Athens-Clarke County Unified Government

More than a traditional parks and recreation department, the Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department maintains in excess of 2,000 acres...

The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department maintains more than 45 miles of trails across the community. Leisure Services offers trail...

Sandy Creek Nature Center is a gateway to outdoor exploration.  The property features 225 acres of woodlands and wetlands with...

Bear Hollow Zoo at  is home to a variety of non-releasable wildlife residents. These animals have encountered a challenge that...

The Athens-Clarke County Animal Services protects the public safety and health from at-large and dangerous animals and protects animals from inhumane...

Get in the game!  Become a youth sports volunteer! The ACCGov Leisure Services Department relies on the contribution of volunteers,...

Lyndon House Arts Center, is a facility of the Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department, is a center of excellence for...

The Morton Theatre is the oldest surviving African-American Vaudeville Theatre left in the United States. Located in downtown Athens, this...

Lay Park, nestled in the center of Athens, is the closest park to Downtown Athens.  Throughout the year, the park...

Athens Creative Theatre (ACT) presents several productions each year, including comedies, dramas, and musicals. Performances are presented at the Morton Theatre and...

The Dance Center is more than 15,500 square feet in size and includes state of the art dance studios and...

Aaron Heard Park and Community Center (formerly East Athens Community Center)provides activities and programs for all ages.  Additionally, the center...

The mission of the Clarke County Sheriff's Office is to serve our community through intentional engagement, access and transparency. We...

This six-acre park features a 8,100 square foot recreation building and a pirate-ship inspired playground and is a popular destination...

Sandy Creek Nature Center was founded in 1973 by a group of 11 concerned citizens. In 1981, this group deeded...