L.E.A.F.

PARKS & REC GUIDE LEISURE EVENTS AND FUN!

WINTER/SPRING '23 JANUARY - APRIL, 2023

@dunwoodyparksandrec

Letter from the Director

A Jam-Packed New Year I’m proud of the fact that Dunwoody Parks & Recreation starts every new year with a focus on giving back. January 2023 marks the seventh year for Dunwoody’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. We’re grateful for our partnership with the Dunwoody-Atlanta Chapter of Jack & Jill of America, Inc. We’re also grateful to so many of you for making January 16 a day on and not a day off by planting trees and daffodils, donating canned goods, cleaning up trails and garden beds, and giving blood. Together, we’re making a difference. This winter, we anticipate cutting the ribbon on Dunwoody’s newest park, Two Bridges Park. This five-acre park located at 50 Perimeter Center East will include Dunwoody’s first splash pad (28 feet in diameter), along with an 8,000square-foot playground, natural surface walking trails, two pavilions, exercise equipment, and restroom facilities. It also supports our goal of connectivity by tying into the Dunwoody Trailway and pedestrian bridge over the North Fork of Nancy Creek. We’ll open the park this quarter but will wait to run the splash pad until the weather turns warmer this spring. We’re excited about this important amenity for families in the area. We think Two Bridges will also be a draw for visitors to Perimeter Center. We look forward to celebrating Black History Month (February) and Women’s History Month (March) with public art. We’ll have new murals on display along the fence at the Brook Run Skate Park. We’ve had great success with this program over the past two years and look forward to sharing more thoughtful and creative designs this year. The first quarter of the year brings the start of a new season for the Dunwoody Farmer’s Market (February 11), Dunwoody Food Truck Thursdays (April 27) and Lemonade Days (April 20-23). We also have great programs offered by our team and our partners. I encourage you to take some time to read through the pages of the L.E.A.F. to find your fit. Happy new year! Brent Walker Parks and Rec Director

CONTENTS

4 THIS SEASON'S EVENTS

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26 DUNWOODY PARKS AND AMENITIES

38COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

PROGRAMS

37 RENTAL RESOURCES Dunwoody Parks & Rec

4800 Ashford Dunwoody Rd.

January 1: Registration for Camp Flashback Begins. Visit www.dunwoodypt.org for details 3: Dunwoody Senior Baseball Middle School League Coaches Meeting, 7pm 5: Bees, Teas, and Honey Workshop, Dunwoody Nature Center, 10-11am 5: Beekeepers Club, Dunwoody Nature Center, 6:30-8pm 7: Winter Quarter begins, Spruill Center for the Arts. Visit www.spruillarts.org for details 7: Free First Saturday, Dunwoody Nature Center, 1-2pm 7-8: Rush Union College ID Camp. Visit www.rushunionsoccer.org/dekalb for details 8: All About Color Painting Workshop, Spruill Center, 10am-1pm 8: Paint Like Bob Ross, Dunwoody Nature Center, 4-7pm 12, 19, 26, Mixed Media Drawing Workshop, Spruill Center for the Arts, 1-4:30pm 12, 19, 26, Mixed Media Drawing Workshop, Spruill Center for the Arts, 6-9:30pm 12: Backyard Scientists Begins (Every Thursday through May), Dunwoody Nature Center, 9am-12:30pm 13: Chattahoochee Handweavers Guild Meeting, Dunwoody Cultural Arts Center, 6-10pm 13: Night Light & Suncatcher Glass Art Workshop, Spruill Center, 6:30-9:30pm Don't miss the plant & book sale at 10am! 14: Environmental Science Merit Badge, Dunwoody Nature Center, 9am-3pm 14: Free Master Gardening Talk – Monarch Butterflies, Brook Run Greenhouse Complex, 11am-12pm 15, 22 & 29: Anyone Can Learn to Draw Workshop, Spruill Center for the Arts, 1-4pm 7th Annual MLK Day of Service

Join fellow community members for our 7th annual day of give back! Help plant trees, cleanup a community garden, plant daffodils, give blood, and more across Dunwoody. Projects open to all ages. In partnership with Jack & Jill of America. View project locations and give back opportunities at www.dunwoodyga.gov/MLKDay

