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TABLE OF CONTENTS INDEX ............................................................................... PAGE 1 LEADERSHIP CORNER ....................................................... PAGE 2 BRAVO AWARDS/PILLARS OF EXCELLENCE ....................... PAGE 2 AQUATICS .................................................................... PAGE 3 - 4 PARK AMENITIES .......................................................... PAGE 5 - 6 PARKS ................................................................................ PAGE 7 SPECIAL EVENTS .......................................................... PAGE 8 - 9 RECREATION CENTERS .................................................. PAGE 10 PROGRAMS ........................................................... PAGES 11 - 16 THERAPEUTIC RECREATION .................................... PAGES 17 - 18 HOMESCHOOL PROGRAMS ............................................. PAGE 19 CAMPS ..........................................................................

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ATHLETICS ............................................................... PAGES 21 - 22 ASSOCIATIONS ................................................................. PAGE 23 RENTAL FACILITIES .......................................................... PAGE 24 SINGLE EVENT SPONSORSHIPS ....................................... PAGE 25 ANNUAL SPONSORSHIP .................................................. PAGE 26 SPONSORS ............................................................... PAGES 27 - 28 NEW PARK AMENITIES ...................................................... PAGE 29 COMING IN 2026 ............................................................. PAGE 30 COMMUNITY OUTREACH ....................................... PAGES 31 - 32 CONNECT WITH US: SOCIAL MEDIA ................................ PAGE 33 NOW HIRING ................................................................... PAGE 34 SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR ............................................. PAGE 35

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LEADERSHIP CORNER

Jonathon “J.P.” Penn Director of Parks and Recreation

As the seasons begin to change, so do the opportunities to connect, grow, and play with Henry County Parks & Recreation. While we say goodbye to another memorable summer, we are incredibly grateful for the experiences we shared with our community and excited for everything that awaits this fall. This summer marked a historic milestone with the opening of the Henry County Aquatic Center and Kensley Grace Waterpark, together known as Swim Henry. For years, our community dreamed of having a premier aquatic destination right here in Henry County, and seeing families fill the pools, children gain confidence in the water, friends make lasting memories, and visitors experience this incredible amenity has been truly rewarding. The overwhelming support and excitement surrounding Swim Henry reminds us just how important quality parks and recreation experiences are to our community. Although the outdoor Kensley Grace Waterpark closes for the season after Labor Day, the fun doesn’t stop there. The Henry County Aquatic Center remains open year-round, offering swim lessons, fitness and wellness programs, recreational swimming, competitive meets, special events, and opportunities for residents of all ages to stay active and connected. Whether we’re celebrating exciting new additions like Swim Henry or welcoming you to one of our parks, recreation centers, athletic leagues, classes, or community events, our commitment remains the same: providing exceptional experiences, even as the seasons and our community continue to grow and change. As you explore this Fall Activity Guide, we hope you’ll discover new programs, revisit favorite traditions, and find fresh ways to enjoy everything Henry County has to offer. From youth sports and fitness classes to nature programs, special events, and family activities, there’s something for everyone this season. Thank you for making Henry County Parks & Recreation part of your family’s story. Your participation, enthusiasm, and support inspire us every day. We look forward to seeing you this fall as we continue Creating Amazing Recreation Experiences because no matter the season, Henry County Parks & Recreation C.A.R.E.S.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2026 BRAVO AWARD WINNERS

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2026 PILLARS OF EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNER

EMMA ALLMAN RECREATION LEADER

ZAC GRAHAM for Accountability

WILL TRAMMELL RECREATION LEADER BRAVO is a recognition program for Henry County Parks & Recreation Department employees, nominated by their peers to recognize them for going above and beyond expected roles within their job description and embracing our commitment to the Pillars of Excellence: Accountability, Collaboration, Fiscal Stewardship, Integrity, and Service.

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AQUATICS Henry County Aquatic Center is located at 1177 Henry Parkway Connector, McDonough, GA. The Henry County Aquatic Center delivers a premier aquatic facility with world-class amenities, ensuring safety, accessibility, and community engagement. The building design harmonizes with its surroundings, emphasizing water connections and optimizing views. Utilizing an affordable hybrid construction approach with a simple material palette and building form, the center achieves efficiency without compromising on environmental responsibility.

Key Features: Indoor and Outdoor Pools: Temperature-controlled indoor pools for year-round use with

two large screen monitors to help keep you up-to-date on all facility programs and events and outdoor pools with sun decks for enjoying the sun and fresh air with a big outdoor screen facing the waterpark areas. Waterpark: A thrilling waterpark with 30-foot Slide Tower housing four different types of slides; one tube slide is “open body” and the second is “closed body”; one slide is a “speed slide” and the last is a “mat racer” that can accommodate up to four people at once, zero entry pool, lazy river, splash pad, and a wave rider for families and thrill-seekers.

Aquatic Fitness & Therapy Center: Specialized areas for water aerobics, aquatic yoga, and low-impact workouts, promoting fitness and joint health.

Children’s Play Area: A safe and interactive area with water features designed for kids to enjoy, learn, and develop essential swimming skills.

