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Douglas-Coffee County GRPA 2018
Agency of
Parks Recreation Department the Year
2019
www.facebook.com/DCCPRD Leisure
Dedicated to our most valuable assets: OUR Guide 2019
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• www.cityofdouglas.com/recreation
uMessage from the Director
W
elcome to Douglas – Coffee County Parks & Recreation
Department. It gives me great pleasure to present our annual
leisure guide with all the wonderful activities, programs, and
events that the Douglas-Coffee County Parks and Recreation Department
has to offer you and your family. Our parks and recreation facilities
continue to attract a record number of participants and users.
We will continue to keep our commitment to offer the very best possible
leisure services and facilities at an economical price. I want to encourage
each of you to take the time to get active and improve your level of fitness.
Join a class, ride a bike along the greenway trail, or just take a quiet stroll
through any part of this beautiful city we are all so proud to call home.
Creating a great quality of life for all our residents is an important
responsibility of all staff members. On behalf of the Douglas – Coffee
County Recreation Commission, I invite you to take advantage of all of the
programs and events that we offer.
Sincerely,
Stevie Young
Stevie Young, Director
Douglas-Coffee County Parks & Recreation Department
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uTable of contents
City Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4
City Offices, Directory & Services | Parks & Recreation Directory
Public Information Directory
For Your Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5
Calendar of Events | Facility Leasing & Reservations
Heritage Station Museum
Douglas-Coffee Parks & Recreation Board and Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6
Staff Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7
Athletics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8-17
NEW Fee Chart | Adult League Meetings |Baseball | Softball
NYSCA Coaches Certification | Evaluations |Summer Camps
Swim Team |Cheerleading |Football | Soccer | Basketball
Thanks To Our Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 18
Sponsorship Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 19
Ceramics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 20-21
Open Shop | Adult Ceramics | Sponsorship | Seasonal Ceramics
Youth Classes | Camp Cool | Mini Sessions
Spotlight on Success. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 22
Fitness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 23-27
Aerobic Classes | Water Aerobics
Camp Cool | Fitness Fun
Special Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 28-31
Senior Programming | Art Classes
Wiregrass Artist Guild Art Festival | Munch and Music
Blitz Day | Camp Cool
Wiregrass Children’s Art Festival, Donate to the Miracle Field
Southern Home Vintage Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 32
Tiny Tot Egg Hunt, Summer Programs Registration, May is Older Americans Month . . . . . . . . . . Page 33
South Georgia BBQ & Outdoor Festival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 34
Community Toy Drive and Tree Lighting Ceremony & Christmas Parade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 35
Mayor, City Commission, City Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 36
County Commissioners and County Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 37
Facilities, Ballfields and Parks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 38-39
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City Offices & Services
Area Code (912)
After Hour City Emergency
directory
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M-F 8am-5pm DIAL 311
Offices & Services
5pm-8am, Call 912 384-3302
Area Code (912)
CITY DIRECTORY
After Hour City Emergency
Airport City Offices & 384-1409
M-F 8am-5pm DIAL 311 Services
M-SCity Clerk Call 912
5pm-8am, Area Code
384-3302 389-3405
(912)
City Manager
After Hour384-1409 389-3401
City Non-Emergency
Airport
Community
City Clerk Development
DIAL 3-1-1389-3405 389-3433
Or Call 912-384-3302
Customer Services389-3401
City Manager 389-3499
Community Development
Electric 389-3433 389-3445
CustomerAirport
Services 389-3499 384-1409
224 E. Bryan Street | Douglas, Georgia 31533 Finance
Electric City Clerk
389-3493
389-3445 389-3405
or | Douglas, Georgia 31533
224 E. Bryan Street FinanceFire (Emergency dial 911)
389-3493
Fire
City Manager
Fire Non-Emergency
(Emergency dial 911)
389-3401
384-4185
P.O. Box 470 | Douglas, or Georgia 31534 Community Development 389-3432
Fire Non-Emergency
Gas 384-4185 389-3427
P.O. Box 470 | Douglas, Georgia 31534
(912) 389-3401 Gas Customer Services
389-3427
Human Resources389-3494 389-3499
389-3494
(912) 389-3401 Human Resources
www.cityofdouglas.com
www.cityofdouglas.com
Electric
Parks &Parks & RecreaUon
RecreaUon 384-5978
389-3445
384-5978
224 E. Bryan Street | Douglas, Georgia 31533 Finance(Emergency dial
Police Police (Emergency
911) dial389-3493
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or Police Non-Emergency
Fire Non-Emergency
Police 384-2222
(Emergency
384-2222dial 911)
Public InformaUon 383-0277
P.O. Box 470 | Douglas, Georgia 31534 Public InformaUon389-3450
Fire Non-Emergency
Public Works
383-0277
384-4185
Public
Gas Works 389-3450
389-3427
(912)WDTV
389-3401
Channel 13 Vehicle Maintenance
Water &Vehicle
Waster Maintenance
389-3454
WDTV Channel
Government 13
Access Channel
www.cityofdouglas.com Heritage Station Museum389-3454
389-3447
389-3461
WDTV Channel
City of Douglas
13
Bulletin Board Water & Waster
Human Resources 389-3447
389-3494
Government Access Channel
Government 24Access
Hours A Day Channel
City of Douglas Bulletin Board
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912-384-0013 WaterManagement
Facility & Waster 389-3447
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12am/12pm,
912-384-0013 or912-383-0277.
4am/4pm,
A Day 8am/8pm
912-383-0277.
CHANNEL 13 or view on YouTube PublicWDTV-13
Fitness/Special Programs
InformaUon Department 383-0013
383-7332
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City“Our Heritage”Meetings
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Heritage staUon Museum 384-5978
389-3461
1 st Week of each month
2nd and 4th week of each month Athletics
Main Street 384-5978
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“Douglas On My Mind Show” Ceramics
MarUn Centre 384-4868
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2nd & 4th week of each month Grounds Maintenance 384-5068
All programs air at 12am/12pm,
4am/4pm, 8am/8pm on For Main Street and Visitor Information,
CHANNEL 13 or view on YouTube please contact the Douglas-Coffee County
Chamber of Commerce. 384-1873
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FOR
your
uFor YOUR
Iinformation
NFORMATION
2015 Calendar of Events
Visitor Information
STAY
CONNECTED!
