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We are the Dublin-Laurens County Recreation Authority As we approach summer – we encourage each of you to get involved in the summer programs and special events offered by Dublin-Laurens County Recreation Authority. Please go to our web page (dlcra.org) to get additional information and keep informed. We always look forward to talking with our public about new and exciting ideas - call us at the Welcome Center 478-277-5060. This summer we have several camps planned, movie mornings, Movie Under the Stars, Southern Pines Splash Pad (open 7 days per week), Zumba, Senior Bingo and the July 4th Special Event. July 4th, we’ll have an extra special day starting with the Splash Pad and capped with the fireworks starting at dark (approx. 9:15 p.m.). We hope everyone has an opportunity to participate and “Play the DLCRA Way!” — Danny Jones Director, DLCRA
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DLCRA UPCOMING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES Southern Pines Kids Running Program Southern Pines Kids Running Program, June 2 — July 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Ages 5-16, Tuesday and Thursday $20 registration fee Get up and join us in getting back on our feet and in shape for the summer time. This one hour class will help develop the stamina and mind-set to get you through a 5k. This class consists of not just running, but games and activities that will help get your legs back under you. So come on out and join the active lifestyle movement.
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Lacrosse Camp -Lacrosse Camp- May 23 Grades 3-5 at 11 a.m., Grades 6-8 at 1 p.m. $5 registration fee Join us on the 23rd of May to learn and develop the fundamentals of lacrosse. Drills, Games and Activities will all take part in the clinic. Equipment will be provided if you don't have any.
Color Run -Color Run, July 4, Southern Pines, 10 a.m. Registration fee $5, Registration begins at 8 a.m. Pre-register by June 22 and receive a free t-shirt Get ready to get doused with color in Southern Pines first ever Fun and Color run. Along this 5k course you will run through many color stations where you will get covered in a variation of colors. So come dressed in a white t-shirt and be prepared to leave in a tie die shirt. We will have a DJ on site along with a free play area and the splash pad will be open to all participants to cool down at the end of the race.
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Movie Under the Stars -Movie Under the Stars-June 12th at 8 p.m., showing Rio2, Registration Fee= free Come on out for a movie under the stars. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and favorite snack and relax. The movie will begin at dark so be early and
get a good spot to relax and enjoy a fun filled soothing evening.
Senior Fish Derby -Senior Fish Derby- Ages 55 & Older Date: Saturday, May 9, 2015 Fishing Starts at Time 7
a.m. — 10 a.m. Registrations at 6:30 a.m. Location Southern Pines Regional Complex Pond Fee: FREE On-site registration available Bring Your Chair, Bait & Fishing Tackle and Come on OUT!
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-May 25 —May 29, Robert Sapp Baseball Camp For boys and girls aged 714, as well as highly skilled 6
year olds. Camp is held from 9 a.m. til 3 p.m. everyday. Fundamentals in the morning followed by supervised games in the evening. Come out and enjoy the Robert Sapp baseball Camp
British Soccer Camp -British Soccer Camp June 1-5, Southern Pines Complex Noon til 1 p.m.
Strap on your soccer cleats and get ready to soak up plenty of knowledge skills and drills in this years British Soccer camp hosted at southern pines complex.
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Tiny Tikes Baseball Camp -Tiny Tikes Baseball Camp, July 20-24, ages 4-7, 9a.m.11a.m, $20 registration fee This camp focuses solely on learning the very basics and core of hitting, fielding, and throwing. Drills, games,and instruction will be done daily as well as a supervised game at the end of the camp to showcase what the campers have learned.
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Splash Pad -Splash Pad- Opening Memorial Weekend to the public Come have fun in the sun this summer at southern pines always fun splash pad. Be sure to bring plenty of sunscreen as you indulge in a fun filled day in the pad.
Out of the Park Baseball Camp -Out of the Park Baseball Camp, July 13-17, from 9 a.m.noon. Registration fee $20. Ages 8-16 Learn from the best around as Former Professional Baseball Player Matt Smith and staff teach the fundamentals of pitching, hitting, and catching as well as structured games to help develop player instincts for the game. T-Shirts will be given out at the end of
the camp. Staff also includes current and former college and pro baseball players.
Southern Pines Ag & Expo Center 10 a.m.-Noon Refreshments provided Come play and win some great prizes!!!! Absolutely FREE 10 a.m. until noon •May 7 & 21 •June 4 & 18 •July 9 & 23 •August 13 & 27 •September 10th & 24 •October 8 & 22 •November 5 & 19 •December 3 & 17
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Zumba Class -ZumbaClass Location Stubbs Park Activity Building Dance Studio Get a great cardio workout and learn some hot new moves you can use on the dance floor! Moves are derived from Latin dance and mind/body exercises. Instructors are Natalia Chavis & Donella Peacock. Monday's 6-7 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday's 6:307:30 p.m. Fee $5 per person Participant Provides water bottle/comfortable clothing & suitable shoes.
