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Parks & Recreation



The City of Kennesaw Parks & Recreation Department is your community connection for sports, recreation, leisure classes, programs and entertainment.

Looking for information on recreation programs and special events in the City of Kennesaw?

Look no further than the Summer 2009 Program GuideKennesaw Parks & Recreation Program Guide! Click here to browse the pages of the most recent issue.

Online RegistrationActivity registration is easy with the City of Kennesaw Parks & Recreation Department's Online Registration system. Check availability, view program information, register and pay with just a few clicks - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It's fast, easy, convenient and free (no online transaction fees).


Summer Concert Series - Click here for more information 

Summer Camps - Click here for more information













Active Lifestyles... Vital CommunitiesParks and recreation is your one-stop spot for being active and having fun at the same time. Becoming more active lessens your chances of obesity-related health conditions and saves money too. The active lifestyle supported by parks and recreation is just one component that keeps a community vital – physically, socially and economically. Feel the pulse of a community with healthy, happy, active and involved people and groups.


Administrative Office

City of Kennesaw
Parks & Recreation Department
2753 Watts Drive
Kennesaw, GA 30144

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Telephone.................(770) 422-9714
Fax..........................(678) 460-3373


Staff Directory
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Doug Taylor (Parks & Recreation Director)
Ben Southard (Assistant Parks & Recreation Director)
Laurel Fleming (Special Events Coordinator)
David Pies, CPRP (Recreation Programs Coordinator)
Lane Reid (Athletic Coordinator)
Mike Loner (Parks Supervisor)
Selina Hadley (Administrative Assistant)
Kimberly Flores (Administrative Assistant)


Mission Statement

The City of Kennesaw Parks & Recreation Department is dedicated to providing the highest quality recreational opportunities through the development of both active and passive programs and facilities to promote the physical, social, and mental wellness of its citizens.


The Kennesaw Parks & Recreation Department is a member of the Georgia Recreation and Park Association (GRPA) and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).

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Recreation ProgramsRecreation Programs
The City of Kennesaw is committed to providing quality recreation programs for all ages, interests and levels. Programs offered strive to foster new skills, promote health and well being, and expand cultural and artistic development.


Sports & AthleticsSports & Athletics
Depending on the season, your child can join a baseball, softball, football or soccer team right here in Kennesaw.
League play is organized and directed by a variety of private, non-profit athletic associations.


Special EventsSpecial Events
Looking for something fun to do? The City of Kennesaw Parks & Recreation Department presents city-wide special events throughout the year. Individuals, community groups and local businesses are often a part of these special events.


City Parks & FacilitiesCity Parks & Facilities
The City of Kennesaw Parks & Recreation Department maintains approximately 130 acres of parks, greenspaces, public buildings and athletic facilities, and is committed to preserving these spaces so that area residents may enjoy them for many years to come.


Facility RentalsFacility Rentals
Whether you're planning a business meeting for two-hundred guests or a small event with a few relatives, the City of Kennesaw invites you to experience the value, convenience and simplistic style of the Ben Robertson Community Center. Or reserve a picnic area for your next social gathering. Swift-Cantrell Park has three 1,320-square-foot open-air pavilions, each with enough picnic tables to accommodate 60 people.

 

 



News Flash
Free Concert & Fireworks on July 3 at the Depot in downtown Kennesaw  - Frontiers | The Journey Tribute band will take the stage at 8 p.m. to perform a free concert. After the sun goes down, concertgoers will be treated to a patriotic fireworks show as the City of Kennesaw presents its annual pre-Independence Day celebration. [Additional info...]

July is Recreation and Parks Month  - Along with the National Recreation & Park Association, the City of Kennesaw proclaims the month of July as Recreation and Parks Month. [Read on...]

Dodge, Dip, Duck and Dive  - During the City of Kennesaw's Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival, on Fri., August 14, the City of Kennesaw and Kennesaw State University will be hosting a traditional 6-on-6 dodgeball tournament at Adams Park. Team registration is now available. [Additional info...]





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