Parks and Recreation

Ball fields, courts, playgrounds, skate parks and pavilions closed, trails remain open
Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation park hours are sunrise to sunset and certain areas within parks are closed in the interest of public health. While parks remain open to allow residents to enjoy the outdoors during this unprecedented time, it has become evident that restricting access to certain areas of parks is necessary to enforce social distancing guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

Basketball courts, tennis courts, volleyball courts, dog parks, ball fields, playgrounds, pavilions, sand volleyball courts and skate areas are among the amenity areas within County parks that are closed.

Gwinnett County officials ask residents to comply with the closures by obeying posted signage and avoiding locked or cordoned-off areas. In addition, anyone who continues to visit the trails or other open areas in County parks should practice social distancing.

All County parks indoor facilities, aquatic centers and pools  remain closed, and programs hosted at these facilities have been canceled until further notice.

Parks and Recreation staff will be communicating with residents who have upcoming reservations at pavilions or other facilities. Anyone who has booked a rental at a county facility can contact the facility to learn their options for rescheduling or receiving a refund.

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

• Parks & Recreation Annual Report 2015
• Parks & Recreation Annual Report 2014
• Parks & Recreation Annual Report 2013
• Parks & Recreation Annual Report 2012