Every Body, Every Day
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July is Park and Recreation Month and we’re rising up for parks and recreation at Decatur Active Living! Help us celebrate Park and Recreation Month and create a new park memory! Stay tuned to our Facebook and Instagram pages as well as BeActiveDecatur.com for announcements of activities. #RiseUpJuly
July 2, 2013 1 Comment
No, not the tv show, the real deal! The City of Decatur has nearly 57 acres of developed parks available for the enjoyment of residents and visitors. Park names, locations and descriptions are online. In addition, there are a number of greenspaces and neighborhood parks. Look for a park in your neighborhood.
Share pix on our facebook page of YOU enjoying City of Decatur parks, and include this hashtag in your photo caption #ParkRecLuv to show the love during July!
May 3, 2013 1 Comment
Please join the City Commissioners and the Board of Education for a short groundbreaking ceremony at the new Beacon Municipal Center on Tuesday, May 7, at 8:30am. The ceremony will take place at the Atlanta Avenue entrance to the construction site. Parking is limited- the best option is probably on West Trinity Place at Adair Park so walk, bike or carpoo if possible. When the construction is completed in the spring of 2014, the Beacon Municipal Center will house a new Police Department and Municipal Court, new Ebster Recreation Center with a full-size gym operated by Active Living and teh City Schools of Decatur’s Central Office. A major storm water management facility will be built under Ebster Field. Cost of the project: $38 million.
February 16, 2013 Leave a comment
President Barack Obama comes to Decatur to discuss his Pre- K initiative at the College Heights Early Childhood Center and Decatur Recreation Center hosted a afternoon session with the President. What a historical moment for the City of Decatur and the Decatur Recreation Center. The Active Living staff and Public Works staff had been busy preparing for the president and the energy at Decatur Recreation Center on Thursday was amazing. To the White House staff we thank you for the opportunity to host such a historical event and to our wonderful City Manager, Peggy Merriss thank you. Kecia Cunningham, City Commissioner, Peggy Merriss, City Manager and Gregory White, Active Living Director had the special moment of meeting the President and taking a picture. Decatur is a special place and Decatur’s light shined on Valentine’s Day. Pictures from Obama’s visit at Decatur Recreation Center:
January 24, 2013 Leave a comment
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Physical activity isn’t just a way to lose weight; it’s an essential step toward a long vibrant life! If you haven’t been active in a while, now’s the time to revamp your routine. Start out with smaller amounts of exercise at lower intensities and gradually progress to moderate-intensity activity to reduce your risk of injury. This week , work on fitness routine and don’t worry about how fast or hard others are exercising around you. Remember that you’re never too out-of-shape to get active!
May 25, 2012 Leave a comment
Saturday, May 26 10am-2pm First Baptist Church of Decatur (308 Clairemont Ave)
The Decatur Kids/Teen Arts Festival returns again this year to the spacious front lawn of the Decatur First Baptist Church on Clairemont. Children 0-13 can enjoy activities that include arts and crafts, a rock wall, inflatables, balloon designs, music and more! In true Decatur tradition, the day starts with a Wacky Parade, Lineup begins at 9;40am at the corner of Commerce Drive and Church Street. Decorate your stroller, wagon, bike and your family to show off your creative spirit.
Bike Valet
May 26 and 27
New this year is free bike valet service. A valet attendant remains on duty to park and monitor bikes during the event. The Decatur Arts Festival worked with the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition to provide this service. The bike valet service is sponsored by Bicycle South and the City of Decatur.
May 25, 2012 Leave a comment
Wednesday, May 30 1-8pm on the square
The City of Decatur will be a part of the Olympic Games on Wednesday, May 30 from 1-8pm on the square. The Olympics are coming to DeVry University her in Decatur! The Team USA Road to London tour is an extension o the partnership that DeVry has established with the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC). As we approach the Olympic Games (July 27-August 12) in London this summer, the USOC is bringing an interactive Olympic experience to our extended DeVry University communities.
Attendees will be able to interact with each other in a number of fun activities, meet U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes and hopefuls, and receive some USOC and DeVry University branded merchandise.
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