January 16: Nature Lovers Book Club, Dunwoody Nature Center, 9-10:30am 18: Yoga in the Park, Dunwoody Nature Center, 6-7pm 20: Intro to Jewelry: Stack Rings Workshop, Spruill Center, 6:30-9pm 21: Dunwoody Senior Baseball Pitching Clinic, Brook Run Park, 10am 21: Small Biz & Product Photography Workshop, Spruill Center, 10am-12pm 21: History Alive, Donaldson-Bannister Farm 21: Game Night, N. Shallowford Annex, time TBD 23-Feb 12: Dunwoody Senior Baseball Middle School League Pre-Season Practices 24: Summer Camp Registration begins, Spruill Center for the Arts, Camps starts in May 26: Gallery Exhibit Opening Reception, Spruill Gallery 28: Winter Birding, Dunwoody Nature Center, 8-10am 28: Color on Metal Jewelry Workshop, Spruill Center, 10am-4pm 31: Rush Union Spring Academy/Select practices begin. Visit www.rushunionsoccer.org/dekalb for details

2023 camps are here! View options for Winter, Spring and Summer at bit.ly/dunreccatalog

February: Black History Month 1: Summer Camp Registration Opens for Members, Dunwoody Nature Center, 6am 1: Black History Month murals exhibit opens, Brook Run Skate Park 2: Bees, Teas, and Honey Workshop, Dunwoody Nature Center, 10-11am 2: Beekeepers Club, Dunwoody Nature Center, 6:30-8pm 4: Color on Metal Jewelry Workshop, Spruill Center, 10am-4pm 4: Valentine’s Pet Portraits, Brook Run Dog Park, 11am-1pm 4: Free First Saturday, Dunwoody Nature Center, 1-2pm 5: Jewelry Market, Spruill Center for the Arts 5 & 6: Dunwoody Senior Baseball Middle School League Park Team Evaluations, Brook Run Park 8: Seeing the Light Photography Workshop, Spruill Center, 10am-12pm 9: Valentine's Princess Party, N. Shallowford Annex, 5-7pm Don't miss the plant & book sale at 10am! 11: Saturday Volunteers, Dunwoody Nature Center, 9am-12pm 11: Free Master Gardener Talk – Honey Bees, Brook Run Greenhouse Complex, 11am-12pm 11: Whiskey in the Woods, Dunwoody Nature Center, 3-7pm 12: Lovebirds Birding, Dunwoody Nature Center, 9-11am 12: Spring Herbal Teas Workshop, Dunwoody Nature Center, 1-2:30pm 12 & 19: Learn to Paint a Landscape Workshop, Spruill Center, 12:30-4:30pm 13-Apr 6: Dunwoody Senior Baseball Middle School Regular Season 14: Middle School League Opening Day Ceremony, Brook Run Park, 5pm 15: Dunwoody Senior Baseball Spring League Registration Begins. Visit www.dunwoodyseniorbaseball.com for details 15: Summer Camp Registration Opens for Everyone, Dunwoody Nature Center, 6am

February: Black History Month 17: Winter School Break Camp, Dunwoody Nature Center, 9:30am-3:30pm 17-20: President’s Day Art Camp, Spruill Center for the Arts. Visit www.spruillarts.org for details 18: Date Night Wine Tasting – RSVP required, Spruill Gallery, 6-9pm 18: Chattahoochee Handweavers Guild Meeting, Dunwoody Cultural Arts Center, 10am - 12pm 18: Game Night, N. Shallowford Annex, time TBD 19: Stained Glass Windchimes Workshop, Spruill Center, 1-4:30pm 20: Nature Lovers Book Club, Dunwoody Nature Center, 9-10:30am 20: Winter School Break Camp, Dunwoody Nature Center, 9:30am-3:30pm 20: Rush Union Spring Rec practices begin. Visit www.rushunionsoccer.org/dekalb for details 24: Pastel Immersion Workshop, Spruill Center, 10am-1pm 24: Intro to Jewelry: Stack Rings Workshop, Spruill Center, 6:30-9pm 25: Bird Study Merit Badge, Dunwoody Nature Center, 9am-1pm 25: Kiln Firing for Fused Glass Workshop, Spruill Center, 5:30pm-6pm 25-26: Rush Union Spring Cup. Visit www.rushunionsoccer.org/dekalb for details 26: Beginning Acrylic Painting Workshop, Spruill Center, 10am-1pm 27: Spring Quarter registration begins, Spruill Center for the Arts, 9am