Me and MommyBrunch and Brushes -Me and Mommy- Brunch and Brushes, August 1, 10 a.m. til lunch, $25 registration fee, 20 spots availiable Enjoy painting a canvas and some finger foods with you and your loved ones. Supplies will be provided, register early. Being held at southern pines ag building.
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For The Kids!
We do it...
For Fun!
For The Community! For The Future!
The Dublin-Laurens County Recreation authority will strive to develop, maintain and improve recreational facilities and services for the residents of Laurens County offering quality leisure opportunities and varied cultural programs in an atmosphere of consistently professional and personal services.
For Health & Wellness!
To Teach! SOUTHERN PINES PARK Staff:
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Danny Jones, Executive Director Kay Hughes, Administrative Assistant Sharon Couch, Receptionist/Secretary Randy “Spook” Spivey, Athletic Superintendent Jennifer Crosslin, Athletic Coordinator Matt Smith, Program Coordinator
Curtis Smith, Oconee Gym Assistant Center Director Brian Mallette, Operations Manager Jason Hawkins, Operations Mechanic Felipe Rivera, Operations Robin McNair, Operations
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Sock and Sole -Sock and Sole- Walking Program, Southern Pines, Tuesday and Thursdays at 7:30 a.m., June 1-July 31, $10 registration fee Walk and talk your way back into shape in our sock and sole walking program. We will provide pedometers for everyone who signs up. The goal is to work your way up to your 10,000 steps a day, which is the recommended amount of steps to take a day to be heart healthy.
Bead Making Class •Bead Making Class •Wreath Making ClassDates to come for these two classes, call DLCRA for more information
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Join us for a month long summer camp that is sure not to disappoint. Adventures on the nature trail, wet and wild fun at the splash pad, arts and crafts, games of all kinds are just a few of the things that will be offered at our camp.
Morning. 10 a.m. •Tuesday June 9 Despicable Me •Tuesday June 23 Dolphin Tale 2 •Tuesday July 14 Epic
Movie Mornings
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DLCRA PARKS AND FACILITIES BEDINGFIELD RECREATION AREA This park is located on 7.5 acres on the Old Eastman Road in Cadwell Facilities include: Lighted baseball/softball field, tennis court, basketball court. Plans in place for renovations with SPLOST. Location Address Old Eastman Rd, Cadwell
CHAPPEL FIELD This park is located in 6 acres on Stadium Street in Dudley. Facilities include: Lighted baseball; concession/restroom building Location Address Stadium Street, Dudley
CRABB PARK Location Address Fred's Lane, Dublin 31021
DEXTER GYM FIELD This field is located on 4 acres on Taylor Rowland Rd in Dexter Facilities include: Lighted baseball/softball field Location Address Taylor Rowland Rd, Dexter
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DLCRA MAIN OFFICE AND WELCOME CENTER (pictured above) This office houses the DLCRA Director, Receptionist, Theatre Dublin and the Ag and Expo Booking, Administrative Assistant and the Athletic Department. Hours are typically Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location Address 102 Travel Center Blvd, Dublin 31021
MONTROSE COMMUNITY FIELD Location Address Montrose
OCONEE Two lighted baseball/softball fields, outdoor basketball court, gymnasium, weight rooms, field house, restroom/concession area, play structure, parking 100-plus cars. Location Address 525 Wabash St, Dublin 31021
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Hilburn Park Hillburn Park is 7.5 acres in size. Facilities include a 300-feet lighted baseball field, 185feet lighted baseball/softball field, picnic shelter and 3 picnic tables, restroom/concession building, 2 tennis courts, playground and 30-car parking lot Directions: From I-16/US 441 Interchange - Take exit No. 51 (Dublin - McRae US319). Travel North approximately 2 1/2 miles and turn left on Kellam Rd. (turn between Church's Fried Chicken and The Salvation Army). Continue through 3 traffic lights (the first being the intersection of Ga 257, the 2nd being the intersection of Bellevue Road, the 3rd being the intersection of US 80). After crossing US 80 continue to stop sign approximately 100 yards. Then continue approximately 1/4 mile to a dead end at the park.
