Your Parks and Recreation Bulletin
January Edition
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READY!
SET!
GO!
is a bulletin designed to inform residents of the City of South Fulton about programs and activities happening in the city's Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs 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, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Department is
Where you want to be!
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CITY OF SOUTH FULTON CITY COUNCIL
Mayor
William "Bill" Edwards
District 1
Councilwoman
Catherine Rowell
District
2 Councilwoman
Carmalitha Gumbs
District 3
Councilwoman
Helen Willis
District
4 Councilwoman
Naeema Gilyard
District 5 Councilman
Corey Reeves
District 6 Councilman
Khalid Kamau
District 7
Mayor Pro Tem
Mark Baker
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- Fulton County Transfers Southwest and South Fulton arts centers to City of South Fulton's Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Affairs
- City of South Fulton Arts Class Registration to Begin in February
- GRPA conducts district meeting in South Fulton
- Holiday Extravaganza and Tree Lighting
- Meet The Staff: Parks and Rec Employee Spotlight- Terrance Abrams
- Swordfish Earn Top Honors at MLK Invitational Swim Meet
- Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Presents Hot Cocoa and Smooth Jazz
- TKO Dance Fitness for Adults
- Let's Get Technical: Make Technology Work For You
- Upcoming Events and Registration
- City of South Fulton Parks
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Fulton County Transfers Southwest Arts and South Fulton Arts Centers to City of South Fulton's Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs
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The January
edition
of the
Ready! Set! Go! Parks and Recreation newsletter
begins with
The City of South Fulton launching into its future in arts and culture!
On January 9, Fulton County transitioned two premier centers, the Southwest and South Fulton arts centers to the City of South Fulton in an official ceremony held at the Southwest Arts Center.
Fulton County Board of Commissioners Chairman Robb Pitts, City of South Fulton Mayor William "Bill" Edwards and Fulton County Chief Operating Officer Anna Roach opened the ceremony with personal reflections about the history of Southwest Arts Center.
“Our arts program will celebrate the many talents of the residents of South Fulton and these arts centers will be the stages where those talents can flourish and be shared,” Edwards said. “At the same time, they will allow us to host some of the world’s best performers and artists, including some who call our city and region home.
City of South Fulton Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Director Tony Phillips said the transition of these premier centers to the City of South Fulton represents an exciting move forward.
"We have an opportunity to build upon the good work that Fulton County Arts & Culture has done for many years; while connecting it to our story, our communities, and our families."
The services offered will include world-class productions and performances through partnerships with the Atlanta Opera, the True Colors Theater Company and the Serenbe Institute.
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Registration for City of South Fulton Arts Classes Set to Begin
February 2020
View Winter Class Schedule Now
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Arts programming and additional course offerings will still continue throughout the transition of the Southwest Arts Center and the South Fulton Arts Center to the City of South Fulton. Fulton County Arts & Culture is offering a four-week special class session in conjunction with the City of South Fulton.
The class session is from January 4- February 1, 2020.
Register now
for African dance, pottery or ballet. Click the image above to see a full list of class offerings.
City of South Fulton’s inaugural arts and culture classes will begin February 3.
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GRPA Conducts District Meeting in South Fulton
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The City of South Fulton Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Department will host the Georgia Recreation and Park Association fall banquet on Wednesday, September 16, 2020.
The exciting announcement was made during GRPA'S Fourth District Business Meeting on January 8 at Welcome All Park.
The Georgia Recreation and Park Association was formed in 1945 as a private, non-profit Institution to support and promote the recreation and park industries within Georgia.
It is the only state organization that serves as an advocate for quality recreation and park areas, facilities, programs and services at the local level.
GRPA supports parks and recreation professionals in seven districts across the state.
The association reiterates the value of parks and recreation services as a vital aspect of communities, personal life style and citizen rights.
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COSF Holiday Extravaganza & Tree Lighting
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The City of South Fulton Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs team would like to thank everyone who celebrated the holiday season at the city's first Holiday Extravaganza on Saturday, December 21, 2019.
Hundreds of people showed up to hear holiday music performances from 911 Band and The Gospel Souldiers and to take free photos with Santa Dee. Kids played on bouncy houses, enjoyed candy canes and hot cocoa in Winter Wonderland, and they got a chance to ride the holiday train.
The Parks and Rec team would also like to thank V103's Greg Street and DJ Jelly for hosting the family-friendly event.
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Meet The Staff: Parks & Rec Employee Spotlights
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Terrance Abrams
Senior Recreation Supervisor
Burdett Park
Terrance Abrams was born and raised in Fort Valley and is a graduate of Peach County High School.
After graduation, he attended Fort Valley State University,where he majored in health and physical education and received his bachelor of science degree with minors in english and science. He is a husband, father of four children, and proud grandfather to his 3-year-old grandson.
Coach Abe's began his parks and recreation career with Fulton County in 2001, where he spent time mentoring youth at Burdett and Sandtown parks.
