commemorating conflicts dating to World War I, plus Women in Service, Purple Heart recipients, and POW-MIAs. Each plaza features an 1,800-pound monument with etched photographs and colored service ribbons specific to each conflict. Granite benches at each memorial plaza and the gazebo in the center of the Memorial Walk provide ample space for rest and reflection.

Programs Johns Creek (GRPA) State Swim Team The City-sponsored Johns Creek Aquatic Team (JCAT) is comprised of qualified swimmers from local neighborhood/subdivision swim teams who compete at the Georgia Recreation & Parks Association (GRPA) State Swim Meet. JCAT consistently wins medals and accolades at the annual meet. Qualifying: June 26, Atlanta Swim Association (ASA) Championship Meet at Georgia Tech GRPA State Meet: July 24 & 25 Cumming Aquatic Center, Cumming, GA Registration: Qualifiers are required to commit and register for JCAT on the day of the qualifying meet (June 26). Age: 7 years of age and older Cost: $60 (resident), $90 (non-resident)

LEGO® Camp

Let your imagination run wild with tens of thousands of LEGOs®! Build engineer-designed projects such as boats, bridges, mazes and motorized cars, and use special pieces to create your own unique design. Explore the endless creative possibilities of the LEGO® building system with the guidance from PlayWell TEKnologies. This is an ideal way to prepare young builders for the challenge of engineering ‘FUN’damentals. Date: July 27 – July 31 Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Ages: 5-7) 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. (Ages: 8-12) Location: Newtown Community Clubhouse Age: 5 – 12 years old Min/Max: 11 minimum – 24 maximum Cost: $150 (resident), $225 (non-resident) Registration begins: May 1 Registration deadline: July 17

Adult Co-ed Softball Adult participants of all skill levels competitively play slow pitch softball. All teams participate in an end-of-season single-elimination tournament (weather permitting). Season Dates: Aug. 25 – Oct. 20 Game Days: Tuesday nights (Some rained out games may be played on weekends) Game Times: 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m., 9 p.m. Location: Ocee Park, Field #4 Ages: Must be at least 18 years of age Cost: $450 per team (Teams required to provide their own numbered jerseys) Non resident players: $15 extra per non-resident

Registration begins: July 1 Registration deadline: July 31

For more information, please contact the Recreation & Parks Division

Programs Clubhouse Fitness Classes The Johns Creek Recreation & Parks Division offers adult fitness classes to help you get in shape, stay energized, and maintain a healthy lifestyle. All classes are held at the Newtown Community Clubhouse located at Newtown Park and are taught by certified instructors. All fitness levels are welcome. Space is limited; please register early. (Must be age 16 or older at the time of the class). For a detailed schedule and class fees and to register, please visit www.JohnsCreekGA.gov/fitness.

Yoga

Yoga can improve flexibility, muscle tone, strength, and help in stress management. Stretches, poses, and relaxation will be taught.

Pilates

Pilates can help support correct posture, build flexibility and muscle strength, and improve coordination and balance.

LeBarre

LeBarre provides a combination of danceinspired conditioning and ballet barre training along with the use of an equalizer bar to create a full-body workout.

Zumba

This popular fitness program combines Latin music with easy-to-follow dance moves for an effective & exhilarating calorie-burning workout.

Free Outdoor Fitness Classes

The Johns Creek Recreation & Parks Division offers a new, free Outdoor Fitness program this spring. Looking to try something new or you just enjoy working out in a fun outdoor atmosphere, the Outdoor Fitness classes are a great workout. Classes are taught by certified instructors and all fitness levels are welcome. No registration needed. All participants are required to sign a waiver before participating. Class Schedule (Every other Sunday in April & May): April 5 – Zumba April 19 – Yoga May 3 – Zumba May 17 – Yoga May 31 – Zumba Time: All classes will be held at 9 a.m. (60 minute class) Location: Newtown Park Amphitheater (located inside Newtown Park) Age: Must be 16 years of age or older on the day of class. Under 16 must be accompanied by adult. Cost: FREE

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Adaptive Recreation Adaptive Recreation Programs & Events The Johns Creek Recreation and Parks Division now offers programs and events to enrich the lives of people with disabilities. Our Adaptive Recreation Programs & Events are designed to expose participants to new experiences; enhance self-esteem, self-confidence, and independence; and promote community involvement.