March: Women's History Month 1: Mommy & Me Registration Opens, Dunwoody Nature Center, 9am 1: Women's History Month murals exhibit opens, Brook Run Skate Park 2: Bees, Trees, and Honey Workshop, Dunwoody Nature Center, 10-11am 2: Beekeepers Club, Dunwoody Nature Center, 6:30-8pm 2: Vintage Inspired Floral Glass Art Workshop, Spruill Center, 6:30-9pm 3: Pastel Immersion Workshop, Spruill Center, 10am-1pm 4: Free First Saturday, Dunwoody Nature Center, 1-2pm 4: Kiln Firing for Fused Glass Workshop, Spruill Center, 5:30-6pm 5: Stained Glass Jewelry Workshop, Spruill Center, 10:30am-4:30pm 5: Intuitive Painting Workshop, Spruill Center, 1:30-6pm 10: Friday Night Hike, Dunwoody Nature Center, 7-8pm 11: Saturday Volunteers, Dunwoody Nature Center, 9am-12pm Don't miss the plant & 11: Intro to Silver Clay Jewelry Workshop, Spruill Center, 10am-5pm book sale at 10am! 11: Dunwoody Community Garden March Master Gardener Talk- Plant Germination, Brook Run Greenhouse Complex, 11am-12pm 11: Gnome Takeover: Garden Glass Art Workshop, Spruill Center, 1-3:30pm 12: Water Mixable Oils Painting Workshop, Spruill Center, 10am-1pm 12: BIG Bowls Glass Art Workshop, Spruill Center. 12-3pm 12: Spring Herbal Tea Workshop, Dunwoody Nature Center, 1-2:30pm 18: History Alive, Donaldson-Bannister Farm 18: Winter Birding, Dunwoody Nature Center, 8-10am 18: Glass Garden Stakes Workshop, Spruill Center, 10am-12pm

March: Women's History Month 18: Chattahoochee Handweavers Guild Meeting, Dunwoody Cultural Arts Center, 10am-12pm 18: Concert in the Park, Dunwoody Nature Center, 2-6pm 18: Game Night, N. Shallowford Annex, time TBD 18 & 19: Chasing & Repousse Jewelry Workshop, Spruill Center, 10am-2pm 20: Spring Equinox Yoga, Dunwoody Nature Center, 6-7pm 20-24: Color Theory Painting Workshop, Spruill Center, 10am-3pm 20-24: Color Theory Painting Workshop, Spruill Center, 4-9pm 22: Glass Garden Markers and Planter Art Workshop, Spruill Center, 10am-12:30pm 24: Friday Night Hike, Dunwoody Nature Center, 8-9pm 25: Paint Like Monet Workshop, Spruill Center, 9:30am-3:30pm 25: Artistic Affair, location TBA

Snap!Dragon's Garden returns March 2023! Details will be announced on the Parks & Partners Calendar at www.dunwoodyga.gov/ParkEvents

April: 1: Spring Quarter begins, Spruill Center for the Arts. Visit www.spruillarts.org for details 1: Intuitive Painting Workshop, 10am-2:30pm 1: Free First Saturday, Dunwoody Nature Center, 1-2pm 1-2: Spring Family Backyard Campout, Dunwoody Nature Center, 4pm-9am 3-7: Spring Break Art Camp: Spruill Center for the Arts 3-7: Spring Break Camp, Dunwoody Nature Center, 9:30am-3:30pm 6: Beekeepers Club, Dunwoody Nature Center, 6:30-8pm t& Don't miss the plan ! 8: Nature Study Merit Badge, Dunwoody Nature Center, 9am-2pm book sale at 10am 8: Dunwoody Community Garden Master Gardener Talk- Square foot gardening, Brook Run Greenhouse Complex, 11am-12pm 15: Game Night, N. Shallowford Annex, time TBD 19: Yoga in the Park, Dunwoody Nature Center, 6-7pm 19: Nature Lovers Book Club, Dunwoody Nature Center, 9-10:30am 20-23: Lemonade Days, Brook Run Park 20-29: Pottery and Art Sale, Spruill Gallery, 10am-5pm 21: Friday Night Hike, Dunwoody Nature Center, 8-9pm 22: Earth Day Planting Event, Dunwoody Nature Center, 9am-12pm 23: Plein Air Art Class, Dunwoody Nature Center, 1-4pm 27: Dunwoody Food Truck Thursdays begins, Brook Run Park, 5pm 28-30: Dunwoody Community Garden & Orchard Plant Sale, Brook Run Greenhouse Complex, 9am-4pm daily 29: Monarchs and Margaritas, Dunwoody Nature Center, 6-9pm

