Parks & Recreation

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Douglas County Parks and Recreation Department is to enrich individuals, families, and the community through the provision of services, facilities, and programs that improve the quality of life in Douglas County, Georgia.


The Douglas County Parks and Recreation Department does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.



Reservations: 

For Reservation inquires please call Guest Services at Deer Lick Park at 770-920-7129 or email Donna Reed at dreed@co.douglas.ga.us.  

Inquiries

Please contact Deer Lick staff at (770) 920-7129 or Boundary Waters staff at (770) 489-2175 with any  inquiries.

COVID-19 Update

Walking trails and tracks, disc golf courses, playgrounds, restrooms, and pavilions are open for public use.  Parks are open 8:00 a.m. until dark daily.

  • We strongly encourage everyone to adhere to Social Distancing and all other guidelines set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to prevent the spread of COVID19. 


Douglas County Parks and Recreation Department welcomes you to explore nearly 2,000 acres of park land and other recreation facilities in Douglas County. You will have no difficulty finding an activity that suits your interest. The Department offers a variety of activities in our parks, seasonal and special events at local school facilities, and other activities in cooperation with local clubs and civic organizations.

Responsibilities

The Department sponsors:

  • Activities for seniors, adults and youth
  • Summer day camps
  • Various athletic leagues and tournaments

We work with area youth associations and facilitate them through yearly park use agreements in order to provide supervised activities for Douglas County youth.