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Jim Huie Recreation Center9045 Tara Boulevard, Jonesboro, GA 30236

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Clayton County Parks & Recreation invites you to our Hoppy Easter Event! Enjoy a fun-filled evening of Easter arts and crafts on Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 5 p.m. –

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Clayton County Parks & Recreation invites you to our Hoppy Easter Event! Enjoy a fun-filled evening of Easter arts and crafts on Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Jim Huie Recreation Center, 9045 Tara Blvd., Jonesboro, GA 30236. Pre-registration is required. The cost is $5, and you can sign up at any Clayton County Recreation Center or online at claytonparks.com.

For more information, contact Makayla Morris at 678-479-5133. Hop on over for a memorable Easter celebration! #ClaytonConnected

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April 2, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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Jim Huie Recreation Center

9045 Tara Boulevard, Jonesboro, GA 30236

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Lake Spivey Recreation Center2300 Hwy 138, SE

fri03Apr6:00 pmParents Night Out: May Series

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Clayton County Parks and Recreation presents: Parents Night Out May Series. We will have fun, games, crafts and activities for the kids to enjoy. This event will be held on

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Clayton County Parks and Recreation presents: Parents Night Out May Series. We will have fun, games, crafts and activities for the kids to enjoy. This event will be held on the following Fridays: May 1st, May 8th, May 15th, May 22nd and May 29th, 2026, from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. This event will be held at our beloved Lake Spivey Recreation Center; 2300 Walt Stephens Road Jonesboro, GA 30236. There will be a fee of $20 per child and this event is for children aged 5 – 14 years old. There are only 30 spots make sure to register your child at the front desk or online April 6th, 2026, until slots are filled. For more information contact Program Coordinator Ben Howze at (770) 347-0390.

Parents night out flyer May 2026 Series

Time

April 3, 2026 6:00 pm

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Lake Spivey Recreation Center

2300 Hwy 138, SE

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fri10Apr(Apr 10)9:00 amsun12(Apr 12)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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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 applying to become a lifeguard for Clayton County Parks and Recreation.

Interested participants must attend one of the following 3-day class series:

* April 10, 2026 – April 12, 2026

* April 24, 2026 – April 26, 2026

* May 1, 2026 – May 3, 2026

* May 15, 2026 – May 17, 2026

* August 7, 2026 – August 9, 2026

* August 21, 2026 – August 23, 2026

* September 18, 2026 – September 20, 2026

* October 2, 2026 – October 4, 2026

Participants must attend all 3 days in a series to complete the certification.

Participants must also meet all of the following required prerequisites:

* 300-meter swim

* 2 minutes treading water (without arms)

* Timed-brick test (10 lbs. brick)

Participants must be at least 15 years old to get certified, and 16 years old to apply for a lifeguard job with Parks and Recreation. The classes cost $150 for participants who are only interested in becoming certified, and $90 for participants who are interested in applying for a job as a Clayton County Parks and Recreation lifeguard. For more information, contact DeAndre Burton at DeAndre.Burton@claytoncountyga.gov or 770-472-8090. #ClaytonConnected

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April 10, 2026 9:00 am - April 12, 2026 5:00 pm

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Rex Park3499 Rex Road, Rex, GA 30273

sat18Apr9:00 am12:00 pmCommunity Park Clean Up & Trash Dump

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Join Clayton County Parks and Recreation for Community Park Clean Up & Trash Dump on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Rex Park,

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Join Clayton County Parks and Recreation for Community Park Clean Up & Trash Dump on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Rex Park, 3499 Rex Rd. Rex, Ga 30273. For more information, contact Amiya Law at amiya.law@claytoncountyga.gov. #ClaytonConnected

Time

April 18, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Rex Park

3499 Rex Road, Rex, GA 30273

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fri24Apr(Apr 24)9:00 amsun26(Apr 26)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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Interested participants must attend one of the following 3-day class series:

* April 10, 2026 – April 12, 2026

* April 24, 2026 – April 26, 2026

* May 1, 2026 – May 3, 2026

* May 15, 2026 – May 17, 2026

* August 7, 2026 – August 9, 2026

* August 21, 2026 – August 23, 2026

* September 18, 2026 – September 20, 2026

* October 2, 2026 – October 4, 2026

Participants must attend all 3 days in a series to complete the certification.

Participants must also meet all of the following required prerequisites:

* 300-meter swim

* 2 minutes treading water (without arms)

* Timed-brick test (10 lbs. brick)

Time

April 24, 2026 9:00 am - April 26, 2026 5:00 pm

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Lake Spivey Recreation Center2300 Hwy 138, SE

sat25Apr9:30 am11:00 amPilates in the Park

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Clayton County Parks & Recreation presents Pilates in the Park. Join us on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Lake Spivey Recreation Center, 2300 Walt Stephens Rd, Jonesboro, GA 30236.

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Clayton County Parks & Recreation presents Pilates in the Park. Join us on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Lake Spivey Recreation Center, 2300 Walt Stephens Rd, Jonesboro, GA 30236. Registration will be held from 9:30 a.m.- 10:00 a.m., followed by the session from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

This event is FREE and open to individuals 18 and up. Bring a mat and water, and come unwind, stretch, and enjoy the outdoors with us. For more information, contact Amiya.Law@claytoncountyga.gov. #ClaytonConnected

Pilates in the park 2026

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April 25, 2026 9:30 am - 11:00 am

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Lake Spivey Recreation Center

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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.