Don't miss these key Dunwoody Senior Baseball dates! April 10-20: Middle School Playoffs, Brook Run Park April 15: Spring Evaluations, Brook Run Park

7th Annual MLK Day of Service January 16, 2023 9AM - 12PM

Join community members for our 7th annual day of give back! Help plant trees, cleanup a community garden, plant daffodils, give blood, and more across Dunwoody. Projects open to all ages. In partnership with Jack & Jill of America. VIEW PROJECT LOCATIONS AND GIVE BACK OPPORTUNITIES AT WWW.DUNWOODYGA.GOV/MLKDAY

March 27 – April 2

Brook Run Dog Park

FUR BABY VALENTINE'S DAY PHOTOSHOOT

4770 N. Peachtree Rd.

$25

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Join us for Valentine-themed photos of your pet (or you and your pet), complete with a background cupid would approve of. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Brook Run Dog Park Association. r Registe here!

Valentine's Princess Party

Feb 9, 5-7pm

Create special memories this Valentine's Day with Expressions in Motion Dance and Dunwoody Parks and Rec! Princesses and the Prince of their choice will learn step-by-step dance moves, then enjoy free pictures and Valentine's treats. Princesses must be accompanied by a Prince 18 years of age or older. $35 per couple

Ballet, Ages 3-6 5-5:45pm Hip/Hop, Ages 7-12 6:15-7pm

N. Shallowford Annex 4470 N. Shallowford Rd.

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Spruill Center for the Arts

Paint Like a Ross

The Spruill Center for the Arts provides high-quality fine arts programming for the community through classes in literary, performing, and visual arts. The Spruill Center offers day, evening, and weekend courses for Adults, Teens, and Children. Classes include Jewelry, Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media, Sculpture, Decorative Arts, and more!

Complete an oil painting in just one class —even if you’ve never painted before! That’s the magic of the techniques used by Bob Ross in his popular TV series, the Joy of Painting®. Bob Ross Certified Instructor Jeremy Rogers walks you through step by step how to paint a beautiful Ross landscape, complete with “happy trees”! This is a light-hearted painting class totally focused on creating beauty and having fun! (Only Bob Ross supplies are used to give you an authentic experience.)

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Visit www.spruillarts.org for available workshops and classes

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Brook Run Park Barn Feb 6

$70

Chattahoochee Handweavers Guild The mission of the Chattahoochee Handweavers Guild is to promote and preserve weaving and other fiber related arts through education, programs and outreach to the community.

Visit chgweavers.org/learning for available workshops and classes

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Stage Door Theatre As a 501[c]3 nonprofit theater, and a Classical Repertory theater, Stage Door Theatre’s vision is to be respected and recognized for artistic excellence, achievement, and advancement in areas such as theatrical preservation, musical and play productions, and education.

Visit stagedoortheatrega.org for available camps and performances

Valentine's Dance Party w ith Expressions in Motion Dance is back F eb 9! View details at bit.ly/dunreccatalog Expressions in Motion Dance Expressions In Motion Dance strives to impact children in our neighborhoods by promoting a fun, healthy, creative and educational learning environment. Our program benefits students by instilling an understanding of community, respect, and self-awareness. We are dedicated in providing quality dance education for all!

N. Shallowford Annex Ballet/Hip Hop Ages 3-11 Jazz/Hip Hop Ages 7-18 Jazz/Tap Ages 5-8 Pre-Ballet/Creative Movement Ages 2-4 Boys Only Hip Hop Ages 5-17 $Various

Don't miss the large-scale skate park mural exhibits for Black History Month and Women's History Month!

Dunwoody Senior Baseball

Atlanta Sport and Social Club is Atlanta’s premier provider of adult recreational sports leagues, fun-filled social events, and adult sports tournaments. Founded in 2012, they have quickly become the largest sport and social club in the area.

Since 1975, DSB has provided a place for baseball players (middle school age and up) to play the game they love. Started for kids too old to play Little League, the program has grown to include an early spring middle school league (6th-8th grade), spring leagues (ages 13-15 and 15-18), a summer wood bat league (ages 18-35), fall leagues (ages 13-15 and 15-18) and year-round travel baseball teams that call DSB home. Over 1,600 players participate in a game of baseball in one of DSB's programs each year.

