Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks & Recreation Authority

There are still spots available for the VLPRA Junior Golf Clinic Presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors!  All the info is on the flyer below. You can register by printing out the flyer and bringing it to our office, OR register ONLINE!  ...read more

Freedom Park is going to the dogs! Join us on Saturday, May 3rd from 10AM-2PM at the Freedom Park Dog Park for FIDO AT FREEDOM! All dogs are welcome, so bring your four-legged friend out for this FREE event that will feature: A peanu...read more

Your child can go on a Safari Adventure with us every day this summer!  5-12 year olds will have a blast at one of two locations: South Lowndes Recreation Center OR the Mildred Hunter Community Center and 13-21 year olds with special n...read more

Treat your mom like a queen this Mother’s Day by taking her to VLPRA’s First Annual Mother-Son Ball at the Mildred Hunter Community Center (MHCC).  The dance is Friday, May 9th, 2014  at 509 South Fry Street from 7:00PM to 9:00 ...read more

The time is almost here: registration starts at the end of April for fall football. Teams are decided by school district in our community-wide league, so bring your school pride and get ready to play hard!  We'll even be playing at Baze...read more

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There are still spots available for the VLPRA Junior Golf Clinic Presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors!  All the info is on the flyer below.

You can register by printing out the flyer and bringing it to our office, OR register ONLINE!  Only a few spaces remain and they are first come, first serve.

Freedom Park is going to the dogs!

Join us on Saturday, May 3rd from 10AM-2PM at the Freedom Park Dog Park for FIDO AT FREEDOM!

All dogs are welcome, so bring your four-legged friend out for this FREE event that will feature:

• A peanut butter KONG lick-off competition
• Dog/Owner Look-alike contest (see photo)
• Local Vet Consultations
• Splash pools for the pups
• Much, much more!

The first 25 dogs will receive a free frisbee, so come early and tell your friends!  

Your child can go on a Safari Adventure with us every day this summer!  5-12 year olds will have a blast at one of two locations: South Lowndes Recreation Center OR the Mildred Hunter Community Center and 13-21 year olds with special needs will have an awesome time at the Craig Center.  

We'll morph into members of the Animal Kingdom, go on an art adventure with paint and clay, hit the road to learn about food and culture from places like Africa and Australia, and go wild with our "Rumble in the Jungle" camp challenge!

Can't wait to see you there!

***Parents: if you are registering more than one child online, be sure to fill out a registration for each child separately.

Treat your mom like a queen this Mother’s Day by taking her to VLPRA’s First Annual Mother-Son Ball at the Mildred Hunter Community Center (MHCC).  The dance is Friday, May 9th, 2014  at 509 South Fry Street from 7:00PM to 9:00 PM. 

There will be light refreshments available and a photographer on staff to capture your special moment.  There’s no age limit: you are never too young or too old to dance with your mother. 

Space is extremely limited and tickets are only $15.00 per couple. 

You can buy tickets here at vlpra.com, at the Forrest Street Administration Building, or at the Mildred Hunter Community Center.  For more information, contact the Mildred Hunter Community Center at 229-259-5407.

Who:          Mothers and Sons of any age

When:        Friday, May 9th, 2014

Where:       Mildred Hunter Community Center, 509 South Fry Street

Price:         $15.00 per couple

The time is almost here: registration starts at the end of April for fall football. Teams are decided by school district in our community-wide league, so bring your school pride and get ready to play hard!  We'll even be playing at Bazemore-Hyder and Martin Stadiums- giving your athlete the chance to feel like a high-school superstar.  

All equipment is provided in the VLPRA Youth Football League.  Helmets, pads, jerseys, pants, and even socks are provided- the only thing you bring is cletes.   

We'll be opening registration the last week of April, so come back to VLPRA.com to sign up online!