Young Adult Tuesday Bocce Ball

Join the Recreation & Parks Division and Community Partner AADD (All About Developmental Disabilities) in a new Bocce Ball program. If you or someone you know has a developmental disability, is between the ages of 18-40, looking to play bocce ball and socialize with your peers, then this group is for you! This group’s goal is to be an interactive peer activity and we welcome all who would like to participate. Parents are encouraged to drop off young adults to enjoy their free time. Dates: April 14 & 28, May 12 & 26, June 9 & 23, July 7 & 21, Aug. 4 & 18, Sept. 1, 15 & 29. Location: Newtown Park Bocce Ball Courts next to Park Place Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Fee: FREE! Ages: 18 – 40 years-old Registration & Info: 404-809-2922 or Michael@aadd.org

Summer Kick-Off Picnic

Families who have an individual with a disability are invited to join us for a Summer Kick-Off Picnic that will include free food, music, activities, and fun. Date: Saturday, May 9 Location: Newtown Park – Park Place Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Ages: All are welcome Fee: FREE! (You must pre-register in order to participate) Registration & Info: 678-512-3200 or Kirk.Franz@JohnsCreekGA.gov

For more information, please contact the Recreation & Parks Division

Adaptive Recreation Saturday Family Bocce Ball Families who have an individual with a disability are encouraged to try the ancient sport of Bocce Ball at the Newtown Park Bocce Ball Courts at Park Place. A blend of croquet and bowling, the game is easy, fun, and no experience is required. Meet new friends and have fun “bowling” balls to get your ball closest to the target ball. Dates: Dates TBD Location: Newtown Park Bocce Ball Courts next to Park Place. Time: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Fee: FREE! Ages: All are welcome (This is a family participation program. “Drop offs” are not allowed) Registration & Info: 678-512-3200 or Kirk.Franz@JohnsCreekGA.gov

Lunch with Santa

Families who have an individual with a disability are invited to Lunch with Santa. Join us for food, music, and fun! Santa will be available for photographs. (Parents: please bring your own camera) Date: Dec. 12 Time: 12 p.m. Location: Newtown Park - Park Place Fee: FREE! Pre-registration is required. Ages: All are welcome Registration & Info: 678-512-3200 or Kirk.Franz@JohnsCreekGA.gov

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Special Events Spring Easter Egg Hunt

Children hunt for thousands of filled eggs “hidden” on Newtown Park’s athletic fields. Special prize eggs in each age-group are part of the fun. “Post-Hunt” activities include face painting, moonwalk, and photos with the Easter Bunny. Please bring your own basket and camera. Food will be available for purchase. Date: Sunday, March 29 Time: Egg Hunt begins at 1 p.m. SHARP! Fun activities follow until 3 p.m. Location: Newtown Park, main soccer field Age: 1-10 years of age (areas separated by age) Cost: Free

Pitch, Hit & Run

The Major League Baseball (MLB) Pitch, Hit & Run (presented by Scott’s) competition provides Johns Creek youngsters the chance to compete to show off their baseball or softball skills at the 2015 MLB All-Star Game in Cincinnati, Ohio. Boys and girls divide into age groups and compete in pitching, hitting, and running (compete on same day, awarded separately). Highest scored champion in each category and age group from local competition advance to the Sectional Competition (date/location TBD). Date: Saturday, April 25 Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Location: Ocee Park Age: Boys and Girls ages 7-14 Cost: Free Registration: Register on-site April 25. Please bring copy of participant’s birth certificate.

Fulton Golden Games

The 21st annual Fulton Golden Games, April 29 - May 21, is a collaborative effort by Fulton cities and provides a month-long series of Olympic-style events and activities (shot put, one-mile run, tennis, golf, and bowling) for Fulton adults age 50 and older. Participants compete in track and field events, tennis, golf, Bocce ball, Wii bowling, swimming, and more.

Opening Ceremonies

Date: Thursday, April 29 Time: 9 a.m. Location: Alpharetta Community Center, Alpharetta Cost: $15 (includes t-shirt, lunch, and entry into several Golden Games competitions); additional fees for golf and bowling tournaments. Registration: Call Park Place at 678-512-3430 or email ParkPlace@JohnsCreekGA.gov

Closing Ceremonies

Date: Thursday, May 21 Time: 11 a.m. Location: Harriet G. Darnell Senior Multipurpose Complex, 677 Fairburn Rd., NW Atlanta, GA 30331

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Special Events Farmers Market

Held at Newtown Park on Saturday mornings from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., each market features more than 25 local farmers and vendors with organic and/or sustainable foods and produce. For more information, or to sign up for the weekly newsletter, visit www.JohnsCreekGA.gov. Date: April 18 - Oct. 31 (every Saturday) Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Location: Newtown Park

Note: Interested in being a vendor at the Farmers Market? Contact Recreation & Parks at 678-5123200 or email Kirk.Franz@JohnsCreekGA.gov.

