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Valdosta has lots of parks to choose from! Visit any of these parks for some fun in the sun. Many offer rentals that can be used for birthday parties or family reunions. These parks are a great way to get outside and stay active. Make sure to check out the link above for Valdosta Lowndes Parks and Recreation Authority (www.vlpra.com) for more information!
Azalea City Trail(2.7 miles)
From Vallotton Youth Complex on Woodlawn Drive to Craig Center on West Gordon Street.The Azalea City Trail is a wonderful addition to our city, providing a 2.7 mile trail through the city, beginning at the Vallotton Youth Complex and ending at the Craig Center on Gordon St. It is a convenient multipurpose trail, whether you would like to take a nice long stroll, go on a bike ride, skate, or take your dog on a walk, it can accommodate your needs. There are several benches to rest at, along with dog bag dispensers along the way. No Fee
Bland Park (1 Acre)
2204 E. Park Lane, Off Gornto, past YMCA.
Playground, Grill, Picnic Table. No Fee
Chitty Park(2 Acres)
Industrial Blvd. (Across from County Maintenance Facility). 2 picnic tables, 2 park benches, 1 acre pond for fishing, no Fee
Clyattville Community Park(10 Acres)
4377 Old Clyattville Rd, on Hwy 31, across RR, right on Clyattville. Shelter with Picnic Tables (seats 60) ($25 fee), Restrooms, 1 Grill, Basketball Court, Playground, Swings,Water Fountain, 1/4 Mile Walking Track, Softball Field.Clyattville Community Park is a 10 acre park that offers a wide variety of activities. The picnic pavilion can hold up to 60 people. Use it to entertain friends and family for a birthday party, cookout or reunion. There is a 1/4 mile walking trail, and a playground for the kids. There is also a basketball court and a softball field to play on and the water fountain and restrooms for your convenience as well.
Drexel Park(11.1 Acres)
1401 N. Patterson Street
Playground, Picnic Area, No Shelters, No Restrooms, 4 Sections for Rent ($25 Fee). Drexel Park has been a host for numerous activities in Valdosta. The Azalea Festival is our largest festival, along with tailgating before home football games and other local events. This 11 acre park is a beautiful park to take pictures in, have a picnic, enjoy watching your children play on the playground or relax on one of our benches.
Eastwind Park (2 Acres)
1904 Fawnridge park
Playground & Open Space, no Fee
Fellowship Park(1.3 Acres)
Corner of Wooding Land and Holiday St.
1 Shelter ($15 Fee), Playground
Greer Park(2.39 Acres)
401 Marette Ave.
1 Shelter ($25 Fee), Restrooms ($25 Key Deposit), Playground, Softball Field, 2 Basketball Goals
Hightower Park(3 Acres)
Hightower & Magnolia Streets
Playground, Picnic Tables, and 2 Benches w/ Passive Area. $15 Fee
Hyta’s Park(0.6 Acres)
1804 Jerry Jones Drive
Landscape corner. No Fee
John W. Saunders Memorial Park(34.4 Acres)
1151 River Street
Formerly known as Barber Park. Large shelter with kitchenette ($100 fee), Large shelter’s restrooms ($25 key deposit),5 Small Shelters ($25 fee), Amphitheater ($125 fee), Concession Building ($150), Basketball courts, Playground, Water Splash Play Area, Nature Trail
J. W. Saunders Park, formally known as ‘Barber Park’, is an ‘all around’ superb park. With in it’s 34 acres, there are 2 Basketball Courts, a playground, water splash area for the kids to play in, a nature trail, an amphitheater, a concession stand, bathrooms,1 Large Picnic Pavilion, which is a great location for Family Reunions, and 5 small shelters.
Lake Park Library Park(2 Acres)
Hwy. 375 Lakes Blvd. across from Post Office.
1 Shelter ($15 Fee), Playground, 3 Picnic Tables, 1 Grill, and 3 Benches.
Langdale Park (Approx. 175 Acres)
Hwy. 41 North
6 Picnic Tables, 5 Grills, Boat, Boat Ramp on Withlacoochee River, Open Park 7 1/2 miles of Walking Trail. No Fee
J. L. Lomax(0.39 Acres)
700 J. L. Lomax Drive
1 Shelter ($15 Fee). Playground, 2 basketball courts, 2 picnic tables, grill
Lovett Park(2 Acres)
Off 41 South behind convenience store, past Inner Perimeter.1 Picnic Table & 1 Bench. No Fee
McKey Park(15.5 Acres)
112 Burton Ave.
3 picnic pavilions ($25 fee), grills, and restrooms, 2 Playgrounds, volleyball court, tennis courts & water fountain.McKey Park is our favored park within this community. There are 3 Picnic Pavilions with grills, that are ideal for Birthday Party’s,a Volleyball Court, 8 Tennis Courts, 2 Playgrounds, picnic tables and beautiful scenery with a creek streaming through
the middle of the park.