2019 Calendar of Events
912-384-4555
Visit
www.cityofdouglas.com
Visitor Information
Community
Calendar,
City
News,
Special
912-384-4555
Programs,
Tourism
Events,
Commission
January………….…….….MLK, Jr. Celebration
Meetings,
A
to
Z
Guide,
Utility
Payments,
January . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MLK, Jr. Celebration
Recycling,
Citizens
Requests
CITY DIRECTORY
February…..…….….Black
February . . . . . . . . . . . History
Black History Celebration
Celebration
GRPA District II Basketball Tournament
City Offices & Services
Area Code (912)
After Hour City Emergency
M-F 8am-5pm DIAL 311
GRPA District II Basketball Tournament
M-S 5pm-8am, Call 912 384-3302
Airport 384-1409
March . . . . The Wiregrass Children’s Art Festival
March……………….The Wiregrass Art Festival
City Clerk 389-3405
City Manager 389-3401
Community Development 389-3433
224 E. Bryan Street | Douglas, Georgia 31533
Customer Services
Electric
Finance
389-3499
389-3445
389-3493
April . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Georgia Cities Rocks
Broxton Week Tour
Relay for Life
Fire (Emergency dial 911)
or
Fire Non-Emergency 384-4185
P.O. Box 470 | Douglas, Georgia 31534 Gas 389-3427
(912) 389-3401 Human Resources 389-3494
Heritage Station Museumwww.cityofdouglas.com Parks & RecreaUon
Police
384-5978
(Emergency dial 911)
Police Non-Emergency 384-2222
Spring Broxton Rocks Tour &
April……....…..Bikes, Blues, and BBQ Festival
Easter Open House
Public InformaUon 383-0277
219 W. Ward StreetWDTV Channel 13
Government Access Channel
Public Works
Vehicle Maintenance
Water & Waster
389-3450
389-3454
389-3447 Georgia Cities Week
Historic Downtown Douglas May . . . . . . . . . . . Summer Program Registration
Relay for Life
City of Douglas Bulletin Board
24 Hours A Day Douglas-Coffee County Parks &
Also Featuring: RecreaUon Department
Job TV, Yard Sale Listing, Bid
cchs@cityofdouglas.com Spring Broxton Rocks
BashTour &
AdministraUon 384-5978
Opportunities, Public Notices, City
Commission Meetings, & More!
For programming information,
AthleUcs
Ceramics
384-5978
384-4868 June . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Summer Beach
Easter Open House
Facility Management 384-5978
912-384-0013 or 912-383-0277.
912-389-3461 | Fax 912-389-3446
Fitness/Special Programs 383-7332
“Douglas On My Mind Show”
July . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 4th Celebration
Grounds Maintenance 384-5068
1st & 3rd week of each month
12am/12pm, 4am/4pm, 8am/8pm
CHANNEL 13 or view on YouTube Public InformaUon Department
Public InformaUon 383-0277
Heritage staUon Museum 389-3461
August . . . . . . . . . . . .
May………...……….…….Blitz National NightDay
OutRegistration
Event
PICTURE
OF
HERITAGE
STATION
Main Street 384-5161
MarUn Centre 384-6070
WDTV-13 383-0013
BroxtonBBQ
September . . . . . . . . . . . South Georgia Rocks& Tour
Visitor InformaUon Center 384-4555
MUSEUM
Outdoor Festival
June...………….…………Summer Beach
Nicholls Founder’s Day Bash
October . . . Community Health & Wellness Day
July……………………….July 4th Freedom
Douglas Lions Club Big Buck Contest Fest
Hometown Harvest
Open: August………..…South Georgia Madness
Outdoor Expo
Coffee State Park Moonlight
Thursday – Friday 10am-4pm
Saturdays 10am-2pm November . . . . Southern Home Vintage
October...……………..Health Market
& Safety Festival
Featuring a permanent collection of Broxton Chicken
Douglas Livers andClub
Lions Gizzards Festival
Big Buck Contest
Douglas-Coffee County history with a Happy Pappy Car Show
special Focus on the railroad, the Hometown Harvest
Coffee State Park Pioneer Harvest Festival
people, and the industry. Fall Broxton Rocks Tour
Downtown Holiday Open House
Coffee State Park Moonlight Madness
Community Tree Lighting Ceremony
Don’t forget to stop by for local
souvenirs in the Whistle Stop Shop Small – Small Business Saturday
November……………………………………….
Souvenir Shop located inside the December . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chicken, LiversChristmas Parade
and Gizzard Festival
museum Coffee State Park Christmas on the Pond
Happy Pappy Car Show
Operated by: Coffee State Park Pioneer Harvest Festival
The Coffee County Historical Society Downtown Holiday Open House
Meet, Greet, and Celebrate December...………………… Christmas Parade
in Douglas, Georgia! Coffee State Park Christmas on the Pond
Meet, Greet, and Celebrate in Douglas, Georgia!
Let us host your reception, birthday party, baby shower or next
special event in one of our facilities! For more information, call
912-384-5978 or email Carol Jackson at cjackson@cityofdouglas.
com. Visit us online at www.cityofdouglas.com/recreation.
Let us host your reception, birthday party, Leisure Guide 2019O|F
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FACILITIES
AND
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baby shower or next special event in one
uMission statement
Douglas-Coffee County Parks & Recreation Department
Mission Statement
T
he Douglas-Coffee County Parks and Recreation Department strives to continue to improve its broad based recreation
programs including sports, cultural activities, parks, and recreational facilities. In order to maintain our leadership,
among comparable sized cities in the United States, we work diligently to ensure opportunities for all citizens in
Douglas and Coffee County. The Douglas-Coffee County Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide variety of diverse,
goal-oriented, affordable, and of course, FUN opportunities for youth of all ages and ability levels.
The Mission Statement is supported by these key ideals:
• To provide competitive programming for different athletic disciplines.
• To provide recreational environment that joins health and spirit.
• To provide a comprehensive maintenance program in order to provide safe, clean facilities.
