Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks & Recreation Authority

It's time for SPRING YOUTH BASEBALL & SOFTBALL! VLPRA is registering for our 2015 Spring Youth Baseball and Softball League NOW! Check out the different leagues listed below and see how you can get your child on the field! *Al...read more

Lace up those running shoes and join us for the race that officially kicks off the annual Azalea Festival!  Enjoy a course that skirts VSU's campus and ends with delicious treats from Smoothie King.  All paying participants receive a ra...read more

As part of our Smoothie King Century Ride, VLPRA and Smoothie King are offering a Kids Zone and 1-mile Fun Ride!!!! It's all happening March 7th at South Lowndes Recreation Center in Lake Park. While adult cyclists ride the long courses, kids...read more

Tune up your bike and get your helmet on! VLPRA's Smoothie King Century Bike Ride is right around the corner!  We have a course for everyone! Whether you are an advanced cyclist or only a beginner, this is the event for you...read more

  Authority Board Meeting The Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks and Recreation Authority Board's next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 18th at 4:30pm.  It will be held at the VLPRA Administrative Office located at ...read more

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It's time for SPRING YOUTH BASEBALL & SOFTBALL!

VLPRA is registering for our 2015 Spring Youth Baseball and Softball League NOW! Check out the different leagues listed below and see how you can get your child on the field!

*All participants must provide a copy of their birth certificate.

Age Control Dates: Male - age prior to May 1, 2015 // Female - age prior to January 1, 2015*

Registration will be open through February 13, 2014 - participants can register online or sign up at 1901 N. Forrest Street, Valdosta.

Non-competitive Leagues: 

• 3-4 T-Ball (co-ed)
• 5-7 Non-Competitive Coach Pitch (co-ed)

Fee Structure for Non-competitive Leagues: $50 in Lowndes County // $60 out of County ($5 discount for additional child)

Competitive Leagues Baseball // Softball: 

• 5-6 Coach Pitch (co-ed)
• 7-8 Boys Coach Pitch // 7-8 Girls Coach Pitch 
• 9-10 Boys Live Pitch // 9-10 Girls Fast Pitch 
• 11-12 Boys Live Pitch // 11-12 Girls Fast Pitch 

Fee Structure for Competitve Leagues: $75 in Lowndes County // $85 out of County ($5 discount for additional child)

Lace up those running shoes and join us for the race that officially kicks off the annual Azalea Festival!  Enjoy a course that skirts VSU's campus and ends with delicious treats from Smoothie King.  All paying participants receive a race t-shirt (while supplies last).  
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

As part of our Smoothie King Century Ride, VLPRA and Smoothie King are offering a Kids Zone and 1-mile Fun Ride!!!!

It's all happening March 7th at South Lowndes Recreation Center in Lake Park.
While adult cyclists ride the long courses, kids are welcome to explore our Bike Safety Town and Kids Zone!  Then they can strap on their helmets for the 1-mile fun ride for kids ages 5-15.   *No registration is required, just bring a food donation for Hungry at Home as your entry fee.  Kids Zone runs from 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM with one-mile ride at 9:00 AM.  Questions?  Call us at 259-3507

Click here to go to Hungry at Home's website for donation suggestions.

*Helmets and bikes are required

Tune up your bike and get your helmet on! VLPRA's Smoothie King Century Bike Ride is right around the corner! 

We have a course for everyone! Whether you are an advanced cyclist or only a beginner, this is the event for you. There are three different courses (29/77/100 +/- miles respectively) where cyclists can ride and enjoy the beautiful scenic routes and weather of South Georgia and North Florida. It's only $30 until Saturday, February 28th.  It's $0 from March 1st through race day.  

Race day registration and check in will open at 7 am at the South Lowndes Recreation Complex, mass start at 8 am.  There will be Smoothie King-theme rest stops and SAG support.  All paid participants get a t-shirt, lunch, and delicious Smoothie King treats!  

The ride starts and ends at South Lowndes Recreation Complex, 6440 Ocean Pond Avenue Lake Park, GA 31636.  Check the bottom of the page for turn-by-turn directions.  Click here to register.
 

Bring the whole family:

While cyclists ride the long courses, kids are welcome to explore our Bike Safety Town and Kids Zone!  We'll also have a 1-mile fun ride for kids ages 5-15.  All activities are at the South Lowndes Recreation Center.  No registration is required, just bring a food donation for Hungry at Home as your entry fee.  Kids Zone runs from 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM with one-mile ride at 9:00 AM.  
Click here to go to Hungry at Home's website for donation suggestions.

Click below for the turn by turn directions

Click here for the Route Map (All Rides)
Click here for the 29-mile turn-by-turn directions
Click here for the 77-mile turn-by-turn directions
Click here for the 100-mile turn-by-turn directions

Authority Board Meeting
The Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks and Recreation Authority Board's next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 18th at 4:30pm.  It will be held at the VLPRA Administrative Office located at 1901 North Forrest Street.