OCONEE COMMUNITY CENTER/ RIVERVIEW PARK This facility is located on 62 acres on Wabash Street. 478-277-5062 Facilities include: Two lighted baseball/softball fields, outdoor basketball court, gymnasium, weight rooms, field house, restroom/concession area, play structure, parking 100-plus cars. Location Address Wabash Street, Dublin 31021
POSSUM HOLLOW This park is located on four acres on Park Lane in Dexter Facilities include: Lighted baseball field, outdoor basketball, playground, concession/restroom and picnic shelter. Location Address Park Lane, Dexter
PRITCHETT ST. PARK This park is 3.81 acres. Facilities include: Multi-use field, basketball
This park is located on 7.5 acres on the RentzDexter Rd in Rentz Facilities Include: 300 ft. lighted base-
ball/softball, 200 ft. lighted baseball, concession/restroom. Location Address Rentz-Dexter Rd., Rentz
RAILROAD PARK This park is two acres. Facilities include: Caboose, boxcar; open area. Location Address Dublin 31021
RIVERWALK PARK
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Riverwalk Park (at left) is a 1.637 acres greenway, passive park — walkway and plaza above the river. Located at the Oconee River at Jackson Street Bridge. Location Address
This park is located on 3 acres on Hwy 80 in Dudley Facilities include: Lighted youth baseball/softball field Location Address Hwy 80, Dudley
SANDRA K. SCOTT PARK (FORMERLY GEORGIA ST. PARK) RENTZ PARK
court, picnic shelter, on-street parking. Plans for renovation current SPLOST. Location Address Pritchett Street, Dublin
Sandra K. Scott Park is 2 acres and has a Picnic shelter, basketball goal, tot playground, onstreet parking.
SOUTHERN PINES ADULT COMPLEX Location Address 575 Southern Pines, Dublin 31021
SOUTHERN PINES AG AND EXPO BUILDING Location Address 575 Southern Pines
Road, Dublin 31021
SOUTHERN PINES BOYS BASEBALL COMPLEX Location Address 575 Southern Pines, Dublin 31021
SOUTHERN PINES FOOTBALL SOCCER COMPLEX Location Address 575 Southern Pines, Dublin 31021
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WARNOCK PARK This park is located in East Dublin. Facilities include: 3 lighted baseball/softball, one lighted tee ball field, 2 lighted tennis courts, restroom/concession area, play structure. Location Address East Dublin
Location Address 575 Southern Pines, Dublin 31021
SOUTHERN PINES REGIONAL PARK (at right) is 120.25 acres. Facilities include: 15 lighted baseball/softball fields, five lighted football/soccer fields, four batting cages, four concession/restroom buildings, 1,700 parking spaces, nature area and picnic shelter, playground, and walking trail. Currently under construction: 360 x 360 lighted multi-purpose field, concession/restroom building, 330 additional parking spaces, 1.5 mile perimeter walking trail, 200x300 equestrian center (open air) building. Directions: Located off Hwy 441 ( Near the I-16 Interchange) on Southern Pines Rd behind the Laurens County Law Enforcement Center. From Macon/ Atlanta - Take Exit 51 off I-16 Turn left onto Hwy 441 N Travel past John Deere Company on left side. Southern Pines Rd is to your right. Travel straight down Southern Pines Rd until you see the park entrance (approx. 1/2 mile)
SOUTHERN PINES TEE COMPLEX Location Address 575 Southern Pines, Dublin 31021
WILLOW T STABLES SPRINGDALE PARK The Park is is 39.67 Acres. Facilities include 2 lighted football/soccer fields, 7 lighted baseball/softball fields, 2 concession restroom buildings, walking trail, 100-car parking, 2 racquet ball courts, picnic shelter and tables, and 2 small playgrounds. Directions: From I-16 and US 441 Interchange (Exit No. 51) - Travel North on US 441 for approximately 1.5 miles and turn left on Industrial Boulevard (look for huge American Flag on left.) Go through 2; 4-way stops and traffic light until you reach a dead end at US 80 (Veternans BoulevardPump and Pantry convenience store on right.) Turn left on US 80 for approximately 1/4 mile and turn right on Springdale Road (next to Mid-State Pools.) Go to 90 degree right turn and then take immediate left on Springdale Drive until it dead ends. Turn left and you will see the complex on the left.
STUBBS PARK Three lighted tennis
courts, 2 picnic shelters, playground, gymnasium, programming building, outdoor basketball court, skate park. Location Address 106 South Calhoun, Dublin 31021 Directions: Hwy 441 to Hwy 80 West to Park Place
STUBBS PARK TENNIS COURTS Corner of Calhoun Street and South Drive Location Address 106 S. Calhoun Street, Dublin 31021
STUBBS PARK GYM Location Address 106 S. Calhoun Street, Dublin 31021
THEATRE DUBLIN Theatre Dublin has a capacity of 628 seats. Facilities include: Auditorium with lighting and stage for plays and concerts, 4 restrooms and dressing rooms, 60+ parking spaces shared with senior center and administrative offices.
Location Address 314 Academy Avenue, Dublin 31021
Stables used for Horsemanship Summer Classes. Location Address 975 Achord Road, Dublin 31021
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