• To provide passive greenspace consistent with local and national standards
• To provide diverse entertainment opportunities at a reasonable cost
• To provide signature events and programming that has regional appeal
• To provide a recreational environment that pervades fiscal responsibility and efficiency
• To provide programming for special needs and senior adult populations
• To provide the highest level of professionalism and ethics
Douglas/Coffee County Parks & Recreation Board
LeGrand Roberts – Chairman (County) Randy Garrett (CCBOE)
Sid Adams (County) Stevie Young (Ex-Officio)
Michael Brown (City) City Commissioner Kentaiwon Durham (Ex-Officio)
Rueben Speight (City/County) County Commissioner Oscar Paulk (Ex-Officio)
Missy Givens (County) Heather Butler-Brockington (Ex-Offico)
Gerald Bazell (City) Wesley Vickers (Ex-Officio)
Darnell Sieg (City)
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uIntroducing Our Staff 2019
Administrative Division Maintenance Division
Stevie Young, Director Britt Leverette, Maintenance Coordinator
Willis Crockett, Assistant Director Josh Milhollin, Spray Tech
Henry Milhollin, Cemetery Coordinator
Carol Jackson, Facility Coordinator
Rusty Huelett, Park Supervisor
Joann Robinson Toombs, Administrative Assistant
Tim Gay, Maintenance Worker
Nia Wilkerson, Registration Clerk
Joseph Casteloes, Maintenance Worker
Athletics Division Greg Nugent, Maintenance Worker
Landy Gomez, Athletic Coordinator Marquis Ross, Maintenance Worker
Ronnie Bullock, Athletic Programmer Robert “Lee” Hilliard, Maintenance Worker
Nipper Gillis, Maintenance Worker
Ceramic Division
Kenny Ruffin, Facilities Supervisor
Cindy Johnson, Ceramic Coordinator
Donnie Browning, Facillity Worker
Fitness/Special Programs Division Sidney Phillips, Facility Service Worker
LaGina Gibbs, Fitness/Special Program Coordinator Rose Simpson, Facility Service Worker
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uAthletic fee chart
FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Early Registration Fees
Program City/Co. OOC Team Sponsorship
Baseball $40 $80 Youth - $350
Basketball $35 $80 *Adult is determined by the
number of teams
Cheerleading $30 $80
Football (Flag) $40 $80
Football (Tackle) $40 $80
Soccer $35 $80
Softball $40 $80 Youth $350.00
*Adult is determined by the
number of teams
Swim Team $50 $80
Track $15 $80
Volleyball *Adult is determined by the
number of teams
* Team Fee Only
Regular Registration Fees
Program City/Co. OOC
Baseball $45 $80
Basketball $40 $80
Cheerleading $35 $80
Football (Flag) $45 $80
Football (Tackle) $45 $80
Soccer $40 $80
Softball $45 $80
Swim Team $55 $80
Track $20 $80
* After Regular Registration Ends, a $10.00 late fee will be added to the fee.
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uSportsmanlike conduct policy
Douglas-Coffee County Recreation Commission &
Douglas-Coffee County Parks & Recreation Department
Sportsmanlike Conduct Policy
EFFECTIVE: 1-1-2001
I
n order to maintain and promote good sportsmanship at youth and adult activities, the Douglas-Coffee County Recreation
Commission and Douglas-Coffee County Parks and Recreation Department requires all parents, coaches, and officials to read
, agree to and sign the following policy:
All players, coaches, officials, parents, and spectators should represent themselves and the Douglas-Coffee Parks & Recreation
Department with the upmost courteous sportsmanship at all times.
ANYONE who does not represent this sportsmanship at all times will be disciplined accordingly:
1. 1.Youth Players will be suspended for one (1) game. After the first suspension, the player will be suspended for the
entire season and the player will have to appear before the Douglas-Coffee County Recreation Commission before
returning to playing another sport with the Douglas-Coffee County Parks & Recreation Department.
2. 1.Adult Player will be suspended for two (2) games and will be fined $20.00 before returning to play. After the
first suspension, the player will be suspended for the entire season and fined $30.00 and the player will have to
appear before the Douglas-Coffee County Recreation Commission before returning to playing another sport with
the Douglas-Coffee County Parks & Recreation Department.
3. 1.Coaches and Officials will be suspended for two (2) games and will be fined $20.00 before returning to play.
After the first suspension, the coach/official will be suspended for the entire season and fined $30.00 and the
coach/official will have to appear before the Douglas-Coffee County Recreation Commission before returning to
coaching/officiating with the Douglas-Coffee County Parks & Recreation Department.
4. 1.Parents and spectators will be suspended from the facility for one (1) game and will be fined $20..0 before
returning to the facility. After the first suspension, the parent or spectator will be suspended from the facility for
the entire season and fined $30.00 and the parent/spectator will have to appear before the Douglas-Coffee County
Recreation Commission before returning to any Douglas-Coffee County Parks and Recreation Facility.
10 | www.cityofdouglas.com/recreation | Leisure Guide 2019JANUARY - MARCH uTROJAN BASEBALL CLINIC
uBASEBALL REGISTRATION Date: TBA
Early Registration: Jan. 02 – Jan. 18 Time: 9am – 1pm
Cost: $40 City/County, OOC $80 Location: Wilson Field
Regular Registration: Jan. 21– Feb. 01 Cost: $40 (On-site registration $50)
Cost: $45 City/County, OOC $80 Ages: 6 - 14
Age Control Date: prior to Sept. 1, • Learn the basic fundamentals of
2019 baseball from Coffee High Baseball
T-BALL BASEBALL Coaches and Players
Ages: 5 & 6
uADULT SPRING SOFTBALL
PEE WEE BASEBALL MEETINGS
(PITCHING MACHINE) Men’s Church: Jan. 21 & Feb. 11 at 6:30
Ages: 7 & 8 Men’s Open: Jan. 21 & Feb. 11 at 7:30 pBASEBALL
MITE BASEBALL (GRPA) Women’s Church: Feb. 7 & 21 at 6:30
Ages: 9 & 10 Women’s Open: Feb. 4 at 7:30
Co-ed: Jan. 21 at 7:30
MIDGET BASEBALL (GRPA)
• All meetings held at Central
Ages: 11 & 12
Square Complex
JUNIOR BASEBALL (GRPA)
Ages: 13 & 14 uTRACK REGISTRATION
• Evaluations February Ages: 8 - 14
• GRPA Leagues Start March Age Control Date: December 31,
2019
uSOFTBALL REGISTRATION Early Registration: Feb. 4 – Feb. 22
Early Registration: Jan. 02 – Jan. 18 Cost: $15 City/County, OOC $80
Cost: $40 City/County, OOC $80 Regular Registration: Feb. 25 – Mar. 8
Regular Registration: Jan. 21 – Feb. 01 Cost: $20 City/County, OOC $80 pBASKETBALL
Cost: $45 City/County, OOC $80
Age Control Date: prior to Sept. 1, uNYSCA BASEBALL AND
2019 SOFTBALL COACHES CLINIC
Date: TBA
PEE WEE INSTRUCTIONAL
Ages: 18 & Over
Ages: 7 & 8
Time: TBA
MITE SOFTBALL (GRPA) Place: Central Square Complex
Ages: 9 & 10 • Mandatory for all coaches
MIDGET FAST PITCH (GRPA)
Ages: 11 & 12 uBASEBALL EVALUATIONS*
MITE (9&10) BASEBALL
JUNIOR FAST PITCH (GRPA) At Coffee Middle School
Ages: 13 & 14
• Evaluations in February and MIDGET (11&12) BASEBALL
pSOFTBALL
March At TBA
• GRPA Leagues Start March JUNIOR (13&14) BASEBALL
At Coffee Middle School
Evaluation Date: TBA
MAKE A Last Name
“A - F”
Date
Feb. 4
Time
4:30pm
DIFFERENCE!! “G - L” Feb. 5 4:30pm
BECOME A VOLUNTEER COACH “M - S” Feb. 6 4:30pm
FOR YOUTH ATHLETICS!! “T - Z” Feb. 11 4:30pm
CALL: 384-5978 Make-up Feb. 12 4:30pm
*If you do not attend evaluations,
you will have to sit out/not play
pSWIM TEAM
the first of the season.
