Athens Parks and Recreation Community Center

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Location: 701 East State Street, Athens

Contact: Rich Campitelli

Phone: 740-592-3325

The Athens Arts Parks and Recreation Department maintains over 260 acres of land in 7 different locations, oversees many diverse facilities, and provides programs for all ages and interests.

The park system operates and maintains the following: the award-winning Athens Community Center, the City Pool, our nationally recognized Skate Park, Dog Park, Sells Park trails and nature preserve, 4 tennis courts, 14 outdoor basketball courts, 10 baseball/softball fields, 5 soccer fields, putt-putt course, two horseshoe pits, two miles of paved bike path, 2 sand volleyball courts, 6 shelter houses, 4 park restroom facilities, and many playgrounds.

CHILD CARE:

Before and after school child care is available for children 5-12 years of age (grades K-6).

Preschool, for children 3-5 years of age (fully potty trained), is offered throughout the year.

Summer Day Camp offered also. 

Call 740-592-3325 for schedules, availability and additional information. 

CONFERENCE & BANQUET CENTER

- Full range of room sizes from 400 to 4000 square feet

- Variety of room set-ups including theater, banquet, and classroom

- Round and rectangular tables available

- Audio/visual equipment available

- Catering available in our full-service catering kitchen

- Outdoor patios adjacent to all rooms

- Use of state-of-art fitness facilities can be arranged

- Easy access from all major highways

- Centrally located in Athens

- Five minutes from hotel/motel accommodations

- Several restaurants located within walking distance

- Nearby shopping centers

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Athens County Visitors Bureau · 1-800-878-9767 · Contact Us