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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 Summer 2008 Program Guidethan the Kennesaw 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).



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, Recreation Programs Coordinator
Lane Reid, Athletic Coordinator
Mike Loner, Parks Supervisor
Selina Hadley, Administrative Assistant
Kimberly Flores, Administrative Assistant (PT)


Click here for information about Summer Camps


Click here for details about the City of Kennesaw's Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival


Click here for details about the City of Kennesaw's 2008 Summer Concert Series


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 and/or operates 23 recreation sites, and is committed to preserving these recreation sites so that area residents may enjoy them for many years to come.


Facility RentalsFacility Rentals
Whether you're planning a social event for a few hundred guests or a small meeting with a few select colleagues, experience the value, convenience and simplistic style of the Ben Robertson Community Center.


News Flash
Summer Baseball Camp in Kennesaw  - The City of Kennesaw Parks & Recreation Department and Sports-A-Rama, a leader of sport specific training since 1996, will be hosting a youth Baseball Camp at Adams Park during the week of July 28. [Additional info...]

Adult Co-Ed Softball League Fall Registration  - The City of Kennesaw Parks & Recreation Department will offer an Adult Co-Ed Softball League in the fall. Team registation will begin Monday, July 7 and will end on Friday, August 8. Games will begin on September 7. [Click here for more information...]

Celebrate Recreation and Parks Month  - Recreation facilities and parks across the country annually earmark the month of July to celebrate summer programming, as well as a time to pull their communities together to get involved in physical activities and advocate for parks and recreation. [Additional info...]