Athens Community Arts, Parks & RecreationWelcome to the Athens Community Arts, Parks & Recreation website. Whether you are a resident or a visitor, we hope you will find our site easy to navigate and a great source of information. We developed our site to help in answering the most frequently asked questions about programs, parks and facilities. It is our goal to improve the quality of life in our City and to make our community park and recreation opportunities the best in the region.

The Athens Arts, Parks & Recreation Department maintains over 260 acres of land in 7 different locations, oversees many diverse facilities, and provides programs for all ages and interests.

The park system operates and maintains the following: the award winning Athens Community Center, The City Pool, our nationally recognized Skate park, 2 Dog Parks, Sells Park trails and nature preserve, 4 tennis courts, 14 outdoor basketball courts, 10 baseball/softball fields, 5 soccer fields, a putt-putt course, two cornhole pits, three miles of paved bike path, 2 sand volleyball courts, 7 shelter houses, 4 park restroom facilities, and many playgrounds.

Office Locations

Athens Community Center:
701 East State Street
Athens, OH 45701
740-592-3325

ARTS/West:
132 West State Street
Athens, OH 45701
740-592-4315

Staff Directory

Athens Community Arts, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board