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The mission of the Athens Community Arts, Parks, and Recreation department is to provide Athens and area residents comprehensive programs, activities, and facilities that encourage health, fitness, and cultural, recreational, educational, and social opportunities in our community. The purpose of this site is to present matters of public interest to City of Athens residents, businesses, vis

13/09/2024

Tonight! weather is going to be wonderful! Bring a chair and some snacks. With the sun setting around 730pm we are hopeful to get this movie started around 8pm.

Next Friday, September 13th...We hope to see you there!

06/09/2024

Starting soon!

Starting soon! Register today for Arts West Strings! For 4th-8th graders and takes place on Mondays and Wednesdays at 4:30pm at Arts West. Classes start September 9th!
Cost is $35 per student and includes music and instrument rental.

Register by calling 740-592-3325 or online at https://secure.rec1.com/OH/athens-oh/catalog

06/09/2024

Sign Up Today!

06/09/2024

Next Friday, September 13th...We hope to see you there!

02/09/2024

The Athens Community Center will be open today, 9/2 from 9:00am-5:00pm. Happy Labor Day!!

30/08/2024

Our toddler pool will be closed tomorrow 8/31 during tot time and open swim time due to staffing.

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28/08/2024

Get registered today!!!

To register you can call us at 740-592-3325, stop in to the Athens Community Center or register online at https://secure.rec1.com/OH/athens-oh/catalog

27/08/2024

Free Splash Pad Hours this week:

Tuesday August 27th - Friday August 30th 10am - 7pm!

Our pool is closed this week due to school starting, but this weekend our hours are:

Sat August 31st:
9am-12pm: Free splash pad
10am-12pm: tot time and lap swim time
12-7pm: open swim
7-8pm: lap swim

Sunday September 1st:
12p-6p: open swim

Monday September 2nd:
12p-4p: open swim

Thank you for an awesome 2024 season Athens!

Photos from Athens Community Center's post 26/08/2024

Some spots still remain open...If you're planning to sign up please do so soon so you can assure having a spot. Classes start next week!

23/08/2024

The new fitness court near Stimson Ave is open and ready for you to try it out! Located near the new Fire Station that is currently being built.

The new Fitness Court® is the world’s best outdoor gym and allows users to leverage their own body weight to get a complete workout using seven stations. Created for adults aged 14 and older, the Fitness Court is adaptable for all fitness levels. Users can also download the free Fitness Court App — a coach-in-your-pocket style platform — that transforms the world’s best outdoor gym into a digitally supported wellness experience. The Fitness Court App is available for iOS and Android.

Hope to see you there!

22/08/2024

Did you know that we have a universal changing table at the Athens City Pool? This is a large changing table for people of all ages and is located in our family restroom next to the women's locker room. We also replaced the hand dryer in this restroom with paper towels which reduces sensory related triggers for our pool guests!

We are working on improving access to our programs - to learn more about accessible spaces, check out https://www.changingspacescampaign.com/

Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities

22/08/2024
Photos from Athens Community Center's post 20/08/2024

📣New outdoor fitness alert 💪

Check out YOUR soon to be finished outdoor fitness court! This will be a space you can enjoy fitness activities FOR FREE right along the bike path near the new fire station! You will be able to scan a QR code to find free workouts or use the equipment freely in your workouts! We will let you know when it’s ready!

Athens Fire Department
City of Athens, Ohio - News and Information

20/08/2024

Are you or someone you know interested in coaching a youth soccer team this Fall season? We are looking for coaches in our Kindergarten to 6th grade youth soccer program. You can email us to let us know you're interested at [email protected]

20/08/2024

Concession stand at the pool will be closed this week during evening open swim (8/20-8/22)

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20/08/2024

Our friends at SOCIL-Ohio are hosting an Adaptive Sports Open Gym on August 23 and 30 at the Athens Community Center. This is open to anyone with a disability, ages 8 and up. This event is free and will feature sports like co****le, boccia, basketball, and football.

Please see the attached flyer for additional details.

20/08/2024

Sign up today!

Start Smart Soccer is a developmentally appropriate introductory soccer program for children 3-5 years old. The program prepares children for organized soccer in a fun non-threatening environment. Start Smart Soccer prepares children and their parents for organized soccer without the threat of competition or the fear of getting hurt. Age appropriate soccer equipment is used to teach kicking, dribbling, trapping, throw ins and agility.

Register online at https://secure.rec1.com/OH/athens-oh/catalog OR in-person at the Athens Community Center OR over the phone at 740-592-3325. You will be registering for one of the days to attend.

19/08/2024

New Program Alert! Registration is open for our Controlled Deer Archery Pilot Program. Details below - visit our website to learn more and register!
https://www.ci.athens.oh.us/732/City-of-Athens-Pilot-Controlled-Deer-Arc

16/08/2024

Update: Due to unfavorable conditions we have to cancel the movie tonight (8.16.24) BUT we are going to make it up on Friday, September 13. We hope to see you there!

This Friday!!! DJ Rockin' Reggie will start the premovie dance party at 8pm. Bring a chair and some snacks and enjoy one of your last fun evenings of Summer.

15/08/2024

For more information or to register please contact the Athens Soil and Water Conservation District Athens Swcd by going to their website: www.athensswcd.org

14/08/2024

Join us for another free summer concert tomorrow night! Starts at 6:00pm! Grab a lawn chair and join us at East State Park basketball courts behind the Athens Community Center.

Athens City Pool | Athens, OH - Official Website 14/08/2024

It’s that time of the season - our pool staff must return to school, sports, and life which means we have to change our hours of operation for the pool. Our end of season schedule is posted on our website - changes begin Monday August 19th! Our last day will be Monday September 2nd!

Share out and you can ask our front desk for a calendar if that is helpful.

We have had an AWESOME 2024 pool season and are so grateful for our community AND our staff who keep the pool running! 😎

Athens City Pool | Athens, OH - Official Website Information about Athens City Pool

14/08/2024

Don't forget to get signed up....We need coaches too!

14/08/2024

This Friday!!! DJ Rockin' Reggie will start the premovie dance party at 8pm. Bring a chair and some snacks and enjoy one of your last fun evenings of Summer.

14/08/2024

Sign Up Today if you have a little one that would like to learn about rugby from your OU Club Women's Rugby Team!

You can stop by the Athens Community Center and register inperson or give us a call and register over the phone at 740-592-3325 or you can register online at...

https://secure.rec1.com/OH/athens-oh/catalog

08/08/2024

Update: The restroom at ALCO/Habitat House is now back open.

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Photos from Athens Community Center's post 06/08/2024

National Night Out is in full swing here at the Athens City Pool! Free admission food and more happening until 7pm!

06/08/2024

Happening TONIGHT 8/6 from 4-7pm! Hope to see you all there!

Join local law enforcement on August 6th, 2024 from 4pm-7pm for a free night at the Athens City Pool!

06/08/2024

UPDATE: Lap swim will now operate at its normal time of 8am-12pm today (8/6)!

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05/08/2024

LAP SWIM NOTICE: Lap swim will have a delayed start time tomorrow 8/6 due to a planned power outage that will impact our filtration and pool monitoring systems. We are hoping to have things up and running to have lap swim 9am-12pm but we will make another post by 8:30 am tomorrow with an update.

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Address


701 E State St
Athens, OH
45701

Opening Hours

Monday 06:00 - 20:00
Tuesday 06:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 06:00 - 20:00
Thursday 06:00 - 20:00
Friday 06:00 - 20:00
Saturday 08:00 - 16:00
Sunday 13:00 - 17:00