After the creation of The City of South Fulton he proudly stepped in to continue his service at Burdett Park.
Coach Abe loves coming to work each day and looks forward to seeing and speaking with the people in the community.
He is looking forward to seeing the continued growth and success of the City of South Fulton, especially the new arts and culture programs coming to residents through the parks, recreation, and cultural affairs department.
Name a program highlight you have played a major role in:
Youth Basketball Program - GRPA State Championship 2016
What is your favorite quote?
" Do not let how other people treat you keep you out of Heaven."
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Swordfish Earn Top Honors at MLK Invitational Swim Meet
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The City of South Fulton Swordfish Swim Team competed in the 26th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Invitational hosted by the City of Atlanta Dolphins Swim Team.
The three-day event took place at the C.T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center on Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive in Atlanta starting on January 10.
17 elite swimmers represented the City of South Fulton Swordfish.
Take a look at the list of all the swimmers who took home top honors in their age group:
Maida Bello - 8 years old
Maimuna Bello - 8 years old
Ronald Sims - 9 years old
Skyelar Richards - 9 years old
Jadyn Logan - 13 years old
Nylah Kern - 17 years old
Taylor Muckle - 17 years old
Kayla Hodges - 17 years old
Congratulations to all the swimmers who competed in the swim meet.
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Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Presents Hot Cocoa and Smooth Jazz
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The City of South Fulton Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs team kicked off 2020 with a new year concert for city residents to enjoy.
The Hot Cocoa and Smooth Jazz Concert at Welcome All Park on January 3 featured live music from Teja' and Friends, Kelley O'Neal, Shamora and Omar.
Nearly 200 people attended the concert. This is the second year for Hot Cocoa and Jazz.
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TKO Dance Fitness For Adults
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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.
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Let's Get Technical: Make Technology Work For You
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Want to learn how to make your technology work for you? Starting February 10, you can enroll in a 10- week course which covers the basics of how to operate most of your smart devices, whether you're sending an email from your android or iPhone or downloading a document onto your computer.
Bring your smartphones, computers, and tablets to Welcome All Park Recreation Center each Monday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. on March 3. The class is free, but you need to register.
You can sign up to participate in the class in-person or online at cityofsouthfultonga.gov.
Go to the departments tab and scroll to Parks & Recreation. For more information, call (470)-809-7170.
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City of South Fulton Park Activities
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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!"
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Burdett Recreation Center
-Dance Classes
-Zumba Classes
-Art Program
-Senior Line Dance: Mondays
10 a.m. -11:30 a.m.
For more information about activities at Burdett Recreation Center,
call 470-809-7184.
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Cliftondale Recreation Center
-Seniors Game Day: Thursdays
-Seniors Exercise Classes: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays.
-Cliftondale Homemakers Club meets the 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, 6p.m. - 8p.m., $25 registration fee, ages 5 -18
-Youth Karate: Tuesday & Thursday, 6p.m. - 8PM, $45/per month, ages 5 - adults
-Open Gym: Monday-Friday, 10a.m. - 2:30p.m., and Monday-Thursday,4:30p.m.- 6p.m.
-Youth Track & Field: Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday, 6:30p.m. - 7:45p.m., 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.
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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.
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Click the links below to learn more about the activities offered.
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- Exercise
- Club 55
- Homemaker's Club
- Line Dancing
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- Zumba
- Total Body Fitness
- Line Dancing
- Salsa Dancing
- Yoga
- Bid Whist
- Tennis
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Click the image below to sign up for these activities via CivicRec:
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CITY OF SOUTH FULTON PARKS
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Burdett Park
2945 Burdett Road
City of South Fulton
GA 30349
(470) 809-7184
Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday
9 a.m. - 9 p.m
Friday
12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday
9 a.m -6 p.m
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Cliftondale Park
4645 Butner Road
City of South Fulton
GA 30349
(470) 809-7184
Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday
9 a.m. - 9 p.m
Friday
12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday
9 a.m. -6 p.m.
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Sandtown Park
5320 Campbellton Road
City of South Fulton
GA 30331
(470) 809-7194
Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday
9 a.m. - 9 p.m
Friday
12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday
9 a.m. -6 p.m.
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Welcome All Park
4255 Will Lee Road
City of South Fulton
GA 30349
(470) 809-7170
Hours of Operation
Monday- Friday
7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday
7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday
9 a.m. -6 p.m.
Sunday
CLOSED
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Welcome All Natatorium
4255 Will Lee Road
College Park
GA 30349
(470) 809-71704
Hours of Operation
CLOSED
until further notice
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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 a.m. -6 p.m.
Sunday
12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
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Click Here
for instructions on how to reserve a space for events!
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See an issue that needs to be fixed? Use COSF 311, our SeeClickFix application.
Click Here
to report a problem to the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Department
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The City of South Fulton is committed to creating
stronger and safer communities.
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City of South Fulton | 470-809-7700
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