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EVALUATIONS* ATHLETIC REGISTRATION
MITE (9&10) Softball Date: TBA
MIDGET (11&12) Fastpitch Softball Time: TBA
Place: TBA
JUNIOR (13&14) Fastpitch Softball • Athletic Camps for all ages and
Place: Huckaby Softball Complex gender.
• Possible camps: Baseball, Softball,
Last Name Date Time Basketball, Golf, Tennis, Cheerleading
“A - L” Feb. 13 4:30pm • Registration for Swim Lessons
“M - Z” Feb. 14 4:30pm • Information packet available @ Parks
Makeup Feb. 15 4:30pm & Recreation for Summer Programs in
*If you do not attend evaluations, April
CHEERLEADINGp
you will have to sit out/not play
the first of the season. uSWIM LESSONS
Registration: During Blitz Day
uBASEBALL EVALUATIONS* Program Date: TBA
PEE WEE 7 & 8 Ages: TBA
At Coffee Middle School Gender: Co-ed
Time: TBA
Last Name Date Time Place: City Pool
“A - F” Feb. 25 4:30pm Cost: TBA
“G - L” Feb. 26 4:30pm
“M - S” Feb. 27 4:30pm uGOLF TEAM
“T - Z” Feb. 28 4:30pm Registration: May 06 - June 07
Make-up Mar. 1 4:30pm Dates & Places: TBA
GOLF TEAMp *League starts Apil Cost: $20
*If you do not attend evaluations,
you will have to sit out/not play uTENNIS TEAM
the first of the season.
Registration: May 06 - June 07
Dates & Places: TBA
uPEE WEE SOFTBALL EVALUATIONS* Cost: $60
PEE WEE 7 & 8
At Huckaby Complex
SWIMMING POOL OPENS MAY 28TH
Last Name Date Time • Stop by DCCPRD main office
“A - L” Feb. 26 4:30pm for a schedule of Open & Family
“M - Z” Feb. 28 4:30pm Swim, and for information on
Make-up Mar. 2 4:30pm Family and Individual swim
*League starts April passes.
FOOTBALLp
*If you do not attend evaluations,
JULY – SEPTEMBER
you will have to sit out/not play
uFOOTBALL REGISTRATION
the first of the season.
Early Registration: June 17 – July 19
Flag: $40 City/County, OOC $80
APRIL - JUNE
Tackle: $40 City/County, OOC $80
uSWIM TEAM
Regular Registration: July 22- August
Ages: 7 - 18
16
Age Control Date: prior to May 31,
Flag: $45 City/County, OOC $80
2019
Tackle: $45 City/County, OOC $80
Early Registration: March 25 - April 12
Age Control Date: prior to Sept. 1,
Cost: $50 City/County, OOC $80
2019
Regular Registration: April 15 - April 26
BASKETBALLp
Cost: $55 City/County, OOC $80
12 | www.cityofdouglas.com/recreation | Leisure Guide 2019PEEWEE FLAG FOOTBALL uSOCCER EVALUATIONS*
Ages: 5 & 6 Place: JC Adams Municipal Park
FLEA TACKLE FOOTBALL Soccer Field
Ages: 7 & 8 Date: Saturday, August 17, 2019
Ages: 5-8 10:00am, 9&10 11:00am,
MITE TACKLE FOOTBALL
Ages: 9 & 10 11 & UP 12:00Noon
***Parks & Recreation will no longer
furnish football pants, parents must OCTOBER - DECEMBER
purchase football pants with pads. uBASKETBALL REGISTRATION
Ages: 5 – 17
uCHEERLEADING Gender: Co-ed
REGISTRATION Age Control Date: prior to Sept. 1, pSOCCER CAMP
Ages: 5 - 10 2019
Age Control Date: prior to Sept. 1, Early Registration: Sept. 16 – Oct. 4
2019 Cost: $35 City/County, OOC $80
Early Registration: June 17 – July 19 Regular Registration: Oct. 7 – Nov. 8
Cost: $30 City/County, OOC $80 Cost: $40 City/County, OOC $80
Regular Registration: July 22 - Aug. 16 • Evaluations in November
Cost: $35 City/County, OOC $80
uBASKETBALL EVALUATIONS*
uNYSCA FOOTBALL Place: Central Sq. Complex Gym “B”
COACHES CLINIC Last Name: A-L Nov. 13, M-Z Nov. 14
Date: TBA Pee Wee (5-8) & Mite (9&10) Girls
Cost: Free 4:30pm
Ages: 18 & Over pTENNIS TEAM
Pee Wee (5-8), Mite (9&10) Boys
Place: Central Square Complex 5:15pm
• Mandatory for all coaches Midget(11&12), Junior(13&14), and
Senior(15&17) 6:00pm
uSOCCER REGISTRATION
Ages: 4 - 17 uADULT BASKETBALL
Gender: Co-ed ORGANIZATIONAL MEETINGS
Age Control Date: prior to Sept. 1, MEN’S/WOMEN’S OPEN
2019. Age Groups: 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10- Oct. 7 & Oct. 21 6pm
11 and 12-15. MEN’S/WOMEN’S CHURCH
Early Registration: June 17 – July 19 Oct. 7 & Oct. 21 7pm
Cost: $35 City/County, OOC $80 •All held at Central Square
Regular Registration: July 22 - Aug. 16 Complex pSWIM TEAM
Cost: $40 City/County, OOC $80
Register for Summer
Athletic Programs
May 7, 2019 • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Recreation Dept. Office pFOOTBALL
Leisure Guide 2019 | www.cityofdouglas.com/recreation | 13TEAM INFORMATION the draft. Coaches will be given parent/
At the end of registration sign up, the
DCCPRD staff will hold evaluations.
guardian phone numbers provided
during registration. Please ensure you Make A
Evaluation dates and times will be given
to the parent/guardian at registration.
provide day and evening contact numbers
during registration. If you do not receive Difference!!
Become A
After evaluations are conducted, a date a call from a coach, please contact the
will be given to each volunteer coach DCCPRD main office. Practices will start
Volunteer
for the player draft. With the help of soon after the teams are drafted. NOTE:
DCCPRD staff, volunteer coaches will Some sports are formed by schools teams:
draft all participants and players will be SOCCER, BASKETBALL, FOOTBALL,
placed on teams. A sponsor’s child and T-BALL. Coach For
coach’s child will be placed on teams
before the draft starts. PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS Youth
Teams are allowed to practice three days
When the draft is over the DCCPRD a week before the start of the season.
During the season, teams are allowed to
Athletics!!
staff will post team and player names
at the front window at the recreation
department. No ride requests will be
practice two days a week, if a practice
field is available.
Call:
honored in competitive leagues. After
teams are formed, coaches are required
NOTE: If a player repeatedly misses
practice, the coach has the authority to sit
384-5978
to contact players within 72 hours after that player for one game.
