City of Perry, Georgia: Parks and Recreation Department

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Relaxation is definitely in order after a hard week's work, and Perry is just the place for it. For organized athletic challenges, the Perry Parks and Recreation Department offers competitive league play for all ages. Football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, tennis and sporting camps are just a few of the more popular programs. Numerous instructional classes such as gymnastics, modeling, clogging, dog obedience, various dance and yoga classes and much more are also available.

Whether your interests lie in fishing, organized team sports or just tossing about your Frisbee, you are always welcome at one of Perry's four city parks --- Calhoun and Lawson Parks both located on Tucker Road, Creekwood Park on Creekwood Drive and Rozar Park on Keith Drive. Perry's parks contain well-kept ballfields, basketball and tennis courts, and picnic and playground areas. Creekwood Park, a 29-acre recreation center, includes a swimming facility, which offers swimming lessons, pool parties, as well as open swim sessions throughout the summer months. Rozar Park has two fishing ponds which are stocked with bass, catfish and bream. The annual youth fishing rodeo officially begins each season. Enjoy a bit of nature and take a stroll on the nature trail which surrounds the ponds. Two picnic pavilions are available for all types of events.

Rozar Park also has a 28,000 square foot community center which houses both the Perry Parks and Recreation Department and the Middle Georgia Older Americans Council. The building accommodates luncheons, receptions, lectures, instructional classes, club meetings, concerts, and fund-raisers. The facility provides a large community room, complete with a stage and kitchen access, a gymnasium, including locker rooms and shower facilities, a multi-purpose room with a specialized activity floor, conference room, arts and crafts room, administrative offices and the senior center. Most of the rooms can be rented for a nominal fee.

The Perry Parks and Recreation Department's staff is committed to providing quality recreational programming, facilities, and special events which enhance the quality of life for the entire community.

Mission Statement

The Department's mission is to serve citizens by providing quality park and recreation facilities and programs and, thereby, to assure that the City continues to be a livable place where all citizens can enjoy a wide range of leisure and recreation opportunities.

Facilities & Neighborhood Parks

Perry Community Center --- 1060 Keith Drive, Perry, Georgia

Rozar Park --- 1060 Keith Drive, Perry, Georgia

Creekwood Park & Pool --- 100 Creekwood Drive, Perry, Georgia

Calhoun Park --- Tucker Road, Perry, Georgia

Instructional Classes

Gymnastics

Swimming Lessons

Defensive Driving Program

Walking For Wellness

Craft Program For Seniors

Creative Dance Camp

Tennis Camp

Arts and Crafts

Karate

Dog Obedience

Also offered: Seasonal Activities, Day Camps and Field Trips

Rental Facility

If you are looking for a facility to hold a wedding reception, business meeting, family reunion, anniversary and more, then look into the Perry Community Center rental facility. The facility is located at 1060 Keith Drive. The facility can accommodate small to large gatherings with kitchen usage available. Tables and chairs are also provided with the rental. This facility is rented for a fee. The fee includes a deposit required at the time the contract is signed, a base fee, and a clean-up fee. Reservations are taken in advance and fill up quickly. For further information, please contact the Perry Community Center at (478) 988-2860.

Unique Services

Picnic pavilions are a convenient place to host your next gathering. They are affordable and give families playground equipment to entertain the children and a fun atmosphere in an outdoor environment. Pavilions are located at Rozar Park, 1060 Keith Drive and also at Creekwood Park, 100 Creekwood Drive. Reservations are taken on a first come, first serve basis. For further information on Picnic Pavilions, please call the Perry Community Center at (478) 988-2860.

Volunteer Opportunities

Do you like to volunteer your time? If so, the Perry Parks and Recreation Department offers dozens of opportunities for you. Throughout the year our volunteers diligently serve our patrons at many great events. Our volunteers are greatly appreciated, and we can always use more. Call (478) 988-2860 today and find out about our upcoming volunteer opportunities. Volunteers make our programs great!

The City Manager's Office provides leadership and support to City activities and departments and carries out the policies of the City Council in a fair and equitable manner. Our mission is to facilitate effective communication between City government, citizens, community organizations and institutions and neighboring jurisdictions including the State and Federal governments.

The City Manager further serves as liaison between the City Council and the general public. As an appointee of City Council, the City Manager is responsible for creating and preserving the public record and ensuring that information on local government activities is made available to citizens upon request. The City Manager's office supports an open, accessible government that provides a communication link between the citizens and the local governing body.

Message from the City Manager:

Perry has long had the reputation of being a leader in many areas of local government, including technology. Maintaining this reputation requires that we stay on the leading edge of citizen and visitor services.

Our new web site provides for the next generation of services for our citizens and visitors. This new generation includes electronic government capability. Hopefully, you will see this new technology evolve before your very eyes from this web site.

We invite you to be part of Perry's Electronic Government and provide your suggestions and ideas on how we can best serve you. Perry is a "Special Place" but it is also becoming "the Most Exciting City in Middle Georgia."

Sincere Regards,

R. Lee Gilmour
City Manager

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