Your Parks and Recreation Bulletin December Edition

READY! SET! GO! Is a bulletin designed to inform residents of the City of South Fulton about programs and activities happening in the City of South Fulton's Parks and Recreation Department. Whether you are looking for sporting activities for your children, programs to improve your own health or searching for activities for seniors, the city's Parks and Recreation Department is Where you want to be!

CITY OF SOUTH FULTON CITY COUNCIL Mayor William "Bill" Edwards Email District 1 Councilwoman Catherine Rowell Email District 2 Councilwoman Carmalitha Gumbs Email District 3 Councilwoman Helen Willis Email District 4 Councilwoman Naeema Gilyard Email District 5 Councilwoman Rosie Jackson Email District 6 Councilman Khalid Kamau Email District 7 Mayor Pro Tem Mark Baker Email

Vision 2020: New Master Plan to Drive Growth of Arts and Recreation Programming, Facilities You're Invited: Holiday Extravaganza & Tree Lighting Meet The Staff: Parks & Rec Employee Spotlight- Patrick Swanson Swordfish Meet Olympic Swimmer Simone Manuel Extended Hours for Fall/Winter Season Friday Night Adult Dance Classes at Welcome All Park  2019 Outlaw Classic at Burdett Gym Upcoming Events & Registration City of South Fulton Parks

New Master Plan to Drive Growth of Arts and Recreation Programming, Facilities

The Decem ber edition of the Ready! Set! Go! Parks and Recreation newsletter begins with new information regarding the city's parks and recreation programming! In the November edition of the Ready! Set! Go Newsletter, we showed you just how the City of South Fulton's Parks and Cultural Affairs Department is gathering community input to include in the department's master plan. The nine-month study, informally called Vision 2020, will look at the city’s programming for visual art, drama, music, voice, dance, live performances, services and classes to determine ways to provide world-class programming while preserving the quality of current offerings. The visionary plan, scheduled to be completed in Spring 2020, will give the city’s new Cultural Affairs Division a road map of priority initiatives to enhance arts and culture in parks, recreation centers, venues and more than 700 acres of green space. The end goal is to create a robust network of historic sites, art galleries, events and festivals for residents and visitors to enjoy. “We’re taking another step in our commitment to provide our citizens with the quality of life they expect and deserve,” said Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Director Tony M. Phillips. “Continuing the fine cultural programming we already have, while capturing every opportunity to provide more is good for residents and good for our economy because it stimulates development and jobs growth.” Planning will get underway in January, and community input on the plan is essential. The City will create a citizens’ steering committee to help guide public engagement In addition, community meetings and design charrettes to share information and gather ideas. Residents interested in serving on the steering committee should contact Parks and Recreation Program Manager Lakita Ford at lakita.ford@cityofsouthfultonga.gov.

You're Invited: COSF Holiday Extravaganza & Tree Lighting

The City of South Fulton is hosting its inaugural Holiday Extravaganza on Saturday, December 21, 2019 starting at 4 p.m. The event is scheduled to take place at the South Fulton Tennis Center at 5645 Mason Road. V103’s Greg Street will host the event and DJ Jelly will play the holiday party music. “We’re excited to host this family-friendly event for our residents, said Mayor William “Bill” Edwards. “We want everyone to experience the joy of the holiday season!” Take a free photo with Santa Dee, ride the holiday train in winter wonderland or sip hot cocoa while listening to a live holiday tribute from the 911 band featuring Kasper. If you are still trying to buy gifts for your loved ones and friends, the holiday extravaganza market is the place to shop. “The holiday extravaganza is a wonderful opportunity to bring our city together. Families, children, seniors and everyone can celebrate this time of year in the city’s first holiday event,” said Tony Phillips, Director, City of South Fulton Parks and Cultural Affairs. The City of South Fulton’s Holiday Extravaganza is expected to attract a crowd of 1,000 attendees. The event is free for all ages. For vending opportunities or more information, please contact the Department of Parks and Cultural Affairs at (470) 809-7725 (PARK) or visit the city’s website at cityofsouthfultonga.gov.

Meet The Staff: Parks & Rec Employee Spotlights

Patrick Swanson Senior Recreation Supervisor Sandtown Park Patrick Swanson began his parks and recreation career in 1986 as a recreation specialist for The City of Atlanta after graduating from Georgia State University's Clarkston Campus under a full academic scholarship. He majored in sports and recreation management and a minored in mass communication. Swanson continued his work for the City of Atlanta as the head youth basketball coach for Bedford Pine. In the fall of 1995, Swanson decided to pursue a career in the music industry, but returned to parks and recreation in August 2008 as a recreation specialist with the Fulton County Parks and Recreation Department. He worked and trained under his mentor, Terrence Abrams, senior supervisor at Sandtown Park Gym, where he assisted in operating the youth and adult programs. He was promoted to supervisor in 2009. In 2012, Patrick was promoted to the senior supervisor of Welcome All Park. Mr. Swanson launched and developed several non-traditional youth and adult programs. Patrick returned to Sandtown Park Gym in 2015, where he currently serves as senior supervisor. Patrick has implemented new programs at Sandtown such as youth coding classes, youth self defense, boys-to-men mentoring, senior line dance aerobics, and youth softball for boys and girls.  A quote that best describes you... "Trust GOD, remain humble, help and serve others, and everything will work out in your favor".

