Recreation Department
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The Haralson County Recreation Department offers diversified athletic programs to youth and adults in a clean, safe, and enjoyable environment. HCRD has a rich tradition of excellent youth sports programs and the goal of this department is to carry on that tradition while also adhering to ever-changing trends in sports. The department's programs offer something for anyone interested in sports!
The Recreation Department provides a variety of physical activities for people of all ages including baseball, basketball, football and soccer. Programs offer equal opportunities for people regardless of race, creed, social status or economic need. The goals are to encourage good health and physical development for children and families.
In addition to maintaining well-equipped and safe facilities, the Recreation Department takes your child's well-being seriously. Coaches and volunteers are carefully screened and must consent to criminal background checks before being allowed to represent the department. The staff also provides training and certifications for each coach/volunteer to increase efficiency and validity of its athletic programs.
The physical benefits of being involved in athletics at a young age are plentiful. By teaching children about the importance of staying active and fit from a young age, they learn the value of exercise and staying healthy. Physical health and well-being in children is also directly related to their mental health and well-being, and active children who put their often boundless energy to use in a constructive environment are able to grow from the experience of being a part of a team.
Not only are there physical benefits to being involved in sports at a young age, there are also many benefits that come from the competitive side of sports. Athletic competition and the values and ethics that it carries with it, is a great way for children to learn about how to compete fairly with others. It is one of the many life skills that children can learn from playing youth sports, and it prepares them for the many different kinds of competition they will face in life, as well as giving them, "an opportunity to understand the healthy aspects of competition in a friendly environment. Students of all ages who participate in sports have been found to cope better with competition in other areas of their life" (Yan & McCullagh, 2004).
The Recreation Department maintains a clean, well kept center with a half mile walking track, two covered pavillions with grills, an outdoor playground, four baseball/softball fields, two football fields, a soccer field and a double court gymnasium.
In addition to the sports programs, the department’s facilities are available for rental. For long term rentals, the Advisory Board will establish an appropriate fee. All rentals are subject to availability, first come-first serve basis, and will always yield to recreation activities. Concession facilities are not available for rental.
Requests for long term rentals must be submitted in writing and approved by the Advisory Board and the Director of Recreation. All tournaments require a separate “Facility Rental Agreement Contract”.
Pavilions are available at no charge for Haralson County Recreation team parties, subject to availability, and must be procured with deposit and rental contract. Alcohol and tobacco products are never allowed on Park property.