Summer Concert Series

Enjoy live music during the Summer Concert Series at the Newtown Park Amphitheater. Multiple family-friendly concerts are free and open to the public. Tickets are not needed to attend a Summer Concert event. Date / Time: To be Announced Location: Newtown Park Amphitheater Cost: Free

Movies at Newtown Park Series of three movies over the summer season offers outdoor family fun centered around a featured movie presented on a huge outdoor screen. Pre-show activities include inflatable moonwalk, face painting, children’s activities, give-a-ways, entertainment, food and drinks. Movies at Newtown Park is sponsored by Northside Hospital. Date: Saturday, June 13, July 11, and Aug. 8 Time: Movie starts at dusk. Pre-show activities start two hours prior. Location: Newtown Park Cost: Free Movies: Movie titles announced one week prior to each event. Vendor Registration: Begins Friday, May 1 Note: Interested in sponsoring the popular series or having a vendor table at the events in front of hundreds of residents and visitors? Contact Recreation & Parks at 678-512-3200 or visit www.JohnsCreekGA.gov.

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Special Events Pup-a-Palooza Bring out your furry friend to the annual Pup-aPalooza for a tail-wagging good time. The event features local vendors, food, live music, activities, entertainment, and more for the whole family. Date: Saturday, Sept. 12 Time: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Location: Newtown Park Amphitheater Cost: Free Vendor registration: Begins Aug. 1. Deadline is Sept. 4. Note: Interested in sponsoring this event or having a vendor table in front of hundreds of residents and visitors? Contact Recreation & Parks at 678-5123200 or visit www.JohnsCreekGA.gov.

Fall Family Festival & Public Works ‘Touch-A-Truck’ The annual Johns Creek Fall Family Festival and Public Works ‘Touch-ATruck’ features music, games, activities, art & crafts, moonwalks, giant slides, obstacle course, Farmers Market and more. The City’s Public Works ‘Touch-A-Truck’ provides an up-close view of bulldozers, backhoes, public safety vehicles and other cool machines, such as those for road improvements and traffic signal operations. Date: Saturday, Oct. 10 Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Location: Newtown Park Vendor registration: Begins Sept. 1. Deadline is Sept. 25. Note: Interested in sponsoring the festival or having a vendor table in front of thousands of residents and visitors? Contact Recreation & Parks at 678-5123200 or visit www.JohnsCreekGA.gov.

For more information, please contact the Recreation & Parks Division

Special Events 9th Annual Founders Day Parade The Johns Creek Founders Day Parade is a celebration of the Cityâ€™s incorporation. Some of the parade highlights include musical groups, local neighborhoods, schools, community organizations, civic clubs, and businesses. Date: Saturday, Dec. 5 Time: Parade starts at 10 a.m. Location: State Bridge Road between Kimball Bridge & West Morton roads.

Breakfast with Santa All Johns Creek boys and girls are invited to have breakfast with Santa. Children will also enjoy music, holiday crafts, letters to Santa, and pictures with Santa. (Parents please bring your camera.) Date: Saturday, Dec. 12 Time: Two breakfast times: 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (each breakfast is an hour long) Location: Park Place at Newtown School (3125 Old Alabama Road) Cost: $20 (resident), $30 (non-resident). No fees for adults but a limitation of 2 adults per family. Registration begins: Nov. 1. Deadline is Dec. 4. Space limited, maximum 20 children per breakfast. Note: Each child must be pre-registered and accompanied by an adult. Please register early.

Johns Creek Park Geocaches

The Johns Creek Recreation & Parks Division has hidden geocaches throughout our City recreation areas to encourage people to explore our parksâ€™ scenic trails and natural spaces. In a high-tech treasure hunt, visitors armed with GPS units experience unique pathways, historic places, or beautiful views as they try to locate geocaches, which could be in a tree, behind a rock, or under a log. To start, participants should visit www.geocaching.com to create a profile and find coordinates at one of our parks. Coordinates need to be transferred into a portable GPS unit, which is used to guide the geocache hunter to the precise hiding spot. Traditional caches may contain maps, key chains, fishing tackle, rain ponchos, stickers and many other trinkets. Once you find a geocache, the basic rules are to take something, leave something, and log your achievement in a notebook and/or online. To learn more, please visit geocaching.com. Parks and recreation is entirely about active lifestyles, which ultimately create lively and fit communities. The Johns Creek Recreation & Parks Division provides facilities and programs to encourage active recreation, increasing physical activity, reducing the onset and severity of obesity-related health conditions, and saving money through reduced health care costs. Take a walk or enjoy other activities in your neighborhood park; save money and your health!