Swordfish Meet Olympic Swimmer Simone Manuel

City of South Fulton Swordfish swimmers Aiden Thomas and Skyelar Richards attended the 2019 Toyota US Open in Atlanta at Georgia Tech. They got a chance to meet Olympic swimmer Simone Manuel, who gave them good advice on professional swimming.

Extended Hours for Fall/Winter Season

*Please note that all recreational facilities within The City of South Fulton will close for the holidays on the following dates: December 24 and 25 for Christmas December 31 and January 1, 2020 for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day Please see the Fall/Winter Hours of Operation for City of South Fulton Parks and Recreation facilities: Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. (Welcome All Park) Friday 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. (Welcome All Park) Saturday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Contact the COSF Parks and Recreation Department at ( 4 70)-809-PARK(7275) for any questions or concerns.

TKO Dance Fitness For Adults

Join us for the hottest adult dance class in the City of South Fulton. TKO Dance Fitness Classes at Welcome All Park Recreation Center were created to help you feel confident and let you slay your cardio, while having fun. You’ll learn fresh choreo to your favorite hip-hop and R&B songs. We make getting fit a fun thing to do!    TKO Dance Fitness isn't follow-the-leader style, like other dance fitness programs. Instructors actually teach the routine, break down the choreography with counts and lyrics, and are highly trained to help you achieve muscle memory.

2019 Outlaw Classic at Burdett Park

The City of South Fulton (COSF) Parks and Cultural Affairs Department presents the 2019 Outlaw Classic. Come out to Burdett Park gymnasium on Friday, December 20 at 6 p.m. The event is named in honor of Elbert Outlaw, a long-time parks and recreation employee who many South Fulton residents admired for his commitment to mentoring youth in South Fulton. Outlaw used the game of basketball to give back to youth for more than forty years. The Elbert Outlaw Classic is an annual charitable youth basketball event designed to promote the spirit of giving back to youth who live in the City of South Fulton. The 2019 Classic will feature a series of youth basketball games and live performances. Attendees will also have the opportunity to enter the games for free with a donation of at least two canned goods or an unwrapped toy. COSF Parks & Cultural Affairs will give these items to City of South Fulton families who are in need for the holidays. Additionally, senior park staffers will retire the McDonald's All-American jersey for City of South Fulton's Jelan Kendrick. He is the product of Burdett Park and learned the game of basketball under the leadership of Elbert Outlaw.

City of South Fulton Park Activities

There are activities for everyone at the City of South Fulton's Parks and Recreation facilities. Our Parks and Recreation Department is "Where You Want to Be!"

Burdett Recreation Center -Dance Classes -Zumba Classes -Art Program -Senior Line Dance: Mondays 10AM -11:30AM For more information about activities at Burdett Recreation Center, call 470-809-7184. Cliftondale Recreation Center -Seniors Game Day: Thursdays -Seniors Exercise Classes: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday. -Cliftondale Homemakers Club meets first Wednesday of each month For more information about activities at Cliftondale Recreation Center, call 470-809-7184.

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Sandtown Recreation Center -Diamond Divas at Sandtown Park Monday & Wednesday, 6PM - 8PM, $25 registration fee, ages 5 -18 -Youth Karate: Tuesday & Thursday, 6PM - 8PM, $45/per month, ages 5 - adults -Open Gym: Monday-Friday, 10AM - 2:30PM, and Monday-Thursday,4:30PM- 6PM -Youth Track & Field: Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday, 6:30PM - 7:45PM, ages 7-14 boys & girls, $40/per child -Youth Girls Step Team: Girls ages 6 - 13 -Youth Girls Softball: Girls, Ages 5 -10 For more information about activities at Sandtown Recreation Center, call 470-809-7194. Welcome All Park Multipurpose Center -Karate -Yoga -Swordfish Swim Team  -Miracle League Baseball: Special Needs Community For more information about activities at Welcome All Park Multipurpose Center, call 470-809-7170.

Click the links below to learn more about the activities offered.

Basketball Youth ages 5 - 14 Senior Activities Exercise Club 55 Homemaker's Club Line Dancing

Adult Activities Zumba Total Body Fitness Line Dancing Salsa Dancing Yoga Bid Whist Tennis

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CITY OF SOUTH FULTON PARKS

Burdett Park 2945 Burdett Road City of South Fulton GA 30349 (470) 809-7184 Hours of Operation Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Friday 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm Saturday & Sunday 9:00 am -6:00 pm

Cliftondale Park 4645 Butner Road City of South Fulton GA 30349 (470) 809-7184 Hours of Operation Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Friday 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm Saturday & Sunday 9:00 am -6:00 pm

Sandtown Park 5320 Campbellton Road City of South Fulton GA 30331 (470) 809-7194 Hours of Operation Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Friday 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm Saturday & Sunday 9:00 am -6:00 pm

Welcome All Park 4255 Will Lee Road City of South Fulton GA 30349 (470) 809-7170 Hours of Operation Monday- Friday 7:00 am - 9:00 pm Friday 7:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm  Sunday CLOSED

Welcome All Natatorium 4255 Will Lee Road College Park GA 30349 (470) 809-71704 Hours of Operation CLOSED until further notice

South Fulton Tennis Center 5645 Mason Road College Park GA 30349 (470) 809-7197 Hours of Operation Monday- Friday 9:00 am -9:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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