[ The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: 7/24/2003 ]

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  • DeKalb County Parks and Recreation Department. 1300 Commerce Drive, Room 200, Decatur. 404-371-2631, www.co.dekalb.ga.us/dekalbfun/main/start.html

    ATLANTA

    Ashford Park. Multiuse field, basketball court, tennis courts, playground, picnic area. 2980 Redding Road.

    Blackburn Park/Tennis Center. Softball, soccer, multiuse field, lighted tennis courts, picnic area and trails. 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road. 770-451-1061.

    Bouldercrest Park. Multiuse field, basketball court, tennis courts, multiuse court, playground, picnic area, trails. 4184 Bouldercrest Way.

    Brookhaven Park. Multiuse field, basketball court, multiuse court, playground, picnic area, trails. 4158 Peachtree Road.

    Briarwood Recreation Center. Baseball field, multiuse field, tennis courts, swimming pool, recreation center, playground, picnic area. 2235 Briarwood Way. 404-679-5911.

    DeKalb Memorial Park. Softball, multiuse field, basketball court, tennis courts, multiuse court, playground, picnic areas. 353 Wilkinson Drive.

    Fernbank School. Multiuse field, basketball court, multiuse court, playground, picnic area and trails. 157 Heaton Park Drive.

    Dresden Park. Baseball, softball, multiuse field, playground, picnic area and trails. 2301 Dresden Drive.

    Emory Grove Park. Multiuse field, tennis courts, playground, picnic area. 1887 Edinburg Terrace.

    Fisher Trail. Trails. 2230 Fisher Trail.

    Glen Emerald Park. Multiuse field, basketball court, tennis courts, multiuse court, playground, picnic area, lake and trails. 1479 Bouldercrest Road.

    Gresham Recreation Center. Baseball, softball, football, multiuse field, swimming pool, recreation center, playground, picnic area and trails. 3113 Gresham Road. 404-244-4890.

    Heaton Park. Trails. Heaton Park Drive.

    Henderson Mill School. Multiuse field, basketball court, tennis courts, multiuse court, picnic area and playground. 2408 Henderson Mill Road.

    Kittredge Park. Baseball, multiuse field and swimming pool. 1520 Kittredge Park Road.

    LaVista Park. Playground and picnic area. 1319 Brookforest Drive.

    Longdale Park. Multiuse field, basketball court, multiuse court, playground, picnic area and trails. 1830 Longdale Drive.

    Lynwood Recreation Center. Multiuse field, basketball court, tennis courts, multiuse court, swimming pool, recreation center, playground and picnic area. 3360 Osborne Road. 404-303-2100.

    McDaniel School. Multiuse field, basketball court, multiuse court, playground, picnic area and trails. 2225 Heritage Drive.

    Princeton Park. Playground. 505 Princeton Way.

    Shoal Creek I. Baseball, multiuse field, basketball court, multiuse court, playground, picnic area and trails. 3649 Glenwood Road.

    Shoal Creek II. Baseball, soccer, multiuse field, basketball court, tennis courts, multiuse court, playground and picnic area. 3643 Glenwood Road.

    Skyhaven School. Multiuse field, basketball court, multiuse court, playground and trails. 1372 Skyhaven Road.

    Skyland Park. Multiuse field, tennis court, playground, picnic area, trails. 2630 Skyland Drive.

    Sugar Creek Golf and Tennis Center. 18-hole golf course, lighted tennis courts and picnic areas. 2706 Bouldercrest Road. 404-243-7149 (tennis); 404-241-7671 (golf).

    W.D. Thompson Park. Multiuse field, basketball court, tennis courts, playground, picnic area and trails. 1760 Mason Mill Road.

    Zonolite Park. Natural area. 1147 Zonolite Place.

    CHAMBLEE/DORAVILLE

    Georgian Hills Park. Baseball, multiuse field, basketball court, multiuse court, playground and picnic area. 2800 Georgian Drive E., Chamblee.

    Pleasantdale Park. Baseball, softball, football, multiuse field, basketball court, multiuse court, playground, picnic area and trails. 3650 Pleasantdale Road, Doraville.

    Windwood Hollow. Multiuse field, tennis court, playground, picnic area and trails. 4865 Lakeside Drive, Doraville.