14 | www.cityofdouglas.com/recreation | Leisure Guide 2019Volunteer Coaches
WE NEED YOU!
The DCCPRD encourages
parents to get involved in
our youth programs. Like
you, volunteer coaches come
from all walks of life. Without
volunteer coaches, the team
organizational process is
delayed. Applications are
available at the DCCPRD.
DCCPRD sports staff process
volunteer coach applications
for their specified sport.
• Requirements for Coaches
• Complete a background
check
• Attend a coaches meeting
• Head coaches are
Youth Sports Philosophy required to be certified by
Our philosophy is to instill character, the National Youth Sports
sportsmanship, and teamwork into our Coaches Association (NYSCA).
youth. Our sports programs promote social Coaches are selected based on
knowledge of the game and
skills, physical development and intellectual
the current need according to
maturity. Our programs downplay winning participation levels. Coaches
and losing and promote participation, are ambassadors of the
good sportsmanship, and the enjoyment DCCPRD and the expectations
of all sports. It is our goal to encourage all of a coach is to provide a
participants, coaches, and players to work positive learning environment
and a fun experience for all
hard at their sport, win or lose with dignity,
participants. Coaches are
and demonstrate fair play. selected at the discretion of the
DCCPRD.
Scholarships
Participation Scholarships are available
and are awarded based on each family’s
financial need. Proof of income is required.
A form must be filled out by a parent or
legal guardian and submitted along with
support documents a minimum of one week
prior to the registration deadline.
Leisure Guide 2019 | www.cityofdouglas.com/recreation | 15Weather Cancellations
Decisions about field condition or game cancellation are not made
until 3 p.m. on weekdays. If a decision cannot be made at those
specified times, it will be
made at game time. Decisions
are made by the DCCPRD
staff before the games start.
Games are cancelled if
weather or field conditions
are unsafe for play. On days
of inclement weather, please
call 311, 384-3302 or the
DCCPRD at 912-384-5978
Registration Process
Register for all youth sports at the Douglas-Coffee County Parks & Recreation Department
office located at 200C South Madison Avenue. We are open Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm.
Participants and/or legal guardians must sign waiver to register child. Participants are registered
by age (based on age control date for each sport), gender and/or participation/school district. A
copy of participant’s birth certificate must be on file. Registration fee must be paid in full to be
eligible for practice and/or games and is payable by check, credit, debit or cash. A late fee of $10
will be charged to all participants who register after the registration deadline.
Parent Feedback
The DCCPRD always welcomes feedback from the public. Program
Evaluation Forms are provided at the DCCPRD. There is a drop box in the
front office or you can mail evaluation to Athletic Staff at 200C South Madison
Avenue Douglas, Ga. 31533
Refund Policy
Refunds or credits are approved by the athletic coordinator
or director. Full refunds may be issued prior to team formation.
After team formation, refunds will only be granted for medical
reasons and relocation. A medical letter must accompany a
refund application. For payments by check, please allow 30 days
for refund processing.
16 | www.cityofdouglas.com/recreation | Leisure Guide 2019DCCPRD
Parent Code of Ethics
Parents are asked to adhere to a Code of Ethics for Youth Sports and are encouraged
to help DCCPRD implement and enforce the code. The DCCPRD reserves the right to
dismiss any spectator unable to follow these guidelines. Based on the severity of the
infraction, a spectator may be dismissed from the park for a single game or the entire
season and also pay a fine.
• I will not criticize or yell at officials or players on the field. I will be patient and treat
them with respect.
• I will not be a “Sideline Coach.” I will not sit behind the team bench or pace along
the sideline shouting instructions. I will cooperate with coaches and support the
team.
• I will not be a “Grand Stand Coach.” I will encourage good sportsmanship by
demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, and officials at every game,
practice, and youth sports event.
• I will address team or player problems quietly and only with the team’s head coach.
I will not argue with or question the coach in public.
• I understand that abusive and profane language is not tolerated. I understand that if I
do not conduct myself in a positive manner; I will be asked to vacate the premises.
• I will attend and be on time to all team events. I will arrive early on game days to
allow time for proper warm-ups.
• I will refrain from smoking or using any tobacco or alcohol product while at all
youth sports events.
• I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my child ahead of personal
desires to win.
• I will teach my child to treat all players, coaches, fans, and officials with respect.
• I will emphasize to my child that winning a game is the result of hard work, team
work and maximum effort.
• I will encourage my child and other players on the team. I will keep all comments
positive to influence positive results.
• I will support my child if he/she needs extra practice at home.
Leisure Guide 2019 | www.cityofdouglas.com/recreation | 17uSpecial thanks to our sponsors ...
The Douglas-Coffee County Parks and Recreation Department would like to thank all 2018
Baseball-Softball Sponsors for supporting the youth of Douglas and Coffee County.
2018 Youth Baseball/Softball Medicine Cabinet
Sponsors Aden’s Minit Market
Budget Car Rental
American Legion
Property Hunters
Dairy Queen
CLK Farm
Taylor Auction
Quality Health Food
Southwire
Merritt Deer Processing
Moore Than Graphics
E-Z Clean Carwash
S. Ga. Dentistry
Elixir Extrusions
P&M Trucking
Gussied Up Doodles
KFC 2018 Adult Sponsors
Vickers Music Ycarté
Badcock Home Furnishing
Main Event
Surcheros
Elixir
Ultimate Graphics
Griffin Warehouse Southwire
Millenia Auto Pro Walmart Dist.
1st Franklin
Covenant Christian Church
Davis Poultry
Taylor Auction PC Virus
Smeltzer Electric PCC
Premium Peanut Pilgrims
Walmart
Amicus Curiae
Deem’s Enterprise, Inc.
B&M Construction Slideway Rentals
Goo Goo Carwash
Ride Right Rough Stock
18 | www.cityofdouglas.com/recreation | Leisure Guide 2019SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!
Douglas/Coffee County Parks and Recrea6on Department needs your help by sponsoring a team
or teams in our youth baseball/so20 | www.cityofdouglas.com/recreation | Leisure Guide 2019
JANUARY-APRIL JUNE Program Dates: Sept. 19 – Oct. 24
uWINTER YOUTH CERAMICS uSUMMER YOUTH CERAMICS Time: Tuesdays • 3:30 pm – 5 pm
4 week session Registration: May 6 – 24 Place: Ceramic Studio (Art Center)
Registration: Dec. 17 – Jan. 4 4 Week Mini-Sessions Fee: $45 City/County, OOC $50
Ages: 6 and up Ages: 6, 7 & 8
Program Date: January 16, 23, 30 & Dates: June 5, June 12, June 19, June
Feb. 6 26 (Wednesdays)
Time: Wednesdays • 3:30 pm – 5 pm Time: 3:30pm – 5:00pm
Place: Ceramics Studio (Art Center) Place: Ceramics Studio (Art Center)
Fee: $40 City/County, OOC $ 45 Fee: $40 City/County, $45 OOC
Students will experience working with Ages: 9 & up
Don’t worry
if you miss
clay, firing process and glazing their Dates: June 4, June 11, June 19,
pieces June 26 (Tuesdays)
a class due to
Time: 3:30pm – 5:00pm
uSPRING YOUTH CERAMICS Place: Ceramics Studio (Art Center)
4 week session
Registration: Feb. 18 - Mar. 8
Fee: $40 City/County, $45 OOC
vacation!