Naylor Community Park(2 Acres)
Hwy. 84 East, 10 miles east of Valdosta
Community Center ($50 fee) ($25 key deposit), Restrooms, Screened-in-pavilion with Picnic Tables ($35 fee), Playground.
Riley-Ledford Park(5 Acres)
Hwy. 84 East, 10 miles east of Valdosta
3 Shelters ($15 fee), Ball field, Walking Track.
Payton Park(10 Acres)
Hwy. 94 East – New Statenville Hwy. (Off of Griffin Avenue)1 Shelter ($25 fee), Restrooms ($25 key deposit), 2 Picnic Tables, 3 Grills, Water Fountain, 1/4 Mile Walking Track, Playground and 3 Acre Pond (NO SWIMMING ALLOWED)
Oris Blackburn Memorial Park(110 Acres)
Hwy. 31 South, 2 miles west of Clyattville near Florida line.3 Shelters ($15 fee), Approx. 5 Acre Lake for Fishing (NO SWIMMING)
Scott Park(28 Acres)
1101 Old Statenville Rd/Continental Dr.
Take 84, right on Fry St., left on Statenville, Across from Southeast Elementary School.2 Shelters with picnic tables for up to 50 people ($30 fee), Restrooms, Water ($25 Key Deposit), Grill, Playground,
4 Basketball Courts ($35 per court), Stage (20ftx20ft) $100/4hrs, 4 Tennis Courts,
2 Adult/Youth Baseball Fields, 1 Youth Baseball Field, Walking Track
Shannon Hill Park(.98 acres)
700 Cranford Ave. and Hillcrest
Picnic Tables, Playground, Softball Field. No Fee
Smith Park(1.60 Acres)
507 E. Central Ave.
Landscape Area
Olympic Park(2.5 Acres)
402 1/2 S. Patterson St.
1 Shelter ($15 fee), 1 Gazebo, Playground, Open Picnic Area
Snake Nation Community Park(0.5 Acres)
Bird Hall & Hardy Road. Behind race track.
1 Shelter ($15 fee), 1 Grill, Playground
Taylor-Cowart Park(1.61 Acres)
2413 Bemiss Road
Gazebo ($15 fee), Picnic Tables, tot playground.
Tom’s Corner Park(0.8 Acres)
North on Lee St., right on Mary St. (Troup and Mary Streets)1 Shelter ($15 fee), Playground
Vallotton Park(12.7 Acres)
804 Woodlawn Drive
Large Open Field for Baseball/Softball Practice, Uncovered Picnic Areas. No Fee
Craig Center
1104 West Gordon St. (at the end of the Azalea City Trail)
This facility has a multi-purpose room, which can hold 80 people seated, with a full kitchen, 2 small meeting rooms, restrooms, a picnic shelter, and a playground, on 4 Acres.For rental information, please contact 259-3507
Jaycee Park
2306 J.C. Shack Road
This is one of our most rented facilities. It can seat up to 80 people, with table and chairs provided, includes a kitchen, 2 restrooms, a screened in porch, a pavilion, and dock overlooking a pond (no fishing please) on 4 acres.For rental information, please contact 259-3507
Wood Valley Community Center
1907 Gornto Road
This is our newest facility that comfortably seats 80 people with a multi-purpose room, a small stage and a full kitchen. Attached to the facility is a new playground structure and walking track. For rental information, please contact 259-3507
Mildred Hunter Community Center
509 South Fry Street
This facility is fully equipped with a gymnasium, multi-purpose rooms, meeting rooms, classrooms, computer media room, a conference room, and a full kitchen. For rental information, please contact 259-3507.
North Lowndes Recreation Complex
7715 Sonny Rogers Memorial Blvd.
Hahira, GA
Skate Park, Multi-purpose field, walking track
For information call 259-3507
Ralph Harrington Park & Pool
509 South Fry Street.
Pool, baby pool, dressing rooms, restrooms, office, playground, and picnic area. For more information, please contact 333-1887
Pool Hours:
Monday – Friday: 2-6 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 12-6 p.m.
South Lowndes Community Center
6440 Ocean Pond Avenue, Lake Park, GA 31636
Gymnasium, multi-purpose rooms, meeting rooms, classrooms, full kitchen, 2 picnic shelters with grills, and a playground.