The staff of Spalding County 公园、公众场地 and 休闲服务 are committed to providing excellence in recreation programming and 质量 公园s for the citizens of Spalding County.
The Administration office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and is located at 843 Memorial Drive Griffin, GA 30223.
| T.J. Imberger 公园 & 公众场地主任 | 770-467-4774 timberger@teamfg.net | |
| 凯利卡迈克尔 康乐事务经理 | 770-467-4750 kcarmichael@teamfg.net | |
| 劳伦·布朗 老年中心主管 | 770-467-4384 lbrown@teamfg.net | |
| 罗比米尔纳 项目主管 | 770-467-4750 rmilner@teamfg.net | |
| 格雷格Hunnicutt 公园维修经理 | 770-467-4774 ghunnicutt@teamfg.net | |
| 格雷格Thaxton 公园维修经理 | 770-467-4774 gthaxton@teamfg.net | |
| 格雷格Stansell 公园维修经理 | 770-467-4774 gstansell@teamfg.net | |
| Rena西蒙 社区中心主管 | 770-467-4758 tsimon@teamfg.net | |
| 伊莱娜·里奥斯 二级行政助理 | 770-467-4774 erios@teamfg.net | |
| 梅根·昆兰 二级行政助理 | 770-467-4750 mquinlan@teamfg.net |
斯伯丁县 PARKS AND RECREATION NAMED GRPA AGENCY OF THE YEAR
The Georgia Recreation and Park Association (GRPA) recently presented Spalding County 公园及康乐 with the Agency of the Year Award serving population of 50,001-80,000 at the annual GRPA conference held in Columbus, GA. This esteemed award recognizes agencies across the State of Georgia that have made a significant contribution to recreation, 公园, and leisure services by providing 质量 programming and services within their communities. The Department is celebrating the success of the past year with focus being on service, 质量, 和图像. Major accomplishments this year are:
- The completion of the Pickleball Facility at Wyomia Tyus Olympic Park.
- Additions made to the Orchard Hill Park and Sunnyside Park.
- Renovations currently underway at the Fairmont Community Center.
- The Spalding County youth football exceeded all expectations this year with their 11U team headed to the South Eastern Regional Tournament.
- The Senior Nutrition Program is also having a very successful this year. This Quality program has been in service since August 2015 and continues to grow on a daily basis.
Please note that the 前 three accomplishments would not have been possible without 2016 SPLOST funding.
斯伯丁县 SENIOR CENTER RECEIVED STATEWIDE PROGRAM AWARD
Spalding County Senior Center was recognized at the state level and presented with the Program of the Year Award for the “Come Grow With Us” raised bed garden initiative at the Senior Center. The program was recognized as an innovative and outstanding program made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Spalding County 公园、公众场地 and 休闲服务, the Spalding County 合作推广 Office, the Georgia Resource and Development Council/Two Rivers Regional Commission, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Towaliga Soil and Water Conservation District, 格里芬家得宝, Boy Scout Troop 37 and Cub Scout Pack 103.
The program included educational classroom instruction on food demonstrations, 泡茶课, hands-on-planting, gardening and general maintenance, 收获和堆肥. “Come Grow With Us” has impacted the seniors by providing gardening skills and knowledge that teaches them how to grow their own food. Participants have been encouraged to try new things such as Asian coleslaw during a food demonstrations and lemon grass tea at the tea making class; they are trying things they never would have thought about trying before!
“Come Grow With Us” has made its mark on the Spalding County Senior Center and has empowered seniors to learn new skills in their later life that will help sustain their health and wellness. This program initiative has built a community of gardening friends that involves participation and interaction with one another. These relationships are built on trust and responsibility that will have a lasting impact on each individual involved with the program.
The seniors are uncovering new passions, 通过园艺实践, for growing their own affordable food. They are gaining knowledge about seasonal crops and how to grow and eat from their gardens all year long!