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Atlanta Sport & Social Club

Visit https://bit.ly/3FCUXOD for current openings and schedule

Visit https://bit.ly/3HiTihQ for current openings and schedule

Rush Union Soccer Rush Union Soccer was formed when the Georgia Rush branch of Rush National combined with Chiefs Futbol Club. Rush Union provides all levels of play for boys and girls 4U-19U in Georgia, including rec, academy, select and elite options. Rush Union's mission is to provide now and next-level soccer, close to home, so you can stay in your community and still have the opportunities that other clubs have offered. Rush Union is a US Club SCCL member, SCCL Premier member, USYS NL and GA Soccer member.

Visit https://bit.ly/3pu8eDB for current openings and schedule

Atlanta MABL The Atlanta MABL/MSBL is the premiere men's baseball league in Atlanta. Offering different leagues throughout the year (18+, 25+, 35+, 45+, spring & fall with options for midweek, Saturday or Sunday) for your baseball needs. The Atlanta MABL/MSBL is a non-profit organization that donates back into local high school baseball and softball programs.

Visit www.atlantamabl.com for current openings and schedule

Pet First Aid / CPR Class for Dogs and Cats

The Babysitter Boot Camp® PRO is created for the babysitter that wants to be totally prepared for all babysitting changes. In the PRO workshop, babysitters receive the Babysitter Boot Camp® training in addition to an American Heart First Aid and CPR/AED full two-year certification.

The Pet First Aid Class is a 5 hour handson class that will cover a number of valuable skills.

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Babysitter Boot Camp® PRO

Ages 10 -16 learn interviewing the parent, reviewing house rules, understanding bedtimes, snacks, homework, friends, TV, games plus an array of expectations.

N. Shallowford Annex

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You will learn about: Restraining & Muzzling Primary Assessment in an emergency CPR & Rescue Breathing Choking Management Bleeding & Shock Treatment First Aid Kit Content Insect Bites, Stings & Snakebites Heat & Cold Injuries Seizures Poisoning AND MUCH MORE! Coffee, tea, water, brunch and snacks included.

$99

N. Shallowford Annex February 26

$95

Dunwoody Nature Center Every visitor to the park, participant in a class, and volunteer has the opportunity to see environmental education in action. We believe in:

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Opening eyes and minds to the beauty of nature Providing information about the plants and animals native to Dunwoody and the Piedmont Exploring the relationships among all inhabitants of the area, and the impact human activities have on the environment Training children to be “backyard naturalists” Providing educational experiences that appeal to different learning styles

Visit dunwoodynature.org/events for upcoming classes and events

Self Defense

Experience fun, challenging and personalized workouts designed to unlock your full fitness potential. Our program is where amazing workouts, top-rated Certified Personal Trainers and an incredible community come together!

The Way of the Kitten provides selfdefense seminars designed to teach you how to avoid potentially dangerous situations and escape from them if needed. Don’t be a Victim – Take the Class!

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Camp Gladiator

Held at Brook Run Park, M/W @ 6pm

Visit bit.ly/CG_dunwoody_20 for current specials

Heartsaver CPR & AED Class This Heartsaver CPR AED course provides the knowledge and skills that may help save a life. Students will learn the techniques of CPR and use of an AED for adults, children, and infants. The skills learned in this course will help you recognize and respond to cardiac arrest, get emergency care on the way quickly, and help the person until more advanced care arrives to take over. Course card is valid for two years.

N. Shallowford Annex Feb 18 & 23 April 1 & 6 $90

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N. Shallowford Annex February 28

$25

POUND® Fitness In the Park POUND® IS THE WORLD'S FIRST CARDIO JAM SESSION INSPIRED BY THE INFECTIOUS, ENERGIZING AND SWEATDRIPPING FUN OF PLAYING THE DRUMS! Using Ripstix®, lightly weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercising, POUND® transforms drumming into an incredibly effective way of working out. Designed for all fitness levels, POUND® provides the perfect atmosphere for letting loose, getting energized, toning up and rockin’ out! The workout is easily modifiable and the welcoming philosophy appeals to men and women of all ages and abilities.

Brook Run Park March 11 April 8

$10

Community Yoga Join us for a breath-focused yoga flow class appropriate for all levels from beginner to advanced. Class focuses on mindful, flowing poses to help build strength and balance, while exploring range of motion, improving flexibility and promoting overall sense of peace and well-being. Pricing is for full session. Held at the Brook Run Park amphitheater, Wednesday evenings from 5:15-6pm.