    CLARKSTON/SCOTTDALE

    Cedar Park. Multiuse field, basketball court, multiuse court, playground and picnic area. 3165 Cedar St., Scottdale.

    Forty Oaks Nature Preserve. Multiuse field and trails. 3790 Market St., Clarkston.

    Montreal Park. Multiuse field, playground, picnic area and trails. 1241 Montreal Road, Clarkston.

    Hamilton Recreation Center. Softball, football, multiuse field, recreation center and playground. 3262 Chapel St., Scottdale. 404-508-7565.

    Stoneview Park. Multiuse field, playground, picnic area and trails. 850 Dunleith Court, Clarkston.

    Tobie Grant Recreation Center. Softball, multiÂuse field, swimming pool, recreation center, playground, picnic area and trails. 644 Parkdale Drive, Scottdale. 404-508-7594.

    Washington Park. Basketball courts, multiuse court, playground and picnic area. 2830 Arborcrest Drive, Scottdale.

    DECATUR

    Atherton School. Multiuse field, basketball court, multiuse court, playground and picnic area. 1674 Atherton Drive.

    Avondale/Dunaire Park. Soccer, multiuse fields. 690 George Luther Drive

    Buena Vista Park. Lake and trails. 2300 McAfee Road.

    Chapel Hill Park. Multiuse field, basketball court, tennis courts, multiuse court, playground, picnic area, lake and trails. 3985 Lehigh Blvd.

    Dearborn Park. Basketball court, multiuse court, playground and picnic area. 1301 Deerwood Drive.

    Deepdene/Dellwood Park. Soccer and trails. 1775 E. Ponce de Leon Ave.

    DeKalb Tennis Center. Lighted tennis courts. 1400 McConnell Drive. 404-325-2520.

    Exchange Park. Baseball, softball, football, multiuse field, tennis courts, playground, picnic area, lake, trails. 2771 Columbia Drive.

    Mason Mill Center for Special Populations. Multiuse field, tennis courts, recreation center, picnic area, lake and trails. 1340-B McConnell Drive. 404-679-5920.

    Meadowdale Park. Multiuse field, basketball court, multiuse court, playground and picnic area. 3569 Larkspur Terrace.

    Medlock Park. Baseball, softball, multiuse field, multiuse court, playground, swimming pool, picnic area. 874 Gaylemont Circle.

    Midway Recreation Center. Baseball, softball, football, multiuse field, tennis courts, swimming pool, recreation center, playground, picnic area and trails. 3181 Midway Road. 404-286-3328.

    N.H. Scott Recreation Center. Baseball, football, multiuse field, basketball court, tennis courts, multiuse court, swimming pool, recreation center, playground, picnic area and trails. 2230 Tilson Road. 404-244-4891.

    Rehoboth School. Multiuse field, basketball court, multiuse court, playground, picnic area and trails. 2652 Lawrenceville Highway.

    Shoal Creek III and IV. Baseball, multiuse field, basketball court, multiuse court, playground, picnic area and trails. 3075 McAfee Road.

    Summergate Park. Multiuse field, lake and trails. 3700 Columbia Parkway.

    Truelove Softball Complex. Softball and playground. 3510 Oakvale Road.

    Wesley Chapel Park. Multiuse field, playground and picnic area. 4180 Emerald Lake Drive.

    DUNWOODY

    Brook Run Park. Multiuse field, picnic areas and trails. 4770 N. Peachtree Road.

    Dunwoody Nature Center. A wildlife sanctuary and outdoor learning center, the park features hardwood and pine forests, a meadowland, a creek, wetlands and a 1.3-mile discovery path. 5321 Roberts Drive. 770-394-3322.

    Murphy Candler Park. Baseball, softball, football, multiuse field, tennis courts, swimming pool, playground, picnic area, lake, trails and restrooms. 1551 W. Nancy Creek Drive.

    Vanderlyn School. Multiuse field, basketball court, multiuse court, playground, picnic area and trails. 1877 Vanderlyn Park.

    ELLENWOOD

    County Line Park. Multiuse field, basketball court, tennis courts, multiuse courts, playground, picnic area and trails. 4059 Old River Road.

    Fork Creek Mountain Park. Multiuse field, picnic area and trails. 2892 River Road.

    LITHONIA

    Bruce Street Park. Multiuse field, basketball court, multiuse court, playground and picnic area. 2566 Bruce St.

