Take charge of your health and join us at the annual Fall Into Health Wellness Fair on Friday, October 17. From 10:00am to 1:00pm, get free health screenings, fitness and cooking demos, community resources, and so much more. Don’t miss out — register today!
In 1986, Gwinnett County voted to invest in parks and recreation — not just to create green spaces, but to build places where people could connect, play, and grow together. From the first playgrounds and ballfields to today’s award-winning parks, trails, aquatic centers, and recreation centers, Gwinnett Parks and Recreation has been part of the county’s story for four decades.
As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, we look back with pride at the milestones we’ve shared —families gathering for time spent outdoors, children learning to swim and play ball, seniors finding community, and volunteers lending a hand to keep our parks beautiful. Every memory, program, and park has helped shape Gwinnett into the vibrant and welcoming place it is today.
This anniversary isn’t just about where we’ve been, it’s about who we are and where we’re going. The future of Gwinnett Parks and Recreation is filled with new opportunities to explore, connect, and thrive. Throughout 2026, we’ll honor the past while embracing the future with a year-long celebration of special events and community moments.
Join us as we celebrate 40 years of building community, creating belonging, and inspiring the next generation.
The Gwinnett Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all residents by providing exceptional parks, facilities, and programs that inspire healthy, active, and connected lifestyles.
Gwinnett County is a great place to live, work and play! One of the many benefits is your award-winning parks and leisure activities offering a never-ending source of fun activities any time of year. From a stroll on a trail, to playing a sport, to a fitness or pottery class, there is something for everyone at Gwinnett County Park & Recreation!
Many parks feature lovely views of woodlands, lakes, meadows, streams and gently rolling hills. The parks include several historic sites and museums to help you explore the past and enjoy Gwinnett County history. On an average day, the Community Recreation Centers are filled with a multitude of activities and events for infants to senior citizens.
Gwinnett boasts year-round recreation classes, special events, summer day camps, skate complexes, leisure activities, art classes, swimming pools, tennis courts, disc golf courses, sports fields, and much more! We strive to meet the recreational needs of every resident in Gwinnett. So come enjoy your parks and experience the best Gwinnett has to offer!
In September 2022, Gwinnett County joined the ranks of elite park and recreation agencies across the country by earning accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) and the National Recreation and Park Association.
CAPRA measures an agency’s overall quality of operation, management, and service to the community.
The accreditation indicates an agency has met rigorous standards related to the management and administration of lands, facilities, resources, programs, safety, and services.
As part of the accreditation process, Gwinnett Parks and Recreation demonstrated compliance with more than 150 recognized standards and documented all policies and procedures. For more information about CAPRA accreditation, visit NRPA.org/CAPRA.