Brook Run Park Feb 15 - March 29 April 12 - May 17

$72

Tai Chi & Qi Gong for Health Tai Chi Intro is an 8-week introductory course that teaches foundational exercises essential to any tai chi practice including posture, body alignment and balance. Class begins with warm-up stretches to improve range-of-motion and a "Tai Chi Flow" sequence that reinforces tai chi basics and fundamentals. Qi Gong for Health combines graceful, stretching movements with deep breathing to restore balance to our mind and body. In addition to stress-reduction and enhanced immune function, practitioners will notice increased rangeof-motion, improved balance and stronger joints. Newcomers can drop-in anytime!

Brook Run Park Intro: Jan 18 - March 9 $80 Qi Gong: Jan 7-April 29 $15

Dunwoody Trailway The Dunwoody Trailway is a 12-foot wide, multi-use trail which connects across three distinctive parks in the City of Dunwoody: Brook Run Park, Pernoshal Park and Georgetown Park. Covering an estimated 2.75 total miles, the Dunwoody Trailway offers loops, straightaways and curves providing walkers, runners, strollers and bikers with scenic passage through some of the city’s most peaceful and picturesque landscapes. Don't forget about the free exercise equipment along the Dunwoody Trailway! Stations can be found at Pernoshal Park and Georgetown Park.

Step Challenge is back!

Get active as a family this April for the annual Step Challenge! All ages have 30 days (April 1-April 30) to walk, run, jog, skip, or hop to get your steps in. The FIRST three finishers received prizes from Big Peach Running Co. and CampGladiator. All participants will receive a 15% off coupon to Big Peach Running Company and a swag bag once the month is complete. Get moving and have fun!

Rush Union Soccer

Since 1975, DSB has provided a place for baseball players (middle school age and up) to play the game they love. Started for kids too old to play Little League, the program has grown to include an early spring middle school league (6th-8th grade), spring leagues (ages 13-15 and 15-18), a summer wood bat league (ages 18-35), fall leagues (ages 13-15 and 15-18) and year-round travel baseball teams that call DSB home. Over 1,600 players participate in a game of baseball in one of DSB's programs each year.

Rush Union Soccer was formed when the Georgia Rush branch of Rush National combined with Chiefs Futbol Club. Rush Union provides all levels of play for boys and girls 4U-19U in Georgia, including rec, academy, select and elite options.

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Dunwoody Senior Baseball

Visit https://bit.ly/3HiTihQ for current openings and schedule

Rush Union's mission is to provide now and next-level soccer, close to home, so you can stay in your community and still have the opportunities that other clubs have offered. Rush Union is a US Club SCCL member, SCCL Premier member, USYS NL and GA Soccer member. Important Dates: January 7-8: College ID Camp February 25-26: Rush Union Spring Cup

Visit https://bit.ly/3pu8eDB for current openings and schedule

Step Challenge Get active as a family this April for the annual Step Challenge! All ages have 30 days (April 1-April 30) to walk, run, jog, skip, or hop to get your steps in. The FIRST three finishers received prizes from Big Peach Running Co. and CampGladiator. All participants will receive a 15% off coupon to Big Peach Running Company and a swag bag once the month is complete. Get moving and have fun!

Atlanta Youth NFL Flag Football League

Teams play 5 on 5. Open to boys and girls grades K-8. All experience levels are welcome. Participants receive NFL flags, belts and reversible NFL team branded jersey.

Brook Run Park March 5- April 30

$200

Kilometer Kids Kilometer Kids is Atlanta Track Club's oldest and largest youth running program. The free, game-based curriculum is designed to teach kids in K8th grade about goal setting, healthy habits, respect, and community building, all through exposing them to the sport of running. Over the course of the 10-week season, the goal for every Kilometer Kid is to run 26.2 miles or the equivalent of a marathon. There is no fee to participate, and the program is for all elementary and middle school students regardless of running ability or experience. Being a Kilometer Kid is not about running the fastest or winning the race. Instead it's all about working hard, being kind and having fun while becoming more physically active, being a part of a team and finding joy in the process.

