City opens preschool gymnastics center

The Sandy Springs Recreation and Parks Department has opened its new preschool gymnastics center at Hammond Park.

Designed for children ages 5 and under, the facility provides more intimate space for closer supervision, as well as smaller scaled bars, rings beam, trampoline and mats. With the extra space, student capacity can now reach 600 students. The renovations cost the city $60,000 to complete.

Information: www.sandyspringsga.gov; 770-730-5600.

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