Ages: 6 & up (Co-ed) AUGUST-OCOTOBER Summer make-up hours
Program Dates: Mar. 13, 20 – April uFALL YOUTH CERAMICS are available:
3, 10 6 week session Tuesday or Thursday
Time: Tuesdays • 3:30 - 5:00 pm Registration: August 19 – Sept. 6 9am-12noon
Place: Ceramics Studio (Art Center) Ages: 6 & up Gender: Co-ed
Fee: $40 City/County, OOC $45
Monday or Thursday
5pm-9pm
If you are interested in Choose an hour and call
youth ceramics please Cindy @ 384-4868.
register as early as possible
during the registration
time. Please do not wait
until starting date of the
session. Register at the
main Parks & Registration
Drop by and see the selection office on South Madison
of holiday and special occasion Avenue. Call 384-4868 for
items we have available for information on
purchase. ceramics classes.
YEAR ROUND OPEN SHOP
Adult ceramic classes are offered throughout the year in our fully operational
ceramic studio. Classes are taught by a certified instructor. A full line of ceramic
supplies, materials and basic art supplies are available in the ceramic studio.
Open Shop Hours:
Mon & Thurs • 5:00pm-9:00pm
Tues & Thurs • 9:00am-12noon
Fees: $40 City/County, OOC $50-valid for one year membership---
Teens Welcome Ages: 13 & up
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2019 Fitness
u2019 Fitness
Times & Dates
times & dates
: Times : Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Email- CALL: Sr. Lunch 4th
fitness@cityofdouglas.com 912-383-7332 Th. Each month
9:00 - 9:45 am Beginner Fitness Beginner Fitness Beginner Fitness
10:00 - 10:45am Chair Exercise Chair Exercise
1:15pm—2pm Water Water
SGSC Fitness Fitness
5:30– 6:30 pm
Water Fitness Water Fitness
City Pool
Chair Exercise w/Gina: Water Fitness Mornings w/Gina: Summer Water Fitness w/Gina
$12, 2 times a week for 4 $80, 2 times a week for 8 weeks. $65, 2 times a week for 7 weeks
weeks. Beginner Fitness w/Gina :$15, 3
times a week for 4 weeks.
**All classes except Water Fitness are held in the Fitness Studio, 200-E S Madison**
IT’S TIME TO GET FIT Morning Stretch – Beginner class for those who have always
wanted to start a fitness program, but didn’t know where to
Get started today in any of the fun and invigorating classes
begin. Taught by: Gina Gibbs.
offered at DCCPRD’s Aerobics Studio.
200E S. Madison Avenue, next to Satilla Regional Library
Water Aerobics – Exercise in a pool, great for anyone with
912-383-7332
arthritis, pregnant women, and all those who don’t want to
sweat. Tones entire body, strengthens the cardio-vascular
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
system, and improves flexibility. Held at South Georgia State
Chair Exercise – Increase flexibility, build strength, reduce
College. Taught by: Gina Gibbs.
muscle aches and pains by adding breath and movement as
you sit in your chair. Taught by: Gina Gibbs
Summer Camps – For ages 4 and up June - July
24 | www.cityofdouglas.com/recreation | Leisure Guide 2019YEAR ROUND CLASSES Cost: $15.00 monthly
Before starting any fitness program, remember to consult Place: Aerobic Studio (Art Center)
your doctor! • Improves flexibility
All Registration held at Main office 200-C S Madison • Movement to music
• Relaxation
uCHAIR EXERCISE • Weight Loss
Instructor: Gina Gibbs • Improves Muscular Strength
Registration: 1st of each month • Just Fun!
Ages: 18 & Over
Gender: Co-Ed uWATER FITNESS
Time: Tuesday & Thursday Ages: 30 and over
10:00 am – 10:45 am Program Date: Each Mon. & Wed.
pWATER FITNESS
Cost: $12.00 for 4 weeks Fee: $80 City/County, $90 OOC
Place: Aerobic Studio (Art Center) Place: S.G.S.C. Indoor Pool
• Helps ease the pain of arthritis Time: 1:15 Pm – 2:00 pm
• Increase your strength, flexibility, • Splash workout! Exercise in
balance and improve your joint water! Great for arthritis, burning
movement fat, strengthening your heart and
• Exercises performed while sitting working your muscles.
in a chair using small weights, • No Water Fitness on Holidays
resistance bands, & sponge balls. • 2020 Water Fitness Starts Jan. 7th
uMORNING STRETCH MAY - JULY
(FIRST TIMERS WELCOME) uCAMP COOL
(Beginner Exercise Program) (combined program with arts and pMORNING STRETCH
Registration: 1st of each Month crafts, and fitness fun)
Class Times: Mon., Wed., & Thurs. Let’s make a Movie……Movie themes
Time: 9:00 am – 9:45 am Registration: May 7 - June 2019
Gender: Coed
Cost: $70 City/County, OOC $80
Ages: 55 & Over
383-7332
pCHAIR EXERCISE
Call (912)
pWATER FITNESS
Leisure Guide 2019 | www.cityofdouglas.com/recreation | 25Ages: 6-13 (Limit: 25) Coed uSQUARE AND
Time: 10 am - 2:00 pm Bring lunch LINE DANCING CLASSES
each day Dates: Mondays, January 7 - March
11, 2019
Place: The Art Center South end
Times: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Session 1 June 3-6 (Mon-Thurs)
Location: Art Center – Wellness Studio
Session 2 June 10-13 (Mon-Thurs) Fee: $30 for 10 weeks
Session 3 June 17-20 (Mon-Thurs)
Session 4 June 24-27 (Mon-Thurs) uRED HAT SOCIETY
GIRLS ONLY!
uSUMMER WATER FITNESS This Club helps bring out the Child in
Registration: Registration: May 7, YOU! For all those women who have
CAMP COOLp answered the call to come out and
2019 – June 2019
play!
Cost: $65 City/County OOC $75 Age: 35 and up
Ages: 12 & Over Fee: $8
Program Date: June 4 – July 10, 2019 • Must have a Red Hat
Time: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Mondays & Location: Read Trips, Plays, Shopping
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Wednesday and lunch.
Location: City Pool • Join new member lunch in Feb.
