At City Hall: Department of Parks and Recreation

At City Hall is an occasional series that looks at East Point's city departments and services. 

If you have a boy with a mean curve ball or you just want junior to have fun outdoors, East Point's Park and Recreation Department is getting ready for baseball season. (There are coed leagues from ages 5 to 8.) 
The fee is $90 for residents. Registration is open. First practice starts Feb 22, 2010.

And here's a little more about East Point's Park and Recreation Department from its website:

Mission

The City of East Point Department of Parks and Recreation is committed to enhancing the quality of life of its residents through broad based recreational and cultural opportunities which include providing well-maintained facilities, park land acquisition and preservation of resources while working in concert with the City’s leadership.

Vision

To promote a healthy community where all residents participate in a broad range of parks, recreation and cultural enrichment activities offered at various well-maintained public facilities.  Thereby, residents will be physically and mentally healthy and better connected to their neighbors and the community. 

 Facilities & Activities

The City offers a wide range of amenities and recreational activities for its citizens including:

·         1 recreation center.

·         An 18 acre sports facility that can be used for baseball, soccer and football.

·         A Velodrome – a professionally designed bicycle race track.

Parks & Recreation FY10 Budget... 

• Replaces the roof and gymnasium flooring at the Jefferson Recreation Center
• Establishes additional crew to maintain acquired park and green space
• Acquires more aerobics equipment and provides for game room upgrades 
• Provides funding for comprehensive parks and recreation master plan 
• Installation\restoration of playground, basketball and tennis courts and restroom facilities
  at  Brookdale Park  
• Renovates restrooms, locker rooms and kitchenette at the Jefferson Recreation Center     Initiates fitness classes/programs
• Initiates Instructor Service Contracts for sports and general recreation programs