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Pa r k P l a c e At N e w t ow n S c h o o l Park Place at Newtown School

(Johns Creekâ€™s Active Adult Center) Park Place at Newtown School offers a variety of fun, helpful, and interesting activities for Johns Creek residents, ages 62+. Free/low cost activities such as bridge, movie matinees, and bingo as well as more active programs including yoga, Zumba, potluck lunches, social clubs, day trips to places such as the Georgia Aquarium and North Georgia wineries, computer classes, and more are offered at the center. Park Place also offers Silver Sneakers / FLEX program, which is funded by insurance companies and works with adult activity centers like Park Place to provide certified instructors who offer free or reduced cost fitness classes and programs. General Information: Monday, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Tuesday, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Wednesday & Thursday, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Closed Sunday & City holidays 3125 Old Alabama Road | Johns Creek, GA 30022 (located inside Newtown Park) Contact: Maggie Barker, Park Place Program Coordinator Marilyn Bergdoll, Recreation Leader 678-512-3430 | ParkPlace@JohnsCreekGA.gov www.JohnsCreekGA.gov/ParkPlace

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P a r k / Fa c i l i t y I m p r o v e m e n t s Recently completed projects: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve • Completed outdoor lighting project along parking areas as well as the historical village • Completed a large scale drainage project that pulled water away from the park’s historic structures

Newtown Park • Construction of the Newtown Park Amphitheater • Construction of the Johns Creek Veterans Memorial Walk • Renovation of the Clubhouse to include 24 hour ADA accessible restrooms on the walking trail, and the addition of a 600 square-foot deck. • Construction of a new access road in front of Park Place with the installation of 13 new parking spots • Repaved the parking lot at the Clubhouse • Installation of lights at the Dream Dog Park • Installation of new batting cages

Ocee Park • New, large pavilion constructed between Fields One and Two • A new pavilion constructed in the upper parking lot • A new sidewalk installed for easier access to the back playing fields • Completed the Buice Road landscaping project at the park entrance

Shakerag Park • Installed a 1.2 mile nature trail on the park’s lower end

State Bridge Park • Began the development of this three acre “pocket” park. Tentative opening date will be the Fall of 2015

Planned Park Improvements for 2015

• Opening of State Bridge Park • New restrooms at the Newtown Park Amphitheater • New fishing dock at Shakerag Park • New wildlife observation deck on the upper nature trail of Shakerag Park • New playground at Shakerag Park • Presentation of a 10-year Master Plan

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Registration & Policies Rec1 Online Service Center Residents and non-residents are able to register for programs, rent park facilities, and take virtual tours of the parks by visiting www.JohnsCreekGA.gov/Parks. Questions? Contact Kirk Franz or Sunnie McWalters at 678-512-3200.

Registration / Refund Policy

• Registration can be completed online (for most programs) or in-person at Park Place (senior center) located inside Newtown Park. • Return checks are subject to a $35 fee. • Refund requests must be in writing and are subject to approval by Recreation & Parks staff. • A $20 processing fee will apply to most refunds. • When applicable, no refunds for programs will be issued after the first class. • Refunds are issued either by check or by reversing credit card charges (but may take up to 30 days for processing). There are no cash refunds.

Cancellation Policy

• Any classes/programs not meeting minimum enrollment requirements may be postponed or cancelled. • If your class/program is cancelled, you will be notified. Classes also may be cancelled due to inclement weather or instructor scheduling issues. • A full refund will be given for cancelled classes/programs.

Non-Resident Fee Policy

Non-residents will pay an increased fee of 50% for all City of Johns Creek programs and facility rentals. Non-resident fees are collected from participants that participate in Johns Creek programs that do not live within the City limits. These fees are being collected to help with park maintenance which is not being funded by non-residents who do not pay City of Johns Creek taxes.

Photograph/Video Policy

Johns Creek Recreation & Parks Division may photograph or videotape registrants, participants, and spectators in our programs, special events, or facilities. Such photographs are for City use only and may be used in publications, brochures, pamphlets, flyers, websites, or video productions.

Special Event Cancellation

Special Event cancellations caused by inclement weather, etc. will be posted on the City website at www.JohnsCreekGA.gov and on social media (Facebook and Twitter).

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R e c r e a t i o n & Pa r k s P o l i c i e s

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Recreation & Parks Office Johns Creek City Hall 12000 Findley Road, Suite 400 Johns Creek, GA 30097 Recreation & Parks Office Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Phone: 678-512-3200 Fax: 678-512-3270 www.JohnsCreekGA.gov

@JohnsCreekGAgov Johns Creek Recreation & Parks Staff Kirk Franz, Recreation Manager, CPRP Kirk.Franz@JohnsCreekGA.gov Robby Newton, Parks Manager, CPRP Robby.Newton@JohnsCreekGA.gov Sunnie McWalters, Recreation Coordinator, CPRP Sunnie.McWalters@JohnsCreekGA.gov Marshelle Taylor, Facility Rental Coordinator Marshelle.Taylor@JohnsCreekGA.gov Maggie Barker, Volunteer Coordinator Maggie.Barker@JohnsCreekGA.gov (CPRP: Certified Parks & Recreation Professional) An agency member of:

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