Facilities

Amenities

Big Spring Memorial Park, known to locals as "The Duck Pond." There is 1 pavilion, 1 tennis court, and 6 pickleball courts.

Pavilion Rentals

The pavilions at the parks can be rented at the Athens Recreation Center for $30 per day from April 1 - November 15. Only the pavilions can be rented. The parks will remain open to the public even if the pavilion is rented.

Reservation Hours

Reservations can be made Monday-Thursday 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., Friday 5:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Saturday 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., and Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. No refunds unless inclement weather prohibits the use of the facility, or a cancellation is requested at least two weeks prior to the rental date.

All community events require a permit obtained at the Athens Police Department before authorization by the Parks and Recreation Director Bert Bradford.