• Exercise the cool way! Burn fat! Time and Place: TBA
Great for arthritis and building muscle! Meet new friends and come out and
play!
OCTOBER – DECEMBER
SENIOR EXERCISEp Regular monthly classes continue until
December 13th. Classes will resume in
January 2019.
Give the Gift
of Life...
A Fitness Class!
CAMP COOLp
We offer
Gift Certificates!
BE HEART HEALTHYp
26 | www.cityofdouglas.com/recreation | Leisure Guide 2019Be a Member of the
Red Hat Society
Fun Monthly Meetings. For more
information, call Red Hat sister Gina
Gibbs, 383-7332.
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YEAR - ROUND SPECIAL PROGRAMS uSQUARE AND
uDOUGLAS SENIOR CITIZENS LINE DANCING CLASSES
CLUB Dates: Mondays, January 7 - March
50 & older; Meets monthly on the 11, 2019
4th Thursday. Meetings consist
Times: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Art Center – Wellness Studio
of a covered dish luncheon and
Fee: $30 for 10 weeks
program.
Location: The C. E. Weir Center
YEARLY DANCE SCHEDULE
Meeting Time: 11 am
*January 4 7:00pm
Dues: $5 annually
*February 1 7:00pm
• Join us for fellowship and fun!!! *March 1 7:00pm pSENIOR CITIZENS CLUB
• May program *April 5 7:00pm
*May 3 7:00pm
MAY IS OLDER *June 7 7:00pm
*July 5 7:00pm
AMERICAN’S *August 2 7:00pm
MONTH *September 6 7:00pm
*October 4 7:00pm
Celebrating Senior Adults
*November 1 7:00pm
50 & over! *December 6 7:00pm
Details will be available
April 2, 2019 $8 at the door • 7 p.m.
C.E. Weir Center or Gym A pCHILDREN’S ART FESTIVAL
Call 383-7332
Yellow Day-swap flowers JANUARY - MARCH
uTHE WIREGRASS ART
uTHE WIREGRASS FESTIVAL
ARTISTS GUILD “Art Is For Everyone”
• Artists & Art Supporter Group Children’s Art Festival &
meets 1st Tuesday of each month Coffee County School’s
at 6:30pm at The Art Center – “Student Art Show”
South Entrance. Date: March 9, 2019
Fee: $25 a year Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
• Sponsors yearly Wiregrass Place: Central Square Complex
Children’s Festival on the first Gym “A B”
Saturday in March • A day full of art! Join us as we
• Holds art shows yearly celebrate March as “Youth Art
• Active Members of the guild Month”
may display and sell their artwork • NO FEE!
at the Wiregrass Art Show “The pSENIOR FUN
Soul of the South”
uTHE DOUGLAS
SINGLES CLUB SENIOR TRIP
Ages: 30 & over
Club dues: $15.00
Cape Cod, Martha’s
• Monthly dances – every first
Friday ladies bring finger food/
Vineyard & Plymouth
gents soft drinks Sept. 28 - Oct. 6, 2019
• Covererd dish meetings on the Must RSVP by March1, 2019
fourth Thursday of the month at
Call 383-7332
The Art Center – South Entrance pSUMMER CAMPS
Leisure Guide 2019 | www.cityofdouglas.com/recreation | 29uTINY TOT EGG HUNT -
COMMUNITY WIDE
Program Date: April 13, 2019
Cost: None
Ages: 1 - 7
SUMMER CAMPp Gender: Co-ed
Time: 11:00am Sharp;
Place: Soccer Field at J.C. Adams
Municipal Park Co-Sponsored by
the Douglas Kiwanis & City of
Douglas Fire Department
APRIL - MAY
uMUNCH & MUSIC
Each Wednesday in April
April 3, 10, 17, 24
CAMP COOLp
Time: 12 noon TINY TOT EGG HUNTp
Place: Emma Ward Park
• Bring your lunch, Snack will be
JUNE - JULY
sold
uCAMP COOL
• Co-sponsored by Coffee
(a combined program offering arts &
Alliance for the Arts and Main
crafts, and fitness fun)
Street
Registration: May 7 - June
Cost: $70 City/County, OOC $85
uSUMMER PROGRAM
Ages: 6-12
REGISTRATION
Time: 10 am - 2:00 pm
Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Place: The Art Center South end
Time: 4:00 am - 6:00 pm
Session 1 June 3-6 (Mon-Thurs)
Place: Douglas Coffee County Parks
Session 2 June 10-13 (Mon-Thurs)
& Recreation.
CHILDREN'S ART FESTIVALp Session 3 June 17-20 (Mon-Thurs)
• Programs for all ages and gender
Session 4 June 24-27 (Mon-Thurs)
• Register for all Summer Programs
offered through the Recreation
uART CAMP
Department
Registration: May 7 - July 2019
• Information packet available at
Art Camp. Water color, Painting, 3-D
Parks & Recreation Office Summer
Art, Weaving and more.
Programs & Day Camps
FREE Basketball Camp!
SUMMER CAMPp
Dates: July 22 - 25, 2019
30 | www.cityofdouglas.com/recreation | Leisure Guide 2019Date: July 8 - 11, 2019 Age: 6 - 12
Age: 5 - 12 Time: 10am - 2pm
Time: 10am - 2pm Fee: $80 City/County, OOC $90
Fee: $80 City/County, OOC $90 Location: Art Center 200-E S Madison
Location: Art Center 200-E S Madison
AUGUST - DECEMBER
WIREGRASS GUILD MEMBERS
uART SHOW
“The Soul of the South”
Date: TBA
Time: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Place: The Art Center – South Entrance pCAMP COOL
• Guild Members exhibit and sell
original art work at the Art Center
• Art Demonstrations
uSCIENCE CAMP
Registration: May 7 - July 2019
Science camp, Science experiments,
Crafts. Have fun Learning Science!
Date: July 15 - 18, 2019
pCAMP COOL
Art Enthusiast?
Craft Maker?
Special Talent?
We need more
teachers that are willing
to share their talents.
pSUMMER CAMP
If you are what we are searching for,
contact Gina at 921-383-7332 or
email fitness@
cityofdouglas.com
LOOKING FOR ART OPPORTUNITIES?
JOIN THE WIREGRASS ARTISTS GUILD! CALL THE ART CENTER AT 383-7332.
The Guild meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm. Sponsors the
Wiregrass Children’s Art Show and hosts two art shows yearly!
pART SHOW
Leisure Guide 2019 | www.cityofdouglas.com/recreation | 31WE NEED YOUR HELP TO MAKE
THE MIRACLE FIELD A REALITY!
Donations are being accepted for the construction of the
Douglas Miracle for children and adults with disabilities.
For more information, contact
Stevie Young syoung@cityofdouglas.com or
Willis Crockett wcrockett@cityofdouglas.com at
912-384-5978.