Brook Run Park M/W @ 4:30-5:30pm Feb 27- May 10

Baseball Fields, MultiSport Fields, and Open Play Fields The Brook Run Park baseball fields are available for use for pick-up games, outside of the scheduled school and baseball activities. Enjoy the two new multi-sport fields at Brook Run Park, complete with a concession stand, overlook plaza, parking, restrooms, and an added entrance from Barclay Drive. Stop by to watch youth soccer, adult flag football or to play a pick-up game of your own! Both the baseball and multi-sport fields are free and first-come, first-serve for non-organized play outside of scheduled programming. Program schedules are posted weekly onsite. View current "Free Play" hours at www.dunwoodyga.gov/brookrunpark

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Outside of scheduled programming, Brook Run Park also houses two open fields for your use. The Front Field (near the playground) and the new Peach Field (near the Community Garden) are open for pick-up play. Please no organized games or practices in these areas.

For league or organized play, please contact Kate Borden at [email protected]

Become an Instructor! Have you ever considered sharing your talent or passion with others? The City of Dunwoody Parks & Rec Department is looking for new instructors to teach programs! Applications can be requested from Kate Borden at [email protected].

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Brook Run Park 4770 N. Peachtree Rd. At 110-acres, Brook Run Park is the largest park in not only Dunwoody, but the region. This signature park features a large playground, 2-mile loop multi-use trail, skate park, 2-acre dog park, community garden, event pavilions, Treetop Quest course, disc golf course, and baseball and multi-sport fields. The Great Lawn, Amphitheater, disc golf course, and two new pavilions are now open! Disc golf starts near the Community Garden. For pavilion availability and rates, visit http://bit.ly/dunreccatalog or email Andrea Perez at [email protected].

DonaldsonBannister Farm 4831 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. This historic home, built in the 1870's, and 5-acre property is available to view and enjoy by appointment or by reservation for events. It is open year-round for picnics, strolls, and free play in the open lawn. To learn more about private events and other historic properties please contact Rachel Sloan at [email protected]. For program information on History Alive and Camp Flashback, visit https://dunwoodypt.org.

Dunwoody Cultural Arts Center 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. The Dunwoody Cultural Arts Center is a multi-arts complex conjoined to the Dunwoody Library. The Spruill Center for the Arts, Stage Door Theatre, and the Chattahoochee Handweavers Guild are all proud to call the center home.

The Spruill Center for the Arts provides high-quality fine arts programming for the community through classes in literary, performing, and visual arts for adults, teens, and children. http://www.spruillarts.org/

Stage Door Theatre’s mission is to strengthen our vibrant community of patrons, artists, and youth by providing an intimate and inclusive home where shared stories and human experiences are celebrated. https://stagedoortheatrega.org/

The Chattahoochee Handweavers Guild is a non-profit organization that welcomes everyone with a love of fiber arts to meet, exchange creative ideas, and get inspiration for their work. https://chgweavers.org/

Dunwoody Park & Nature Center 5343 Roberts Dr. At 25-acres, Dunwoody Park includes a significant nature preserve with hiking trails, Wildcat Creek, a playground in the woods, rental spaces, and nature classrooms within the Dunwoody Nature Center. The Dunwoody Nature Center offers a year-round schedule of nature classes for children, adult programs, special events, overnight camping programs, field trips for school and scout groups, and outreach programs to area schools. Four rental spaces are housed within the Nature Center and can be rented for your next event. For rental availability, events, and program offerings, visit http://www.dunwoodynature.org/or email [email protected]

Georgetown Park 4400 Dunwoody Park Dr. The two primary features of Georgetown Park include a central square and a park. The 1.4-acre central square is home to an open play field, gazebo, water feature, and two regulation-size bocce courts. The 1.9-acre park contains a playground and exercise equipment. Restrooms are located in both areas of the park. The Dunwoody Trailway connects from Pernoshal Park to the central square, through Georgetown Park and then continues on into the Perimeter area. Both the gazebo and bocce courts are first-come, first-serve and do not require a permit to use. Players will need to bring their own bocce balls.

N. Shallowford Annex 4470 N. Shallowford Rd. Located on five-acres, the N. Shallowford Annex building is home to community meeting space and parks programs, such as yoga, chess, CPR classes, and STEM camps. Two meeting rooms are available to Dunwoody based non-profit groups and are scheduled through the Parks & Rec Department. Each room is supplied with tables, chairs, and a projector. There is also a shared prep-kitchen and serving window for meeting use. For availability, contact Kate Borden at [email protected]

Pernoshal Park 4575 N. Shallowford Rd. At 5-acres, Pernoshal Park includes a rental pavilion, bathrooms, basketball courts (two half-courts and one full size), a pickleball court, and large open field area for play. It is connected to both Brook Run Park and Georgetown Park via the Dunwoody Trailway. On the eastern side of the park is a large multi-purpose sports open field area perfect for catch, frisbee, soccer or outdoor fun. The pavilion is a perfect setting for a family gathering or party. For pavilion availability and rates, visit http://bit.ly/dunreccatalog or email Andrea Perez at [email protected].