    Browns Mill Recreation Center. Baseball, softball, football, tennis courts, recreation center, picnic area and trails. 5101 Browns Mill Road. 770-593-5874.

    Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve. Former quarry, now a nature preserve with granite outcrops, wetlands, pine and oak forests, streams and a lake. 3787 Klondike Road. 770-484-3060.

    Emmie Smith Park. Multiuse field, basketball court, multiuse court, playground and picnic area. 6329 Shadow Rock Drive.

    Fairington Park. Soccer. 2831 Fairington Parkway.

    Gregory Mosley Park. Multiuse field, basketball court, multiuse court, playground and picnic area. 5600 Miller Grove Road.

    Lithonia Park. Multiuse field, basketball court, multiuse court, swimming pool, playground, picnic area and trails. 2501 Park Drive.

    Lucious Sanders Recreation Center. Recreation center and playground. 2484 Bruce St. 770-482-0408.

    Mystery Valley Golf Course. 18-hole golf course, picnic area and lake. 6094 Shadowrock Drive. 770- 469-6913.

    Redan Park (disc golf). Disc golf course, baseball, softball, football, multiuse field, tennis court, playground, picnic area and trails. 1745 Phillips Road.

    Rock Chapel Park. Baseball, softball, playground and picnic area. 1116 Rock Chapel Road.

    Salem Park. Multiuse field, basketball court, multiuse court, playground, picnic area and trails. 5290 Salem Road.

    Southeast Athletic Complex. Softball, soccer and multiuse field. 5845 Hillvale Road.

    Yellow River North. Natural area. Norris Lake Road.

    Yellow River South. Natural area. 8050 Pleasant Hill Road.

    STONE MOUNTAIN

    Biffle Park. Multiuse field, playground, picnic area and trails. 5221 Biffle Road.

    Hairston Park. Multiuse field, playground, lake and trails. 911 S. Hairston Road.

    Hidden Acres Park. Lake, picnic area and trails. 1032 Stephenson Road.

    Oak Creek Park. Multiuse field, playground, picnic area and trails. 606 Hawkeye Drive.

    Smokerise School. Multiuse field, basketball court, multiuse court, playground, picnic area and trails. 1991 Silver Hill Road.

    Wade-Walker Park. Street hockey, baseball, softball, football, soccer, multiuse field, tennis courts, swimming pool, playground, picnic area, lake and trails. 5585 Rockbridge Road.

    TUCKER

    Henderson Park. Soccer, tennis courts, playground, picnic area, lake and trails. 2803 Henderson Road.

    Kelley C. Cofer Park. Softball, swimming pool, playground, picnic area, lake and trails. 4259 N. Park Drive.

    Peters Park. Multiuse field, basketball court, multiuse court, playground and picnic area. 1852 Clark Drive.

    Tucker Recreation Center. Basketball court, multiuse court, recreation center, playground and picnic area. 4898 LaVista Road. 770-270-6226.

    PUBLIC POOLS

    DeKalb County Aquatics Program. The county offers swim lessons, has recreational and competitive swim leagues, water aerobics and senior water aerobics as well as free swim time. 4898 LaVista Road, Tucker. 678-937-8925.

    Briarwood Pool. 2235 Briarwood Way, Atlanta. 404-679-5924.

    Cofer Pool. 4259 N. Park Drive, Tucker. 770-270-6253.

    Gresham Pool. 3113 Gresham Road, Atlanta. 404-244-4966.

    Kittredge Pool. 2535 North Druid Hills Road, Atlanta. 404-679-5925.

    Lithonia Pool. 2501 Park Drive, Lithonia. 770-484-3058.

    Lynwood Pool. 3360 Osborne Road, Atlanta. 404-303-2105.

    Medlock Pool. 874 Gaylemont Circle, Atlanta. 404-679-5926.

    Midway Pool. 3181 Midway Road, Decatur. 404-286-3313.

    Murphy Candler Pool. 1551 W. Nancy Creek Drive, Atlanta. 770-936-5468.

    N.H. Scott Pool. 2230 Tilson Road, Decatur. 404-244-4938.

    Tobie Grant. 644 Parkdale Drive, Scottdale. 404-508-7616.

    Wade-Walker Pool. 5585 Rockbridge Road, Stone Mountain. 770-879-3462.


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