“Because every child deserves
the chance to play baseball.”
Southern Home
Vintage Market
Coming November 2019
Central Square Complex
For more information: 912-389-2468
Vintage Kitchenware, Antiques, Old Yard Décor, Vintage Linens, Vintage
Furnishings and Décor, Collectibles, and MORE!
the Wiregrass Artist’s Guild
Children’s Art Festival –“Art is for Everyone”
MARCH 9, 2019
Children’s Art Festival and Coffee County School’s Student
Art Show, Central Square Complex Gym B. A day full of art!
Join us as we celebrate March as “Youth Art Month.”
NO ADMISSION
32 | www.cityofdouglas.com/recreation | Leisure Guide 2019Adopt A Park!
Help keep our neighborhood parks
clean and alive!
Individuals, businesses and civic organizations
can adopt one of our 12 parks.
For more information, call (912) 384-5978
Let’s All Team Up To Clean Up!
April 13, 2019 • 11:00am SHARP
Soccer Field at JC Adams Municipal Park, Visit with Easter Bunny and Sparky the Fire Pup 10am.
For More Information 912-383-7332 or 912-384-5978
“May is Older American Month”
Celebrating Senior Adults 50 & over! • Call for schedule of activities, 912-383-7332
Leisure Guide 2019 | www.cityofdouglas.com/recreation | 33Friday, September 6, 2019
Saturday, September 7, 2019
Douglas, GA
Event will include a GBA sanctioned
BBQ Cook-Off, Friday Night Concert,
Aviation Fly-In, Vintage War Birds, Aircraft
Displays, Car Show, Motorcycle Show,
Indoor & Outdoor Vendors,
Kids Play Area & MORE!
For More Information: 912-383-0277 or
www. cityofdouglas.com/bbqfest.
34 | www.cityofdouglas.com/recreation | Leisure Guide 2019Community November 2019
Holiday 6 p.m.
Atkinson Plaza
Tree
Lighting
Annual
Downtown Douglas | December 7, 2019
Leisure Guide 2019 | www.cityofdouglas.com/recreation | 35uCity Officials
Standing L-R:
Commissioner Mike Gowen (Ward 4), Commissioner Kentaiwon Durham (Ward 2), Commissioner Cindy McNeill (Ward
5), Commissioner Edwin Taylor (Ward 1).
Seated L-R:
Commissioner Olivia Pearson (Ward 3), Mayor Tony L. Paulk, Commissioner Bob Moore (Ward 6).
224 E. Bryan Street, Douglas GA 31533 • 912-389-3401 • www.cityofdouglas.com
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pOSCAR PAULK pJIMMY KITCHENS pAJ DOVERS
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pJOHNNY WAYNE JOWERS p”SCOOTER” BILL DEEN pWESLEY VICKERS
DISTRICT 4 DISTRICT 5 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
101 South Peterson Avenue, Douglas, Georgia 31533 | 912-384-4799 | coffeecountygov.com
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Parks & Recreation Department
Facilities, Ballfields, and Parks
Facilities Parks
Douglas-Coffee County Parks & Recreation Office – 200C To reserve a park, there is a $25.00 reservation fee.
South Madison Avenue, 912-384-5978, Fax: 912-384-2489, Emma Ward Park – 113 North Coffee Street – Garden
email: syoung@cityofdouglas.com, www.cityofdouglas.com/ atmosphere with gazebo. Great for weddings and receptions.
recreation Restroom facilities available.
Art Center – 200G South Madison Avenue – Ceramics, JC Adams Municipal Park Group Shelter – 600 Van Davis
Fitness and Special Programs classrooms, 912-383-8567/ Road – Large picnic shelter with seating for 80, adjacent
Special Program, 912-384-4868/Ceramics, 912-383-7332/ to small lake, playground equipment. Restroom facilities
Fitness available.
C.E. Weir Center – 309 E. Bryan Street – Senior Citizens Wheel Park Group Shelter – 400 North Wheeler Avenue –
building that is utilized for monthly senior meetings and for Neighborhood park ideal for birthday parties.
private functions ranging from receptions to reunions and
banquets. Building capacity is 225 persons.
Other Parks & Playgrounds
Central Square Complex Gymnasiums A & B – 200 South
Atkinson Plaza – South Peterson Avenue
Madison Avenue – Multi-purpose gymnasiums that can be used
for sports play and tournaments as well as large receptions, Davis Wade Park – 807 West Bryan Street - Playground, Pool,
conferences, and trade shows. Bleacher capacity 1520/banquet Shelter, Ball Field, and Tennis Court
400 Eastside Park – 605 East Franklin Street – Playground, Shelter,
Parks Annex – 500 South Manilla Avenue Ball Field, and Tennis Court
Youth Center – 200G South Madison Avenue – Building Jackie Allen Park (Gladys Coley Resource Center)
capacity of 100 persons, small food serving area Jackson Park – Tina Avenue – Playground
North Madison Avenue Park – 1610 North Madison Avenue
Baseball/Softball Fields – Playground and Walking Track
Walter C. “Huck” Huckaby Softball Complex – 105 Bonwell Roundtree Park – 801 South Gaskin Avenue – Playground,
Royal Road – Used for adult and youth softball games by the Splash Area, Ball Field, Tennis Court, Basketball Court
Recreation Department and High School. Located in JC Adams Unity Park – 625 South Grady Avenue – Playground, Youth
Municipal Park on Hwy 441. Three lighted, 300ft softball fields Baseball Complex, Basketball Court and Shelter
with 8ft fences and clay infields, paved parking and concession
Whispering Pines – North Gordon Street – Playground
stand.
Greg Walker Sports Complex – 901 Connector 206 North –
Located inside the Coffee Middle Scholl Complex, these fields Soccer Field
offer quality baseball and softball fields for youth games and Soccer Field – 36 Lambert Reed Road
tournaments.
Youth Baseball Fields – Unity Baseball Complex – 625 South To reserve a facility, call 912-384-5978 or email cjackson@
Grady Avenue – Davis Wade Field, 807 West Bryan Street cityofdouglas.com
Youth Softball Fields – Huckaby Complex – Faircloth Field
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FACILITIES/BALLFIELDS PARKS/PLAYGROUNDS
A - Central Square Complex 1 - Wheeler Park Group Shelter
Douglas-Coffee County Parks & Recreation Office 2 - JC Adams Municipal Park Group Shelter
Youth Center & Art Center 3 - Emma Ward Park
4 - Atkinson Plaza
B - Parks Annex
5 - Davis Wade Park
C - Walter C. “Huck” Huckaby Softball Complex
6 - Eastside Park
D - Coffee Middle School Complex 7 - Roundtree Park
E - Unity Baseball Complex 8 - North Madison Avenue Park
F - Davis Wade Baseball Field 9 - Unity Park
G - Faircloth Field 10 - Jackson Park
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