October
fri02Oct(Oct 2)9:00 amsun04(Oct 4)5:00 pm2026 Lifeguard Certification Classes
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2026 Lifeguard Certification Classes with Clayton County Parks and Recreation begin in April. This is an opportunity to become a certified lifeguard, and also an opportunity to express interest in
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October 2, 2026 9:00 am - October 4, 2026 5:00 pm
sat03Oct8:00 am5:00 pm17th Annual Lake Spivey Road Race
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On your mark, get set… Go! Registration for the 17th Annual Lake Spivey Road Race is now open. The race will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 8
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On your mark, get set… Go! Registration for the 17th Annual Lake Spivey Road Race is now open. The race will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 8 a.m. at Lake Spivey Recreation Center, 2300 Walt Stephens Road, Jonesboro, GA 30236. Partnership opportunities are available.
Access the registration page. #ClaytonConnected

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October 3, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
sat03Oct10:00 am2:00 pmGet Fit Expo
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📍Lake Spivey Recreation Center 2300 Walt Stephens Road Jonesboro, GA 30236 📅 Saturday, July 25, 2026 | 🕒 11 A.M. –
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📍Lake Spivey Recreation Center 2300 Walt Stephens Road Jonesboro, GA 30236
📅 Saturday, July 25, 2026 | 🕒 11 A.M. – 3 P.M.
📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 🕒 10 A.M. – 2 P.M.
Join us at that Get Fit Expo where you can explore and learn how to improve your physical health and financial wellness.
We will focus on:
Health Screenings | Adult and Youth Fitness | Financial Literacy
For more information, contact Program Coordinator Braylon Finch 770-347-0390 or www.claytonparks.com.

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October 3, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Lake Spivey Recreation Center
2300 Hwy 138, SE
sat17Oct1:00 pm4:00 pm2026 Fall Festival
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Join Commissioner Hambrick and Clayton County Parks and Recreation for the 2026 Fall Festival on Sat., Oct. 17, 2026, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. The festival will take place at Flat Shoals
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Join Commissioner Hambrick and Clayton County Parks and Recreation for the 2026 Fall Festival on Sat., Oct. 17, 2026, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. The festival will take place at Flat Shoals Park, located at 1915 Flat Shoals Road, Riverdale, GA 30296. Parking and shuttle service will be available at North Clayton Middle School, 5517 W. Fayetteville Road, College Park, GA 30349. #Claytonconnected

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October 17, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
fri23Oct6:00 pm8:00 pmLake Spivey Drive Thru – Halloween Treat
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Drive by for a Trick or Treat! For more information contact Recreation Manager; Brittany Waller at (770) 347-0390. Lake Spivey Recreation Center 2300 Walt Stephens Road
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Drive by for a Trick or Treat! For more information contact Recreation Manager; Brittany Waller at (770) 347-0390.
Lake Spivey Recreation Center
2300 Walt Stephens Road
Jonesboro, Ga 30236
Date: October 23, 2026
Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm

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October 23, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Lake Spivey Recreation Center
2300 Hwy 138, SE
thu29Oct5:00 pm7:00 pmHalloween Social
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South Clayton Recreation Center will be hosting a Halloween Social on October 29, 2026. This event is for ages 5-12 and will run from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. in
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South Clayton Recreation Center will be hosting a Halloween Social on October 29, 2026. This event is for ages 5-12 and will run from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. in the Recreation Center’s Community Room. Attendees can expect games, sweets, face painting, giveaways, a costume contest, and other fun Halloween activities. RSVP by accessing the registration form. We will only have space for 65 kids! #ClaytonConnected

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October 29, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
South Clayton Recreation Center
1837 McDonough Road
Mission
The mission of the Clayton County Parks and Recreation Department is to foster leisure activities, pursuits and experiences through the provision of a safe and well maintained park system, comprehensive and affordable recreation programs and facilities to the residents of Clayton County.
Vision
Clayton County Department of Parks and Recreation strives to engage and connect communities through people, parks and programs by providing a diverse offering of events and activities within our parks and facilities while enhancing the quality of life for the residents of Clayton County.



