Parks and Recreation

Residents are encouraged to enjoy the outdoors for exercise and mental and physical health, while following health guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Things to know before you go

• Bottle filler/water fountains are available, please bring your own water bottle to stay hydrated.
• Use a "Leave No Trace" mentality. Bring a suitable trash bag and take everything out to help protect others 

• Follow CDC guidelines such as:
• Wash hands thoroughly and frequently; carry hand sanitizer
• Practice coughing and sneezing etiquette
• Stay home if you’re feeling sick or exhibiting symptoms of illness 

• Aquatic Center Guidelines:
• Limited socially distanced swim lessons are available
• All pool rules apply; for more information, visit our Pool Rules
• Regular admission fees apply
• Leisure Play Pool Time reservations can be made one day in advance online, in person, or by calling the facility 

Virtual Park Experience
Enjoy a virtual visit to the park and discover something new!

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!

Mission Statement

In partnership with our citizens, Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation provides high quality, broad-based parks, facilities, programs, and services creating a sense of community, enabling a safe and secure environment, and enhancing Gwinnett's quality of life.

Vision Statement

Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation pledges to sustain the delivery of the highest standard of excellence of parks, facilities, programs and services by:

• Being responsive to the changing recreational needs of a diverse and growing community

• Continue a citizen-driven and professional approach to provide safe, well designed and maintained facilities and programs

• Providing responsible stewardship of human, fiscal, natural and historic resources

• Maximizing community resources

Value Statement

• We believe in honesty, integrity and ethical conduct

• We are customer-oriented and both accountable and responsive to our citizens

• We believe in teamwork and collaboration with our community partners

• We promote safety, cost efficiency, innovation, and service excellence

• 2020 Annual Report
• 2015 Annual Report
• 2014 Annual Report
• 2013 Annual Report
• 2012 Annual Report