Premiere Rental Spaces: From the coaches/party rooms to the roof-top terrace, the Aquatic Center offers well-appointed, modern event spaces.

Room Rentals - reservation/applications - beginning in August Pool Party Ticket Packages - beginning in September Swim Lessons and Competitive Swimming - beginning in October

SPLOST

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AQUATICS BECOME A LIFEGUARD Interested in joining our new aquatics team? Join our lifeguard staff! Flexible Hours, Great Opportunity for young professionals, and Dynamic Work Environments! Minimum age 16 to apply. For more information on how to apply or general inquiries about lifeguard positions, contact: hclifeguards@henrycountyga.gov or call 770.288.POOL(7665)

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swimhenry.com SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

We are offering a limited number of sponsorship opportunities for partners who want to be a part of this milestone. From premier branding to naming opportunities to inclusion in website, social media, and promotional materials. These partnerships provide high-visibility placement within a dynamic, high-traffic environment while also supporting a facility that will benefit our community for years to come. We invite you to join us in bringing this vision to life and in making a lasting impact in Henry County.

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#ThePowerOfParks

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SPECIAL EVENTS

August 28 Heritage Park

September 18 Heritage Park

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SPECIAL EVENTS

October 23 Nash Farm

November 20 Heritage Park

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RECREATION CENTERS Fairview Rec Center 35 Austin Rd Stockbridge, GA J.P. Moseley Rec Center 1041 Millers Mill Rd Stockbridge, GA

J.P. Moseley Playground

Village United Fitness Court

Locations

Locust Grove Rec Center 10 Cleveland St Locust Grove, GA

North Mt. Carmel Rec Center 307 North Mt. Carmel Rd Hampton, GA

Memberships

Full Workout: (16-54 yrs. old) $150 Per Year (Spouse/Relative $50 Per Year/Per Relative) Walking: $25 per year (Walking Track Only) Basketball: $55 per year (18 Yrs & Older) Student: $25 Per Year (14-17 yrs. old) Senior Lifetime Walking (55 & older): $10 one-time fee Senior Workout (55+ yrs. old): $10 per year Senior Center Member: Free (Henry County Senior Center ID needed for verification) Active & Retired Military Workout: Free (Must show Active Military ID & License) One-time Trial Pass: Free (*Limited to one use per rec center, must sign liability waiver, and must be entered into Civic Rec.) Guest Pass: $15 per visit Nonresident Guest Pass: $30 per visit (*Guest must sign liability waiver and must be entered into Civic Rec.) Pickleball: Free w/ membership (North Mt Carmel, J.P. Moseley & Fairview) Nonresident Workout: $220 per year ($100 per year for spouse/household relative) Nonresident Senior Workout: $27 per year Nonresident Walking/Basketball: $130 per year Nonresident Student (ages 14-17): $55 per year Henry County BOC Employees: No Charge (*Must be active county employee with BOC County ID) Game Room Memberships (valid only at North Mt. Carmel) Henry County Residents: $180 per year or $20 per month Nonresidents: $240 per year or $25 per month (schedule for use varies by age) *Membership is valid at all Recreation Centers* *All Memberships Expire 1 Year from Issue Date* *$15.00 for a Replacement Card*

Community Room/Gym Rentals

North Mt. Carmel Workout Area

Seating varies by location. Contact rec centers for pricing. North Mt. Carmel Rec Center: 770-288-7304 Fairview Rec Center: 770-288-7314 J.P. Moseley Rec Center: 770-288-7311 Locust Grove Rec Center: 770-288-7295 Village Park Community Room: 770-288-7314

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PROGRAMS Programs

Acting Afterschool Birding Chess Creative Writing Dance Day Camp Fishing Geocaching Goat Yoga Homeschool Recreation Karate Line Dancing

Photography Piano Pickleball Pokemon Go Public Speaking *RC Airplanes Rec N’ Roll Sewing Tennis Voice Watering Can Youth Leadership Zumba

Karate

Location: JP Moseley, Locust Grove Rec Center, and North Mt. Carmel JP Moseley Karate - Ages 7+ - $60 - $80 Locust Grove Karate - Ages 3+ - $65 North Mt. Carmel - Ages 7 - 12 - $60 Ages 13 and over - $65

Tennis and Pickleball Location: Richard Craig Park Joeann Compton Tennis and Pickleball Center

Music

Adult Tennis Apprentice - $60 Ages - 18 and Up Mondays June 1-July 6, 6-7 PM

Location: Locust Grove RC and JP Moseley RC Piano - All Ages - $100 Voice - All Ages - $100

Pickleball level 1 - $45 Ages - 16 and Up Thursdays June 4-25 and July 9-30 6-7 PM Pickleball level 2 - $45 Ages - 16 and Up Thursdays June 4-25 and July 9-30 7-8 PM Summer Tennis Camp - $125 Ages 6 - 16 June 8-11 or July 6-9, 8-11 AM *Friday rain day

