Better Together: Celebrating Parks and Recreation Month in Brookhaven

Brookhaven, GA, July 1, 2025 – From trails and splash pads to fun community events and recreational programs, Brookhaven’s Park and Recreation Department works year-round to ensure the parks are welcoming, safe, and ready for all to enjoy.

This July, the City of Brookhaven joins others around the country in celebrating 40 years of Parks and Recreation Month, with this year’s national theme: “Build Together, Play Together.” The theme highlights the role of parks and recreation professionals in creating thriving communities. 

“This month is about recognizing the hard work and dedication of our Parks and Recreation staff. Our parks and events wouldn’t be what they are without their commitment,” said Parks and Recreation Director, Michael King. “This month’s theme, “Build Together, Play Together” goes hand in hand with everything Brookhaven does throughout the City, ensuring that we are #BetterTogether.”

The Parks and Recreation Department manages over 15 parks, more than 100 acres of green space, 2 recreation centers, and 3 community pools. The department also offers a wide variety of programs and events for all ages, including recreation and aquatics programs, and annual community favorites such as the Cherry Blossom Festival, Easter Egg Hunts, and Touch-A-Truck.

As part of Parks and Recreation Month, the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is celebrating Parks and Recreation Professionals Day on Friday, July 18. This is a day to celebrate all the dedicated professionals who build strong, vibrant and resilient communities. Be sure to thank a parks and recreation professional if you see them around Brookhaven this month.

To celebrate, join us for family-friendly events and programs in July:

• July 1: Conservation Series: National Park Service

   

  6:30-7:30 p.m. | Briarwood Park Community Center, 2235 Briarwood Way NE 

• July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Silver Sneakers Chair Yoga 

   

  1-2 p.m. | Briarwood Park Community Center 

• July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Atlanta Dodgeball Club 

   

  7-9 p.m. | Briarwood Park Community Center 

• July 4, 5, 6: $1 pool admission 

   

  Briarwood, Lynwood, and Murphey Candler Park pools

• July 7, 9, 16, 21: Tang Soo Do

   

  6-7 p.m. | Lynwood Park Community Center, 3360 Osborne Rd  

• July 7, 14, 21, 28: Silver Sneakers Chair Aerobics 

   

  1-2 p.m. | Briarwood Park Community Center

• July 7, 14, 21, 28: Active Living Every Day

   

  6:30-7:30 p.m. | Briarwood Park Community Center

• July 18: Dive-in Movie: Moana 2 

   

  8 p.m. | Murphey Candler Park pool, 1551 W Nancy Creek Dr 

• July 19: Walk with a Doc

   

  9-10 a.m. | Murphey Candler Park Trailhead East 

• July 23: American Heart Association CPR Training (English)

   

  2:30-4:30 p.m. | Lynwood Park Community Center

• July 24: How to Raise Money-Savvy Kids

   

  7-8 p.m. | Lynwood Park Community Center

• July 27: American Heart Association CPR Training (Spanish)

   

  2-4 p.m. | Briarwood Park Community Center

• July 30: American Red Cross Blood Drive 

   

  1-7 p.m. | Lynwood Park Trailblazers Community Room

• Ongoing: Swem School swim lessons

   

  Briarwood, Lynwood, and Murphey Candler Park pools

To learn more about Parks and Recreation Month, visit the NRPA website. Sign up for programs here.