Two Bridges Park 50 Perimeter Center East The City of Dunwoody broke ground on Two Bridges Park in Summer 2022. The fiveacre park will feature the City’s first splash pad, a playground, small and large pavilions, restroom facilities, exercise equipment, and trails. It is scheduled for completion by Q1 of 2023. The park will tie into the Dunwoody Trailway and the Georgetown area via pedestrian bridge over the North Fork of Nancy Creek. View site plan and project updates at www.dunwoodyga.gov/perimeterpark.

Vernon Oaks Park Vernon Springs Dr. at Vernon Oaks Dr. Next door to 5127 Vernon Springs Drive, at just a half-acre, Vernon Oaks Park is a hidden gem tucked into a tree-lined Dunwoody neighborhood. This pocket park features a walking trail, seating, and a stone spring house built by early area settlers. Enjoy a quiet and serene setting away from the city to read, sit and relax. Park hours are 7am-sunset. Please be courteous and respectful of the surrounding neighbors.

Waterford Park 4565 Dellrose Drive Waterford Park is a new seven-acre park. The first phase of construction was completed in May 2021. It included the refurbishing of two tennis courts and a pavilion, plus new sidewalks, parking, fencing, lights and rails. Future plans for the neighborhood park include a bathroom, playground, bridges and trails to connect to surrounding neighbors. The tennis courts are available to the public on a first-come, first-served basis, with no reservation system.

Windwood Hollow Park 4865 Lakeside Dr. At 11-acres, Windwood Hollow Park features a playground with fully ADA-accessible ramps, two tennis courts, rental pavilion, nature trails, and an open meadow for free play. Please note, the tennis courts are not lit and close at sundown. The picnic pavilion seats approximately 50 people and can be rented for your next event. When not reserved, the pavilion is free and first-come, first-serve. For pavilion availability and rates, visit http://bit.ly/dunreccatalog or email Andrea Perez at [email protected].

Rental Rules & Resources Available at Brook Run Park, Pernoshal Park, and Windwood Hollow Park Applications

Alcohol

Rental applications must be received by the Parks & Rec Department at least 14 days prior to the event date and not more than 180 days out. View availability and rates at http://bit.ly/dunreccatalog.

Alcohol is permitted with a $200 refundable deposit. A full refund will be given if the rental area is clean and free of damage after your event. Alcohol is not permitted in any park except as part of a rental or special event permit.

Caterers & Grills

Bounces Houses & Inflatables

Food vendors are allowed for rentals. Copies of vendor business licenses are due to the Parks & Rec Department prior to the rental date. Grills are NOT permitted on any grassy area or under any pavilion.

Non-water feature inflatables and bounce houses are allowed with a rental permit. Proof of insurance is required prior to the rental date.

Contact Andrea Perez at [email protected] with any questions.

Music Sound amplification devices are permitted but must comply with the City's Noise Ordinance.

Community Spotlight Over 50 years of community engagement with the Dunwoody Woman's Club The GFWC Dunwoody Woman’s Club is a service organization of women joining together to expand skills and apply abilities as community leaders whose contributions help shape Dunwoody and surrounding communities. Since 1971, the DWC has supported the Dunwoody community through 5 pillars of work: Arts & Culture, Civic Engagement and Outreach, Education and Libraries, Environment, and Health and Wellness. The Club also awards three $2,000 Student Achievement Scholarships to outstanding college bound high school seniors. Awards are presented to students who, in the opinion of the awards committee, demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, school and community involvement, and an exceptional desire for higher education. Do you have a heart for service, love of community, and want to make some great friendships? Join the club today! Membership, scholarship, Home Tour info and more can be found at www.dunwoodywomansclub.com. We can't wait to see what the next 50 years brings!

Know someone we should highlight? Email info to Rachel Waldron at [email protected]

EVENT SPONSORSHIPS Expand Your Brand!

Sponsorship opportunities are now available for the 2023 event season! Events include: Kids to Parks Day, Groovin' on the Green Concert Series, Pics in the Park Movie Series, and Holiday Lights at Brook Run Park. For more info, email Rachel Waldron at [email protected].

Dunwoody Parks & Rec Guidebook Winter/Spring '23