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PROGRAMS Dance

Location: Locust Grove Rec Center Mondays

Sparkle Competition Team - Ages 5-12 - $150/month Dance Stepper Combo -Lyrical/Jazz/Tap - Ages 7-15 - $68/month Tinkerbell Class - Ballet/Tumbling - Ages 3-6 - $60/month Diamond Competition Team - Ages 10-19 - $150/month

Tuesdays

Sparkle Competition Team - Ages 5-12 - $150/month Doodle Bug Combo - Ballet/Tap/Tumbling - Ages 4-8 - $65/month Sapphire Competition Team - Ages 8-15 - $150/month Diamond Competition Team - Ages 10-19 - $150/month

Afterschool Academic Enrichment Program

Wednesdays

Location: Fairview RC - Serving Fairview Elementary/ Austin Road Elementary & Middle

HomeschoolTumbling - Ages 4-10 - $65/month Little Stepper Class - Ages 6-10 - $65/month Tumbleweed Combo - Ages 7-12 - $68/month High Steppers Combo - Ages 10-19 - $68/month

Location: JP Moseley RC - Serving Hickory Flat Elementary and Pleasant Grove

Thursdays

Location: Locust Grove RC - Serving Locust Grove Elementary, Unity Grove and New Hope Elementary

Sparkle Competition Team - Ages 5-12 - $150/month Tiny Tot Tumbling - Ages 4-8 - $60/month Sapphire Competition Team - Ages 8-15 - $150/month Diamond Competition Team - Ages 10-19 - $150/month

Location North Mt. Carmel - Serving Dutchtown Elementary and Middle, and Mt. Carmel Elementary Weekly - Ages 5-12 - $65

For more info call 770-288-7300 or Ms. Bailey at 678-300-9182

Zumba

Location: JP Moseley Rec Center Monthly - All Ages - $10 Drop-in - All Ages - $5

Zumba

Location: Fairview Rec Center Monthly - All Ages - $40 Drop-in - All Ages - $10

Senior Zumba

Location: JP Moseley Rec Center Monthly - 55+ - $16 Drop-in - 55+ -$2

Line Dancing

Location: JP Moseley Rec Center One Night A Week - Ages 10+ - $25 per month

Senior Line Dancing

Location: JP Moseley Rec Center and Fairview Rec Center Ages: 50+ Monthly - $8 Drop-in - $2

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THERAPEUTIC RECREATION *DAY CAMPS*

When School Is Out Camp Is In

Special Olympics Youth and Adult

Alpine Skiing Aquatics Athletics (track & field) Basketball Basketball Skills Bocce Bowling Cheerleading Flag Football Golf

Kayaking Pickleball Power Lifting Sailing Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Volleyball

Circle of Friends

Chair One Fitness/Walking Creative Minds Community Service Holiday Events Park Adventures Photography Programs Social Outings and Trips Weekly/Monthly Social Events

*Monthly newsletter available at www.hcprd.org Call: Terry Nash 770-288-7290 Email: tnash@henrycountyga.gov

Specialized Leagues

Wheelchair Tennis AAASP Wheelchair Football AAASP Wheelchair Handball AAASP Wheelchair Basketball Sunshine League Baseball/Softball

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THERAPEUTIC RECREATION

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HOMESCHOOL PROGRAMS

Homeschool Recreation

Open to participants ages 5 - 18. Homeschool Membership Cards may be purchased at any Recreation Center. Annual Membership $10 per family Additional adults $5 Out of County Membership $40 per family Additional adults $35

*Membership covers all non-payment required activities.

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CAMPS

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ATHLETICS Youth Athletics

Baseball Inline Hockey Basketball Lacrosse BMX Tennis Cheerleading Track & Field Flag Football Soccer Football Softball Girls Flag Football

Adult Athletics Disc Golf Pickleball Tennis Volleyball

Adult Softball

Church Softball Co-ed Softball Mens Softball Senior Softball Womens Softball The associations listed on Page 23 conduct all youth registrations except basketball, track and field. Register for basketball, track and field, and adult athletics at www.hcprd.org For assistance call 770-288-7300

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ATHLETICS

More information: 770-288-7300 or parksrec@henrycountyga.gov

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ATHLETIC ASSOCIATIONS

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RENTAL FACILITIES

Locust Grove Event Center

Jason T. Harper Event Center Seating for 3800 Per Day: $2000 Concession Stand: $100

Seating for 320 8 hours: $2655 12 hours: $3405

An additional, refundable security deposit of $1000 will be charged. Terms and conditions apply.

Prices include a refundable $625 security deposit. Terms and conditions apply.

Nash Farm Carriage House Seating for 100 10 hours: $1365

*Price includes a $375 security deposit.

Nash Farm Corporate Pavilion Seating for 300 10 hours: $2365

Nash Farm Theatre Seating for 150 10 hours: $2365

*Prices include a refundable $625 security deposit. Terms and conditions apply.

See a full listing of our rentals at www.hcprd.org

Facility Attendant Fee of $20 per hour/per attendant (2 attendants required) for all Nash properties.

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SINGLE EVENT SPONSORSHIPS

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ANNUAL SPONSORSHIPS

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